The Will Clarke Podcast

Mark Newton - The Man Behind Snowbombing, Hideout Festival & Field Day Festival


Listen Later

Use the code word WCP25 for 25% off your first year of releasing music with Symphonic Starter https://community.symphonicdistribution.com/release-your-music-sym-starter-wcp


Sign up for the latest podcast info - https://laylo.com/willclarke/uqFWnJKa


Podcast Overview: In this conversation, Mark Newton shares his extensive experience in the music industry, discussing his journey from founding festivals like Hideout, Field Day and Snowbombing to transitioning into tech with Oya. He reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on the music scene, the importance of relationships in the industry, and the challenges he faced as the former owner of the iconic venue, Printworks. Mark emphasizes the need for unique experiences in festivals and the role of a director in managing creative processes and teams. In this conversation, Mark and Will discuss the evolution of marketing in the music industry, particularly in the context of festivals and events. They explore how social media has transformed marketing strategies, the challenges new artists face in getting booked, and the impact of gentrification on club culture. They also touch on the importance of data ownership and the need for cultural preservation in the face of changing urban landscapes. The discussion highlights both the challenges and opportunities present in the current music scene, emphasizing the importance of passion and community engagement.


Who is Mark Newton: Mark Newton has extensive experience in the music industry, from founding festivals like Hideout, Field Day and Snowbombing to transitioning into tech with Oya.


Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke


⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱

https://willclarke.komi.io/

https://djwillclarke.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew

https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke

https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj

https://twitter.com/djwillclarke

https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Will Clarke PodcastBy Will Clarke

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

119 ratings


More shows like The Will Clarke Podcast

View all
Defected Radio by Defected

Defected Radio

567 Listeners

Release Yourself by Roger Sanchez

Release Yourself

307 Listeners

Toolroom Radio by Toolroom

Toolroom Radio

259 Listeners

Stereo Productions Podcast by Dj Chus

Stereo Productions Podcast

366 Listeners

Adam Beyer presents Drumcode by Drumcode

Adam Beyer presents Drumcode

542 Listeners

EDX's No Xcuses Podcast by EDX

EDX's No Xcuses Podcast

126 Listeners

Franky Rizardo presents FLOW by Franky Rizardo

Franky Rizardo presents FLOW

25 Listeners

Fedde Le Grand - Darklight Sessions by Fedde Le Grand

Fedde Le Grand - Darklight Sessions

128 Listeners

Clapcast from Claptone by Claptone

Clapcast from Claptone

347 Listeners

Don Diablo Presents Hexagon Radio by Don Diablo

Don Diablo Presents Hexagon Radio

311 Listeners

Pasquale Rotella - Night Owl Radio by Pasquale Rotella

Pasquale Rotella - Night Owl Radio

577 Listeners

Dirtybird Radio by Claude VonStroke

Dirtybird Radio

375 Listeners

Joris Voorn presents: Spectrum Radio by Joris Voorn

Joris Voorn presents: Spectrum Radio

100 Listeners

Tomorrowland Friendship Mix by Tomorrowland - One World Radio

Tomorrowland Friendship Mix

117 Listeners

John Summit - Experts Only Radio by John Summit

John Summit - Experts Only Radio

63 Listeners