Releasing Potential

Releasing Potential

By Geoff LangstonEducationSelf-Improvement
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Releasing Potential episodes

  • Releasing Potential in conversation with Jules O'Riordan, lawyer, broadcaster, podcaster and international DJ (Judge Jules)

    Why Jules O’Riordan?

    You might know Jules O’Riordan better under his DJ name, Judge Jules. Jules has over 30 years of experience across the entire spectrum of the music industry. This includes nearly a decade as an A&R for the Universal umbrella of labels, 15 years as a presenter on BBC Radio 1, over 150 record releases and remixes in his own capacity as a recording artist, plus a 30 year career as one of Britain’s best-known globally-travelled DJs, with over 5000 gigs under his belt, plus extensive experience as an event promoter and artist manager at the highest level.

    In this episode with Jules you will learn:

    • When you need to work with a lawyer
    • Why it is important to be 'weirdly passionate' about music
    • What copyright means to you as a songwriter
    • https://www.soundadvicellp.com/people/jules-oriordan/

      http://www.judgejules.net

      https://www.instagram.com/realjudgejules/

      https://twitter.com/RealJudgeJules

      https://www.thecalmzone.net

      24 min
    • Releasing Potential in conversation with Ben Wynter - entrepreneur, artist manager, champion of equality in the music business....and personal trainer!

      Ben has more than 20 years experience of working with record labels, publishing and production companies, trade organisations, promotional organisations, government organisations, event organisations and venture capital firms to facilitate the development of musical artist’s careers, events and special projects globally.

      He is currently Entrepreneurship and Outreach Manager with the Association of Independent Music (AIM) as well as Founder of Unstoppable Music and Media Group and Co-founder of Power Up as well as many other projects.

      In this episode with Ben learn how to:

      • The value of learning the practical’s of the music industry
      • The importance of standing by your personal ethics and values
      • How Ben gave Beyonce her big break in the UK!?
      • How to be UNSTOPPABLE!
      • How to get free resources to help you make money, save money and build your career in the music industry
      • https://www.aim.org.uk/#/

        https://www.unstoppablemusicgroup.com

        https://prsfoundation.com/powerup/

        @timetopowerup on socials

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btefljcKiow

        @billionaireben on socials (https://www.instagram.com/billionaireben/)


        38 min
      • Releasing Potential in conversation with Roxanne de Bastion, singer, songwriter, FAC Board member, creator of FM2U and PPL Performer Board Director

        Why Roxanne de Bastion?

        Roxanne is at the forefront of a new wave of artists breaking with tradition to forge exciting independent careers. As such, Roxanne was invited to join the FAC (Featured Artist Coalition), where she sits on the Board of Directors.

        Roxanne also created FM2U, a music conference specifically from and for musicians, which aims to empower & educate as well as create a strong community of artist entrepreneurs.

        In this episode with Roxanne you will learn:

        • How to build your profile in the music industry
        • How to actually make a living out of music
        • What income streams are available to singer songwriters
        • How to identify and benefit from Superfans
        • http://www.roxannedebastion.com/about/

          https://www.instagram.com/roxannemusic/

          https://twitter.com/Roxannemusic

          https://thefac.org

          27 min
        • Releasing Potential in conversation with Hayleigh Bosher, academic, lecturer, music copyright expert, music lover and MASSIVE Muse fan!

          Why Hayleigh Bosher?

          Hayleigh is a Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law at Brunel University London, as well as, Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Intellectual Property, Policy and Management, writer and Book Review Editor for the specialist IP blog IPKat, founder of the World IP Women (WIPW) network, an Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law consultant.

          Her most recent book; Copyright in the Music Industry, is accompanied with a playlist and podcast Hayleigh recorded with co-host Jules O’Riordan (Judge Jules)

          In this episode Hayleigh you will learn:

          • About your copyright rights as a creator
          • Why it is important to engage in the copyright conversation
          • How to get what is due to YOU as a creator
          • PPL and PRS - why it is essential to register
          • https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aRzM1QCzZcmSSIMmTWDat

            https://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/hayleigh-bosher

            https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/copyright-in-the-music-industry-9781839101281.html

            https://www.instagram.com/legally.bosher/

            https://twitter.com/BosherHayleigh


            28 min
          • Releasing Potential in conversation with Remi Harris, music industry funding expert, co-founder of YGN, panelist, speaker and coach

            Remi is a trainer, a speaker, a writer and a coach. She creates training programs for organisations that work with freelancers, business owners and artists – and with individuals from the creative industries: think music, visual arts, film. She is from London and works all over the UK and beyond!

            Remi is an expert in fund raising for independents in the music industry and has recently published a book about fund raising called Easy Money? the Definitive UK Guide to Funding Music Projects.

            In this episode with Remi you will learn:

            • Where to find investment to develop your career in the music industry
            • What you need to understand and do to start raising investment in YOU
            • Things you need to know to develop your business
            • About the benefits of the Young Guns Network (YGN)
            • https://remiharrisconsulting.com

              https://www.instagram.com/remiharrismbe/

              https://twitter.com/remiharrismbe

              https://www.ygn.co


              26 min
            • Releasing Potential in conversation with Kwame Kwaten, artist, manager, educator, equal rights campaigner and more!

              Why Kwame Kwaten?

              Kwame is an artist manager, music consultant, musician and record producer. He owns an artist management and consultancy company called Ferocious Talent and is a co-founder of Cr8ing Vision, a non-profit company that offers young people a range of educational programmes, seminars, workshops and opportunities in both the music and sport industries.

              Kwame is also Co-Chair of Brits Diversity Committee, Vice Chair of Music Managers Forum (MMF) and Point Blank Records Head of A&R

              In this episode with Kwame you will learn:

              • Where you can learn the about 'nitty gritty' of the music industry for free!
              • Where you can get your break in the music business
              • What YOU can do to ensure a 'level playing field' in the business
              • Why diversity makes financial as well as ethical sense
              • https://www.instagram.com/kwamekwaten/

                https://twitter.com/kwamekwaten

                https://www.facebook.com/theultimateseminar

                https://www.cre8ingvision.com/?fbclid=IwAR0IGSbkFXxb7Pr1xf1r_z8OwqcyNIbk2yitRIqNahmEnBb2h2a6iqDWr7c

                https://www.blackmusiccoalition.co.uk



                30 min
              • Releasing Potential in conversation with Hakeem Stevens, owner of AAA Seminars & USM Media Group, Music Lecturer & Artist Manager

                Why Hakeem Stevens? Hakeem is an experienced Marketing; Event Management and Social Media/PR expert with over 20 years’ experience leading high profile award-winning campaigns with global brands. He is a specialist in music and entertainment including being the co-founder of Access All Areas, a music education company with highly successful series of music networking seminars and artist showcase events In this episode with Hakeem you will learn: 

                How to build your reputation in the music industry

                Why ongoing education is so important in building your career in the music business
                How things work - the 'ins' and 'outs' of the business

                https://www.facebook.com/aaaseminars https://www.instagram.com/aaaseminars/ https://twitter.com/AAAseminars https://www.instagram.com/the_real_hakdaddy/ https://twitter.com/therealhakdaddy https://www.linkedin.com/in/hakeemstevens Check out Leiyah's latest release from Hakeem's roster: https://open.spotify.com/track/3f2bof7mw60Vq16VNdZEVr?si=c8acbfd2dc1c4df8

                36 min
              • Releasing Potential in conversation with Phil Loutsis, VP of community team at AWAL, and music entrepreneur

                Why Phil Loutsis? Phil is currently VP of the Community team at AWAL where he has been since 2011. Phil moved down to London four years ago to help complete the integration with Kobalt and launch the label management team before moving on to setup the Community side of the business where he is now focussed on developing the tools for AWAL members. Phil talks about how he ‘cut his teeth’ in the music industry in an awesome band and then transitioned into (a slightly more succesful role) working with AWAL where he supported emerging artists and labels on their career journey. In this episode, what you will learn from Phil: Leveraging your successes to build support and work towards regular revenue Discover what AWAL is looking for when they are looking for artists to work with Hear what prep you need to do to enable you to work with an organisation such as AWAL The importance of analytics in building your career in the music industry Which boxes are you ticking to prepare you for the next level and get noticed and who can tell you what you need to do? How you can deal with the knock-backs How to get more listeners for your new release project. Phil’s tool for supporting you with your release schedule - for free! Check it out here: https://www.mylabelassistant.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-loutsis-90581a32/ https://www.awal.com Please let us know your thoughts about this podcast at: [email protected] Thank you

                26 min
              • Releasing Potential in conversation with Tony Shales, music lover and business owner
                Why Tony Shales?
                Tony is a business person, family man, athlete and a massive lover of music growing up in a family filled with music.
                In this episode, Tony explores his life journey including his love of music, his challenges with mental health and how he has managed those challenges by sharing:
                The essentials of running your own business
                How to cope with day-to-day challenges that affect your mental health
                Ways to use social media to build your support network
                Exercise works! Just get out and move “It’s all about the playlist!”
                What a worry journal is and more importantly, how to use one
                More useful links to click for even more:
                https://www.instagram.com/tonyshales/
                https://open.spotify.com/user/tonyshales1/playlist/7BuParOlRYon8dcycn9V8f?si=IVkQP2IXRvuX-qkbvEpCRg
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                19 min

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