Ben Barnett is a globally touring saxophonist and entrepreneur, best known as The Sax Man.
We talk about his journey from a childhood passion to a 20-year international music career, performing everywhere from Ibiza and Burning Man to private events around the world, and why he’s now focused on building platforms that support the next generation of creative freelancers. 🎷✨
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00:00 – Meet The SaxMan (Ben Barnett)
03:15 – Turning passion into a career
04:52 – Saxually Active: music, art & record label
05:37 – Blending genres & freestyling with DJs
06:21 – Ibiza, Marbella, Burning Man & touring worldwide
08:08 – Wild gigs: George Clooney, royalty & private events
11:15 – From musician to entrepreneur
11:54 – Active Artists Agency: built by artists, for artists
14:48 – Helping artists with the business side (pricing, gigs, admin)
16:12 – Advice for new musicians breaking in
19:39 – Confidence, mental health & community
22:38 – Phones at gigs: Keinemusik, no-phone zones & being present
24:17 – Expect the unexpected (career lessons)
25:04 – What’s next: building the future for artists
26:00 – Rapid-Fire Q&A + final thoughts
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Guest Social Media: @TheSaxManUK @SaxuallyActive @ActiveArtistsAgency
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