Introducing Music Business: UNFILTERED.

Welcome to Music Business: UNFILTERED by Andrew Leese.

A 12-week community and mentorship programme for DJs and creatives looking to build a successful career in electronic music.

Music Business: UNFILTERED is for

UNFILTERED is a community and mentorship programme for DJs and creators looking to build a successful career.

UNFILTERED is a Community and mentorship programme for DJs and creators lookin.g to
build a successful career.

DJs, label owners and promoters.

DJs, label owners
and promoters.

DJs, label owners
and promoters.

UNFILTERED offers personalised feedback and mentorship designed to help up-and-coming talents navigate the electronic music business.

Creators and fans looking to get started.

Creators and fans looking to get started.

Creators and fans looking to get started.

Creators and fans looking to get started.

The UNFILTERED team started on the dance floor and now live out their dream careers working full-time in the music business. This program helps you go from fan to backstage to start building your network.

Increase your chances of making a
living from electronic music.

UNFILTERED is a community and mentorship programme for DJs and creators looking to build a successful career.

Increase your chances of making a
living from electronic music.

UNFILTERED: Community

UNFILTERED: Community

• Start building your network and profile on social media

• Access to a WhatsApp Community of like-minded DJs and creatives

• One group call per week (Q&A)

• Access to video content to help you boost your career

• Send your music to artists with labels and get signed

UNFILTERED: Feedback

UNFILTERED: Feedback

• 1:1 calls with the UNFILTERED team to plan and execute your social media strategy

• Get feedback on your content and be held accountable with your posts

• Understand how to make engaging content for your audience on social media

• Feedback on your music through Trackstack Inbox

UNFILTERED: Mentorship

UNFILTERED: Mentorship

• 1:1 calls with the UNFILTERED team that move the needle for your career

• Change your mindset from what you think you know works, to what's working now

• Learn how to network to create more booking opportunities for your career

• Roll out social media campaigns that increase your revenue streams

Meet team UNFILTERED.

Meet team UNFILTERED.

Meet team UNFILTERED.

Andrew "The Wizard" Leese (Founder)

With 12 years in the music business, Andrew has worked in every aspect of the scene, as an expert in marketing and ticket sales. Just don't ask him for feedback on your tracks…

With 12 years in the music business, Andrew has worked in every aspect of the scene, as an expert in marketing and ticket sales. Just don't ask him for feedback on your tracks…

Jake "JARD" Hardingham (Music Coach)

From student to coach. Jake is an artist manager and the owner of record label MAISON. He has an ear for new talent, is fluent in "music distribution" and will listen to your tracks…

From student to coach. Jake is an artist manager and the owner of record label MAISON. He has an ear for new talent and is fluent in music distribution, label management and contracts.

Jake "The Networker" Brown (TikTok Coach)

Owner of Get In The Rave, UNFILTERED Community Manager and fluent in TikTok. Jake is regularly spotted in DJ booth's in the UK and Europe (mainly because he's 6ft4!)

Owner of Get In The Rave, UNFILTERED Community Manager and fluent in TikTok. Jake is regularly spotted in DJ booth's in the UK and Europe (mainly because he's 6ft4!)

Providing you with the tools to build a successful career in the music business.

UNFILTERED is a community and mentorship programme for DJs and creators looking to build a successful career.

UNFILTERED is a community and mentorship programme for DJs and creators looking to
build a successful career.

Providing you with the tools to build a
successful career in the music business.

Week 1: Introduction &
State of the Music Business
(WC 14.04.25)

Week 1: Introduction &
State of the Music
Business

(WC 14.04.25)

Week 1: Introduction &
State of the Music
Business
(WC 14.04.25)

An introduction call brings together the community to let you all know what's to come in the forthcoming weeks.

An introduction call brings together the community to let you all know what's to come in the forthcoming weeks.

Week 2: The Role of the
Artist in 2025
(WC 21.04.25)

Week 2: The Role of the
Artist in 2025
(WC 21.04.25)

Week 2: The Role of the
Artist in 2025
(WC 21.04.25)

The role of the artist is ever-changing in a scene that is becoming more professional. We will breakdown what's expected of you as an artist alongside making music and performing.

The role of the artist is ever-changing in a scene that is becoming more professional. We will breakdown what's expected of you as an artist alongside making music and performing.

Week 3: The Role of the Label,
Promoter and Manager

(WC 28.04.25)

Week 3: The Role of the
Label, Promoter and
Manager
(WC 28.04.25)

Week 3: The Role of the
Label, Promoter and
Manager
(WC 28.04.25)

Building a team is an essential part of being an artist/brand. We will look at the roles of the label, the promoter and the manager in 2025.

Building a team is an essential part of being an artist/brand. We will look at the roles of the label, the promoter and the manager in 2025.

Week 4: Month 1 Review -
What have you learned?
(WC 05.05.25)

Week 4: Month 1 Review -
What have you learned?
(WC 05.05.25)

Week 4: Month 1 Review -
What have you learned?
(WC 05.05.25)

Building a team is an essential part of being an artist/brand. We will look at the roles of the label, the promoter and the manager in 2025.

Building a team is an essential part of being an artist/brand. We will look at the roles of the label, the promoter and the manager in 2025.

Week 5: The importance of
your personal brand

(WC 12.05.25)

Week 5: The importance
of your personal brand
(WC 12.05.25)

Week 5: The importance
of your personal brand
(WC 12.05.25)

Your personal brand as an artist is more important than ever. Week five will focus on how to grow your audience and how you show up online.

Your personal brand as an artist is more important than ever. Week five will focus on how to grow your audience and how you show up online.

Week 6: How to manage
your social media in 2025
(WC 19.05.25)

Week 6: How to manage
your social media in 2025
(WC 19.05.25)

Week 6: How to manage
your social media in 2025
(WC 19.05.25)

Instagram and TikTok are now the most important online platforms for an artist. The UNFILTERED team will introduce you to simple frameworks to help you manage your social without burning out.

Instagram and TikTok are now the most important online platforms for an artist. The UNFILTERED team will introduce you to simple frameworks to help you manage your social without burning out.

Week 7: A Roll vs B Roll -
How to create engaging
video content
(WC 26.05.25)

Week 7: A Roll vs B Roll -
How to create engaging
video content
(WC 26.05.25)

Week 7: A Roll vs B Roll -
How to create engaging
video content
(WC 26.05.25)

To create engaging video content, you need A Roll and B Roll work together. It all becomes much easier when you work out how to make a brief and execute an idea.

To create engaging video content, you need A Roll and B Roll work together. It all becomes much easier when you work out how to make a brief and execute an idea.

Week 8: Month 2 Review -
What have you learned?

(WC 26.05.25)

Week 8: Month 2 Review -
What have you learned?
(WC 26.05.25)

Week 8: Month 2 Review -
What have you learned?
(WC 26.05.25)

Summarising the programme's second month, discuss what you have learned, what surprised you, and what you will take into month three. No fluff. No b/s. Everyone gets a turn to speak.

Summarising the programme's second month, discuss what you have learned, what surprised you, and what you will take into month three. No fluff. No b/s. Everyone gets a turn to speak.

Week 9: How to market
your music in 2025

(WC 09.06.25)

Week 9: How to market
your music in 2025
(WC 09.06.25)

Week 9: How to market
your music in 2025
(WC 09.06.25)

Releasing music in 2025 has changed. Do you even need a label anymore? Does the two-week pre-sale even work? Support from other artists on your music is everything.

Releasing music in 2025 has changed. Do you even need a label anymore? Does the two-week pre-sale even work? Support from other artists on your music is everything.

Week 10: How to go
full-time in 2025

(WC 16.06.25)

Week 10: How to go
full-time in 2025
(WC 16.06.25)

Week 10: How to go
full-time in 2025
(WC 16.06.25)

Quitting your 9-to-5 is a jump many want to make. Week 10 focuses on practical steps to help you go full-time. This week will focus on everything you have learned about the scene and how you step into it as a full-time career.

Week 11: The importance of
brand and a collective
(WC 23.06.25)

Week 11: The importance
of brand and a collective
(WC 23.06.25)

Week 11: The importance
of brand and a collective
(WC 23.06.25)

The rise of the brand and the collective within the brand is one of the best ways to break through. Whether you own the brand or you are part of the collective, it's important to understand the dynamics for you to thrive.

The rise of the brand and the collective within the brand is one of the best ways to break through. Whether you own the brand or you are part of the collective, it's important to understand the dynamics for you to thrive.

Week 12: The Last Dance
(WC 23.06.25)

Week 12: The Last Dance
(WC 23.06.25)

Week 12: The Last Dance
(WC 23.06.25)

By the time the last dance comes around, you should have all the tools to take the next steps in your career,

By the time the last dance comes around, you should have all the tools to take the next steps in your career.

UNFILTERED: Community

WHO IS IT FOR?

For DJs who want to understand social media and how the scene works.

• Access to a community of DJs at a similar level (WhatsApp)

• Private WhatsApp community

• One webinar per week with Andrew and his team (examples, Q&A and learn how to grow)

UNFILTERED: Feedback

WHO IS IT FOR?

For part time DJs and creators who want to quit their job, grow on social and get booked!

• Your content with Andrew's brain behind it

• Private WhatsApp community

• 2 x 45 minute conversations per month with Andrew and his team

UNFILTERED: Mentorship

WHO IS IT FOR?

For DJs who are touring, releasing music and selling tickets!

• 2 x 45 minute calls per month with Andrew and his team

• Private WhatsApp Community

• Create more career opportunities for your career

• Full access to Andrew's network

Meet the UNFILTERED team 🤝

Andrew 'The Wizard' Leese
(Founder)

With 12 years in the music business, Andrew has worked in every aspect of the scene, as an expert in marketing and ticket sales. Just don't ask him for feedback on your tracks…

Jake 'JARD' Hardingham
(Music Coach)

From student to coach. Jake is an artist manager and the owner of record label MAISON. He has an ear for new talent and is fluent in "music distribution".

Jake 'The Networker' Brown (TikTok Coach)

Owner of Get In The Rave, UNFILTERED Community Manager and fluent in TikTok. Jake is regularly spotted in DJ booth's in the UK and Europe (mainly because he's 6ft4!)

Sign-up to the UNFILTERED waiting list 📋

Sign-up to the
UNFILTERED waiting list 📋

What artists say about UNFILTERED.

What artists say about UNFILTERED.

US TWO

@UsTwoMusic_

When we changed our name from Craig & Grant Gordon to Us Two, Andrew helped us by adding some life into the campaign. This gave us a huge boost in our engagement. We won the ANTS: Next Gen mix series, had a huge hit record on Eastenderz called 'What's Your Name?', reaching #1 on Beatport and our best performing record on Spotify. Thanks for all your help, Andrew!

FIRZA

@Firza_Music

Andrew and Jake have helped us up our social game. Their knowledge of Instagram and TikTok, how/when to use the platform has helped us increase engagement and build a bigger following.


They played a huge role in us winning the ANTS: Next Gen mix series and helped us sign our biggest record to a dream label. If you're feeling lost around how to push your socials then you should absolutely work with these guys. Thanks for all the help! 🎷

MICKA

@micka_music

Jake is an enthusiastic guy who really puts work in on a release. It’s a combination of his own expertise and the desires from an artist. The perfect balance. He is great a mentor to up and coming DJs and producers who are new in this game. It really helped me and I learnt a lot from his mentoring on a day to day basis - something I really appreciate!

ZYNK

@zynk_uk

The best thing I did is get help with my socials. UNFILTERED is more than just social media - I'm now ticking off my goals, getting support from Enzo Siragusa, Archie Hamilton and Alisha. My following and network have quadrupled in the last year. I couldn't recommend these guys enough.

A DIEU

@adieumusiique

@adieumusiique

Working with Andrew and Jake has been incredibly helpful. It’s like having brothers who keep you accountable but also provide insights on the process. Can’t recommend them enough 🤝🏼

KELLIE ALLEN

KELLIE
ALLEN

@KellieAllenMusic

@KellieAllenMusic

I met Andrew in 2014 in Ibiza. We began working on my social strategy in January 2024. In my first month, my engagement on Instagram increased by 34%. I started getting more bookings, DMs and had the biggest summer of my career so far.

KEN SPIEKER

KEN
SPIEKER

@ken.spieker

Ever since I started working with Jake, my career has taken a new direction. Having someone experienced in the music industry who I can ask for any guidance has had such a huge impact on my decisions.


Whether it’s social media, releasing music, or building a brand, Jake’s expertise shines through. He’s truly passionate about the music scene and dedicates himself fully to helping artists grow. I can’t imagine my journey as an artist without his support, it would feel like something vital is missing.

IVE LOVERS

@iveloversdj

Working with Jake has been a pleasure since the very beginning. Someone who works really hard for his artists and truly understands them and the scene around them. Also a great feeling to know that his work is always flawless and that he’s fully up to date on whats going on. A creative mind as well, brainstorming on cool projects together and always giving me room to make my own decisions. Cant wait for the coming projects together.

TRISTIAN CROOK

TRISTIAN
COOK

@tristiancrook.dj

I can't think Andrew and Jake enough for the incredible support they have provided me. My marketing knowledge and how the scene works has increased tenfold.


Their expertise in Instagram and TikTok has been a game-changer for myself. They guided me through the process of creating engaging content and their understanding of algorithms to boost my profile. My follower has increased, I feel more confident with my socials. Anyone looking to up their game should definitely work with these guys.

I can't think Andrew and Jake enough for the incredible support they have provided me. My marketing knowledge and how the scene works has increased tenfold.


Their expertise in Instagram and TikTok has been a game-changer for myself. They guided me through the process of creating engaging content and their understanding of algorithms to boost my profile. My follower has increased, I feel more confident with my socials. Anyone looking to up their game should definitely work with these guys.

HEDDA STENBERG

HEDDA
STENBERG

@heddastenberg

@heddastenberg

I met Andrew at Amsterdam Dance Event while I was DJing in 2022. He has been supporting me ever since, encouraging me and helping me navigate my career. After leaving my booking agency in summer of 2024, Andrew's guidance helped me to start my own brand 'Nostos', throw my own events and helped me join my new booking agency ahead of my move to Berlin. Thank you, Andrew for all your help so far!

YAZZMIN

@yazzminmusic

Andrew's mentorship has been amazing. He has given me so many ideas for content and helped me plan towards my long-term goals. When I released my set from Es Vedra in Ibiza, he helped me distribute it on Instagram and TikTok to increase views on YouTube.

JAMIE MILLER

JAMIE
MILLER

@jamiemiller.music

@jamiemiller.music

Having inside industry knowledge at your finger tips with proven track records across multiple social media platforms, Andrew and Jake allowed me to grow my socials with clear, realistic goals that aligned well with my current lifestyle!

NXT OF KIN

@nxtofkin_

@pas.musicc

Having JARD as part of the GROOVIN’ team has been a real eye opener. His knowledge of distribution, marketing and the music scene in general has driven the brand to the next level in under 6 months. He always has a plan and is a very good problem solver.


Andrew will tell you how it is without beating around the bush whether you like it or not. But then he will educate you in detail on the matter, whether it be music or life in general. From online marketing to music etiquette and approaching different situations, he knows everything about everything. Along with JARD, they are the type of people you want to be working with.

PAS

@adieumusiique

@pas.musicc

I have been working with Andrew and both Jake’s for about a year now and have never looked back since! The level of detail and industry knowledge is invaluable. I have been able to grow as an artist and as a business owner and I can’t stress enough how valuable this mentorship is. It has opened so many doors for me and has shown me a new direction of working in the industry and developing as an artist, as well as a label owner through step by step guides on how to bring my music to an international market.

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