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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