Learn some top tips for building a successful drum and bass events band from Mantra, one half of legendary DnB promoters Rupture.
During Industry Week 2025, we were joined by Mantra, a DJ and producer who promotes legendary drum and bass events across the UK as part of Rupture with her partner Double O.
Here, she reveals some of her secrets to creating a successful events brand; how Rupture curates their line-ups, how to keep going over the long run and the lessons she has learnt over 19 years in the game.
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Sam Willis
Sam Willis is dBs Institute's Content & Communications Manager and a writer with over ten years of experience. As a music writer, his work has been published in titles including Vice, PAPER Magazine, Red Bull Music, Long Live Vinyl Magazine and Classic Pop Magazine. As a copywriter, he has written long and short-form content for clients across several industries.