The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast with Mark Sutherland

Welcome to The Money Trench. In this episode, Mark is joined by the new UK Music Chief Executive, Tom Kiehl (recorded on the day of the General Election).

As the bridge between the music industry and government, Tom discusses how UK Music has prepared and will respond to the results of the General Election.

In addition to sharing stories of early morning record store days and investigating the Portsmouth music scene, the conversation covers what Tom is prioritising in his new role, including the impact and lasting implications of leaving the EU, the challenges facing grassroots music venues, and the growth of AI.

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Executive Producer: Mike Walsh

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Recorded and Edited: Will Lyons & Jonathan Coughlin

Welcome to The Money Trench. In this episode, Mark is joined by A&R heavyweight and former major label head, Ferdy Unger-Hamilton.

In another big week for the industry, the conversation covers major label lawsuits, the Rolling Stones on Roblox, and an in-depth discussion of the most important parts of A&R. Reflecting on his career, Ferdy talks through his very first job interview taken on a payphone, to his time at the top of major labels Polydor, Columbia & Virgin, and life now at his own indie label Promised Land Music.

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The Money Trench is sponsored by the PPL who celebrate their 90th year in business this year.

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For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on: 

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Executive Producer: Mike Walsh

Producer: Tape Notes 

Recorded and Edited: Will Lyons & Jonathan Coughlin

Welcome to The Money Trench. In this, our very first episode, Mark is joined by Lorna Clarke, Director of Music at the BBC, ahead of one of the busiest weeks in her calendar, Glastonbury.

As well as discussing the scale of the BBC’s Glastonbury coverage and detailing what goes into planning a broadcast of this scale, Lorna takes us on a deep dive into her career, sharing her thoughts on the BBC vs. commercial radio, why diversity within the industry is vital for its success, and stories of curry mishaps with Paul McCartney.

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PPL 

The Money Trench is sponsored by the PPL who celebrate their 90 th year in business this year.

KEEP UP TO DATE

For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on: 

Instagram: @the_money_trench

LinkedIn: The Money Trench

Website: The Money Trench

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If you have any feedback, guest suggestions or general comments? We’d love to hear from you! - Get in touch here!

Thanks to our partners

PPL 

Earth/Percent

Tom A Smith

Aimless Play

Fourth Pillar

Sennheiser

Junkhead Studio

Tape Notes

Executive Producer: Mike Walsh

Producer: Tape Notes 

Recorded and Edited: Will Lyons & Jonathan Coughlin