2 Promoters, 1 Pod

The Production Manager, an almost mythical creature found back stage stressing about about “patch” engineers and impossible changeover times. 

Who are they and why are they so important to the running of our events?

Thankfully, Marios of Damnation, Outbreak and Radar fame is in hand to attempt to explain it all, from “recharges” and “dead spots” to risking his life for the game. 

Pay attention.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

Ok nerds, you want to hear about the the logistics of booking Mariner and making sure the stage is set for it exactly as planned? The importance of volunteers and why James and the ATG crew hope the army of familiar faces follow them to the new site? And Gav's questionable grasp of spreadsheets and tech to run a £1million festival?

Well, today we're here to tell you.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

It's exactly one month out from Damnation and planning is in full tilt with stage times, merch runs, flyposting campaigns, extra day tickets and a macaroni van all top of the agenda.

But who takes control of what? What tweaks have been made to make the weekend even better? And how do you make sure a fresh face wants to return?

It's a lot to consider, especially at a time when the 2027 tickets are already on sale. 

This is your (detailed) path to Damnation...

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

James unveils the first wave of bands for his “absolutely not a metal festival” with headliners Blood Incantation and Neurosis playing alongside Møl, Holy Fawn, Conjurer, Slift, Messa, Employed To Serve and The Ocean… 

But before the boys get to the ATG ‘27 deathfest, they both have site visits to discuss, more new bands to fall in love with and yes, of course, tennis on the agenda.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

You might see yourself as a bit of a festival veteran because you’ve  managed an impressive four events this summer but today’s guest calls that tally “July”. 

Mr Rob Kellas, of TPD TV and View From The Afternoon fame, plugs in a third mic and explains why “just” 19 festivals, across the UK, wider Europe and the States is a quiet year for them.

How his insanely popular channel and pod are succeeding in a world where not all promoters recognise their value. 

And why it’s important never to be bought by a shiny pass and promise of backstage glamour.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

Just when we thought it was going to be a quiet week, Ed Sheeran sets fire to himself and Slipknot drop a single that the music press love while the rest of the world hate. 

Gav and James absorb it all alongside rating new music, the rise of rock and metal influencers and a “mad” journalism tale from a past life. 

Oh, and there’s a horse.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

When two hours just isn’t enough to break down the best ATG yet… we go again!

This time Gav and James focus on the live performances the almost forgotten mishaps and answer all your most pressing questions.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

Gav and James dust off the ATG hangovers to dive back into what will go down in the history books as a festival for the ages.

A nervy pod show, the best set ever at Fernhill Farm and of course, that bloody bus. 

Strap in.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

Well, it happened!

Our biggest live pod (by some distance) took place at 10am on the final morning of ArcTanGent and the listeners packed the Yokhai Stage for it. 

Gav and James discuss one-way mishaps, memorable sets and asking Julie Christmas awkward questions.

Before Julie herself and Johannes of Cult of Luna join the pod to remind Gav he needs subtitles.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

ATG is now and you’re either waking up hungover this morning on a farm, making your way here or wishing you were.

Gav and James dive into the mailbag to get you through until the bands start.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.