The Rep Shift

The Rep Shift

By Chris Lowe & Tom BrainMusicMusic CommentaryMusic InterviewsMusic History
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The Rep Shift episodes

  • S1.5 Ep 1: Ryan Balch's Alt Bad Day
    As we approach festival season we are joined by Ryan Balch for one-off special to discuss his bad-day at the Alt-Escape office as well and cherry picking some highlights of the world of ticketing and shredding guitar.

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    1 hr 2 min
  • S1 EP: 11 - Alex's Imposter Syndrome

    After a short break we’re back and for our season finale & we’re joined by industry veteran, owner and promoter at FORM, Alex Murray who shares his story of the time he worked with a particular frontman, or did he?


    This episode brings season 1 to a close. Thanks for listening and sharing. We’ll be back soon for season 2.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • S1 EP 10: Charlie & The Builders

    We've got a lovely little CV for you today ladies and gentlemen. Charlie Hearn, who is currently an Event Manager at the Royal Albert Hall joins us to discuss his career at at the hall, The Roundhouse, Rockfeedback, End of the Road Festival and sweet talking some builders to moonlight as stagehands


    For more information of The Roundhouse's range of youth programmes please visit: https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/young-creatives-11-30/youth-programme/.

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    58 min
  • S1 EP 9: Tim - It's Time For Another Coffee
    It seems we just can't stay away from Birmingham on this podcast! This week we are joined by Tim Mobbs, who, in a first for this podcast joins us live from a rep shift! Tim, dialing in directly from The Hare & Hounds takes us through his rep career so far, puts us off Matcha Lattes for life and dreaming of a little part-time job at the garden centre.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • S1 EP 8: Rachel - Pick A Card Any Card
    The seemingly unflappable Rachel Plant, freelance rep and production manager, joins us this week to really push the limit of what Chris and Tom could or couldn't handle. On this rep shift at The Cabaret we've got snakes, we've got fires and we have got magicians.

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    1 hr
  • S1 EP 7: Lor and The Furries
    This week we are off to Bristol via Switzerland to talk to Lighting Engineer and rep, Lor about navigating work in live music through the Covid-19 pandemic and onto a flourishing touring career as well as contributing to the weirdest rider request discussion with this weeks entry being...litter trays.

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    52 min
  • S1 EP 6: Jilly - The Master Of The North
    How many home brew methods are too many home brew methods? How many towels are too many towels? Jilly Chatten, Tour Manager and coffee aficionado joins us for a tour of her career so far from Tanzania to Leeds and everywhere in between!

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    1 hr 4 min
  • S1 EP 5: Marra and The Last Sharpie

    Freelance rep Marra Katz takes us on a tour of culinary hotspots, last minute rep jobs and ask one of life's big questions - would you steal a Sharpie?


    Also if you're wondering why Chris's audio doesn't sound great its because he was back in a church for this podcast recording.

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    53 min
  • S1 EP 4: Ollie Perfects the Omelette
    Today we're heading along the coast to Bexhill to learn how best to serve up a French culinary classic. Ollie Catchpole, promoter at FKP Scorpio joins us to talk shop, how he got through his worst day at the office and let's us in of his top tips for a nutritious lunch.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • S1 EP 3: Ricky's Story So Far
    This week we are (quite rightly) discussing all things Southampton. Chris and Tom are joined by Ricky Bates - programmer, booker and promoter for legendary grassroots venue, The Joiners. We'll be discussing the venues incredible history, Southampton's music scene and Ricky's bad day at the office which would have had both hosts tapping out like the quitters they are!

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    1 hr 15 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,…