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- Claire Haffenden is the director of artist relations and events at Universal Music.
- She organizes its Brit Awards after-party, attended by some of the biggest names in music.
- She said she loved one of her favorite venues because it had no VIP areas.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Claire Haffenden, the director of artist relations and events at Universal Music, about planning events including its Brit Awards after-party. It has been edited for length and clarity.