Can U put me on Guestlist?

We're kicking off season 4 with one of the most respected and hard working women in the industry (as well as someone I've wanted to have on the podcast for such a long time!), Emma Hoser. Emma is a long-time agent and works with the biggest names in underground music such as Adam Beyer, Nicole Moudaber, Alan Fitzpatrick, Jamie Jones, Patrick Topping, Paco Osuna and Sasha - just to name a few! In 2008 Emma began working with Paul Morris, founder of the booking agency AM Only, which would later become Paradigm, and it was there where she began to build the incredible roster of artists she now calls family. Emma then moved to boutique agency Liaison, where she now currently works in New York. In this podcast, we chat about her first steps into the industry, the most challenging part of her job and what she loves the most about it, career highlights (which are huge!), advice on anyone wanting to become an agent and so much more. Enjoy :)

Welcome to the last episode of season 3 of Can U Put Me On Guestlist! I couldn't think of a better way to finish this season than with one of my best friends in the entire world, Michelle. If you've partied in Ibiza or at any of the biggest festivals around the globe, the chances are you've seen Michelle dance. Michelle has danced for Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Manumission, Ultra Festival, BPM, Music On, the list goes on, and her talent has taken her all over the globe not just to dance herself but also to manage and coordinate other dancers at events. So with a few drinks (which I so wish could have been in person!), we chat all about the world of dancing, how she got to where she is today, stories she’s made along the way, Ibiza, managing other dancers, the hardest part of being a dancer, working busy schedules and much more.  Our first ever interview together was back in 2013 when we didn't even know each other and since then she has become such a special person to me, so I'm so happy that we did this together and that Michelle is part of the podcast.  Thank you so much for your support this season, I really appreciate it and remember to subscribe to the podcast so you’ll find out as soon as season 4 starts which will be very soon! 

Welcome back to the podcast! This week I am joined by Rosanne Janmaat who is the COO of ID&T, a Dutch company that has been running since 1992, organizing some of the biggest events in dance music such as Awakenings, Sensation, Mystryland and many many as well as being the co-founders of Tomorrowland.   Recently they organized a Fieldlab test festival in the Netherlands to investigate how events with an increased visitor capacity can take place safely and responsibly during the pandemic. We talk all about how the test went, how it worked and what Rosanne thinks are the next steps for large events to be able to happen again soon. Rosanne became COO of ID&T at the start of 2021, so we also talk about how she found stepping into such a big role at such a difficult time for the entertainment industry.   Find out more about ID&T here: https://www.id-t.com/

This week I am joined by Ali Shirazinia, aka Dubfire. The Grammy Award-winning producer, artist, DJ, SCI+TEC boss, 1/2 of Deepdish, gastronome, wanderlust and level 2 certified Sake professional is just one of those people that you could chat to for hours and hours about so many different topics so I was so excited to have him on. We talk about the beginning of his career, how the last year has been for him and what has kept him busy, his favourite podcasts, meeting people like Madonna and Anthony Bourdain, his great passion for food and so much more!

There is nothing that I love talking about more than the fascinating world of broadcasting, so having Jay on the podcast was just fab! Jay Forster is a DJ and producer at BBC Radio 1 where he produces shows such as Danny Howard, Radio 1 Dance Presents and Wind Down Presents. We chat all about how Jay got into the music industry and how his journey at BBC began, some of his most memorable shows that he's produced, some of the shows that haven't quite gone to plan!, his 11-year running radio show House Central, how he's found producing shows from home during lockdown, Ibiza and more! Find Jay on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jayforster/ Check out House Central here: https://smarturl.it/housecental

This week I get to know more about the incredibly creative Lisbon-based musician, Luis Clara Gomes aka Moullinex. Although music had always been a big part of his life when growing up, before making music, Luis studied software engineering in the fields of astronomy and neurology so in this episode we talk about how these studies have influenced his music, his label, live band and club night Discotexas, the creative process behind his music videos, his beautiful upcoming album Requiem for Empathy and more! Pre-order Requiem for Empathy here: https://mllnx.co/requiem

Welcome back to Can U Put Me On Guestlist?! Chelina Manuhutu is this week’s guest and what a fun episode it was to record! When I asked Chelina to come on to the show she said “why don’t we record it at the beach?!”. At first I didn’t know how I felt about taking all my equipment down but we did in the end and wow, it was so amazing! We sat on a rock at Sa Caleta in Ibiza, the sun was shining and we just had a real good catch up and a laugh and chatted about a variety of things, from music to baking, putting people on guestlist and more!   Find Chelina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelinamanuhutu/

This week I am joined by the lovely Hannah Wants. Back in December Hannah moved to Ibiza with her gorgeous dog Ivor to reset and work on herself after battling breast cancer for the second time whilst simultaneously going through the difficulties that covid brought to the world. In this podcast we talk about her journey and how she is taking control of her health and wellbeing to overcome such a difficult time in her life, how making music has played a big part in her healing process, all of the amazing music that she has been working on, the relaunch of her label etiquette, her new live stream series, how she has been enjoying the island so far and more! A chat that left me feeling very inspired by Hannah’s positive approach towards life.   Hannah’s latest track Lift Off is out now on Ultra: https://www.beatport.com/release/lift-off-extended-mix/3261478  

Mark Lawrence has done so much in the music industry as well as for it. This includes 10 years at PRS as well as being the former CEO of AFEM. Mark is now the director of Black Rock Publishing as well as Sentric Electronic, working side by side with some of the most exciting established and upcoming talent in the industry. Before this interview, I personally didn’t know much about publishing at all, so it was so interesting to find out exactly how publishing works, how a publishing deal comes about and how the last year has affected the world of publishing. Mark is so great to listen to as not only does he share so much great knowledge but also gives a lot of brilliant advice for creatives. Mark is also an Advisory Board Member at In Place of War, which you can find more information about here: https://www.facebook.com/InPlaceOfWar   Black Rock: https://blackrmp.com/   Sentric Electronic: https://sentricelectronic.com/

On this week’s episode of Can U Put Me On Guestlist? I am joined by the lovely Lilly Palmer. Born in Germany but spending a lot of time in Zurich with its great and flourishing underground scene, her devotion for music got stronger and stronger which finally led her to the decision to fully dive into the realm of the underground in 2015. Since then, and now based just outside of Amsterdam, Lilly hasn’t stopped, releasing on labels such as Drumcode, Senso Sounds and Octopus Recordings and performing at some of the biggest clubs and festivals around the world.In this episode, I have a really down to earth chat with Lilly about her career so far and the challenges she has come across along the way, getting creative in the studio, her transition from nutritionist to DJ and so much more. A chat with lots of giggles and fun!Follow Lilly and everything she gets up to here:  https://www.instagram.com/lilly_palmerdj/

Welcome back to ‘Can U Put Me On Guestlist?’! I’m very excited to kick off 2021 with one of life’s gems, Farah Syed. After spending half of her life in California, Farah’s career began in Los Angeles working for powerhouse talent agency, WME, where she spent over five years focusing on brand partnerships and commercial endorsements for the agency’s music roster which included working with artists such as Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Rihanna and many more. (Imagine working with names like these at one of your first jobs!) After agency life, Farah then went into artist management. Farah then moved to Berlin and started working with the world's largest electronic music platform for digital downloads, yes you got it, Beatport. Farah has a great overview of the company and has had roles within the Label Management and Marketing/Creative Services teams.  She now oversees PR for the company and is focusing on strategic external partnerships with conferences, philanthropic organizations, initiatives related to diversity and mental health, as well as updating the Beatport community on their news and products. In addition, based on her extensive history working with artists, Farah is involved on the artist side, giving input for the editorial on Beatportal, curating various streams and booking collectives from all over the globe to DJ on their Twitch channel. We chat about where her love for electronic music began, the start of her career, working for Beatport, being a proud member and ambassador of shesaid.so, mental health and more!    Connect with Farah on Instagram: https://instagram.com/__farahs__?igshid=12wi9c0ofz3hr Become a shesaid.so member:  https://www.patreon.com/shesaidso Beatport’s Mental Health focused stream: ReConnect x When The Music Stops - #youarenotalone kAFOODLe

After fishing the 21 days of resilience challenge with Laura, I knew I had to get her on the podcast. Laura Williams aka The Secret Inspirer works with different individuals and teams in the entertainment industry to build their resilience and find the fuel we need to cope well with the rollercoaster of life and avoid burnout. With everything that’s happening in the world right now I thought it would be a great time to chat with Laura about all of the small little practices and thoughts that can give us that boost of energy that we need to thrive.I loved doing the 21 days of resilience challenge, it really made me change the way I look and do certain things in life in a very positive way and I really hope that you guys get a lot out of this conversation too!If you’re interested in getting on the guestlist for the next 21 day resilience challenge with The Secret Inspirer or for any other enquiries drop Laura a line at laura@thesecretinpirer.com or DM @thesecretinspirer on Instagram. Check out Laura's website here: https://www.thesecretinspirer.com/    

This week I am joined by someone who I love and admire very much, Hector. With more than 20 years of experience in music behind him, Hector has recently started a new project called VL Camp in which attendees will learn and work side by side with different professionals in the music industry. From building a brand to career management, new tools and techniques, production masterclasses and more, Hector has built VL Camp with the aim to share all of his knowledge and experience with others. We talk about the camp itself and the importance of sharing music, knowledge and experiences, how having his full record collection stolen actually turned out to be an amazing story, starting Vatos Locos and how it has grown to what it is today and more! More info on VL Camp here: https://www.vlcamp.com/

Kami Tadayon is an entrepreneur, world-wide party promoter, and founder of the renowned Lost Beach Club in Montañita, the only town where clubs and bars can open at the moment (due to Covid) in Ecuador.For those who do not yet know Lost Beach Club, it is… A-ma-zing. It’s been voted many of times in the top 100 clubs in the world, the party ends when Kami and his guest DJs want to end (which can sometimes be days!), it’s location is, as you will have already guessed, lost in a beautiful surf town, it has a Funktion One sound system, its walls are covered in mind-blowing 3D painting and some of the worlds biggest DJs play there on a regular basis.It was great to listen to all of Kami’s stories on how his journey began in promoting events and all about the mission he is on in life. Check out Lost Beach Club here: https://www.instagram.com/lostbeachclub/?hl=enA clip of Kami’s first event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN00nQ3T4qU&t=1689sKami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostbeachkami/?hl=en

This week my guest is agent and all-round lovely guy, Dave Blackgrove. Dave is an agent at Paradigm, a worldwide talent agency that provides global representation to a diverse and dynamic roster of artists not only in music but also in television, comedy, theatre and beyond. Representing artists in the electronic music department such as Fisher, CamelPhat, Solardo, Latmun, Detlef, Sonny Fodera, Dom Dolla and Elderbrook, Dave has played a huge part in the growth of many of these artist’s careers as well as their projects. In this episode, we chat about how his role as an agent has been affected by Covid, releasing music during this time, how he got to where he is today, the proudest moments of his career and more!   Paradigm: https://www.paradigmagency.com/

Audio engineer to legendary electronic artists, DJ & producer, co-founder of Chapter 24 Records, founder of Make Your Transition, sound designer, a lead voice for the Association For Electronic Music’s Mental Health initiatives… And the list goes on. Paul Nolan has done so much in music and continues to do so whilst helping others along the way. Through his platform Make Your Transition he works in artist development, using his personal experience and knowledge to guide and help other artists fulfill their artistic and personal potential. In this interview, we talk about all of Paul's different roles since starting out in the music industry and how they have all come together to put him on the path that he is on today. A very inspiring chat full of great stories, brilliant advice and on how Paul made his own transition. MYT: https://www.transition.studio/ Hello Demo: hello-demo.com

This week I am joined by one of my favourite people to interview as he's so down to earth and never fails to give such great answers whilst always putting a massive smile on my face... Today's guest is Dan Pearce AKA Eats Everything! This podcast is full of so many brilliant stories from Dan’s career, alongside conversations about his latest EP 8 Cubed which is out now on his and Andres Campo's label Ei8ht, his Quaranteam series, English breakfasts, b2bs, Ibiza and more. Enjoy! 8 Cubed: https://www.beatport.com/release/8-cubed/3161341 Quaranteam: https://www.mixcloud.com/EatsEverything/playlists/eats-everythings-quaranteam-mix-series/  

Welcome to season 3 of Can U Put Me On Guestlist! The podcast is back and I'm so excited to share with you all some really insightful and fun conversations with different people from the dance music industry. To kick off this season I'm joined by Greek DJ, producer and all-round amazing guy, Alex Georgiandis AKA Detlef. Alex has rapidly established himself as one of the leading names in the industry, releasing and remixing with well-respected labels including Hot Creations, Moon Harbour, Relief and Repopulate Mars.

 Besides being so incredibly talented, Alex is one of those people that will always put a smile on your face, he's so much fun to be around and is always great to chat with, so I couldn't think of a better first guest! We talk about music, his label Issues and the challenges of setting up a label, his love for coffee and tequila (obviously), managing stress and more! Follow Detlef here: https://www.instagram.com/detlef_music/ Issues: https://www.beatport.com/label/issues/87805

This week I chat with Karin and Ty who together form Black Girl / White Girl. They were so lovely and so inspiring to talk to! We chat about diversity and inclusion in the dance music industry and how their journey as two women from such different backgrounds and being part of the LGBTQ community has been for them so far, what the music industry needs to do to promote more diversity and inclusion, their mission as Black Girl / White Girl as well as their latest release ELEV8 on Eats Everything and Andres Campo’s label EI8HT and more! Keep your eye out on these two, big things are coming! Check out Black Girl / White Girl here: https://www.facebook.com/officialbgwg/   Hello Demo: https://hello-demo.com/ 

In today’s podcast, I chat with Uli Wombacher, who is the director of one of Berlin’s most prestigious nightclubs, Watergate.For the first time since the club was forced to close in March due to the lockdown, Watergate are hosting a club night again, but this time it’s virtually! The event, that takes place on Friday 10th July, will be streamed on a new online platform called YMO, which operates as an interactive space that brings the club experience to life in all its facets in a virtual way.    Watergate will be opening it’s 2 rooms plus terrace, with an internationally renowned line up of DJs, live acts and Watergate residents who will be going to play for free, including Pan-Pot, Adana Twins, Who Made Who (LIVE), JAMIIE, Anja Schneider B2B Kristin Velvet, Biesmans (LIVE) and Yulia Niko.    You can join the event alone, and meet new people, or invite your friends and have your own private party of up to 5 people. You can meet for a little get together in the toilets, where voice chat is enabled and there’s even a  ‘Call The Bouncer’ option which allows clubbers to report any inappropriate behavior, racism or discrimination. They really have through of everything!   Join the party here:  https://ywo.water-gate.de/

Sam works really hard at promoting a more sustainable lifestyle and his mission is a common thread across all of the Heartfeldt business chain: Heartfeldt Radio, Heartfeldt Events, and now Heartfeldt Records, which he recently launched. In this episode we talk about how all of his business work together towards sustainable living globally, the biggest changes that need to be made to allow the dance music industry to grow in a more sustainable way, how clubs, festivals, artists and of course party-goers can all do their bit and about Plastic Promise, a Dutch platform that allows pioneers to share their knowledge and ambitions to reduce the event industry’s use of single-use plastic.   Heartfeldt Foundation:  https://www.heartfeldt.foundation/ Plastic Promise: https://www.plasticpromise.nl/    

Besides being one of the most down to earth and kindest people you'll meet, Victor de la Serna is the music director at the world’s most colourful, craziest and fun party in the music industry, elrow; A brand that over the last few years has not stopped growing and never fails to surprise us again and again with their incredibly creative, innovative and mind-blowing ideas. After elrow's 10 year anniversary just a few days ago, it was great to chat to Victor about how elrow has grown over the last 10 years and where he sees the brand in the next 10 years, Victor’s beginnings in the music industry and what he was working on before starting at elrow, elrow’s key to success, career highlights and memorable elrow moments and of course, just like in every podcast, Victor’s guestlist rule!

Estoy muy ilusionada de por fin poder compartir con vosotros mi podcast en español y más ilusionada aún de que Anna Tur sea mi primera invitada. Como muchos sabréis, he tenido el placer y suerte de trabajar y aprender de Anna en Ibiza Global Radio, donde las dos desde hace muy poco tiempo ya no estamos.   Tenia muchas ganas de hablar con ella sobre sus sentimientos al acabar una etapa de su vida y comenzar una nueva y también conocer más sobre su vida de jovencita y de su familia, una familia enamorados de la música y de la radio, recuerdos que lleva en el corazón, aprendizajes y mucho más.    Anna Tur https://www.instagram.com/annaturdj/

Sophie Bloggs, besides being one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, is an artist manager and runs the electronic music division within YMU, currently managing Danny Howard, Krystal Klear, Hannah Wants, Kurupt FM and Pvblic Xcess. She has also previously worked with the likes of Yolanda Be Cool,  Nic Fanciulli, Joris Voorn, Oliver Dollar and Duke Dumont and last year won the breakthrough manager award at the Artist and Manager Awards 2019.   It was so good to catch up with her and talk about how she’s found adapting to the current situation that we’re all experiencing due to the global pandemic in terms of thinking and launching new ideas for her artists, how she started out the music industry, goal setting and career highlights, when an artist should take on management and how they should prepare to be managed, tips for managers that are just starting out and lots more!

Kane Michael is a DJ, producer and editor and presenter for Magnetic Magazine. Kane, who is from LA, hosts the very really interesting and insightful podcast 'In conversation’, so in this episode we talk about the importance of preparing the right questions for interviews, content creation for big platforms like Magnetic Mag and what people want to see nowadays, how he got into music journalism and how he sees the dance music scene in LA after Covid-19.   More info on Kane:  https://www.facebook.com/kanemusicofc/   'In Conversation' podcast on Magnetic Mag:  https://www.magneticmag.com/tag/magnetic-podcast/

As most of you already know, this week should have been the International Music Summit here in Ibiza but unfortunately due to the Covid -19 pandemic, it had to be moved to 2021. IMS has been missed by us all over the last few days, it’s a massive highlight of the year for our industry but hopefully, in this next podcast with Ben Turner who is one of the co-founders of IMS, some good memories from past editions will come back to you as well as some really interesting insight and thoughts on the current status and also on the future of the dance music industry.   More information on IMS here: https://www.internationalmusicsummit.com/

My next guest here on Can U put me on Guestlist, is the very talented and just an all-round great guy, Bontan!   Bontan has become one of the biggest ever selling acts on Beatport, he won Best Newcomer in the DJ Awards in 2017 and has had releases on the likes of Hot Creations, 20/20 Vision, Elrow Music and Circus Recordings and is also the owner of the record label We Belong.   In this week's chat, we talk about mental health during the lockdown and also on the road, touring, from working solo to working with a team, social media, career goals, starting a label and the challenges he's found along the way and more!   This is the last episode of my Instagram live series, so if you would prefer to watch this chat instead of just listening to it, then you can head over to my IGTV!   Bontan: https://www.instagram.com/bontanbeats/   We Belong: https://www.beatport.com/label/we-belong/77193

This week my guest is DJ and producer Coyu, who is also the owner of one of the most prominent labels in the worldwide electronic music scene, Suara, and the founder of Suara Foundation, a non-profit organization & cat house, helping abandoned cats.   We talk about how he became vegan, staying active and present as an artist during Covid-19, his Hello Demo remix contest, connecting with fans through music, his latest EP Technostalgia, Suara Foundation and more!   This episode was recorded on Instagram live, so I’m sorry for the quality of the sound, if you would prefer to watch this episode rather than just listen to it, then you can do so by heading over to my Instagram TV. Please remember to hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss any new episodes, thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy this episode of can u put me on guestlist with Coyu.   Coyu: https://www.instagram.com/coyumusic   Suara Foundation: https://www.suarafoundation.com/en/  

Fortunate to grow up around the rich club culture of NYC and influenced by the sounds around him, Avision now finds himself helping to usher in a new wave of techno for the New York scene. Over the last couple of years, he’s had releases on a range of influential labels like Ellum, Drumcode, Hardgroove, Machine, We Are The Brave, Mindshake, Intec, On Edge Society, and many more. Avision started young on the turntables at age 12, and his preference for a more mature sound lead to his first residency by the time he was 15.  We talk about what he’s been up to during lockdown, tips for producers to get their music heard and how to use this time at home wisely, his beginnings, the importance of staying humble and of course… His love for pizza! Today’s podcast was recorded on Instagram live, so please excuse the sound not being fantastic! If you would like to watch this episode, please head over to my Instagram TV, my username is @katiehayknight. Check out Avision here:  https://www.instagram.com/avision/

Firstly, I’d just like to send you all love and strength during these times. Today’s episode is a bit of a different one. I’ve been finding that the news and social media can be very overwhelming and very sad these days, so I decided to put a positive podcast together! In this short, 15 minute podcast, you’ll hear lots of different positive messages from different people in the dance music industry from all around the globe. Each person has given a short message on one positive thing that they think that themselves, the planet or the music industry will get out of this situation. Please remember to share this with people that you think could really do with a little boost of positivity right now and thank you for listening! Also a huge huuuuge thank you to all of these wonderful people for their message and positive thoughts for the podcast: Junior Sanchez, Alyssa Fassler from The Bullit Agency, Mo'Funk from Pioneer DJ, Farah Syed from Beatport, Max Chapman, Lydia Laws from Lydia Laws PR, Hector, Attilio Pugliese from FM Artists, Mason Maynard, Sofia Morales - Performer & dancer, Yulia Niko, Javier de Castro from Analog Agency, Daisy Dee from MTV, Clare Dickins from Clare Dickins PR, Josh Butler, Matthew Hoag from elrow, Andy Stanton from 33, Sivan Pitchon from BPM Bookings, Squire, Nilly Alan - Publicist.

Graham is one of the most well-known, respected and loved DJs and producers in Ibiza. Awarded best Ibiza DJ 2015 by Ibiza Clubbing Guide Awards and best Ibiza DJ 2017 by DJ Awards, Graham is one of the longest-running resident DJs at Pacha Ibiza, where he played for the first time in 1998. He also manages many different labels such as Do Not Sleep, Moxy Muzik, Heavy House Society and his own label Seamless Recordings, amongst others.    In this episode, we talk about the important role of a resident DJ, Pacha Ibiza, label management, moving to Ibiza in 1997 and more!   Follow Graham here: https://www.facebook.com/grahamsaharaofficial/

Spanning a 20 year career, Nick has been the driving force behind building a multitude of club nights and festivals, as well as discovering and pulling new talent through the ranks. After a successful few years as a promoter in Manchester, Nick moved to Ibiza in 2008, which is where his career properly took flight. After starting at the infamous Zoo Project during his first summer on the White Isle, he soon stapled himself as a promoter who turned heads with every party he put on. Fast forward to 2011, Nick began to work at DC10 and the year after in 2012 he started working with Paradise where he still works today as the worldwide booker. Nick is also the co-founder of the well known brand and label Kaluki and is also a passionate ambassador for Music Against Cruelty to Animals. In this episode we talk about how Nick started out in the music industry, DC10, Paradise and their move to Amnesia, the future of Ibiza, career highlights and more!

I’m sure that everyone listening to this podcast that works in the industry knows or has heard of Neil Evans from promoting some of the best events in Ibiza to managing well-known names in dance music. He’s been going to Ibiza since 1999 and since then has worked on so many different projects in nearly all of the clubs on the island including Space, Amnesia, Privilege, Pacha and Ibiza Rocks and also co-founded Electric Ibiza which is a 360º artist and label management and event promotion company. We talk about his beginning in the industry, what’s missing in Ibiza nowadays, balancing his work as a promoter and a manager, DJ fees, his very exciting projects for 2020 and more!   Check out Electric Ibiza here: https://www.facebook.com/ElectricIbiza/

Today it’s just me again! I thought I’d record a short episode on things to keep in mind when you’re going to be interviewed. I’ve been interviewing artists since 2013 now and during that time I've seen soooo many people feel nervous, worried or anxious about the interview so hopefully these tips from my experience could be helpful for some of you! If you think this could be useful for any other artists you know, please share!

This week's episode is with a well-known figure in the music industry and Ibiza’s clubbing scene, Eóin Smyth. Arriving in Ibiza from Dublin at the age of 20, Eoin’s first job on the island was with Dance Trippin TV and later went on to work with the Carl Cox team at Space where he eventually became head of marketing and operations and really learnt the ins and outs of Ibiza's clubbing scene.   After the end of Carl Cox at Space in 2016 he launched Game Over with business partner Dave Browning. Fast forward to 2019, Game Over has now hosted lots of different events such as One Night Stand, Pure Carl Cox, Wildchild and more at some of the island's most influential venues like DC10, Amnesia, Privilege and Heart.   In this podcast we talk about what brought him to the island, Carl Cox at Space Ibiza, the beginning of Game Over, One Night Stand, the future of the island and more.   Check out what Game Over have going on here: https://www.instagram.com/gameoveribiza/      

Hello Demo, the multiplatform that is revolutionizing one of the most important tasks of the music industry: sending, receiving and signing new music.   In this week’s episode, I chat with Javier Crespo and Michael Rossi who are the founders of Hello Demo about all of the incredible features that this new platform has to offer to artists, labels, radio stations and industry professionals.   Nominated for Sonar+D Best Tech Startup of 2018, Hello Demo works with the artist from the beginning of their creative process to when their music is successfully signed by a label. The platform also helps labels discover new talent in a more time-efficient manner, manage deadlines, easily leave feedback and receive more relevant music, all in one place instead of receiving hundreds of emails and downloadable links.   Try Hello Demo for free: https://hd.click/x/cac0     Check out my Hello Demo link:  https://hd.click/katiehayknight

This week’s podcast is with DJ, producer and one of the nicest people you’ll meet in the industry: Latmun. We had a quick chat in his studio about his amazing career so far, his biggest challenges, the struggles of being a young artist, from working solo to working with a team, social media, tips for up and coming artists and more!   Follow Latmun here:  https://www.instagram.com/latmundj/

Today it's just myself on the podcast! I thought it would be interesting to share with you what I've learnt from this incredible podcasting journey so far. It's been so much fun but a lot harder than I thought! So here you have some tips and advice for all of those that are thinking of starting your own podcast. Hope it's useful! 

This week my guest is Mo'Funk who is an Artist Relations rep / Advanced Tutor for Pioneer. Born in Sydney, Mo has spent the last few summers in Ibiza where he’s had residencies at Pacha, Cafe Del Mar, Cafe Mambo, Space, along with guest spots at Defected and Glitterbox.   He’s so down to earth, very hard working and incredibly skillful behind the decks, which landed him his position at Pioneer, helping other artists improve their skills and teaching them tips and tricks on Pioneer equipment.   You can tell that he is so passionate about what he does, which is why I loved this chat with him at the Pioneer studio in Ibiza in which we spoke about his role, how he got to where he is, some great stories he’s made along the way, fab tips for up and coming artists and so much more!   Find out more about Mo here: http://www.mofunkthedj.com/

Julius Jooste is a South African born photographer, best known for his work in the entertainment and night-life scene in Ibiza, Spain.   It was at AFDA (The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) that he discovered how to bring his passions for art and technology together in innovative and creative ways. He excelled as a production student and took great care in developing his leadership and management abilities.    In his final year of university, he was headhunted by Africa’s top live-TV and Sports production company to assist in their preparation of the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010, the opening ceremony at Orlando Stadium reaching a mammoth 3 billion live viewers from across the globe.   In 2013, Julius left for Ibiza in search of balance and spirituality. A series of fortunate events landed him access to some of the world’s biggest and most awarded night clubs for one of Europe’s largest nightlife website, Diginights.com.     in this episode, we chat about Julius’ journey, the importance of being present as a photographer, photography in Ibiza, his online exhibitions, tips for other photographers and much more.   Take a look at Julius' work here:  https://juliusjooste.com/

This weeks guest is Andy Stanton. I really loved hearing about Andy’s story because he’s worked so hard to get to where he is today and it just goes to show that lots of hard work really pays off. Andy was the marketing manager for a property firm in London and at the same time loved a good party (as we all do!), and eventually, his passion for branding, communication and dance music led him to create his own event brand called 33 that started 3 years ago in London. After 3 years of hard work, the brand now has its own residency at Itaca in Ibiza and is also held in many different venues in the UK. In this podcast we talk about Andy’s journey, how the residency in Ibiza came about, the challenges he’s come across when throwing parties in London and Ibiza, his biggest achievements yet, advice for people starting their own event brand and more! This was such a positive chat with someone that’s so passionate about what they do so I hope you enjoy this chat and hopefully, it inspires you to follow your dreams, believe in yourself and just really work hard because if you do. I'm sure you'll eventually get there!   Check out 33 here:  https://www.facebook.com/33.official/  https://www.instagram.com/33.official/

John Acquaviva... Where to begin?! John is such an amazing person, down to earth, hard-working and great to be around. I’ve known John for quite a few years now and each year I interview him and always learn something new!     If you haven’t heard directly of John Acquaviva’s works, the chances are - whatever your involvement with electronic music is - that you will be aware of his work and influence within the electronic music community. The Italian-Canadian artist is also known for his involvement with techno titan Richie Hawtin and the forming of the highly influential labels Plus 8 Recordings and Definitive records and his fruitful involvement with Final Scratch and especially Beatport, being a vital founder of both companies.   He is a pioneer of electronic music’s technological evolution and helped sculpt the genre’s game-changing transition from analog to digital and from vinyl to turntables and laptops. In sharing this vision with Richie Hawtin, they spearheaded a project that would act as the iTunes of dance, which paved the path for a new and zestful era.   I had so much fun recording this episode with John! He had so many great stories to tell as we spoke about his journey right from the beginning up until now… I absolutely love this episode and I’m sure you will too! 

Rik Woldring has a background as a legal counsel at ING Bank but most recently he was the Managing director of leading global music and entertainment PR agency the Media Nanny, who work with massive artists such as Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Dubfire, Hot Since 82 and a lot more. Within the Media Nanny, he was responsible for the growth and diversification of the client roster into different areas within the music and entertainment world. In April 2019 Rik ice founded a new creative agency called the Brand Father and started to work for global brands to help them find their space in the music, entertainment and gaming industry via brand partnerships, festival and event activations, content creation and consultancy.   In this episode we talk about Rik's journey, the Media Nanny and the brand Fathers, brand partnerships with artists, projects he’s worked on and more!   Find out more about The Brand Father here: https://www.thebrandfather.nl/   Find out more about The Media Nanny here: https://www.themediananny.nl/

I learnt so much from this episode with Joost Toast from Ibiza Loves Ears!   Ibiza Loves Ears is a consciousness campaign launched in Ibiza in 2016. And it was created because by celebrating life and being exposed to loud sounds while doing so, we can create a growing problem that affects many of us: music-induced hearing loss (MIHL) & tinnitus. Ibiza Loves Ears believe in the importance of education that will create a global shift in awareness around these problems, caused by music.   With Ibiza as the leading hot spot within the electronic music industry, they found that the island is the perfect place to start raising awareness. Together with their ambassadors, the health & branch organizations and partners, Ibiza Loves Ears creates a community that sparks a movement to change the behavior of music lovers with the goal of creating a future without unnecessary hearing problems for the current and upcoming generation(s).   In this episode we talk about how music-induced hearing loss (MIHL) & tinnitus are caused, key tips to reduce and prevent the chances of hearing damage, when and why Joost started the project and more!   Find out more about Ibiza Loves Ears here:  https://www.ibizalovesears.com/  

This week's guest is Valentino Barrisoseta. Valentino is the founder of Bridges For Music, a non-profit organization that gathers key players of the music industry to support its responsible development in developing countries, leaving a positive impact in disadvantaged communities and helping to raise global awareness about local issues through music. Some of the artists that have been involved in the project so far are Richie Hawtin, Luciano, Ed Sheeran, Skrillex and many more and The first Bridges For Music Academy has just recently opened in a township called Langa in South Africa, which you’ll hear all about in this episode. We talk about when and why Valentino started Bridges For Music, the artists and brands involved in the project, the music scene in Langa, the annual bike ride to ADE to raise money for Bridges for music and more. Find out more here:  http://www.bridgesformusic.org/webapp/home

Sarah Polonsky is the former editor of DJ Mag North America, VIBE and more and is the editor known for being the voice of dance music. Previously, she saw electronic music magazine, Elektro, come to fruition as the title’s first managing editor. Sarah was also the Senior Editor of leading women's online magazine BettyConfidential.com and produced nationally syndicated radio segments as well as web content for the brand, winning a MIN Award for editorial excellence and Forbes Top 100 Websites for Women. Sarah was also a reporter at Page Six of the New York Post, The National Enquirer and BlackBook Magazine.   Sarah is now expanding her horizons by launching a new media arm for global hospitality group catering to the digital nomad, Selina.   In this episode we talk about how she started off in the dance music industry, being an editor at DJ Mag, highlights of her career, future projects, stories she has covered and so much more!    Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahpolonsky

Lydia Laws is the founder and director of Lydia Laws PR, an international boutique PR agency for artists, labels and event brands, specializing in electronic music. Now in its third year, her current roster includes Sasha, BLOND:ISH, Matador, Andres Campo, Last Night On Earth, Rony Seikaly and Elliot Adamson, alongside exciting fresh talent, and has worked with artists such as Dusky, Lee Burridge, Art Department and All Day I Dream. Lydia is deeply interested in promoting and encouraging positive environmental change within the electronic music industry and beyond, and is a key member of Bye Bye Plastic, a plastic-free initiative founded by BLOND:ISH.    In this episode we talk about environmental change within the electronic music industry, the key characteristics that every great publicist needs, finding the balance between a career and personal life, how DJs get magazine covers and more!    Follow Lydia on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/lydiaenglishrose/

Today’s guest is Kim Booth. We had such a lovely chat after one of Kim’s fab yoga classes that she offers at Pikes Ibiza, which is actually also where we recorded this podcast, exciting! Kim has been working in Ibiza for 18 years, working in Public Relations for nights at Pacha, Space, Amnesia and DC10. She opened a PR company, called Rebel Butterfly, in 2005 and has worked with some of the world’s most respected DJs and electronic music producers, as well as festivals and events globally. In 2017, after over ten years of cosmic studies, Rebel Butterfly transformed into her Yoga and sound healing work.    Kim is now a certified Yoga teacher and also works with different shamanic and healing modalities. In 2015 she began Cosmic Pineapple with the desire to connect people to the conscious wisdom she and others have learned along the way. Kim’s mission is to plant seeds to help people awaken, heal and connect in cosmic and creative ways.   In this episode we talk about Kim’s journey, how dance music and her healing practices are connected and how they work together, sound healing, Kim’s amazing project Cosmic Pineapple and more.   Check out Cosmic Pineapple here:  http://cosmicpineapple.co.uk/   More info on Cosmic Pineapple at Pikes here: https://www.facebook.com/events/367816287163358/

Nick Ferguson has built his way up from being a PR on the streets of Ibiza to launching one of the most thriving electronic music companies in the current scene, The Supernova Group. Previously manager of Cream Ibiza for ten years, his events have sold out every venue from Amnesia and Privilege to Ushuaia and Space. Nick has also promoted events such as Creamfields, Tiesto Ibiza, Radio 1 and Electric Daisy Carnival UK, booking all genres from house and trance to techno and bass. His current projects include Defected Ibiza, Shine with Paul Van Dyk, Acid 87 Clothing and several other exciting investments. In this episode, we talk about how Nick has got to where he is today, the challenges of promoting events in Ibiza, the island’s current clubbing scene, tips on starting a new night and more. Find out more about The Supernova Group here: https://www.facebook.com/thesupernovagroup/

Another Ibiza season is nearly upon us, and as there are so many changes on the island this year, I thought I'd record this podcast so you have all of the info you need in one place and there's definitely not anyone better to record this with than the wonderful Stivi from Ibiza Spotlight who gives us a rundown on everything that's happening this season on the island, club by club and day by day. For more information and tickets please head over to Ibiza Spotlight: www.ibiza-spotlight.com

Jo used to live the high life in the non-stop, fast-paced world of event and music festival production. She worked hard and played harder for long days and longer nights until in a heartbeat her world turned upside down as the aneurysm she had unknowingly harbored in the center of her brain ruptured, putting her deep into a coma where she fought to stay alive for 6 weeks. Learning to walk, talk and swallow was just the start but the hardest battle was working to regain her cognitive function.     She problem-solved her health as she would have in event production and it was through being in touch with her creativity that she became most alive. Jo now works with other people in the creative industry and their tides, cycles, and rhythms to help them find the still point in the center of the storm, learning how their bodies adapt through breath, movement and intention.   Find out more about Jo's story and Creative Cleansing here: https://www.creativecleansing.com/