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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, recorded live at the inaugural Tixel x TMT Music Industry Retreat at beautiful Cowdray House in West Sussex, in front of an audience of 15 industry leaders from management companies, promoters and booking agencies, Mark is joined by legendary manager and CEO of NQ, Michael Adex.
As manager of Aitch and CEO of one of the UK’s most successful independent music companies, Adex is a leading example of how to build a music industry empire.
The pair discuss what it takes to thrive independently, the Manchester music industry, and the unique challenges AI poses to the biz.
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Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music.
Having enjoyed triumphant stints at EMI and Sony, Guy is one of the most successful music publishers of all time.
Ahead of picking up the MITS Award in November, the pair discuss his career, and why championing future talent is more important than ever.
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Thanks to our partners
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Tom A Smith
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Fourth Pillar
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Junkhead Studio
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Dan Chalmers, Managing Director at YouTube Music EMEA.
Having worked in the major label system for 20 years with a stellar career at Warner before joining YouTube, Dan has played a pivotal role in shaping the current music landscape.
The pair discuss his transition from the label side to the tech world, the power of video and unique content, and the future of music discovery.
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The Money Trench is sponsored by SoundOn.
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The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
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Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Deviate Digital
Fourth Pillar
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Junkhead Studio
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by former CEO of the Official Charts Company, Martin Talbot.
After nearly 2 decades at the helm of the OCC, Martin is here to share exactly how the charts work, and how they’ve evolved in that time.
The pair also discuss how the wider music industry has changed in that time, and how technology is shaping the future.
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Earth/Percent
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Aimless Play
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Junkhead Studio
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Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by chair of the BPI, YolanDa Brown, live at the BPI’s In Tune With Tomorrow summit as part of the Sound City+ conference in Liverpool.
As a MOBO-winning artist, entrepreneur, and creative education champion, YolanDa is one of the most influential figures in the British music industry.As the chair of the BPI, YolanDa represents hundreds of record labels.
She shares her thoughts on how labels can work with artists to change the biz, and the ever changing landscape of the music industry.
Recorded and filmed live by @officialjmni, www.jmni.co.uk.
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Thanks to our partners
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Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Aimless Play
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
Junkhead Studio
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by one of the most successful music executives in the game, Miles Leonard.
Having held senior roles across a number of major labels, working with acts such as The Verve, Kylie Minogue and Coldplay, Miles is now working with YTL Live on building a new arena in Bristol.
The pair discuss his transition into the live industry, ticketing prices, and his extraordinary career.
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The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
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The Money Trench is sponsored by the PPL.
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Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Aimless Play
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
Junkhead Studio
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Alastair Webber, Co-Founder and CEO of The Other Songs.
Having started at Island Records, Alastair and his brother, Billy, have joined forces at The Other Songs to represent nearly every aspect of the music industry.
The pair discuss his upcoming event - The Other Songs Live, his thoughts on independent labels competing with the majors, and growing up in one of the UK’s best known musical families.
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The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
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The Money Trench is sponsored by the PPL.
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Thanks to our partners
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PPL
Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Aimless Play
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
Junkhead Studio
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by legendary songwriter and producer, Kamille.
From Little Mix to Clean Bandit, Kamille has played an integral role in some of the biggest songs ever! Kamille also has her very own solo artist career, and owns a label and publishing company.
Now the recipient of the Music Producers Guild’s Inspiration Award, Kamille discusses what its like to produce some of the biggest hits, her transition from stockbroker to producer, and what it takes to remain independent in the modern industry.
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The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
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Aimless Play
Fourth Pillar
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Junkhead Studio
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Frank Turner, one of the UK’s most successful folk-punk artists.
Having started out in punk band Million Dead before becoming a solo artist, Frank has played over 3000 gigs, including Wembley Arena and the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.
The pair discuss his recent South American tour, the realities of the modern streaming model, and why touring is a marathon, not a sprint.
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Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Aimless Play
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
Junkhead Studio
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Jeremy Lascelles, Co-founder and CEO of Blue Raincoat Music.
Having been a manager, tour manager, and a key figure at renowned indie companies Virgin and Chrysalis, Jeremy has had the unique opportunity to work with a wide range of artists.
The pair discuss his career, the evolution of Blue Raincoat into a hybrid music company, and his thoughts on the current state of the independent sector.
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SOUNDON
The Money Trench is sponsored by SoundOn.
TIXEL
The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
PPL
The Money Trench is sponsored by the PPL.
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For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on:
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Thanks to our partners
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PPL
Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Aimless Play
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
Junkhead Studio
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
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