The Rep Shift

The Rep Shift

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The Rep Shift episodes

  • S2 Ep 10: Joe Black wants a Spotlight
    In a series of firsts, our season 2 finale has us welcoming our first artist and performer to the podcast! Self proclaimed cabaret reprobate, musician and former star of Ru Paul’s Drag Race joins us to talk about some (very!) memorable shows.

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    1 hr 14 min
  • S2 Ep 9: Elliott’s Quick Getaway

    Elliott Andrews is a legend in the world of Tour Manager and Show Repping. Throughout his career he’s worked in some of the best venues in the world for some

    incredible artists. He’s seen and done it all, that is until a local crew member breaks an integral piece of equipment which sees Elliott making his getaway. Chris and Tom would be on that very same train.

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    53 min
  • S2 Ep 8: Hollie and The Quick Change

    On this weeks episode we’re joined by Production Coordinator Hollie Doherty. Hollie has worked with some of the biggest touring artists in the world alongside working backstage at multiple festivals whilst setting up her own company Postcard Touring. 

    With a few bumps in the road along Hollie has a goal to become one of the best tour managers around and we wouldn’t bet against her. We dive into her career so far and what keeps her motivated when most of us would have headed for the exit door. 

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    1 hr 13 min
  • S2 Ep 7: Paul Talks Mental Health

    On this weeks episode of The Rep Shift previous venue manager at the legendary Gorilla in Manchester now studying to become a Mental Health Nurse - Paul Edwards talks about the joys and stresses of running a prestigious music venue, starting his career doing merch for The Front Bottoms and why talking about your mental health is the most important thing when working in the music industry. 


    If anyone needs to speak with music industry professionals about their mental health and wellbeing please reach out to the Music Industry Therapist Collective 

    https://www.musicindustrytherapists.com/ who are doing fantastic work to support people in the music industry. 

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    54 min
  • S2 Ep 6: Ollie Cleans Up
    Is this our favourite ‘bad day at the office’ story to date? It’s up there, it certainly is. Ollie Horner, tour manager, freelance rep for the likes of AEG, TEG SJM and Production for Outbreak Festival joins us today to discuss a variety of shows and cleans up a few things along the way...

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    1 hr 3 min
  • S2 Ep 5: Debbie - RETREAT! RETREAT!

    The Rep Shifts first agent! That’s right, this week we are joined by legendary agent at Littlebig, Debbie Clare whose roster includes the likes of Aphex Twin Jon Hopkins, 65 Days of Static, Clark, UNKLE and plenty more incredible artists. Debbie talks to us about the role of the agent, thinking outside the box, how she’s trying to strike a balance between work and life, her creation of HurstFOLK a festival in Hurstpierpoint where she resides and the classic fail at work.


    https://www.lb-agency.net/

    https://musicglue.com/hurstfolk-1/



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    1 hr 10 min
  • S2 Ep 4: Ooosh Tours

    In a podcast first we have a backline company on this weeks episode. Ooosh Tours supply the music industry with backline, staging, staff, vans, rehearsal space and much more. We discuss with Jon and Will the story of how supplying hundreds of artists with touring equipment came about, nearly going under during the pandemic and keeping up with the huge demands since live events came back.


    Throw in some hilarious stories from the road and Festivals, Support band and staff fee discussions plus Chris having another nightmare in a church.  


    If you’re a touring artists and need pre-production rehearsal space, backline, vans and drivers etc please visit https://www.oooshtours.co.uk/

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    56 min
  • S2 EP 3: Sophie and Toni: In Music Venues We Trust
    This week we're joined by Sophie Asquith and Toni Coe-Brooker from Music Venue's Trust. Whilst Sophie and Toni share their bad days at the office and how they got in to the industry, this episode felt particularly poignant and one we've wanted to run with for a while to highlight just how at risk our venues are across the country and the work MVT is doing to help keep these vitally important cultural hubs and community spaces open.

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    1 hr 25 min
  • S2 Ep 2: Ade Goes Green
    Ade takes us on his journey from The Exeter Cavern all the way to the programming the biggest arenas in the country. What happens along the way you'll have to find out in this episode of The Rep Shift .

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    1 hr 9 min
  • S2 Ep 1: Rishi Predicts a Riot

    We're back after the festival season break and on this weeks episode we welcome Rishi Gowry to The Rep Shift. Rishi takes us through his global journey all the way to Wembley Stadium and of course a really difficult day at the production office with multiple show stops - Will the gig happen? Rishi is on hand to talk us through it all.


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    57 min

About The Rep Shift

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A podcast about the live music industry.

Join Chris Lowe and Tom Brain as they dive into the world of live shows and the touring industry. They'll be joined by guests including promoters,…