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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by James Sandom, founder of Red Light Management UK.
After nearly 30 years at the forefront of artist management, James is here to share his expertise on what makes a good manager and how he has learned to nurture the artist-manager relationship, via working with artists such as Kaiser Chiefs and Interpol.
The pair discuss the shifting dynamics of global music consumption, the necessity of long-term artist development, and how managers must operate as true strategic partners in the modern industry.
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sarah Pearson and Oli Wilson of Beyond the Music.
Ahead of Beyond the Music in Media City, Salford, Sarah and Oli share their vision for decentralising the industry, and bringing the music business into the modern era.
The trio discuss the current impact of AI on music, what it means to be based in Manchester, how the pair got into the industry and started making a difference, and what it was like to grow up in the Hacienda with Oli’s legendary dad, Factory Records’ Tony Wilson.
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Samantha Moy and Cam Pia, Head and Music Editor of BBC Radio 6 Music.
With 6 Music’s listening figures buoyant, Samantha and Cam discuss the new Indie Forever spin-off stream, and how they’ve developed the main station's music policy so that it’s much more than just an indie network.
The trio discuss how radio has evolved and continues to grow, balancing new music with legacy acts, and how they decide what music ends up on the radio.
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Martin Goldschmidt, founder of Cooking Vinyl.
Having been at the head of the physical-first label for 40 years, Martin shares how he found a sweet spot working with established artists and fanbases.
The pair discuss why physical media still works, why he believes the independent sector will always find a way, and the growing importance of catalogue. They also talk about 40 years of musical adventures with the likes of The Prodigy and Billy Bragg, plus why an anarcho-punk band forced him to buy a suit...
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Alex Bruford, Agent and Co-Founder of ROAM.
After starting his career as a drummer and tour-managing around the world, Alex has transitioned to the booking agent side of the business with Reprise, ATC Live and now ROAM.
The pair discuss Fontaines DC’s latest landmark shows, Nick Cave’s record-breaking Brighton show, and the devastation of Brexit on touring.
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week Mark is joined by Obi Asika, founder of The Malachite Group and the newly launched TMG Talent Agency.
Reflecting on a career spent bringing African talent to global stages, Obi discusses the influence of his early days running drum and bass nights, collaborating with grassroots promoters, through to launching pioneering events and festivals like Afro Nation and, more recently, Piano People.
He shares the initial struggles of getting African artists booked for major tour runs, his time at major agencies WME and UTA, and why communities need to hold onto ownership of their music.
The conversation also touches on a topic close to his heart, the industry's need for better parties!
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Kat Kennedy and Tim Parry of Big Life.
Over 40 years as a management and publishing powerhouse, Big Life has worked with defining acts such as The Verve, Badly Drawn Boy and Kate Nash.
The trio discuss the reality of breaking acts in the current industry, how the company has survived for 40 years, expansion plans – and the maverick genius of original Big Life co-founder, Jazz Summers.
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sarah Slater, Managing Director at Ticketmaster UK.
Leading the UK division of the world's biggest ticketing distributor, Sarah is the perfect person to give us a full rundown on the current state of the live industry.
The pair discuss how Ticketmaster navigate the logistics of live events, myths around tickets and live touring, and what she learned from the Oasis ticket furore.
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Chris Wright, Co-Founder of the iconic Chrysalis empire.
Chris has helped break generation defining talent across multiple eras, including Ten Years After, Blondie, and Billy Idol.
The pair discuss the discovery of new artists, the reality of building a label, and his newest venture - Right Tracks.
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For the 100th time, welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Chris Dempsey, founder of Corduroy Artists and manager of Take That.
Having climbed the ranks at Jeepster and Columbia, Chris now runs Corduroy Artists and manages superstars such as Take That, Katherine Jenkins, and rising talent such as Gracie Friel.
The pair discuss what its like to bring back a tour with Take That, the rise and potential fall of AI slop, and what the new Prime Minister could do for the music industry.
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