Alan Dixon on leaving the North, working with top record labels and the value of putting in the work

Update: 2024-03-27

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This episode of Belta is with Alan Dixon. He’s originally from the North East - from good old Darlington - and is a cracking DJ, producer and labelowner who creates proper uplifting, anthemic and feel-good tracks. He's worked with some of the top names in the business including Defected/Glitterbox, Three Six Zero and Keinemusik.

This was a super fun episode in which we spoke about all sorts – from building a career in the music industry, to signing to labels, to - of course - our shared home roots and working in music whilst based up north.

Find Alan online here.

Find Belta online at @beltamedia and Niamh at @n_iamhingram.

Music: ‘Ascent’ by Metre

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit niaaaamh.substack.com

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Alan Dixon on leaving the North, working with top record labels and the value of putting in the work

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Alan Dixon on leaving the North, working with top record labels and the value of putting in the work