Podcasts about Festival Republic

Electric Picnic has announced that the main stage at the festival will be connected to the grid and powered by renewable energy in 2024. This marks the first time a festival of its kind in the UK and Ireland will install mains power to reduce its carbon footprint. Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic joined Tom Dunne to discuss...

The biggest stage in Ireland is about to get a whole lot more Electric.Melvin Benn from Festival Republic joined Dave to explain the big change they're making to the main stage for 2024, and of course, Dave asked about possible headliners.

Electric Picnic has announced that the main stage at the festival will be connected to the grid and powered by renewable energy in 2024. This marks the first time a festival of its kind in the UK and Ireland will install mains power to reduce its carbon footprint. Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic joined Tom Dunne to discuss...

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic, the promoters behind Electric Picnic.

Ever wanted to know how to have festival sex, put your sex knowledge to the test or have some of your burning questions answered by a sex and relationships therapist? Listen in as Cate and Diggory did their first ever live recording of the podcast that they performed at Latitude 2022. Want your sex or relationship question answered by our accredited therapist Cate? You can send them into:-Our anonymous Google Forms: https://forms.gle/HkCB68f11gDaCYLW7 -Our email: podcasts@hattrick.com-DMing us on Instagram – we're @realsexedpodThank you very much to Kirsty, Flora and Rhiannon from Festival Republic for inviting us to perform at Latitude 2022 and thank you to everyone that came to see us there! If you'd like us to perform at your festival, event or back garden, do send get in touch via any of the links above!The Real Sex Education is a Hat Trick Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Glastonbury returns this week after a two year pandemic hiatus, a summer of festivals gets under way while some festivals are forced to cancel due to difficult conditions. We look at how the festival sector has struggled through the challenges of the last two years, and consider the importance of live music festivals to the UK economy and culture. Shahidha is joined live by Melvin Benn – Managing Director of Festival Republic and a director of Glastonbury Festival, Paul Reed CEO of the Association Of Independent Festivals and Lauren Down, Director of End Of The Road festival. In Roy Williams' new play The Fellowship, sisters Dawn and Marcia are children of the Windrush generation. They were activists together in the struggles for justice in the 1980s. The sisters have little in common now, but the fellowship of family connection is powerful. Roy Williams talks to Shahidha Bari about unflinchingly putting the stories of black British people on the stage. A tour round the Horniman Museum and Gardens in South London, shortlisted for the Art Fund's Museum of the Year, with Chief Executive Nick Merriman and Senior Curator Sarah Byrne. Presenter: Shahidha Bari Producer: Nicki Paxman Image: Glastonbury Festival

Time to reflect, but also look into the future: We've reached the final episode of this series of Sounds Like A Plan. During this season-ending podcast your hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane unpack some of the topics, guests and moments we've shared over the past 10 weeks. We thank all of our guests: from AURORA to Nick Mulvey, Jaspher Ewany to Nicky Hawkins, discussing themes as varied as making a carbon neutral album to offering vegan food at gigs. This episode also takes a look ahead, and plug you into some climate/music action happening in the coming months (more info and links below). Until next time we meet, thank you to all of our fantastic listeners. We hope you've got lots of inspiration from tuning in. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on events including those in Gunnersbury Park, London, this summer. Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster. Rex Orange County plays his only London show of the summer on August 13th. https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/rex-orange-county-london-13-08-2022/event/37005C39E7E04F7A Rufus Du Sol, Jon Hopkins, Georgia and some of the best names in electronic music join forces for a show on Saturday 20 August. https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/rufus-du-sol-london-20-08-2022/event/37005C3A92E44539 — Upcoming notable events in music and climate: Billie Eilish's OVERHEATED at the O2 https://www.imoverheated.com/ Winner announcement of the Environmental Music Prize https://environmentalmusicprize.com/ Glastonbury Festival – Leftfield line-up https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/line-up/line-up-2022/ Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres world tour reaches Europe https://sustainability.coldplay.com/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Time to reflect, but also look into the future: We've reached the final episode of this series of Sounds Like A Plan. During this season-ending podcast your hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane unpack some of the topics, guests and moments we've shared over the past 10 weeks. We thank all of our guests: from AURORA to Nick Mulvey, Jaspher Ewany to Nicky Hawkins, discussing themes as varied as making a carbon neutral album to offering vegan food at gigs. This episode also takes a look ahead, and plug you into some climate/music action happening in the coming months (more info and links below). Until next time we meet, thank you to all of our fantastic listeners. We hope you've got lots of inspiration from tuning in. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on events including those in Gunnersbury Park, London, this summer. Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster. Rex Orange County plays his only London show of the summer on August 13th. https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/rex-orange-county-london-13-08-2022/event/37005C39E7E04F7A Rufus Du Sol, Jon Hopkins, Georgia and some of the best names in electronic music join forces for a show on Saturday 20 August. https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/rufus-du-sol-london-20-08-2022/event/37005C3A92E44539 — Upcoming notable events in music and climate: Billie Eilish's OVERHEATED at the O2 https://www.imoverheated.com/ Winner announcement of the Environmental Music Prize https://environmentalmusicprize.com/ Glastonbury Festival – Leftfield line-up https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/line-up/line-up-2022/ Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres world tour reaches Europe https://sustainability.coldplay.com/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

AURORA is one the leading voices when it comes to the topic of music, nature and our climate crisis. Hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane met up with the Norwegian singer + songwriter in London to talk about the restorative power of nature, why she thinks activism needs to be reframed as "sexy" and how she's gone from feeling like an outlier discussing climate in music to feeling surrounded by community. AURORA also discusses her hopes for the future, including the role of individuals – "we don't all need to be Greta Thunberg" – and the type of world she would like to be writing songs about in 10 years time. Before we leave, Fay and Greg will also share with you some recommendations (more info below). — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Electric Picnic, taking place at Stradbally Hall, Ireland, between 2-4 September 2022. Keep an eye on Ticketmaster for returned tickets. https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/search?aid=30690&user_input=electric%20picnic&q=Electric+Picnic&tm_link=tm_header_search — Links to things discussed in the podcast: AURORA – The Gods We Can Touch https://www.aurora-music.com/ Green Events & Innovations conference https://www.agreenerfestival.com/green-events-innovations-conference-gei/ 'The Climate Stripes' on the cover of Greta Thuberg's forthcoming book of essays https://www.reading.ac.uk/news/2022/Research-News/Greta-Thunberg-book-warming-stripes — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Gabrielle Walker: What you need to know about carbon removal https://www.ted.com/talks/gabrielle_walker_what_you_need_to_know_about_carbon_removal?language=en Greg recommends: TedxLondon's Climate Curious podcast https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

AURORA is one the leading voices when it comes to the topic of music, nature and our climate crisis. Hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane met up with the Norwegian singer + songwriter in London to talk about the restorative power of nature, why she thinks activism needs to be reframed as "sexy" and how she's gone from feeling like an outlier discussing climate in music to feeling surrounded by community. AURORA also discusses her hopes for the future, including the role of individuals – "we don't all need to be Greta Thunberg" – and the type of world she would like to be writing songs about in 10 years time. Before we leave, Fay and Greg will also share with you some recommendations (more info below). — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Electric Picnic, taking place at Stradbally Hall, Ireland, between 2-4 September 2022. Keep an eye on Ticketmaster for returned tickets. https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/search?aid=30690&user_input=electric%20picnic&q=Electric+Picnic&tm_link=tm_header_search — Links to things discussed in the podcast: AURORA – The Gods We Can Touch https://www.aurora-music.com/ Green Events & Innovations conference https://www.agreenerfestival.com/green-events-innovations-conference-gei/ 'The Climate Stripes' on the cover of Greta Thuberg's forthcoming book of essays https://www.reading.ac.uk/news/2022/Research-News/Greta-Thunberg-book-warming-stripes — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Gabrielle Walker: What you need to know about carbon removal https://www.ted.com/talks/gabrielle_walker_what_you_need_to_know_about_carbon_removal?language=en Greg recommends: TedxLondon's Climate Curious podcast https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Studio Richter Mahr is a multi-arts space recently opened by world-renowned composer Max Richter and award-winning visual artist Yulia Mahr. What they call their "art factory in the wood". 20 years in the planning, the space is carbon negative and created with sustainability at its heart – initiatives include generating their own clean solar energy to a kitchen garden serving food in the on-site cafe. Max and Yulia speak to hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane about the design of the Oxfordshire studio, how they're opening it to emerging artists and the challenge of creating art that's themed around the climate emergency. As always, we'll also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Reading Festival, taking place at Richfield Avenue, between 26-28 August 2022. Weekend passes are now sold out, but keep an eye on Ticketmaster for any returned tickets which become available. https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/reading-and-leeds-festival — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Studio Richter Mahr official website www.studiorichtermahr.com For photos of the studio, check out our podcast Instagram @soundslikeaplanpodcast — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Heart Wisdom podcast, with Jack Kornfield https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-wisdom-with-jack-kornfield/id923017416 Greg recommends: Billie Eilish's OVERHEATED event at The O2, London, June 10 onwards https://www.imoverheated.com/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Studio Richter Mahr is a multi-arts space recently opened by world-renowned composer Max Richter and award-winning visual artist Yulia Mahr. What they call their "art factory in the wood". 20 years in the planning, the space is carbon negative and created with sustainability at its heart – initiatives include generating their own clean solar energy to a kitchen garden serving food in the on-site cafe. Max and Yulia speak to hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane about the design of the Oxfordshire studio, how they're opening it to emerging artists and the challenge of creating art that's themed around the climate emergency. As always, we'll also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Reading Festival, taking place at Richfield Avenue, between 26-28 August 2022. Weekend passes are now sold out, but keep an eye on Ticketmaster for any returned tickets which become available. https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/reading-and-leeds-festival — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Studio Richter Mahr official website www.studiorichtermahr.com For photos of the studio, check out our podcast Instagram @soundslikeaplanpodcast — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Heart Wisdom podcast, with Jack Kornfield https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-wisdom-with-jack-kornfield/id923017416 Greg recommends: Billie Eilish's OVERHEATED event at The O2, London, June 10 onwards https://www.imoverheated.com/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Chances are you've probably not given much thought to the power supplying your favourite local venue or festival. It is, however, an area that's absolutely vital when it comes to live music forging a more sustainable future. This week we're joined by live music energy consultant Tim Benson - Smart Power, ZAP and Powerful Thinking - to hear about where and how venues get their energy, the adoption of technology in live events and how measuring a production's electricity use is key to bringing down its environmental impact. He's also worked on Coldplay's current Music Of The Spheres world tour, and discusses their much-discussed kinetic dance floor and the transformative role sustainable technologies can play in creating culture change if they're incorporated into the audience experience at a concert. Hosts Fay and Greg also leave you with some recommendations. More detail below. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Leeds Festival, taking place at Bramham Park, Leeds, between 26-28 August 2022. Tickets are available now: https://www.leedsfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Tim Benson's work with Smart Power, ZAP and Powerful Thinking https://www.agreenerfestival.com/speakers-gei13/tim-benson/ Survey report: 'Music fans care more about climate change' https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_849057_en.html Coldplay's kinetic dance floor https://nypost.com/2021/10/14/coldplays-eco-friendly-tour-to-run-on-fans-dancing/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Climate of Change podcast with Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Climate-of-Change-with-Cate-Blanchett-and-Danny-Kennedy-Podcast/B09WFBG7SM Greg recommends: Live event: Sounds Like A Plan x Outrage + Optimism, The Podcast Show, London, Wednesday 25th May 2022 https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/speaker-line-up?&azletter=C&searchgroup=AE8A92A2-speakers — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Chances are you've probably not given much thought to the power supplying your favourite local venue or festival. It is, however, an area that's absolutely vital when it comes to live music forging a more sustainable future. This week we're joined by live music energy consultant Tim Benson - Smart Power, ZAP and Powerful Thinking - to hear about where and how venues get their energy, the adoption of technology in live events and how measuring a production's electricity use is key to bringing down its environmental impact. He's also worked on Coldplay's current Music Of The Spheres world tour, and discusses their much-discussed kinetic dance floor and the transformative role sustainable technologies can play in creating culture change if they're incorporated into the audience experience at a concert. Hosts Fay and Greg also leave you with some recommendations. More detail below. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Leeds Festival, taking place at Bramham Park, Leeds, between 26-28 August 2022. Tickets are available now: https://www.leedsfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Tim Benson's work with Smart Power, ZAP and Powerful Thinking https://www.agreenerfestival.com/speakers-gei13/tim-benson/ Survey report: 'Music fans care more about climate change' https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_849057_en.html Coldplay's kinetic dance floor https://nypost.com/2021/10/14/coldplays-eco-friendly-tour-to-run-on-fans-dancing/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Climate of Change podcast with Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Climate-of-Change-with-Cate-Blanchett-and-Danny-Kennedy-Podcast/B09WFBG7SM Greg recommends: Live event: Sounds Like A Plan x Outrage + Optimism, The Podcast Show, London, Wednesday 25th May 2022 https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/speaker-line-up?&azletter=C&searchgroup=AE8A92A2-speakers — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Green Is The New Black is something special – a new, impact documentary film that follows the story of a band confronting their environmental impact, and, crucially, doing something about it. The band are the Australian metalcore outfit In Hearts Wake, and this time on the podcast we're joining by the band's vocalist and director of the movie, Jake Taylor. Green Is The New Black follows their journey to make a carbon neutral album. Jake joins hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to walk about why the band wanted to share their story, the challenges of "carbon neutral recording" and the inspiring signals the documentary can send to the broader music community. Before we sign off, Fay and Greg will also leave you with some recommendations [details below]. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Wilderness Festival, taking place at Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire, between 4-7 August 2022. Tickets are available now: https://www.wildernessfestival.com/tickets/ — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Green Is The New Black trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9NwCw9OF8Y Green Is The New Black – official website https://greenisthenewblack.film/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: No Music On A Dead Planet playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dBO958KosdjNFQ1OzsqBA?si=4b717939c89445a9 Greg recommends: REIMAGINING IBIZA – dreaming big https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OnHXHUgtDq6OjpeRrN1J5?si=89a472d84c4d4d58 — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Green Is The New Black is something special – a new, impact documentary film that follows the story of a band confronting their environmental impact, and, crucially, doing something about it. The band are the Australian metalcore outfit In Hearts Wake, and this time on the podcast we're joining by the band's vocalist and director of the movie, Jake Taylor. Green Is The New Black follows their journey to make a carbon neutral album. Jake joins hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to walk about why the band wanted to share their story, the challenges of "carbon neutral recording" and the inspiring signals the documentary can send to the broader music community. Before we sign off, Fay and Greg will also leave you with some recommendations [details below]. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Wilderness Festival, taking place at Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire, between 4-7 August 2022. Tickets are available now: https://www.wildernessfestival.com/tickets/ — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Green Is The New Black trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9NwCw9OF8Y Green Is The New Black – official website https://greenisthenewblack.film/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: No Music On A Dead Planet playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dBO958KosdjNFQ1OzsqBA?si=4b717939c89445a9 Greg recommends: REIMAGINING IBIZA – dreaming big https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OnHXHUgtDq6OjpeRrN1J5?si=89a472d84c4d4d58 — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

As the dust settles, your hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane take a look back Earth Day 2022. It was an extraordinary one for music responding to the climate crisis – we take at look at some of the highlights. Meantime, in our on-going pursuit to look at all the ways the music community is responding we welcome two guests onto this week's episode: rising Manchester singer Pip Millett and vegan chef and YouTube star Rachel Ama. Together the friends are the co-creators for Pip & Rachel's Vegan Food Truck, a project they brought to life at one of Pip's concerts in 2022. That opens up a discussion about the rise of vegan food at gigs and festivals, and how food and music both play an essential role in our physical and mental wellbeing. How they both make us feel good. As always, Fay and Greg also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Latitude festival, taking place at Henham Park, Suffolk, between 21-24 July 2022. Tickets are available now: https://www.latitudefestival.com/tickets/ — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Pip Millett's latest single 'Ride With Me' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdadFmZWl5I Rachel Ama's One Pot: Three Ways https://www.rachelama.com/new-page-31 Rachel Ama's appearance in Seat At The Table https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxs_I_VnFrY Earth/Percent X Bandcamp campaign - 123 songs released for climate https://earthpercent.bandcamp.com/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Bosh! – Henry Firth and Ian Theasby https://www.bosh.tv/book/bosh-the-cookbook Greg recommends: The Environmental Music Prize https://environmentalmusicprize.com/ And… Edwina Flock from The Environmental Music Prize guesting on the Outrage + Optimism podcast https://www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/earth-day-special-the-environmental-music-prize-edwina-floch?hsLang=en — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

As the dust settles, your hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane take a look back Earth Day 2022. It was an extraordinary one for music responding to the climate crisis – we take at look at some of the highlights. Meantime, in our on-going pursuit to look at all the ways the music community is responding we welcome two guests onto this week's episode: rising Manchester singer Pip Millett and vegan chef and YouTube star Rachel Ama. Together the friends are the co-creators for Pip & Rachel's Vegan Food Truck, a project they brought to life at one of Pip's concerts in 2022. That opens up a discussion about the rise of vegan food at gigs and festivals, and how food and music both play an essential role in our physical and mental wellbeing. How they both make us feel good. As always, Fay and Greg also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Latitude festival, taking place at Henham Park, Suffolk, between 21-24 July 2022. Tickets are available now: https://www.latitudefestival.com/tickets/ — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Pip Millett's latest single 'Ride With Me' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdadFmZWl5I Rachel Ama's One Pot: Three Ways https://www.rachelama.com/new-page-31 Rachel Ama's appearance in Seat At The Table https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxs_I_VnFrY Earth/Percent X Bandcamp campaign - 123 songs released for climate https://earthpercent.bandcamp.com/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Bosh! – Henry Firth and Ian Theasby https://www.bosh.tv/book/bosh-the-cookbook Greg recommends: The Environmental Music Prize https://environmentalmusicprize.com/ And… Edwina Flock from The Environmental Music Prize guesting on the Outrage + Optimism podcast https://www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/earth-day-special-the-environmental-music-prize-edwina-floch?hsLang=en — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Earth Day is here – one of the busiest periods of the year when it comes to climate action and music. There is some incredible stuff planned for Friday 22 April 2022. Your hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane plug you in to all the best stuff happening – including a preview of Earth Percent's Bandcamp campaign which will see everyone from Coldplay to The Weather Station, Declan McKenna to Anna Calvi – around 100 artists – release new music this week for Earth Day. And, in something special, our guest is celebrated British songwriter, singer and environmentalist Nick Mulvey, discussing his plans for Earth Day, his environmental heroes and how nature and spirituality have informed his songwriting. Plus, check out a podcast of specially extended Earth Day recommendations. Info below. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Wireless Festival, being held outdoor at the NEC, Birmingham on 8-10 July. Tickets are available now: https://birmingham.wirelessfestival.co.uk/tickets/ — Greg and Fay's Earth Day recommendations: Earth Percent x Bandcamp for Earth Day https://earthpercent.org/earthday/ Go Local for Earth Day https://www.musicdeclares.net/gb/events/golocal-with-music-declares-emergency-and-music-venues-trust Resolution Song x Earth Day 2022 https://www.youtube.com/planetresolution Love Ssega's Home-Zero at National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/love-ssegas-home-zero-performance-by-love-ssega-22-04-2022 Reverb – favourite Earth Spots https://www.instagram.com/reverb_org/?hl=en — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Earth Day is here – one of the busiest periods of the year when it comes to climate action and music. There is some incredible stuff planned for Friday 22 April 2022. Your hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane plug you in to all the best stuff happening – including a preview of Earth Percent's Bandcamp campaign which will see everyone from Coldplay to The Weather Station, Declan McKenna to Anna Calvi – around 100 artists – release new music this week for Earth Day. And, in something special, our guest is celebrated British songwriter, singer and environmentalist Nick Mulvey, discussing his plans for Earth Day, his environmental heroes and how nature and spirituality have informed his songwriting. Plus, check out a podcast of specially extended Earth Day recommendations. Info below. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Wireless Festival, being held outdoor at the NEC, Birmingham on 8-10 July. Tickets are available now: https://birmingham.wirelessfestival.co.uk/tickets/ — Greg and Fay's Earth Day recommendations: Earth Percent x Bandcamp for Earth Day https://earthpercent.org/earthday/ Go Local for Earth Day https://www.musicdeclares.net/gb/events/golocal-with-music-declares-emergency-and-music-venues-trust Resolution Song x Earth Day 2022 https://www.youtube.com/planetresolution Love Ssega's Home-Zero at National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/love-ssegas-home-zero-performance-by-love-ssega-22-04-2022 Reverb – favourite Earth Spots https://www.instagram.com/reverb_org/?hl=en — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

When we talk about 'preservation' in the context of our increasingly volatile climate, we're not just talking about land, soil or oceans – but culture; the stories, practices and traditions that make us who we are. Many indigenous cultures are under threat with places becoming increasingly uninhabitable because of extreme weather or the effects that a changing climate has on basics like food and water supplies. This week's episode is dedicated to someone working on the frontline in communities directly dealing with this – Ugandan rapper, lyricist, youth community organiser and self-proclaimed "Hip-Hop Practitioner" Dealrafael Jsp-E (Jaspher Ewany). Jaspher's the founder of Lango Indigenous Hip-Hop, an organisation who engage, educate and inspire local people using the power, joy and unity of music. By doing that, he's also preserving and creating indigenous stories, knowledge and culture. He also tells hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane about what it means to be a "true Hip-Hopper!" As always we'll also leave you with some recommendations. Thanks for joining us. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Wireless festival, taking place at Finsbury Park, London, 8-10th July 2022. Tickets are available now: https://finsburypark.wirelessfestival.co.uk/tickets/ — Links to things discussed in the podcast: The Guardian: It's now or never to starve off climate disaster https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/04/ipcc-report-now-or-never-if-world-stave-off-climate-disaster Lango Indigenous Hip-Hop https://langoindigenoushiphop.org/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Following these two hashtags on your social feeds #Juststopoil and #Nomusiconadeadplanet Greg recommends: Climate Solutions Bookclub https://www.getrevue.co/profile/ClimateSolutionsBookClub?via=twitter-card&client=MobileWeb&element=publication-card — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

When we talk about 'preservation' in the context of our increasingly volatile climate, we're not just talking about land, soil or oceans – but culture; the stories, practices and traditions that make us who we are. Many indigenous cultures are under threat with places becoming increasingly uninhabitable because of extreme weather or the effects that a changing climate has on basics like food and water supplies. This week's episode is dedicated to someone working on the frontline in communities directly dealing with this – Ugandan rapper, lyricist, youth community organiser and self-proclaimed "Hip-Hop Practitioner" Dealrafael Jsp-E (Jaspher Ewany). Jaspher's the founder of Lango Indigenous Hip-Hop, an organisation who engage, educate and inspire local people using the power, joy and unity of music. By doing that, he's also preserving and creating indigenous stories, knowledge and culture. He also tells hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane about what it means to be a "true Hip-Hopper!" As always we'll also leave you with some recommendations. Thanks for joining us. — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Wireless festival, taking place at Finsbury Park, London, 8-10th July 2022. Tickets are available now: https://finsburypark.wirelessfestival.co.uk/tickets/ — Links to things discussed in the podcast: The Guardian: It's now or never to starve off climate disaster https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/04/ipcc-report-now-or-never-if-world-stave-off-climate-disaster Lango Indigenous Hip-Hop https://langoindigenoushiphop.org/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Following these two hashtags on your social feeds #Juststopoil and #Nomusiconadeadplanet Greg recommends: Climate Solutions Bookclub https://www.getrevue.co/profile/ClimateSolutionsBookClub?via=twitter-card&client=MobileWeb&element=publication-card — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

It's been a privilege to welcome some major names in music onto the podcast so far – on the flip side, Prof. Ed Hawkins MBE is one of the great modern figures in climate science. Not only is he one of the lead authors on multiple IPCC reports, he's also creator of the world-famous Warming Stripes graphic. The striking visual charts our heating planet since 1850, and has crossed over into music, art, fashion and beyond. For example, former guests on this podcast Enter Shikari use the artwork in their live show. Ed joins hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss the extraordinary impact of the Warming Stripes, the role of public engagement in climate action and give an assessment on the latest science, and what action we can all take next. Our hosts will also leave you with some recommendations (more info below). — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Wireless Festival, being held at Crystal Palace, London on July 1–3 2022. Tickets are available now: https://crystalpalace.wirelessfestival.co.uk/tickets/ — Useful links to things discussed in the podcast: Download and use The Warming Stripes https://showyourstripes.info/ Enter Shikari and Ed Hawkins at COP26 in Glasgow, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh6QtbeiDEM Tesla car decorated in the Warming Stripes https://electrek.co/2018/07/27/tesla-model-3-wrap-climate-change-awareness/ This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Welsh language Music Declares T-shirt https://www.musicdeclares.net/gb/shop Greg's recommendation Deep Time Walk https://www.deeptimewalk.org/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

It's been a privilege to welcome some major names in music onto the podcast so far – on the flip side, Prof. Ed Hawkins MBE is one of the great modern figures in climate science. Not only is he one of the lead authors on multiple IPCC reports, he's also creator of the world-famous Warming Stripes graphic. The striking visual charts our heating planet since 1850, and has crossed over into music, art, fashion and beyond. For example, former guests on this podcast Enter Shikari use the artwork in their live show. Ed joins hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss the extraordinary impact of the Warming Stripes, the role of public engagement in climate action and give an assessment on the latest science, and what action we can all take next. Our hosts will also leave you with some recommendations (more info below). — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Wireless Festival, being held at Crystal Palace, London on July 1–3 2022. Tickets are available now: https://crystalpalace.wirelessfestival.co.uk/tickets/ — Useful links to things discussed in the podcast: Download and use The Warming Stripes https://showyourstripes.info/ Enter Shikari and Ed Hawkins at COP26 in Glasgow, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh6QtbeiDEM Tesla car decorated in the Warming Stripes https://electrek.co/2018/07/27/tesla-model-3-wrap-climate-change-awareness/ This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Welsh language Music Declares T-shirt https://www.musicdeclares.net/gb/shop Greg's recommendation Deep Time Walk https://www.deeptimewalk.org/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

The podcast is back! Series 3 of Sounds Like A Plan starts right here. Ten new weekly episodes coming your way. We begin by welcoming Nicky Hawkins, communications director at On Road Media, onto the podcast. On Road are all about media storytelling around the climate crisis and other social issues, working with TV producers, documentary makers and – most relevant to our podcast – musicians. She joins your co-hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss how language and storytelling creates progress in the climate emergency, the role of "framing" around those messages and what a "Don't Look Up" moment in music culture could look/sound like. Greg and Fay also round up some major climate/music headlines from while they've been away, preview what's coming up on this series of the podcast and leave you with some recommendations (more info below). — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Download Festival, being held at Donington Park, Leicestershire on June 10–12th 2022. Tickets are available now: https://downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets/ — Useful links to things discussed in the podcast: On Road Media https://onroadmedia.org.uk/about/ Six ways to change hearts and minds about climate change https://onroadmedia.org.uk/2020/09/15/six-ways-to-change-hearts-and-minds-about-climate-change/ Don't Look Up https://www.netflix.com/tudum/dont-look-up This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Music Declares Emergency x Music Venue Trust – Go Local Earth Day project https://www.musicdeclares.net/ Greg's recommendation TOPIA Magazine https://worldoftopia.com/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

The podcast is back! Series 3 of Sounds Like A Plan starts right here. Ten new weekly episodes coming your way. We begin by welcoming Nicky Hawkins, communications director at On Road Media, onto the podcast. On Road are all about media storytelling around the climate crisis and other social issues, working with TV producers, documentary makers and – most relevant to our podcast – musicians. She joins your co-hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss how language and storytelling creates progress in the climate emergency, the role of "framing" around those messages and what a "Don't Look Up" moment in music culture could look/sound like. Greg and Fay also round up some major climate/music headlines from while they've been away, preview what's coming up on this series of the podcast and leave you with some recommendations (more info below). — Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Download Festival, being held at Donington Park, Leicestershire on June 10–12th 2022. Tickets are available now: https://downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets/ — Useful links to things discussed in the podcast: On Road Media https://onroadmedia.org.uk/about/ Six ways to change hearts and minds about climate change https://onroadmedia.org.uk/2020/09/15/six-ways-to-change-hearts-and-minds-about-climate-change/ Don't Look Up https://www.netflix.com/tudum/dont-look-up This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Music Declares Emergency x Music Venue Trust – Go Local Earth Day project https://www.musicdeclares.net/ Greg's recommendation TOPIA Magazine https://worldoftopia.com/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

In this final episode of series 2 of Sounds Like A Plan we're talking DJs, clubbing and dance music. Our guest is Eilidh McLaughlin co-founder of Clean Scene – a collective set-up to alternative pathways for dance music community in the face of the climate emergency. They published a report, Last Night A DJ Took A Flight, in 2021 which highlighted some of the environmentally damaging cultures and practices (e.g. a popular DJ flying between multiple countries in a weekend), and presented a series of solutions. Here, Eilidh discusses the reactions to their work, and reflects on the experience of working with Stop Climate Chaos Scotland in Glasgow at COP26 in November. And before the series is wrapped up, hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane will also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Isle of Wight festival, that will take place 16-19 June, 2022, near Newport, Isle of Wight. Weekend and day tickets are on sale now: https://isleofwightfestival.com/info/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Clean Scene 'Last Night A DJ Took A Flight' report https://cleanscene.club/report.pdf Clean Scene on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cleanscene.club/?hl=en — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Tamsin Omond's book 'Do Earth: Healing Strategies For Humankind' https://www.waterstones.com/book/do-earth/tamsin-omond//9781914168000 Greg recommends: Future Energy Artists' 'Solar Slice' project https://www.feat.ltd/post/introducing-the-solar-slice — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

In this final episode of series 2 of Sounds Like A Plan we're talking DJs, clubbing and dance music. Our guest is Eilidh McLaughlin co-founder of Clean Scene – a collective set-up to alternative pathways for dance music community in the face of the climate emergency. They published a report, Last Night A DJ Took A Flight, in 2021 which highlighted some of the environmentally damaging cultures and practices (e.g. a popular DJ flying between multiple countries in a weekend), and presented a series of solutions. Here, Eilidh discusses the reactions to their work, and reflects on the experience of working with Stop Climate Chaos Scotland in Glasgow at COP26 in November. And before the series is wrapped up, hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane will also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Isle of Wight festival, that will take place 16-19 June, 2022, near Newport, Isle of Wight. Weekend and day tickets are on sale now: https://isleofwightfestival.com/info/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Clean Scene 'Last Night A DJ Took A Flight' report https://cleanscene.club/report.pdf Clean Scene on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cleanscene.club/?hl=en — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: Tamsin Omond's book 'Do Earth: Healing Strategies For Humankind' https://www.waterstones.com/book/do-earth/tamsin-omond//9781914168000 Greg recommends: Future Energy Artists' 'Solar Slice' project https://www.feat.ltd/post/introducing-the-solar-slice — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

We hear it time and again, the most impactful contribution music can make to the broader climate crisis is to shout about it. Jess Kangalee is a leader in this area having founded her own PR company - her clients include Mykki Blanco to Rochelle Jordan, a space she specifically created to champion multi-genre queer artists and artists of colour - where she works with musicians to tell their stories and amplify their activism. Set up following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Jess is also an active member of the Black Music Coalition – an organisation dedicated to eradicating racial inequality and establishing equality and equity for Black executives, artists and their communities within the UK Music Industry. Jess discusses the parallels between activist movements - from climate to race - and how they can support each other, and raise each other's voices to build lasting change. Co-hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane will also leave you with some weekly recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Isle of Wight festival, that will take place 16-19 June, 2022, near Newport, Isle of Wight. Weekend and day tickets are on sale now: https://isleofwightfestival.com/info/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Good Energy PR https://www.goodenergypr.com/ Black Music Coalition https://www.blackmusiccoalition.co.uk/ Cultural Intelligence training https://culturalq.com/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: NO MUSIC ON A DEAD PLANET https://musicdeclares.net/ Greg recommends: Podcast: Life Sentence https://www.magscreative.co.uk/2021/11/18/launching-life-sentence-our-newest-mags-creative-original/ — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

We hear it time and again, the most impactful contribution music can make to the broader climate crisis is to shout about it. Jess Kangalee is a leader in this area having founded her own PR company - her clients include Mykki Blanco to Rochelle Jordan, a space she specifically created to champion multi-genre queer artists and artists of colour - where she works with musicians to tell their stories and amplify their activism. Set up following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Jess is also an active member of the Black Music Coalition – an organisation dedicated to eradicating racial inequality and establishing equality and equity for Black executives, artists and their communities within the UK Music Industry. Jess discusses the parallels between activist movements - from climate to race - and how they can support each other, and raise each other's voices to build lasting change. Co-hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane will also leave you with some weekly recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Isle of Wight festival, that will take place 16-19 June, 2022, near Newport, Isle of Wight. Weekend and day tickets are on sale now: https://isleofwightfestival.com/info/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Good Energy PR https://www.goodenergypr.com/ Black Music Coalition https://www.blackmusiccoalition.co.uk/ Cultural Intelligence training https://culturalq.com/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay recommends: NO MUSIC ON A DEAD PLANET https://musicdeclares.net/ Greg recommends: Podcast: Life Sentence https://www.magscreative.co.uk/2021/11/18/launching-life-sentence-our-newest-mags-creative-original/ — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Charlotte Church has a deep history with both activism and music – and right now she's putting her energy into two grassroots projects that bring together the strands of education, environment, wellbeing, sustainability and the future of our planet. She joins co-hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss Rhydoldog – an area of outstanding natural beauty in mid-Wales – where, along with the community, she's building a healing retreat centre. She also explains how The Awen Project, the democratic school she co-founded, approaches topics like climate education. She also reveals her plan to become a gong bath practitioner! It's all rooted in a deep passion for the natural environment and the urge to create a better future for the next generations. Fay and Greg also reflect on the outcomes of COP26, and leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Leeds Festival, being at Bramham Park, Leeds on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.leedsfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: The Rhydoldog Project https://rhydoldog.wixsite.com/my-site The Awen Project https://www.theawenproject.com/ This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Hope In The Dark, by Rebecca Solnit https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Rebecca-Solnit/Hope-In-The-Dark--Untold-Histories-Wild-Possibilities/19374305 Greg's recommendation The YIKES Podcast, hosted by Mikaela Loach and Jo Becker https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yikes-podcast/id1498623503 — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Charlotte Church has a deep history with both activism and music – and right now she's putting her energy into two grassroots projects that bring together the strands of education, environment, wellbeing, sustainability and the future of our planet. She joins co-hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss Rhydoldog – an area of outstanding natural beauty in mid-Wales – where, along with the community, she's building a healing retreat centre. She also explains how The Awen Project, the democratic school she co-founded, approaches topics like climate education. She also reveals her plan to become a gong bath practitioner! It's all rooted in a deep passion for the natural environment and the urge to create a better future for the next generations. Fay and Greg also reflect on the outcomes of COP26, and leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Leeds Festival, being at Bramham Park, Leeds on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.leedsfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: The Rhydoldog Project https://rhydoldog.wixsite.com/my-site The Awen Project https://www.theawenproject.com/ This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Hope In The Dark, by Rebecca Solnit https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Rebecca-Solnit/Hope-In-The-Dark--Untold-Histories-Wild-Possibilities/19374305 Greg's recommendation The YIKES Podcast, hosted by Mikaela Loach and Jo Becker https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yikes-podcast/id1498623503 — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

As revenue models have changed, merchandise has become increasingly important to the livelihoods of many musicians. But fashion is also a big polluter and can be massively wasteful. British metal band Architects take a responsible approach. With their online merch store they release limited drops to reduce overstock, carefully select materials and manufacture in the UK to cut down on distribution. Singer Sam Carter joins hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss how and why they've taken these steps. Plus, he chats about his work as an ambassador for Sea Shepherd UK – a non-profit marine wildlife organisation dedicated to end the destruction of ocean habitats – whose profile was raised by Netflix's recent Seapiracy documentary. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Leeds Festival, being at Bramham Park, Leeds on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.leedsfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Onto – flexible electric car subscription https://on.to/ Massive Attack, Dale Vince and Bill Posters launch eco-bot.net https://www.creativereview.co.uk/eco-bot-robert-del-naja-bill-posters-cop26-greenwashing/ COP26: Watch Julie's Bicycle's 'The Missing Link' Green Zone event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLA0zbZkfFE&feature=youtu.be INSIDE: COP26 x Clyde Built Radio – listen to radio episodes https://soundcloud.com/clydebuiltradio UMA Entertainment's COP26 event, featuring Aurora, Nick Mulvey + more https://www.universe.com/events/cop26-special-event-digital-experience-gbp-tickets-london-Y4QLW0?utm_source=stabal&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=cop26&utm_content=later-22123759 — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

As revenue models have changed, merchandise has become increasingly important to the livelihoods of many musicians. But fashion is also a big polluter and can be massively wasteful. British metal band Architects take a responsible approach. With their online merch store they release limited drops to reduce overstock, carefully select materials and manufacture in the UK to cut down on distribution. Singer Sam Carter joins hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss how and why they've taken these steps. Plus, he chats about his work as an ambassador for Sea Shepherd UK – a non-profit marine wildlife organisation dedicated to end the destruction of ocean habitats – whose profile was raised by Netflix's recent Seapiracy documentary. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Leeds Festival, being at Bramham Park, Leeds on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.leedsfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Onto – flexible electric car subscription https://on.to/ Massive Attack, Dale Vince and Bill Posters launch eco-bot.net https://www.creativereview.co.uk/eco-bot-robert-del-naja-bill-posters-cop26-greenwashing/ COP26: Watch Julie's Bicycle's 'The Missing Link' Green Zone event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLA0zbZkfFE&feature=youtu.be INSIDE: COP26 x Clyde Built Radio – listen to radio episodes https://soundcloud.com/clydebuiltradio UMA Entertainment's COP26 event, featuring Aurora, Nick Mulvey + more https://www.universe.com/events/cop26-special-event-digital-experience-gbp-tickets-london-Y4QLW0?utm_source=stabal&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=cop26&utm_content=later-22123759 — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Welcome to a very special episode of Sounds Like A Plan recorded in Glasgow during the UN's historic COP26 climate summit. Outside of the official climate negotiations, the city has been buzzing with activity – and music has had a significant presence. Hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane chat about all the music action and gigs from the first week at COP26, plus their experiences of witnessing world leaders attending the 'Blue Zone' right through to Greta Thunberg's address at the Fridays For Future protest. Enter Shikari were one of those gigs, in Glasgow for two night's supporting Music Declares Emergency's #NoMusicOnADeadPlanet. Singer Rou Reynolds joined the podcast to discuss his COP26 experience, his band's history of bringing climate action into their art and the response of their peers. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Leeds Festival, being held at Bramham Park, Leeds on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.leedsfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Fridays For Future speeches at Glasgow George Square, Friday 5 November 2021 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvVoROaXl-LFyyouEWw8Sw UMA Entertainment COP26 special event https://www.instagram.com/umaentertain/?hl=en Ed Hawkins' climate stripes, used by Enter Shikari https://showyourstripes.info/s/globe — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Welcome to a very special episode of Sounds Like A Plan recorded in Glasgow during the UN's historic COP26 climate summit. Outside of the official climate negotiations, the city has been buzzing with activity – and music has had a significant presence. Hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane chat about all the music action and gigs from the first week at COP26, plus their experiences of witnessing world leaders attending the 'Blue Zone' right through to Greta Thunberg's address at the Fridays For Future protest. Enter Shikari were one of those gigs, in Glasgow for two night's supporting Music Declares Emergency's #NoMusicOnADeadPlanet. Singer Rou Reynolds joined the podcast to discuss his COP26 experience, his band's history of bringing climate action into their art and the response of their peers. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Leeds Festival, being held at Bramham Park, Leeds on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.leedsfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Fridays For Future speeches at Glasgow George Square, Friday 5 November 2021 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvVoROaXl-LFyyouEWw8Sw UMA Entertainment COP26 special event https://www.instagram.com/umaentertain/?hl=en Ed Hawkins' climate stripes, used by Enter Shikari https://showyourstripes.info/s/globe — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

NFTs are the most hyped new format the music space has seen in years – recently everyone from Grimes to Kings of Leon have got in on the act. However, traditional NFTs also have a tremendously harmful effect on the environment. But these digital collectibles don't have to. Max Shand is the creator of Serenade, a recently launched NFT platform who, via the technology they utilise, have a more eco conscious approach. And, in a world where these digital collectibles change hands for huge sums of money, he wants NFTs to be affordable and accessible to real music fans while creating a sustainable system that financially rewards creators. He's also very good at explaining what NFTs are, in case you're still thoroughly confused. Hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane also share some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Reading Festival, being at Richfield Avenue, Reading on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.readingfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Serenade NFTs https://serenade.co/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Vestiaire Collective - buy second hand clothes https://us.vestiairecollective.com/ Greg's recommendation Seat At The Table documentary series presented by Jack Harries https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCz4fqxNcuDkYWH0A83DRQXBKJ4Ww2OO1 — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

NFTs are the most hyped new format the music space has seen in years – recently everyone from Grimes to Kings of Leon have got in on the act. However, traditional NFTs also have a tremendously harmful effect on the environment. But these digital collectibles don't have to. Max Shand is the creator of Serenade, a recently launched NFT platform who, via the technology they utilise, have a more eco conscious approach. And, in a world where these digital collectibles change hands for huge sums of money, he wants NFTs to be affordable and accessible to real music fans while creating a sustainable system that financially rewards creators. He's also very good at explaining what NFTs are, in case you're still thoroughly confused. Hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane also share some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Reading Festival, being at Richfield Avenue, Reading on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.readingfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Serenade NFTs https://serenade.co/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Vestiaire Collective - buy second hand clothes https://us.vestiairecollective.com/ Greg's recommendation Seat At The Table documentary series presented by Jack Harries https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCz4fqxNcuDkYWH0A83DRQXBKJ4Ww2OO1 — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

The worlds of law and music may seem like unexpected companions in the climate crisis, but brought together they're a formidable force for change. Here, environmental lawyer and founder of ClientEarth James Thornton discusses how his organisation's work with Coldplay, Brian Eno and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour has directly halted the coal-fired power plants, saved lives and preserved the planet. Client Earth are considered one of the most impactful climate organisations out there – and rightly so. James is also a huge advocate for how art can help communicate urgency, but also build a vision of hope that'll encourage all us to contribute towards a better, healthier, fairer future. He also shares his thoughts on UN's pivotal COP26 summit in Glasgow - being held just days away now in Glasgow, UK - and hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane will also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Reading Festival, being at Richfield Avenue, Reading on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.readingfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Dave Gilmour's viral message about the sale of his guitars and Client Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHrd8NUOVH4 ClientEarth summit https://events.hubilo.com/ClientEarthSummit2021/register — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation What a Wonderful World - Choir's Sing For Change https://www.musicdeclares.net/ Greg's recommendation On.to – all inclusive electric car subscription https://on.to/ — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

The worlds of law and music may seem like unexpected companions in the climate crisis, but brought together they're a formidable force for change. Here, environmental lawyer and founder of ClientEarth James Thornton discusses how his organisation's work with Coldplay, Brian Eno and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour has directly halted the coal-fired power plants, saved lives and preserved the planet. Client Earth are considered one of the most impactful climate organisations out there – and rightly so. James is also a huge advocate for how art can help communicate urgency, but also build a vision of hope that'll encourage all us to contribute towards a better, healthier, fairer future. He also shares his thoughts on UN's pivotal COP26 summit in Glasgow - being held just days away now in Glasgow, UK - and hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane will also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Reading Festival, being at Richfield Avenue, Reading on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.readingfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Dave Gilmour's viral message about the sale of his guitars and Client Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHrd8NUOVH4 ClientEarth summit https://events.hubilo.com/ClientEarthSummit2021/register — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation What a Wonderful World - Choir's Sing For Change https://www.musicdeclares.net/ Greg's recommendation On.to – all inclusive electric car subscription https://on.to/ — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

How can artists bring effective climate action to their shows? REVERB are one of the originators of this – they currently work with musicians ranging from Billie Eilish to Tame Impala, Harry Styles to The 1975. They help musicians green their tours, while also helping to bring fans into the conversation on the ground at their concerts. Lauren Sullivan - co-founder of the U.S. non-profit REVERB along with her partner Adam Gardner from the band Guster - joins us to talk about tangible actions like bringing eco-villages to gigs, sourcing food from local farmers and encouraging music peers to take action by sharing their learnings, data and resources. Co-hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane also discuss Coldplay's recently announced plans for their Music For The Spheres world tour – where they've taken 12 steps to become more sustainable, including the introduction of a kinetic dancefloor that'll generate clean energy to power the concert. As ever, they'll also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Reading Festival, being at Richfield Avenue, Reading on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.readingfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Coldplay reveal plans for a more environmentally conscious world tour https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-58907085 REVERB's Music Climate Revolution and resources https://reverb.org/campaign/music-climate-revolution/ The No More Blood Wood campaign https://reverb.org/campaign/no-more-blood-wood/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Music Declares Emergency's special collaboration with The 1975 https://musicdeclares.shop/ Greg's recommendation TED Talks Countdown Summit - resources https://www.ted.com/series/countdown — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

How can artists bring effective climate action to their shows? REVERB are one of the originators of this – they currently work with musicians ranging from Billie Eilish to Tame Impala, Harry Styles to The 1975. They help musicians green their tours, while also helping to bring fans into the conversation on the ground at their concerts. Lauren Sullivan - co-founder of the U.S. non-profit REVERB along with her partner Adam Gardner from the band Guster - joins us to talk about tangible actions like bringing eco-villages to gigs, sourcing food from local farmers and encouraging music peers to take action by sharing their learnings, data and resources. Co-hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane also discuss Coldplay's recently announced plans for their Music For The Spheres world tour – where they've taken 12 steps to become more sustainable, including the introduction of a kinetic dancefloor that'll generate clean energy to power the concert. As ever, they'll also leave you with some recommendations. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the legendary Reading Festival, being at Richfield Avenue, Reading on August 26-28th 2022. Weekend tickets are available now: https://www.readingfestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Coldplay reveal plans for a more environmentally conscious world tour https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-58907085 REVERB's Music Climate Revolution and resources https://reverb.org/campaign/music-climate-revolution/ The No More Blood Wood campaign https://reverb.org/campaign/no-more-blood-wood/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Music Declares Emergency's special collaboration with The 1975 https://musicdeclares.shop/ Greg's recommendation TED Talks Countdown Summit - resources https://www.ted.com/series/countdown — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

A legendary artist, and one of the music world's great thinkers - Brian Eno is our first guest on series 2 of Sounds Like A Plan. In spring 2021 Eno co-founded EarthPercent an organisation designed to help direct funds from the music industry towards some of the the most effective climate causes. Hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane joined Brian in a cupboard (explained in the podcast) at his west London studio to hear about how the project aims to accelerate action on climate, while also hearing Eno's thoughts on the steps being taken by his peers including Coldplay, U2, Billie Eilish and others. He also shares his thoughts on climate "hypocrisy", how art can help steer the perception of the climate issue and how he believes we should be talking about the emergency in terms of "opportunity". — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the beautiful music, art and wellness festival Wilderness, being held in Oxfordshire in August 4-7 2022. Early bird tickets are available now: https://www.wildernessfestival.com/tickets/ — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Earth/Percent https://earthpercent.com/ ClientEarth https://www.clientearth.org/about/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Book: 'How To Spend A Trillion Dollars' by Rowan Hooper https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54823535-how-to-spend-a-trillion-dollars Climate Music Blowout, London, 17 October 2021 - tickets https://www.climatemusicblowout.com/ Greg's recommendation ClimateLive 2021 https://www.instagram.com/climatelive2021/?hl=en The Earthshot Prize on BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09w80wb/the-earthshot-prize-repairing-our-planet — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

A legendary artist, and one of the music world's great thinkers - Brian Eno is our first guest on series 2 of Sounds Like A Plan. In spring 2021 Eno co-founded EarthPercent an organisation designed to help direct funds from the music industry towards some of the the most effective climate causes. Hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane joined Brian in a cupboard (explained in the podcast) at his west London studio to hear about how the project aims to accelerate action on climate, while also hearing Eno's thoughts on the steps being taken by his peers including Coldplay, U2, Billie Eilish and others. He also shares his thoughts on climate "hypocrisy", how art can help steer the perception of the climate issue and how he believes we should be talking about the emergency in terms of "opportunity". — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including the beautiful music, art and wellness festival Wilderness, being held in Oxfordshire in August 4-7 2022. Early bird tickets are available now: https://www.wildernessfestival.com/tickets/ — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Earth/Percent https://earthpercent.com/ ClientEarth https://www.clientearth.org/about/ — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Book: 'How To Spend A Trillion Dollars' by Rowan Hooper https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54823535-how-to-spend-a-trillion-dollars Climate Music Blowout, London, 17 October 2021 - tickets https://www.climatemusicblowout.com/ Greg's recommendation ClimateLive 2021 https://www.instagram.com/climatelive2021/?hl=en The Earthshot Prize on BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09w80wb/the-earthshot-prize-repairing-our-planet — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Welcome back! As we enter a decisive few months for climate commitments (hello, COP26!), we'll be bringing you a brand new collection of impactful conversations with climate/music change-makers. Here, your co-hosts Fay Milton (musician and activist, Music Declares Emergency + Savages) and Greg Cochrane (journalist and podcaster) preview the topics and the guests you can expect to hear from in the coming podcasts. We'll also be looking back on some significant climate and music headlines from the past few months, and look ahead to what to expect from the vital, forthcoming few months of climate action. As ever, we'll also leave you with some recommendations [scroll down for more]. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They organise festivals including the brilliantly eclectic Latitude, being held in Suffolk in July 2022. Early bird tickets are available now: https://www.latitudefestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Massive Attack x Tyndall Institute for Climate Research's recent collaborative report https://www.tyndall.ac.uk/news/massive-attack-publish-tyndall-centre-climate-change-live-music-roadmap UK festivals recently affected by extreme weather https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/news/hertfordshire-news/standon-calling-suspended-thunderstorms-heavy-5697656 — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Climate Music Blowout event, London, Sunday October 17 https://www.climatemusicblowout.com/ Greg's recommendation Your Brain On Climate podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/your-brain-on-climate/id1577093580 — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Welcome back! As we enter a decisive few months for climate commitments (hello, COP26!), we'll be bringing you a brand new collection of impactful conversations with climate/music change-makers. Here, your co-hosts Fay Milton (musician and activist, Music Declares Emergency + Savages) and Greg Cochrane (journalist and podcaster) preview the topics and the guests you can expect to hear from in the coming podcasts. We'll also be looking back on some significant climate and music headlines from the past few months, and look ahead to what to expect from the vital, forthcoming few months of climate action. As ever, we'll also leave you with some recommendations [scroll down for more]. — Sounds Like A Plan series 2 is supported by Festival Republic. They organise festivals including the brilliantly eclectic Latitude, being held in Suffolk in July 2022. Early bird tickets are available now: https://www.latitudefestival.com/tickets — Links to things discussed in the podcast: Massive Attack x Tyndall Institute for Climate Research's recent collaborative report https://www.tyndall.ac.uk/news/massive-attack-publish-tyndall-centre-climate-change-live-music-roadmap UK festivals recently affected by extreme weather https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/news/hertfordshire-news/standon-calling-suspended-thunderstorms-heavy-5697656 — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Climate Music Blowout event, London, Sunday October 17 https://www.climatemusicblowout.com/ Greg's recommendation Your Brain On Climate podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/your-brain-on-climate/id1577093580 — This episode was partly recorded at Pirate studios. Pirate have modern and affordable recorded locations around the UK available to book 24/7. https://pirate.com/en/ — More from us on social media: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Melvin Benn – festival boss of Reading & Leeds, Latitude and many more – knows how to throw a party. For a long time he's also been a committed environmentalist – having measured his festivals' carbon footprint for more than a decade, he's also employed a sustainability manager at his company for more than 10 years. He joins our hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss his views on audience travel, foreign festivals and the difficult questions around event sponsorship, plus why he doesn't want to "burden" young music fans with climate anxiety. He also talks about "electrifying" his festivals, and introducing greener initiatives around things like food. Melvin's contribution has been significant – his leadership has helped shape the sustainability policy of one of the world's largest concert promoters, Live Nation. And as that statement says: "we have a responsibility to preserve the live music experience for generations to come." Before we go, we'll also leave you with our weekly recommendations. Thanks for listening. — Sounds Like A Plan series 1 is supported by Bulb – the green energy company. Listeners of the podcast can take advantage of £50 credit when they switch to Bulb's renewable energy, via this link. https://join.bulb.co.uk/refer/soundslikeaplan — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Ecolibrium app https://ecolibrium.earth/introducing-the-ecolibrium-travel-log-app/ Greg's recommendation Signals Amidst The Noise newsletter https://globaloptimism.com/newsletters/signals-amidst-the-noise-april-6/ — Useful links: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Melvin Benn – festival boss of Reading & Leeds, Latitude and many more – knows how to throw a party. For a long time he's also been a committed environmentalist – having measured his festivals' carbon footprint for more than a decade, he's also employed a sustainability manager at his company for more than 10 years. He joins our hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane to discuss his views on audience travel, foreign festivals and the difficult questions around event sponsorship, plus why he doesn't want to "burden" young music fans with climate anxiety. He also talks about "electrifying" his festivals, and introducing greener initiatives around things like food. Melvin's contribution has been significant – his leadership has helped shape the sustainability policy of one of the world's largest concert promoters, Live Nation. And as that statement says: "we have a responsibility to preserve the live music experience for generations to come." Before we go, we'll also leave you with our weekly recommendations. Thanks for listening. — Sounds Like A Plan series 1 is supported by Bulb – the green energy company. Listeners of the podcast can take advantage of £50 credit when they switch to Bulb's renewable energy, via this link. https://join.bulb.co.uk/refer/soundslikeaplan — This episode's recommendations: Fay's recommendation Ecolibrium app https://ecolibrium.earth/introducing-the-ecolibrium-travel-log-app/ Greg's recommendation Signals Amidst The Noise newsletter https://globaloptimism.com/newsletters/signals-amidst-the-noise-april-6/ — Useful links: Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast Fay Milton Twitter – @faymilton Instagram – @faymilton Greg Cochrane Twitter – @Gregcochrane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-allotment/message

Denis Desmond, Managing Director of MCD productions which organises the Longitude festival, and Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic which organises Electric Picnic, explore the possibility of live music events in Ireland this summer.

Rob and Razzy have a chat about one of their fav days ever - the day they went to Reading. We talk how it came about, the frustrations around it, and the excitement. Also, DISTRACTIONS!

Cooey! It's me, Warwick Davis, and in this fifth episode of Figureheads, I'm joined by Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic, leading UK event promoter behind Latitude, Reading & Leeds Festivals, Download, Wireless and overseas events including Electric Picnic and Lollapalooza Berlin Festival. Phew, that was a mouthful!Melvin sheds light on incredible stories behind some of the most ‘stressful' moments of his career. How does one manage the unexpected? How does a man keep his cool when the world around him is falling to pieces? And how do you tell an international superstar their concert isn't happening? I can answer that one. You don't. Come and have a listen...Mentioned in this episode:Latitude Festival Camp BestivalOne Love Manchester Concert Ariana GrandeScooter Braun Simon Moran Lancashire Cricket Ground/Old Trafford Cricket Ground Old Trafford Football GroundMichael CarrickIan Hopkins See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this, Episode 51 (which is part of Series 5) of the SyncLodge Exploring Music Podcast we explore best practices for the independent music artist, the steps and perspectives needed to build a sustainable career in the music industry. With professional insights into how to build your career, from show strategy to industry relationships. This is the second part of a two part conversation. Sophie Small, COO and Head of Music at Music Gateway cut her teeth in the live sector as an intern and Artist Liaison at Festival Republic before moving to music tech platform, Music Gateway, in 2014. She joined the company as an intern and was promoted through the ranks to Marketing Manager in 2015 and Head of Operations in 2016. At 23, Sophie led her first major UK-wide campaign from inception to fulfilment, managing Music Gateway’s lead team, in partnership with Gibson Brands and Argos & Metropolis. Today, as COO and Head of Music, Sophie manages targets and KPIs across each department. She is passionate about levelling the playing field and empowering independents who need help creating, managing and monetizing their music. And Joining Sophie is Rachael Scarsbrook.Rachael Scarsbrook works as the Music Promotions Manager at Music Gateway. Rachael is charged with devising and delivering campaigns to help artists gain exposure across radio, DSPs, TV, Press & Online in order to build their brands and network of fans. She started out in music journalism at age 16 and went on to study journalism at university. Rachael hosted and produced student radio and was the Music Editor for the student paper in print and online. She has gone on to be published in The 405, The Guardian, GoldFlakePaint, SOUNDS Magazine, Highclouds & Renowned For Sound. Rach also writes festival reviews for Festival Republic and can be found working the merch desk of MUNA shows throughout the UK. She joined Music Gateway early last year after she sold the CMO a coffee in the cafe where she was working. She is, perhaps, too in love with the city of Los Angeles--a love which blossomed after flying there on a whim to see Haim play for the 36th time. For more information on Music Gateway please visit www.musicgateway.comThe music for this episode is by the Lex Records recording artist GILA from the album Energy Demonstrations, including tracks Mana Orange, Buffalo 2 Miami, Pacifico Entrancer, and Late Night Fighter. For more information please visit www.lexrecords.com The EMP theme music players are Joe Schirl on bass guitar and Peter Mayerhofer on hand pan. The music played through the conversation was composed, engineered and mixed by Lionel Lodge.This episode conversation was recorded at The Joint in the Kings Cross area of London, England. For more information on their services please visit www.thejoint.org.ukThe Exploring Music Podcast is produced by SyncLodge, the sync licensing project management system. For more information please visit www.synclodge.com If you wish to support us in producing this podcast series, please click the donate button. Any and all help will be put towards production of futSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WVZLRF49C7Y6A&source=url)

In this, Episode 50 (which is part of Series 5) of the SyncLodge Exploring Music Podcast we explore best practices for the independent music artist, the steps and perspectives needed to build a sustainable career in the music industry. With professional insights into how to build your career, from show strategy to industry relationships. This is the first part of a two part conversation. Sophie Small, COO and Head of Music at Music Gateway cut her teeth in the live sector as an intern and Artist Liaison at Festival Republic before moving to music tech platform, Music Gateway, in 2014. She joined the company as an intern and was promoted through the ranks to Marketing Manager in 2015 and Head of Operations in 2016. At 23, Sophie led her first major UK-wide campaign from inception to fulfilment, managing Music Gateway’s lead team, in partnership with Gibson Brands and Argos & Metropolis. Today, as COO and Head of Music, Sophie manages targets and KPIs across each department. She is passionate about levelling the playing field and empowering independents who need help creating, managing and monetizing their music. And Joining Sophie is Rachael Scarsbrook.Rachael Scarsbrook works as the Music Promotions Manager at Music Gateway. Rachael is charged with devising and delivering campaigns to help artists gain exposure across radio, DSPs, TV, Press & Online in order to build their brands and network of fans. She started out in music journalism at age 16 and went on to study journalism at university. Rachael hosted and produced student radio and was the Music Editor for the student paper in print and online. She has gone on to be published in The 405, The Guardian, GoldFlakePaint, SOUNDS Magazine, Highclouds & Renowned For Sound. Rach also writes festival reviews for Festival Republic and can be found working the merch desk of MUNA shows throughout the UK. She joined Music Gateway early last year after she sold the CMO a coffee in the cafe where she was working. She is, perhaps, too in love with the city of Los Angeles--a love which blossomed after flying there on a whim to see Haim play for the 36th time. For more information on Music Gateway please visit www.musicgateway.comThe music for this episode is by the Lex Records recording artist GILA from the album Energy Demonstrations, including tracks Mana Orange, Buffalo 2 Miami, Pacifico Entrancer, and Late Night Fighter. For more information please visit www.lexrecords.com The EMP theme music players are Joe Schirl on bass guitar and Peter Mayerhofer on hand pan. The music played through the conversation was composed, engineered and mixed by Lionel Lodge.This episode conversation was recorded at The Joint in the Kings Cross area of London, England. For more information on their services please visit www.thejoint.org.uk The Exploring Music Podcast is produced by SyncLodge, the sync licensing project management system. For more information please visit www.synclodge.com If you wish to support us in producing this podcast series, please click the donate button. Any and all help will be put towards production of future eSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WVZLRF49C7Y6A&source=url)

Tilly is a wonderful human being who I crossed paths with for the very first time at Latitude Festival in 2019 where I was interning as a Photographer for Festival Republic. I was required to shoot Lazy Day (Tilly's solo project now supported by her uber cool three male band mates), we hit it off straight away and it was so lovely to feel welcomed instantly by a group of people. Since then we have avidly kept in touch online. Tilly was part of ReBalance, a program created by Festival Republic to help raise the numbers of women playing gigs and pushing out music to a larger audience. Tilly is currently studying her PHD, as well as being a rock star with an orange guitar, if that doesn't say cool music chick then what does. Follow me here: www.instagram.com/emilymarcovecchio // www.emilyanna.net

The episode in which Dave was like, come on into the realms of studio-quality audio, dear co-host, the high fidelity’s lovely. Yes – Craigy’s got a brand new mic (thanks Patreon peeps (http://www.patreon.com/noencore) !) and he’s back to his velvety best after previous eps chatting into his phone through a pop shield made of old tights. With your dynamic duo still social distancing but sounding like they’re back in the one room together, there is much to discuss: Irish music journalist Jim Carroll is onboard for a frank analysis of whether the Electric Picnic music festival could (or even should) realistically go ahead this year, the lads run the rule over the latest Yves Tumor release, and we’ve a Top 5 face-off where the music just gets worse and worse (and then properly appalling). ACT ONE: Soak up that sonic loveliness as the boys catch-up on another surreal week that also saw a huge number of you supporting the show through our new Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/noencore) . From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.   ACT TWO [4.12]: The news is once again tinged with sadness as the pandemic claims John Prine and we also lose the legendary Bill Withers. We discuss their unimpeachable twin legacies.  As for artists thankfully very much still with us… U2 did a very nice thing for Ireland, but did it involve Bono and the boys breaking out the Elevation Jet for some international piracy?!  And as Drake begs TikTok to help his new song go viral, he also opens up his audacious abode (“The Embassy”) to Architectural Digest. We take a virtual tour of the trumped-up shopping mall, mouths agape. ACT THREE [19.34]: Dave gets Jim Carroll (RTÉ, Irish Times) on the line to take apart the official Electric Picnic line that organisers are “optimistic” the Stradbally music festival can still go ahead. Carroll reckons that the words of Festival Republic’s Melvin Benn will come back to haunt him… ACT FOUR [39.43]: The boundary-pushing, enigmatic Yves Tumor takes another big step in from the experimental cold with their second Warp album, Heaven To A Tortured Mind. Having lashed praise on 2018’s Safe In The Hands Of Love, Craig and Dave dissect a follow-up already getting more mainstream attention. But is that a good thing? ACT FIVE [54.08]: Turning listeners on to great music is all well and good but… it sure is hella entertaining to drag some utter rubbish over the coals. With that in mind, it's time for our Top 5 Worst Cover Songs Of All Time. From crabcore talk to white English pop aristocrats taking on hip-hop, settle in for two lists teeming with “what were they thinking?” awfulness – but will our hosts see eye-to-eye on every selection?

Talk Art's LIVE PREMIERE recorded at the Latitude Festival on Sunday 21st July 2019. Russell & Robert meet Deborah Frances-White, the iconic comedian and Guilty Feminist herself. We discuss growing up in Australia, studying at Oxford University, collecting art, feminism and creativity. We mention the Help Refugees charity in this episode. To learn more please visit: www.helprefugees.orgSpecial thanks to the Festival Republic team, in particular Kirsty Victoria Taylor, for inviting us to perform at Latitude. Big thanks to Deborah for being our first ever live guest and for the very entertaining yet deeply profound interview.If you enjoyed this live episode, Talk Art returns to the stage on Sunday 8th September 2019 for the London Podcast Festival in Kings Cross. Tickets are on sale now from Kings Place www.kingsplace.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"This week on Promoter 101: Live Nation's Rich Best walks us through competing in Los Angeles for shows; Festival Republic’s Melvin Benn teaches us how politics got him into the heart of the festival biz; UTA’s Natalia Nastaskin sheds some light on her path of moving to America, becoming a lawyer, and her current gig at one of the biggest agencies in the world; Mills Entertainments’ Michael Mills turns the tables on Steiny. Plus, Luke Pierce has the News of the Week. Email: steiny@promoter101.netTweet the Guys: https://twitter.com/Promoters101Tweet Dan: https://twitter.com/TheJewTweet Luke: https://twitter.com/wlukepierceFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steinypromoter101/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/promoter101Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/promoter101Website: http://www.promoter101.net/itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/promoter101/id1163910658?mt=2Google Music: https://is.gd/onEmStStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/promoter101?refid=stprTumbler: http://promoter101.tumblr.com/Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/promoter101YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/promoter101"Edited by Connor Merritt - Connor@EmporiumPresents.com

"This week on Promoter 101: Live Nation's Rich Best walks us through competing in Los Angeles for shows; Festival Republic’s Melvin Benn teaches us how politics got him into the heart of the festival biz; UTA’s Natalia Nastaskin sheds some light on her path of moving to America, becoming a lawyer, and her current gig at one of the biggest agencies in the world; Mills Entertainments’ Michael Mills turns the tables on Steiny. Plus, Luke Pierce has the News of the Week. Email: steiny@promoter101.net Tweet the Guys: https://twitter.com/Promoters101 Tweet Dan: https://twitter.com/TheJew Tweet Luke: https://twitter.com/wlukepierce Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steinypromoter101/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/promoter101 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/promoter101 Website: http://www.promoter101.net/ itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/promoter101/id1163910658?mt=2 Google Music: https://is.gd/onEmSt Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/promoter101?refid=stpr Tumbler: http://promoter101.tumblr.com/ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/promoter101 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/promoter101" Edited by Connor Merritt - Connor@EmporiumPresents.com

This week's episode features Aoife McCann and Dan McIntyre from AE MAK talking about being accepted to Festival Republic's ReBalanced programme – a new initiative that aims to address the gender imbalance in the music industry. Dan meanwhile, discusses his just-announced acceptance to the Red Bull Music Academy later this year in Berlin. Niall and Ellen also talk albums of the week from Young Fathers, Fickle Friends, Soccer Mommy and Spook Of The Thirteenth Lock. There are tracks of the week from Sigrid, BARQ, Fenne Lily, Sofi Tukker and The Voidz (Julian Casablancas interview with Vulture mentioned.) We also talk the Electric Picnic lineup, the return of Block Party and Spotify's new urban playlist. Feedback so far has been really positive since we kicked back into the podcast gear so if you like what we're doing please like and subscribe and leave a review on iTunes. It helps us get noticed by the podcast gods. Subscribe in iTunes or Android. Stitcher. RSS Feed. Tracks of the week: Sigrid - Raw Sofi Tukker - Baby I'm A Queen The Voidz - Aliennation Barq - Sassy Mouth Fenne Lily - On Hold Albums of the week: Young Fathers - Cocoa Sugar Fickle Friends - You Are Someone Else Spook of the Thirteenth Lock - Lockout Soccer Mommy - Clean Closing Song: Casisdead - Pats Earrings Subscribe in iTunes or Android. Stitcher. RSS Feed. Previous podcasts in this series: Podcast #004: Jape on creativity and procrastination #003: Quare Groove, Caroline Rose, RIP State Magazine #002: Nialler9 Podcast – Rejjie Snow, Christian Tierney, All Together Now #001: Wyvern Lingo. Black Panther & more Nialler9 Podcast: One More Flourescent Rush Nialler9 Podcast 3: Lumo live set Nialler9 Podcast #2: Halloween Synths Nialler9 at Night #1

Reluctant superhero Jessica Jones is back for a second series. She despatched her nemesis at the end of season one but season two finds her looking to find the answers for her special powers. Cultural critic Gavia Baker-Whitelaw reviews.The longlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction has just been published. On International Women's Day Alex Clark looks at the surprise inclusions and exclusions and discerns the trends.This week a new production of Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard opens at Bristol Old Vic. The play, in which the son of a serf takes over the estate where his father was once a slave, is a new translation from playwright Rory Mullarkey. Kirsty speaks to Rory and actor Jude Owusu about the contemporary resonances in their production.Marion Leonard, author of Gender In the Music Industry: Rock, Discourse, and Girl Power and festival promoter Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic, discuss why men outnumber women in the public eye and behind the scenes of popular music.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Harry Parker.

CMU's Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including the upcoming General Election in the UK and what it might mean for music, a round-up of all the latest Prince legal news, and plans for Festival Republic to introduce facilities for ticketholders to test the safety of drugs at its events. The CMU Podcast is sponsored by 7digital.

Recorded at the Other Voices' tent deep in the woods at the Electric Picnic in Stradbally, this is a Banter about festivals with Electric Picnic and Festival Republic boss Melvin Benn and Other Voices' supremo Philip King discussing the ins and outs of festivals past, present and future.

I had the privilege of heading to the offices of Festival Republic, who produce some of the most exciting festivals currently running. Latitude, Reading and Leeds, Electric Picnic, Hove and the Berlin Festival are all in the roster of Festival Republic, so it’s clear to see why they are considered so elite in the industry. I was there to talk to Sharon Reuben, who is Head of Artist Liaison within Festival Republic, but she is additionally tasked with booking the activities in the Children's, Teens and Families area of Latitude. The festival has become the first in the country to become an Arts Award Supporter organisation, and this year is embracing the award in a big way. This interview was predominantly to discuss this partnership, but with such a rare opportunity to gain insight into one of the worlds leading festival producers, we covered a lot of content.

Two short films recently premiered at BAFTA in London as part of a project to support emerging talent. Me and My Latitude is a collaboration between BAFTA and Festival Republic, organisers of Latitude, the yearly arts and music festival. Last year two filmmakers were chosen to each make a short film about an artist preparing to perform at Latitude 2011, with the aim of reflecting the diversity and inventiveness of the UK arts scene. Caroline Bridges has made Knife Edge, which shows dance theatre company Lost Dog in action at the festival, whilst Sameer Patel has directed She Want Soul, a portrait of poet and writer Sabrina Mahfouz. Both films screened last night at BAFTA’s Run Run Shaw Theatre in London and will also feature in the line-up for Latitude’s Film & Music Arena in 2012, which is partly programmed in partnership with BAFTA. I spoke with Catherine and Sameer about their experiences making the films just after the screening. The Latitude Festival takes place from July 12th – 15th and the Orange British Film Academy Awards is on February 12th > BAFTA: http://www.bafta.org > Latitude Festival: http://www.latitudefestival.co.ukFile Download (0:00 min / 17 MB)