Background Noises with Nadia Sheikh

Episode Title: Ep 6: Quantz Ramdin, Session Musician (Ella Eyre, Dermot Kennedy)

Episode summary introduction/guest bio:

Quantz is the keys player for many of the most exciting new artists around. A regular player for Ella Eyre, Dermot Kennedy and Coltrane, he’s also performed with Jason Derulo and Nothing But Thieves. 

Topics discussed in this episode

Recorded the day after he performed with Dermot Kennedy on the Graham Norton show, in this episode Quantz and I chat about falling keyboards in Kosovo, how to get the hot gigs, Quantz’s Spanish skills and what it takes to be a session player.

Resources:

Music Venue Trust: http://musicvenuetrust.com

Save Our Venues: https://saveourvenues.co.uk/

We Make Events: https://wemakeevents.org/

Music By Numbers (more info on the UK Music Industry economy): https://www.ukmusic.org/research/music-by-numbers/

Follow Quantz at: https://www.instagram.com/quantz.r

If you want to get in touch you can find me at:

www.nadiasheikh.com

[email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.facebook.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.twitter.com/NadiaSheikh_

Episode Title: Ep 5: Derek D’Souza, Photographer (The Jam, The Strypes, REWS…)

Derek D’Souza is a photographer that has photographer some the likes of The Jam (including the famous shots at Chiswick Park), Paul McCartney, Ronnie Wood, Bruce Springsteen, etc, as well as being a great new music supporter and shooting The Strypes, REWS, and many more.

In this episode Derek and I discuss the importance of capturing a moment, big venues vs. grassroots venues, the art of photography and live music photography, socially distanced shows, supporting new music and taking care of our loved ones.

Resources:

Music Venue Trust: http://musicvenuetrust.com

Save Our Venues: https://saveourvenues.co.uk/

We Make Events: https://wemakeevents.org/

Music By Numbers (more info on the UK Music Industry economy): https://www.ukmusic.org/research/music-by-numbers/

Follow Derek at:

https://www.derekdsouzaphotography.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Derek-DSouza-Photography-397714670421229

https://www.instagram.com/derek.dsouza/

https://twitter.com/dsouza_derek

If you want to get in touch you can find me at:

www.nadiasheikh.com

[email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.facebook.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.twitter.com/NadiaSheikh_

Ep 4: Naomi Black, Production Coordinator (Stereophonics, Tom Jones, Tears For Fears…)

Naomi Black is production coordinator for the likes of Stereophonics, Tom Jones and Tears For Fears, making world, European and UK tours happen, she was Artist Liaison Manager for the Madness Grandslam Tour and much more.

In this episode Naomi and I discuss the role of the production coordinator, the perks (and not so perks) of the job, how many people’s jobs are on the line, the joy of live music and how we’re getting out of this one together!

Resources:

We Make Events: https://wemakeevents.org/

Music Venue Trust: http://musicvenuetrust.com

Save Our Venues: https://saveourvenues.co.uk/

Music By Numbers (more info on the UK Music Industry economy): https://www.ukmusic.org/research/music-by-numbers/

Unlocked Fest (as mentioned by Naomi): https://www.unlockedfest.co.uk/

Place to follow We Make Events:

https://www.instagram.com/wemakeeventsofficial/

https://www.facebook.com/WeMakeEventsNorthAmerica/

https://twitter.com/WeMakeEventsoff

If you want to get in touch you can find me at:

www.nadiasheikh.com

[email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.facebook.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.twitter.com/NadiaSheikh_

Ep 3: Ivan Chabrera & Pere Agustí, VAN Sound Produccions

Ivan Chabrera y Pere Agustí son los fundadores de VAN Sound Produccions, donde se ocupan de producción técnica de eventos, equipo, booking de artistas, promoción de conciertos y festivales y mucho más. Ambos tienen muchísima experiencia trabajando por todo el país en giras y festivales como el FIB, el Rototom, la Gira Mahou…

En este episodio hablo con Ivan y Pere sobre la situación actual de la industria musical en España, la importancia de festivals y conciertos, los movimientos para reivindicar los eventos culturales de mano de Alerta Roja y ¡que de esta salimos!

Más info:

https://alertarojaeventos.com/

Music Venue Trust: http://musicvenuetrust.com

Save Our Venues: https://saveourvenues.co.uk/

Donde podéis seguir a VAN Sound:

https://www.facebook.com/vansoundproduccions

https://www.instagram.com/vansoundprod/

Si queréis poneros en contacto:

www.nadiasheikh.com

[email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.facebook.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.twitter.com/NadiaSheikh_

Show notes:

Episode Title: Ep 2: Simon Williams, Benumu co-founder

Episode summary introduction/guest bio:

Simon Williams, is the co-founder of promotions company Benumu, an online professional network for the music ecosystem.

In this episode Simon and I discuss the importance of the arts, the music communities that form in different cities around live music and ideas to bring live music back.

Resources:

Benumu: https://benumu.com/

Music Venue Trust: http://musicvenuetrust.com

Save Our Venues: https://saveourvenues.co.uk/

Music By Numbers (more info on the UK Music Industry economy): https://www.ukmusic.org/research/music-by-numbers/

Places to follow Benumu:

https://www.facebook.com/benumu

https://www.instagram.com/benumu_official

https://twitter.com/benumu_official

Place to follow MVT:
https://www.instagram.com/musicvenuetrust/

https://www.facebook.com/musicvenuetrust

https://twitter.com/musicvenuetrust

If you want to get in touch you can find me at:

www.nadiasheikh.com

[email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.facebook.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.twitter.com/NadiaSheikh_

Ep 1: Mark Davyd, Music Venue Trust CEO

Mark Davyd is an all-rounder in the music industry. He is the co-owner of the Tunbridge Wells Forum, the owner of Outstanding Music, a music company that specialises in alternative Latin music, he’s a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, has spoken at a huge range of music conferences like SXSW, and has managed bands and artists like Spanish singer songwriter Maika Makovski. He is also the CEO of various music charities including Rhythmix and the Music Venue Trust.

In this episode Mark and I discuss the threatening situation music venues are in, when festivals will be back, Dave Grohl, IDLES, how a £5.2b industry is now deemed unviable and what we can all do to help.

Resources:

Music Venue Trust: http://musicvenuetrust.com

Save Our Venues: https://saveourvenues.co.uk/

Music By Numbers (more info on the UK Music Industry economy): https://www.ukmusic.org/research/music-by-numbers/

Places to follow MVT:

https://www.instagram.com/musicvenuetrust/

https://www.facebook.com/musicvenuetrust

https://twitter.com/musicvenuetrust

If you want to get in touch you can find me at:

www.nadiasheikh.com

[email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.facebook.com/nadiasheikhmusic

https://www.twitter.com/NadiaSheikh_

Intro song: ‘Get Away’ by Nadia Sheikh, from the EP ‘Everybody Hears but No One’s Listening’