CEO @
Bloom Booking
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Music thrives in community, and Bloom Booking is making it easier than ever to build those connections.
In this episode, Bloom CEO Brandon Harris shares how his platform is breaking down barriers for performers and venues to collaborate and grow together.
From New Orleans' cultural hubs to 'third spaces' like cafes and community centers, we explore the environments—both physical and virtual—that spark innovation and connection. Brandon shares inspiring stories around his focus on teamwork and camaraderie (exemplified by Future’s track 4 da Gang), how Kendrick Lamar’s Black Boy Fly inspired his own personal growth, and the importance of just having fun with it (Gorillaz’ Clint Eastwood).
We discuss the future of live and virtual events, celebrating their potential to drive growth, creativity, and connection. Discover how Bloom Booking’s empathetic, community-first approach is transforming the live music industry, empowering artists and venues alike to thrive and grow.
The themes of building, community and collaboration stood out to me throughout my conversation with Brandon, and it's clear to see how the three coincide. Not just in the platform itself, which helps build communities through creative collaboration, but through his approach to Bloom as a business
Bloom's value is a two-way street. While performers can use the platform to get more bookings, negotiate favourable rates and build communities, the same goes for venues. Replacing outdated booking systems and giving venues greater access to talent helps keep these businesses alive, as Brandon's story about Sophie May's reveals.
Outside of live events, Bloom's expansion into other creative spaces such as podcast and recording studios gives another dimension to Brandon's mission to help give people access to experiences that help them grow. Seeing this as a creative collaboration platform that exists in both virtual and physical space really brings the idea of community building to life for me.
