Kirsty spoke with Nottingham based Isaac Neilson about his campaign to play a gig a day throughout 2026 to highlight the lack of support within the UK music industry for grassroot musicians, all being documented via his Instagram account.

In this podcast, the East Midlands based singer-songwriter shares honest insights into the realities of the UK independent music scene, from playing small pub venues to festival stages like Y Not Festival. This year Isaac is documenting his journey, exploring the barriers many emerging artists face when trying to build a career without industry backing or connections. If you’re interested in independent music, singer-songwriters, live gigs and the behind-the-scenes reality of becoming a musician in the UK, then this interview will be right up your street! Oh, and Kazoo knowledge is also shared. Enjoy!

🔗 Isaac Neilson on Instagram