Episode 153 Music Global Producer, Tour Manager (and other roles) Aoife Ahern chats with Fender Jackson on the phone from Cork on Saturday 29th March 2025. Aoife has worked with the likes of One Direction, Chris Brown, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Sting, Madonna, Michelle Obama, Mumford & Sons, Blackpink, BTS, Phil Collins, Fleetwood Mac and Billy Joel.

Conversation includes: introductions; LinkedIn; Aoife’s journey to working with the top names in the music industry; Andrea Grainger and Stevie G DJ; Zowie’s Club in Cork; booking DJ Swing; Mandy Young and Religion Shop; running a hip hop night in Cork; Gilly Robertson; Brian and Soul Clinic; Rock School in Ballyfermot; the secret of selling out a night; what makes a good flyer; restarting the Trinity Ball; starting UCD ball; Niall Morris; Dennis Desmond; Duchess; advancing Oxygen; working in an online medical bureau; going on tour with Gavin Friday; the tour manager as a personal assistant; transitioning from festivals to live events; thick skin and positive affirmations; Brian Eno; SJM; Live Nation; VIP Nation; Cecille; Michael Rapino; Prince; David '5-1' Norman; Andy Redhead; CeeLo Green; One Direction; Beyoncé; the importance of sleep and food; Sugababes; Rhian Givens; mentoring and other topics.

Relevant Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifeahern/

Additional Links

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/326633-foo-fighters-tour-2011-production-rider/

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