Selector: Behind The Music

By British Council

Welcome to Selector: Behind The Music by the British Council, where we dive deep into the key issues and opportunities within the music sector. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionat

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January 09, 2026 Collaboration - "As soon as you get angry, you lose"
Collaboration is at the heart of everything British Coucil does, whether with trips abroad to foster relations between cultures, or putting events on with underground scenes and artists, it is essential to get right. So in this latest episode of Behind The Music, we ask what makes a great collaboration?

Our presenter Mo Ayoub is joined by Dhruva Balram, the co-founder and managing director at Dialled In, an artist-led movement inspiring South Asian Arts & Culture, and also Iryna Lobanok, music programme manager at the public institution Ukrainian Institute, co-founder of a Ukrainian music community Porichka, and also a sound producer and artist in band Krapka;Koma. They both have led multiple successful collaborative projects alongside British Council, and share their knowledge throughout this episode.
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32min
August 14, 2025 Artificial Intelligence - What Does It Mean for Music?
When it comes to the music industry, how can we balance AI’s creative potential with protecting original human artistry? And what can the global music community learn from different countries’ approaches to AI regulation? In this episode, we discuss how AI is changing the way music is made, why labelling AI-generated tracks matters, and the copyright battles behind the tech! Mo is joined by Tom Kiehl, Chief Executive of UK Music and a key voice in shaping ethical AI policy, along with visual artist/designer Avinash and music producer Murphy, both creatives based in India, who share how AI is transforming their creative work on the ground.
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35min
May 26, 2025 Music and Climate - Are we doing enough?
For this episode Mo Ayoub is joined by Climate Journalist Greg Cochrane and Isla Angus from Climate Earth. They chat everything that relates the music industry to the climate emergency, and talk about what initiatives are already in place, what more needs to be done, and how music compares to other industries.
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39min
March 08, 2025 International Women's Day
To mark International Women’s Day, Mo is joined by musician and producer Beril Sarıaltun in Istanbul and West Yorkshire band Loose Articles to discuss the barriers women and non-binary people still face in the music industry. Beril shares her work with Kreșendo (formerly known as Beatz by Girlz), while Loose Articles talk about their Kick Like a Girl tour, which helps young women and non-binary artists break into live music.
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26min
January 22, 2025 Independent Venues
Ever wondered about the comparison between India and UK's live sector? Mo sits down with Sybil Bell from Independent Venue Week and Bangalore's Neon Culture to discuss the live sector in both countries. Have a listen just ahead of Independent Venue Week kicking off in the UK!

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40min
December 10, 2024 The Impact of Streaming
Whether you love or hate streaming, there's no denying it is hugely instrumental within the music industry. In this episode, we discuss how its affecting the independent labels, with Bella Union's Simon Raymonde, and how it plays out in other countries, with Sony Nigeria's Godwin Tom.
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36min
November 20, 2024 Gender Equality in Music
For this second episode of Selector: Behind The Music our presenter Mo Ayoub is joined by two industry guests to tackle the issue of gender equality and what the industry needs to do to level the playing field. Egg from Porij and Christina Hazboun from Keychange join Mo to delve into their personal experiences of the industry and what they believe can be done to make some positive change.

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29min
October 21, 2024 The Importance of Showcasing
The first episode of a new podcast brought to you by the British Council to de-mystify the music industry, presented by Mo Ayoub. This episode tackles showcasing in all its forms, where Mo is joined by PRS Foundation's Becci Scotcher, and Sounds Australia's Esti Zilber.
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39min
October 09, 2024 Selector: Behind The Music Trailer
Welcome to Selector: Behind The Music by The British Council, where we dive deep into the key issues and opportunities within the music sector. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate music enthusiast, Behind The Music connects you with compelling stories, insights, and the pulse of global music scenes. Discover how music transforms cultures, connects communities, and inspires innovation. Join us and plug into the beat that resonates worldwide.
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FAQs about Selector: Behind The Music:

How many episodes does Selector: Behind The Music have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.