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Chris Difford returns with Series 5 of his hit podcast 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' - coming soon! Made in collaboration with Help Musicians, Chris is celebrating his 50th anniversary in the business, so in addition to talking to some brilliant artists he will also be answering your questions about songwriting, performing, a life on the road and much more...so send your questions to Chris@helpmusicians.org.uk and find our more about the work of the charity at www.helpmusicians.org.uk Join us for Series 5 coming soon on all podcast channels.
In this episode of The Secret Guide to Fundraising, host Jordan chats with Anthony Spencer, Event Manager at Help Musicians. With nearly a decade of nonprofit experience—and a unique background as a performer at Disneyland Paris—Anthony shares practical tips for growing your audience and boosting your campaigns. Discover creative strategies for sourcing unconventional venues, balancing digital and in-person engagement, and building strong donor relationships. Whether you're planning intimate gatherings or large-scale events, tune in for expert tips for effective event fundraising that will elevate your events and maximize your impact.
I caught up with iServalan at Blink Friction HQ to find out about the new collection of reclaimed art and fashion.In a world dominated by fast fashion, where mass production often drowns individuality, iServalan is carving out a bold and rebellious path. An artist, musician, and designer, iServalan is teaming up with Blink Friction on a groundbreaking, edgy upcycled clothing collection. Their mission? To create one-of-a-kind wearable art while championing sustainability, supporting musicians, and challenging conventional fashion norms.I sat down with iServalan to discuss their creative process, inspiration, and vision for the future of upcycled fashion.iServalan, your work sits at the intersection of fashion, art, and music. What inspired you to take this direction?I've always been drawn to uniqueness—whether in music, fashion, or visual art. As a musician, I know how crucial it is to have clothing that works on stage but also feels authentic on the street. I'm inspired by what I find; the material itself dictates what I create. Every piece is an experiment, a transformation. I ask: What can stay? Is it durable? What can I do with this fabric? That process is what keeps me engaged.At the same time, I'm driven by the idea of egalitarianism. On the street, people should be equal while still expressing themselves. My pieces embrace that philosophy—raw, rebellious, but also functional and inclusive. A massive drive for me was the idea that clothes should get better with wear. We all love an old pair of Levis, or an old leather jacket. Why shouldn't clothes improve with age, with wearing, and with laundering? How was I going to achieve that goal? Well, hand stitching that shows or becomes the point, repairs that are a central part of the design, and a distressed colour pallet are just a few of the things I decided to embrace.Your collaboration with Blink Friction is gaining attention. Can you tell us more about it?Absolutely. Blink Friction is the perfect platform for my upcycled clothing because they share my passion for sustainability and individuality. Every item I make is exclusive to them. We don't do mass production; instead, we focus on meticulously crafted, unique designs that blend punk, hip-hop, glam rock, and utilitarian aesthetics.And it's more than just fashion—10% of our proceeds go to the Help Musicians charity and towards sponsoring other music projects. We want to reinvest in the creative community and give back to the artists who inspire us.Let's talk about the process. How do you transform discarded materials into statement fashion?It's labour-intensive, but I love it. I work with a mix of hand and machine stitching because some things just can't be done on a machine. I hand-dye, bleach, and paint every piece myself. Some take weeks to make, others come together in a few days. I often have multiple projects running at once, waiting for the right find to complete them.Washing and sanitizing are also a huge part of the process—people don't always realize how time-consuming that step is. I even work with discarded fast fashion pieces that are now showing up increasingly in recycling centres. Some of that material is very tricky to work with, but I don't turn it away. If I can reinvent it, why let it go to waste? It is possible to make circular fashion out of fast fashion but you have to be prepared to embrace some of its advantages.Your designs are edgy, but they also feel deeply personal. Do you see them as wearable art?100%. Every piece is an investment, a work of art with a story. They're not just clothes; they're statements. They challenge wastefulness, celebrate individuality, and push against the idea that fashion has to be disposable.I'm hoping to connect with retailers who share this ethos—boutiques or concept stores that appreciate upcycled fashion as more than just a trend. And, of course, I want to reach people worldwide who see the value in owning something no one else has.What's next for you and Blink Friction?More innovation, more collaborations, and hopefully, expanding the reach of upcycled fashion. I want to continue exploring what's possible with reclaimed materials and push the boundaries of what sustainable fashion can be. And of course, keep supporting musicians in the process. Final question—what's the one thing that ties all your pieces together?Obviously, the hand-drawn logo is on every item, sometimes small, sometimes an allover pattern. The eye means a lot to me as an artist. Modern citizens are drowning in this high-octane trajectory driven by technology and capitalism. I want everyone to calm down and look around at how great nature is, life, art, music, everything.But apart from the eye, the drive to make something real and honest, with compassion, is central to the whole Blink Friction project. I want to make something raw, expressive, and built to last. Every stitch, every dye, every patch has a purpose. That's what makes each piece special.As the world slowly wakes up to the importance of sustainability, artists like iServalan are leading the charge—not just with words, but with action. Their work with Blink Friction is more than just fashion; it's a movement, a rebellion against waste, and a celebration of individuality.If you're looking for clothing that tells a story, stands out, and supports a greater cause, keep an eye on iServalan's evolving collection. Because in the end, fashion should be more than just something you wear—it should be something you believe in.Follow iServalan & Blink Frictionhttps://www.iservalan.com/https://www.youtube.com/@taletellerclub
In this episode, I sit down with Clara Cullen, Service Delivery Manager at Help Musicians—a charity dedicated to empowering artists by providing essential music funding for EPs, tours, and groundbreaking creative projects. Clara shares invaluable insights into what separates successful funding applications from those that fall short and reveals the common traps that prevent many artists from unlocking the financial support they need. We uncover the strategies behind crafting a standout music funding application and break down the myths about who qualifies for support. This is a must-watch for any musician looking to turn their creative vision into reality with the right backing from music grants. If you're serious about taking your music career to the next level and applying for music funding, don't let confusion or fear of rejection hold you back.
"There's also a dog next to it, so that's double points from me" On the show this week: 00:00:53 News The UK's Musicians' Union and Help Musicians releases the Disabled Musicians Insight Report 00:08:30 Soft Power by Fazerdaze album review discussion 00:38:37 Live review: Bonny Light Horseman at New Century Manchester 00:42:14 Upcoming releases Album Rankings: Los Campesinos! - All Hell Bonny Light Horseman - Keep Me On Your Mind/See You Free Geordie Greep - The New Sound Beth Gibbons - Lives Outgrown Katy Kirby - Blue Raspberry oso oso - life till bones Jlin - Akoma Dehd - Poetry Floating Points - Cascade MGMT - Loss of Life Dummy - Free Energy JPEGMAFIA - I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU The Cure - Songs of a Lost World Halogenix - Passions Ibibio Sound Machine - Pull The Rope Helado Negro - Phasor Bad Bad Hats - Bad Bad Hats Pillow Queens - Name Your Sorrow Origami Angel - Feeling Not Found Nilüfer Yanya - My Method Actor Two Shell - Two Shell Charli xcx - BRAT Fax Gang & Parannoul - Scattersun Omni - Souvenir Sheer Mag - Playing Favorites Vacations - No Place Like Home Soccer Mommy - Evergreen 070 Shake - Petrichor Cassandra Jenkins - My Light, My Destroyer Confidence Man - 3AM (LA LA LA) Office Dog - Spiel Charly Bliss - Forever Hiatus Kaiyote - Love Heart Cheat Code SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE - YOU'LL HAVE TO LOSE SOMETHING Chastity Belt - Live Laugh Love Cults - To the Ghosts DIIV - Frog In Boiling Water Mount Kimbie - The Sunset Violent Gulfer - Third Wind Delta Sleep - Blue Garden Babe Report - Did You Get Better Dancer - 10 Songs I Hate About You glass beach - plastic death SPRINTS - Letter To Self Shackleton & Six Organs of Admittance - Jinxed by Being
Send us a textLuckily, there's far more conversations happening about musicians' mental health these days. But how might gender impact our experience of things like depression and anxiety? And how might this differ in a music technology setting, specifically? Because, while this is something that's often touched upon in wider conversations around gender and music technology, it's rarely fully explored in its own right.Inside this conversation, Isobel chats with musicians' therapist and counsellor, Denise Devenis about the intricacies and complexities of being a woman or gender minority in music tech spaces and how this can contribute to burnout specifically. They also discuss what the industry can do better to prevent these challenges, how Denise works specifically with musicians in her private practice and how you can access support if you're affected by any of the issues we discuss in this episode. Links to resources mentioned in this episode:Denise Devenish Counselling >>Follow Denise on Instagram >> Therapy & Counselling SupportMind Charity >>The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network >> British Association of Performing Arts Medicine >>Sexual Harassment & AbuseWomen's Aid >>Help Musicians' Bullying & Harassment Helpline >> Musicians' Union Safe Space Scheme >>Musicians' Mental HealthMusic Minds Matter >>Music Support >>Musicians' Union Mental Health Support Line >>Ready to level up your music making with the powerful art of field recording? Download my new FREE Essential Gear Checklist to Start Field Recording With Your Smartphone >> Loved this week's episode? Share it with a friend
In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with songwriter and musical theatre writer Rachel Walker Mason about bravely making the things you dream of, leaning into authenticity and speaking aloud the things that often remain silent, women supporting women, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Rachel Walker MasonMusic: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: The Circle website Follow The Circle on social media Stiles & Drewe Prize Listen to “Drown Without Water” Guest Bio: Rachel Walker Mason (she/her) is a GRAMMY voting member, the recipient of a prestigious British Citizen Award for contribution to the arts, and was named “a songwriting expert” by BBC Radio Four's Today Programme. The writer of new British musical The Circle and winner of the Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize 2023, Rachel is currently writing songs with Grammy, Emmy and Ivor Novello award winners, The Voice UK and American Idol alumni, and Oscar nominees. Rachel is also a mentor for The GRAMMYs, Help Musicians, and the Ivor Novello Academy. She is also a featured artist for Columbia University's Songcraft Anthology and an executive member of The Songwriters Hall of Fame. Named a Woman Of The Year 2020, the only British musician to be inducted into the Indie Music Hall Of Fame, and hailed “an inspiration” by Prince Harry, Rachel is the youngest person to be made a Fellow of the London College of Music by Professional Achievement and is one of the British representatives for the World Choir Council. As a well-respected music industry judge, Rachel has been on the judging panels for Intercontinental Music Awards, The British Short Film Awards, Sky TV's Sing: Ultimate A Cappella, The UK Songwriting Contest and many others. Rachel has written for hundreds of artists, including Jamie Lawson, The Puppini Sisters, Leslie Satcher (Willie Nelson, Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Martina McBride, Ariana Grande, Lee Ann Womack), Karl Morgan (Sam Ryder, Olly Murs), Mary Leay (Becky Hill, Cher), Luke Jackson (Amy Wadge), Gregor Philp (Deacon Blue), Luke Concannon (Nizlopi, Ed Sheeran), and Lloyd Hinshelwood (Mabel, Fleur East, Izzy Bizu). Find Rachel Online: Visit Rachel's website Instagram Facebook Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!
Welcome back to part 2 of this special episode with Dr Sally Anne Gross. Sally is an industry legend and had a wealth of label experience both major and independent. In this episode we discuss her career transition into academia and shaping the Masters Course in Music Business Management at the University of Westminster as well as her extensive research into mental health in the music industry.The impact that Sally's incredible research study 'Can Music Make You Sick?' has had on the music industry is incredible and really unpacks areas for development in an industry where so many struggle from stress and wider mental health issues. Further sources such as Help Musicians have reported on this study and are pushing its findings into the industry to promote healthier working environments for creatives.This conversation holds so much insight and we really hoped you enjoy! Don't forget to like, comment and share!LINKS:Website: Sally Anne GrossLinkedIn: Dr Sally Anne GrossBook: Can Music Make You Sick? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jay Moussa-Mann is a singer and songwriter whose songs have been played repeatedly on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 6. With her unique lyrical style, Jay explores themes of love and belonging in her music, writing each song as though it were a scene in a movie. Her songs describe the human moments of life. In 2018 her song Tides of Life was picked up by BBC Introducing Tees. Throughout 2018 and 2019 Jays tracks were played consistently and championed by BBC Introducing. She was invited to play live on the Bob Fischer afternoon show, her tracks were played by Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6 Music and in 2019 Jay was invited to play at Twisterella Festival. She has supported talents such as Serious Sam, Ren Lawton, Amelia Coburn, Jodie Nicholson and played at the Tall Ships Races, Hartlepool. She took part in Sage Summer Studios in August 2020. Following that she applied for the Do It Differently Award through Help Musicians and was granted funding which enabled her to record her first pop album, working with producer Patrick Jordan (Motions, Young Rebel Set). Her first single off that album, American Tennessee, was chosen in the roundup of BBC Introducing Tees Best of 2021. It won Track of the Week on BBC Tees Introducing and was in the last 50 semi-finalists for the Road to Nashville International Song Contest, chosen out of 20,305 entries. In 2022 Jay was accepted onto the Co-Pilot mentoring scheme and worked with award winning jazz artist Martha D Lewis to develop her skills. Jay's self titled pop album around the theme of break ups was released 14th February 2023. #MusicInterviews #SocialMedia #Podcast
Series 4 of the hit podcast 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' with Chris Difford is back on March 19th. We return with a joyous and eclectic guest list from James Blunt to Wolfgang Van Halen. From Norah Jones to Ron Sexsmith and all in aid of the wonderful charity Help Musicians. Find out more at www.HelpMusicians.org.uk
17th August 2024 - Never Forget Your Own. The Underworld, Camden. In memory of Zach Scott. A day of heavy music to celebrate his life and the music he loved. beyondextinctionuk.com/shows All profits will go to Youngminds, Help Musicians and CALM.
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Stephanie Eatherly, Founder and President of Nashville Industry Fund, who shares some of her personal background as a musician and artist and a real estate professional who saw firsthand the need to help musicians and service industry professionals with the process of purchasing their first home. Nashville Industry Fund aims to keep Nashville Music City by providing a pathway to homeownership to individuals in the creative, music and hospitality industries.During the interview, Stephanie talks about launching the nonprofit, their efforts to help with home buyer classes and down payment assistance, why addressing the challenge of affordable housing in Middle Tennessee is so important, how individuals can get involved and how the community can support their efforts.Visit www.nashvilleindustryfund.org to learn more.https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleIndustryFund/https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville-industry-fund/https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleindustryfund/
Actor and composer Matthew Harvey returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!In this episode Andrew and Matthew discuss the latest news about Side Show starring Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman, Come From Away and Kerry Ellis, plus there's an exclusive first listen to the song "One Two Three" performed by Sharon Rose from Matthew's new album Whatever Happens Next. Andrew and Matthew also pay tribute to producer Bill Kenwright who has passed away after long illness. As an actor, Matthew's credits include Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, Violet and Murder Ballad. Last year he joined the cast of Kinky Boots at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch as an emergency swing and cover for Charlie Price.As a writer, Matthew's song cycle Now Or Never premiered during lockdown in a digital, one take production. One of the songs "The Road" was a finalist in the 2021 Stiles and Drew Best New Song Prize. He is about to release his debut album Whatever Happens Next on 20th November. Supported by Help Musicians, the album original songs from five of Matthew's musicals with an all-star West End cast including the likes of Hadley Fraser, Tyrone Huntley, Alexia Khadime, Emma Kingston, Sharon Rose, Courtney Stapleton and more.Visit Matthew's website, www.matthewharveymusic.comHosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Hailing from the Scottish Highlands, but currently based in Leeds/Glasgow, Josephine Sillars is a pop musician inspired by art-pop and trip-hop, drawing comparisons to Fiona Apple and Bjork. Her new releases see her confidently experimenting with new styles and deeply personal subject matters. Her 2021 EP “Desperate Characters”, funded by Help Musicians, was described as “compelling and expansive” (Tenement TV) and as “hands down one of the finest Scottish releases of 2021” (Small Music Scene), with lead single “Enemy” selected as Track of the Week for BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire and as 71 out of 100 Top Tunes in Scotland 2021 (The Herald). She released her debut vinyl "Spend Time Wasting" via Leeds label Come Play With Me in November 2022, a 7" split with Fuzz Lightyear. "Spend Time Wasting" was featured as a Track of the Week for God Is In the TV, and described as "dreamy and immersive" by Tenement TV with features in DORK, Lock Magazine and the UK Official Charts. From March - June 2023, Josephine was the Artist in Residence at record store and venue, Vinyl Whistle in Leeds, curating nights showcasing alt-pop music from Leeds and Yorkshire called POP TRASH. This year she will release her new EP, "The Loveliest Things Change", with first single "That Boy" due for release on 20th July.
It's all KOHLA The seven track LP is the highly-anticipated album from this talented artist who has already forged a strong fan base thanks to previous singles One and Only premiered by Wonderland Magazine, Sweetest Love, which was awarded Single of the Week on BBC Radio Scotland, and Bedroom which was hailed as ‘an answer to pop misogyny' by The Herald Newspaper. Kohla is the project of Rachel Alice Johnson, a singer-songwriter and musician with a classical background. An interdisciplinary Scottish artist, she is a singer, songwriter, producer, fine artist, dancer, poet and a graduate of the Edinburgh College of Art. She is also the founder of Popgirlz Scotland, a support group for women in music, and lectures about feminism at international universities. A self-taught producer, working primarily in orchestral programming on Ableton software in her home studio (statistics show that only 2.9% of producers are female). She has recently been selected by Help Musicians to undertake production and mixing training with professional female Ableton trainer Anna Lakatos. Speaking about the new album, Kohla said: “I've always felt incredibly fascinated by the concept of romantic love; how cinematic and luxurious it feels to be adored by another human being. How rare it is. And how devastating it can feel to lose. “I wrote ‘Romance' whilst enduring a summer of filmic heartbreak. In desperate need of an emotional release, I turned to my piano for comfort. I wrote personally and vulnerably, for what felt like the very first time. Within eight weeks, ‘Romance' had written itself. “In hindsight, ‘Romance' feels very much to me like a ‘coming-of-age' album. From a female perspective, I realised I had grown up with a blissful naive idea of romance, whether formed through Disney or education. I felt impassioned to detach from this oppressive ideology, where women require a sub-standard partner to provide safety or validation. It feels emotional to let go of the little girl who wanted to believe in so much. But it's left me with a valuable perspective - the love I found for myself is worth so much more.” As a clarinettist she performed in school orchestras and competed in national competitions, while at home, her father would play Classic FM, subtly exposing her to masterpieces by Beethoven, Mozart and Debussy. Alongside these formative influences, Kohla draws inspiration from legendary 60s artists such as Sam Cooke and Etta James, and her cinematic production nods to the likes of Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey and FKA Twigs. ‘Romance' is co-produced by Kohla's creative partner Dave Lloyd, of the Edinburgh band Stillhound, and her sonic stories are coloured through a blend of digital and analogue, a vivid illustration of her sepia-tinged memories. Written during a summer that Kohla describes as a period of “filmic heartbreak”, ‘Romance' is the sound of emotional release and vulnerability. During the album's creation, she took inspiration from a range of sources, including daily hikes, meditation, painting and reading, the legendary soul and jazz of Etta James, Sam Cooke and Nat King Cole, Jackie Kay's poetry and Sofia Coppola's motion pictures. ‘Romance' marks the culmination of a rich and deeply creative and heartfelt chapter in Kohla's creative journey and musical career, and is an assured and alluring debut album from this exceptional artist. #KOHLA #Music #Popgirlz
This month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show from Folk on Foot features live performances by The Eliza Carthy Trio (filmed at Sidmouth) and The Young'Uns (filmed in the back room of the Duck pub in Campsea Ash, Suffolk during host Matthew Bannister's Big Walk for the charity Help Musicians.) There's also music from Breabach, Skerryvore, Karine Polwart and Kris Drever, Lankum and Gaz Brookfield. --- We rely entirely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either... Donate to the Folk on Foot Big Walk 2023: folkonfoot.com/bigwalk Become a patron and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfoot Or just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfoot Sign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.com Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot --- Subscribe to the Folk Forecast to explore all the gigs and album news we ran through in the show: https://thefolkforecast.substack.com/
On August 4th 2023, Folk on Foot host Matthew Bannister set off on his biggest walk yet. Over two weeks, he covered 186 miles from Wickham Festival in Hampshire to Folk East in Suffolk, raising thousands of pounds for the charity Help Musicians. Every evening he was met (in a pub, of course), by some of the folk world's finest musicians. This bonus episode treats you to the musical highlights that spurred Matthew on his way. You will hear: Day 1: Rosie Hodgson and Rowan Piggott of The Wilderness Yet: “The Bee Boy Song” Day 2: Steve Knightley, Johnnie Kalsi and Eliza Marshall: “Dakota” (by Kelly Jones) Day 3: Eliza Marshall: “The Rhythms of Migration”; Jon Wilks: “Greek Street” Day 4: Martin Simpson: “Skydancers” Day 5: Janice Burns and Jon Doran: “As I Roved Out” Day 6: Kirsty Merryn: “The Larks They Sang Melodious (Pleasant and Delightful)” Day 8 (breakfast!): Honey and the Bear with Toby Shaer: “Around the World” Day 8 (evening): Megson: “And Finally” Day 9: Sid Goldsmith and Danny Pedler of Tarren: “Sunk” Day 10: Bird in the Belly: “Neighbours and Sisters” Day 11: Katie Spencer:”The Edge of the Land” Day 12: Knight and Spiers: “Halsway Schottische” Day 13: Bella Hardy: ”Rhapsody on the Peak of Derbyshire” Day 14: The Young Uns: “Three Dads Walking” and “John Ball” --- We rely entirely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either... Become a patron and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfoot Or just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfoot Sign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.com Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot --- Make a donation to support Help Musicians
On 4th August 2023, Folk on Foot host Matthew Bannister set off on his biggest walk yet: from Wickham Festival in Hampshire to Folk East in Suffolk. Over two weeks, he covered 186 miles, took 465,137 steps and raised thousands of pounds for the charity Help Musicians. Each evening, he was joined in the pub by some of the folk world's finest musicians, who sang and played to revive his flagging spirits. This episode tells the inside story of the walk, using Matthew's private audio diaries and highlights of the glorious music that carried him on his way. --- We rely entirely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either... Become a patron and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfoot Or just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfoot Sign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.com Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot --- Make a donation to support Help Musicians
This week's episode is a long one, so feel free to scroll down and find the chapters in the description below if you fancy skipping to a certain part. Anyway, I'll be talking about music college, including my own experiences (both positive and negative), and the newspaper article that inspired this episode.We'll look at the unique teacher-student relationship and the power dynamic that comes with it, as well as the role of social classes amongst students in college.I'll be rounding it up with 5 tips for anyone going to or currently enrolled in music college, that I wish I had known before going.Please excuse my tired voice, this was the second full recording after I had to delete the first for getting a little bit carried away emotionally (heads up; this episode isn't my usual light style)If you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!TikTok: @GarethHoustonFluteInstagram: @garethhouston_fluteFacebook: @GarethHoustonFluteAnd if any of today's topics affected you, Help Musicians is a great resource for mental health as well as for victims of bullying and harassment.Chapters:0:00 - Intro (and an explanation on my voice)4:33 - Part 1: What is music college?7:45 - Part 2: Positives of music college15:33 - Part 3: Toxic music college culture27:25 - Part 4: Hattie Butterworth article32:31 - Part 5: Social classes in music college38:54 - Part 6: Positive teaching; Roger, Eva and Magali49:04 - Part 7: Five Tips for surviving music college Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show from Folk on Foot includes music from The Longest Johns, The Sea Song Sessions, Jacko Hooper, Brigid Mae Power, The Lilac Time and Seth Lakeman. Host Matthew Bannister also has the latest news on his 180 mile Big Walk raising money for the charity Help Musicians, which starts at the Wickham Festival in Hampshire on Friday 4th August. --- We rely entirely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either... Donate to the Folk on Foot Big Walk 2023: folkonfoot.com/bigwalk Become a patron and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfoot Or just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfoot Sign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.com Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot --- Subscribe to the Folk Forecast to explore all the gigs and album news we ran through in the show: https://thefolkforecast.substack.com/
Ep. 115: We're joined by Cliff Fluet – someone who has worked with, or advised, music-related AI platforms for a decade. He talks to Music Ally Editor Joe Sparrow about the bigger-picture possibilities and repercussions that AI could have on the music industry – he calls it "the most consequential tool the music industry could use" and one that "could solve a number of its biggest challenges," including real-time music detection, metadata, and personalised discovery. Cliff is a man with a lot on his plate – he's Joint Head of Media & Entertainment at law firm Lewis Silkin, is MD at Eleven Advisory, is Chair of the Ivors Academy Trust, and is Vice Chair of Help Musicians. He's also got deep experience working with companies in the AI music space – advising on all the various legal and business considerations that inevitably crop up when the music industry and AI come together. We took the chance to talk to someone who knows his AI onions and move the conversation along a bit from the basic legal implications. We asked him whether the music business is really prepared for the impact of AI, and we also picked his brains to discover some of the applications of AI in the music industry that you might not have yet considered. Cliff Fluet on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/clifffluet The final side of "Abbey Road": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Ujexj9YGs ------
Our long overdue conversation about AI is almost so late it's out of date… We break down our take on what AI means to our community and livelihood. The good, the bad, and the auto generated.Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar where we talk about musicians and money. Where all our scripts are written by real people. I'm Chris Webb, joined by my co-host and also a real human, Dave Tamkin.The website ai4good.org is the official website of AI for Good Foundation, an organization focused on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies for social impact. The foundation aims to develop AI solutions that measure and advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [1].AI for Good brings together interdisciplinary researchers, nonprofits, governments, and corporate actors to identify, prototype, and scale solutions that contribute to positive social change [1]. They believe in creating a world where the full potential of emerging technologies can be harnessed for the betterment of society [1]. The foundation values open innovation, optimism, intention, collaboration, and leadership in their work [1].The organization is involved in various initiatives and programs. Some of their key focus areas include:Intelligent Societies: AI for Good works towards building intelligent societies by leveraging AI and machine learning to address societal challenges and accelerate progress on the UN SDGs [2].Humanitarian Aid 2.0: The foundation aims to enhance humanitarian aid efforts by enabling communities to respond, coordinate, share resources, and respond efficiently to disasters using AI and technology [2].Innovation Catalyst: AI for Good serves as an innovation catalyst, fostering collaboration among researchers, organizations, and policymakers to drive technological advancements that contribute to positive social change [2].The organization encourages individuals and organizations to get involved and support their initiatives. This can be done through donations, partnerships, volunteering, subscribing to their newsletter, and following them on social media [2]. Learn more at https://ai4good.org/Whether you are hiding from it or are now BFFs with it, Artificial Intelligence is on its way to being in your pocket next to your camera and your Let's discuss some ways that Ai can work in your music business…
The guest on this month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show is the inimitable Shirley Collins. She'll be explaining how she managed to include memories of her sister Dolly, her Uncle Fred and her father in her acclaimed new album “Archangel Hill”. Host Matthew Bannister will be talking about his Big Walk in aid of the charity Help Musicians – 180 miles in 2 weeks in August – and there is music from Siobhan Miller, Roseanne Reid, Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage, Magpie Arc, Jim Ghedi and Toby Hay and This Is The Kit. --- We rely entirely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either... Donate to the Folk on Foot Big Walk 2023: folkonfoot.com/bigwalk Become a patron and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfoot Or just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfoot Sign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.com Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot --- Subscribe to the Folk Forecast to explore all the gigs and album news we ran through in the show: https://thefolkforecast.substack.com/
In todays episode we meet CEO of the Association of Independent Music, Silvia Montello. My gorgeous co-host Sophie Shnapp of Earth Percent took the lead on todays conversation at the International Music Summit in April and the pair spoke in front of a live audience about her new role leading AIM. Silvia Says, “AIM will continue its comittment to ensuring our independent creators and rights shareholders reap the maximum benefits and strive towards a truely diverse and inclusive industry that nurtured great talent from every genre background and identity.” Silvia is spearheading the great work AIM have done since its inception to support and champion the UK's independent music community. She has previously held senior positions at Universal Music Group, BMG and AWAL, as well as startup Blokur. She also founded music and marketing consultancy Voicebox Consulting in 2011, which works with charities, non-profits and SMEs. Montello is a Trustee of Help Musicians charity and Chair of Trustees for Music Minds Matter, Help Musicians' dedicated mental health service for the whole UK music community. www.theresetrebel.com
Joining Chris for the latest episode of the Help Musicians podcast is Skin, front woman for the British alternative band Skunk Anansie, and also a solo artist and globally renowned DJ. When Skunk Anansie arrived on the UK music scene in 1994 they were like a bolt from the blue; culturally diverse, exciting, eclectic, electric and politically charged. In April 2001, the band split, but returned in 2009 and are still recording and touring. In this episode, Skin discusses the excitement of growing up in Brixton, why making music can be a form of therapy, the joy of having a home studio and how being a musician today entails so much more than simply writing and performing.
Adam Ficek is a psychotherapist, counselor and renowned musician and DJ based in London. He is a member of the band Baby Shambles and a solo artist, and he works with the NHS, BAPAM, Help Musicians and Tonic Music specializing in working with musicians and treating addiction disorders. He is currently finishing his doctoral studies on musicians and mental health.
Deputy Chief Executive at Help Musicians, Sarah Wood has been in the music industry around 30 years, so she draws on her breath of experience to discuss how things have changed overtime as a woman. We build on last week's episode on the topic of coming back to work after having a child, Sarah's experience was whilst working for a corporation rather than as a freelancer. We also talk about reflecting on your contribution, with a positive frame of mind to help build self-confidence and understanding your worth as well as up-skilling and believing in yourself to have the capacity to learn new things! Sarah also gives some insight on the music industry landscape and the importance of the Musicians Census project to better understand the barriers faced to better support a more inclusive industry. She sets out what Help Musicians are doing to better engage with female and gender expansive musicians and the positive impact of a targeted approach, offering practical suggestions on gathering insight, engaging with the results, pro-actively driving change and constantly evaluating. https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/ https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/bullying-harasment https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/about-us/news/take-the-first-ever-musicians-census Here's a playlist of guest's answer to the last question: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GEtEjJCghbMskOuFiDSq6?si=8cd4319c72684f4e This season is produced and hosted by Hayleigh Bosher instagram.com/hayleigh.bosher/ Edited by Eliza Kania twitter.com/elizakania
Where do musicians go for support in a crisis? For many years Help Musicians UK has been the main source of advocacy, funding and research for musicians facing crises of health and finances in the UK.In response to the increase in need for mental health support post pandemic, last autumn Help Musicians launched its subsidiary charity, Music Minds Matter to focus in on the mental health provision for musicians.Today we speak to Head of the charity, Joe Hastings, about its launch, his own journey, the main patterns he is witnessing among musicians, supporting them in mental health challenges and the future goals of Music Minds Matter."Whatever you're going through right now, you can contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008"Find TMDTA on all the socials at @tmdtapodcastOur website is: www.thingsmusiciansdonttalkabout.comHelp us raise funds for the pod hereSupport us on Patreon for £3 a month and get access to extra episodes and content!Or buy us a KofiMusic and editing by Katy EhrlichRecorded at the Help Musicians offices, London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 102: we're joined by Sarah Woods, the Deputy Chief Executive of UK charity Help Musicians, a UK charity that offers career help for musicians in the form of a number of services, including financial support. She talks to Music Ally's Editor Joe Sparrow about what she calls “reverse globalisation” of the music industry: a situation where UK artists become confined to touring in the UK due to it becoming increasingly hard to tour abroad.Post-Brexit, touring the rest of Europe is now a complex affair, involving visas and carnets, and accompanying rising costs. As a result, some musicians have been looking to America - and are finding complications there too, with the US planning to raise touring visa fees for foreign acts by more than 250%. We spoke to Sarah about this “reverse globalisation” and she shared some data that shows where applicants to Help Musicians' services most need help around touring, and what the impacts will mean for artists as they seek to expand their audience at home and abroad. Help Musicians: helpmusicians.org.uk Visa advice for touring artists: helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/develop-as-a-musician/advice/visa-advice-service The Cure – “Disintegration” Jacqueline du Pre & Daniel Barenboim - Elgar Cello Concerto Plus: Peeling and eating bananas quickly ------
Standby as series 3 of I Never Thought It Would Happen with Chris Difford and Help Musicians returns soon with a fantastic lineup of guests.
Trigger warning: Mentions sexual harassment, some swearing. Chess shares her experience of being a woman in music, and why she is so motivated to help make the industry a safer place. We air our frustrations on navigating the terrain of being friendly and networking and asserting boundaries whilst still being acceptable and not missing out on opportunities. We also talk about how the industry needs make more of an effort to hire more women, festival line ups were only 13% women in 2022! Women need more opportunity to make the industry more inclusive and fairer. If you work in music and are concerned about a bullying or harassment situation, you can receive non-judgemental support and advice by calling the Help Musicians helpline confidentially for free on 0800 088 2045 or you can report via the Musicians Union Safe Space Scheme www.musafespace.org.uk http://www.chessgalea.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebigvagenergypod This season is produced and hosted by Hayleigh Bosher www.instagram.com/hayleigh.bosher/ Edited by Eliza Kania twitter.com/elizakania Recorded at Abbey Road Studios
Welcome to this special episode of Music Works. Today we will discuss The Musicians' Census, a joint project by the Musicians' Union and Help Musicians with the aim of painting a comprehensive picture of the music industry as a whole. To discuss the importance of this ambitious project, and how your contribution to the Census can help to better support the wider music community in the future, we will be joined by three special guests: Sarah Woods, Deputy Chief Executive at Help Musicians; John Shortell, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at the Musicians Union; and Linton Stephens, freelance bassoonist and broadcaster of the BBC Radio 3 programme "Classical Music Fix". To take part in the census or find out more, visit: https://www.musicianscensus.co.uk/ If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at www.polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Have the last few months of financial insecurity made you question if you can keep investing in your music? Many musicians are having to make some tough decisions when it comes to basic living costs, let alone their music careers. But inside this episode, Isobel shares how having the ability to record and produce yourself will not only save you money but can make you money too.No, this isn't some pie in the sky, “Let's make a hit record, baby!” stuff. Making an income from your music isn't always straightforward and there's no sugar coating that. But having basic skills in recording and production is one of the best ways you can keep showing up as an artist, regardless of a global recession. Keep listening to find out how. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS{0:00} Intro{06:06} What is the financial situation here in the UK right now?{08:59} What are the financial challenges musicians are facing right now?{11:40} How does this affect women specifically?{17:26} How can you recession-proof your music?{23:42} Episode summary{24:34} How can you get financial help if you're struggling right now?{25:52} Next week's teaserRead about the music gender pay gap in Music Business Weekly >>Read about Counting the Music Industry >>Get support from Help Musicians >>Get support from the Musicians Union >> Funding from Arts Council England >>Fund your music through the PRSF >>Fund your music through Help Musicians >>Register for the Home Recording Kickstarter: A LIVE 5 Day Challenge for Women In Music (Jan 27-31) >> https://femalediymusician.com/kickstarter Subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening and don't miss an episode of Girls Twiddling Knobs ⚡️
Episode #33 of the Mentor My Mix Podcast brings us Vital Powers, a performing artist Born to Jamaican parents and from Wolverhampton, England. Pyramind's social media director initially discovered VitalPowers through engaging and well-produced content on his Instagram & Youtube channels. He sparked our curiosity enough to DM him and invite him down to the studios where his charm & talents convinced us to invite him on as a podcast guest to share his path to success by becoming a BBC talk-show host and a content creator and rep for DITTO Music, one of the UK's leading digital distribution platforms. The interview begins with a world premiere preview of his newest track, Too Savage. Topics range from strategies for hosting festivals and using social networks to book & promote tours with similar artists to using his presenting skills to diversify his visibility and earnings as an artist. They analyze and discuss Vital's various vocal styles and then Greg creates a beat on the spot in Ableton Live using the Push 2 for Vital to freestyle too. Vital's influences & styles come from Grime to Rap and Drill to Dancehall. Vital's influences & styles come from Grime to Rap and Drill to Dancehall. He's been a BBC Presenter and is now a DITTO Music Video Content Creator & Mentor. Affiliated with: BBC R1 / 1X / AN / WM / Introducing / Three, MOBO's, Help Musicians, PRS, Multiple Charities + more. Releases like 2016's “POWERS" hit the iTunes Hip Hop top 20 charts Performing on over 200 stages like MADE Festival 2016 + BBC Radio 1's BIG WEEKEND Festival 2016 alongside artists such as: Stormzy, JayKae, Lethal B, Dappy, Stylo G, Big Narstie, Alkaline, Wiley, and J Hus. In 2018 BBC West Midlands gave VITAL Powers his own Radio Show. ‘The Midlands Source' VITAL has over 2 million+ Youtube views collectively including on his personal Channel. 5 music videos featured on Channel AKA & television appearances on #MADEinBrum + BBC 1's Midlands. • SEARCH "VITAL POWERS 力" or @VITAL0 Spotify Playlist: I Came Here For VITAL Tracks Played: ● https://youtu.be/uALU35Y83pk (Too Savage - VITAL Powers) (UNRELEASED) ● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gljz4ZmLEbU (CAMMY RIDDIM - VITAL Powers) ● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbBTrn4Po28 (WAKE UP - VITAL Powers) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ah! The violin. So beautiful, so peaceful, so… expensive! 小提琴聲音好好聽，可是好貴！ The most expensive violin ever made cost 20 million U.S. dollars, that's nearly 615 million NT dollars! A new violin for a beginner costs about 15,000 NT. But that's still a lot of money! 世界最貴的小提琴要兩千萬美金，將近六億一千五百萬台幣！ 初學者的小提琴大概一萬五千元台幣，但這樣還是很貴！ Do you know what that is? That's the sound of a 3D printer. 這個聲音是 3D 印表機。 They're so cool, they can make anything you like! Toys, tables, tennis rackets… you name it! 可以做出任何你想要的東西，像是玩具、桌子、網球拍都可以！ You type in what you want, and the 3D printer gets to work, shooting liquid plastic into the air! The plastic goes hard really fast, which means it can make lots of different shapes and sizes. 只要輸入想要的東西，3D印表機就會噴出液態塑膠，很快就會乾囉。這代表我們可以做出各種形狀、大小的東西！ Some clever musicians in America are now using 3D printers to make violins, so they're much cheaper! 美國有一些音樂家已經在用3D列印機製造小提琴，這樣便宜多了！ Other instruments have been 3D printed before too, like guitars and saxophones! 以前也有人用3D列印機做出吉他跟薩克斯風。 What instrument would you like to print and play? ________________________________ Vocabulary 3D印表機可以做出小提琴，而且聲音還跟真正的小提琴一樣！ 1. play 彈奏 I've never learned to play the guitar. 我從來沒學過彈吉他。 But you play so well! 你卻彈得這麼好！ Thank you. I'm still a beginner. 謝謝你，我還是初學者。 I taught myself how to play last year. 我去年才教我自己怎麼彈。 2. cost 花費 Maybe you should take a class. 也許你該去上個課。 No, that would cost too much. 不了，那花太多錢了。 3. clever 聰明的 How about letting me help you? 讓我幫你忙如何？ What, for guitar lessons? 什麼忙，上吉他課嗎？ Yeah, you're clever. You can learn it fast. 對啊，你很聰明的，可以學很快。 4. guitar 吉他 Then can I have a new guitar? 那我可以有一把新吉他嗎？ Not worried about the cost now? 現在你就不擔心花費了？ These are useful words to learn. play 彈奏 cost 花費 clever 聰明的 guitar 吉他 ________________________________ Quiz 1. How much is 20 million U.S. dollars in NT dollars? A: Over 615 million NT B: Exactly 615 million NT C: Nearly 615 million NT 2. What does a 3D printer shoot into the air? A: Liquid plastic B: Solid water C: Gassy beans 3. What other instrument has been 3D printed before? A: A saxophone B: A piano C: A church organ Answers 1. C 2. A 3. A
This month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show from Folk on Foot features an interview with Eliza Carthy as she celebrates her astonishing 30 year career. There's music from Janice Burns and Jon Doran, Albion Christmas Band, Burd Ellen, Magpie Arc, The Mary Wallopers and Lady Maisery. Plus the Chief Executive of the charity Help Musicians, James Ainscough, talks about the unique pressures facing musicians as 2022 draws to a close. --- Delve deeper into the Folk on Foot world and keep us on the road by becoming a Patron—sign up at patreon.com/folkonfoot. You can choose your level and get great rewards, ranging from a stylish Folk on Foot badge to access to our amazing and ever expanding Folk on Foot on Film video archive of more than 150 unique performances filmed on our travels. Sign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.com Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot
This week Amanda talks to Viral TikTok singer Kirstin Aston who has millions of views and over 1.2 million likes on TikTok after going viral singing popular songs in her native Northern Irish accent. But her rise to fame is even more amazing after hearing her life story which includes recovery from addiction, mental health issues and childhood trauma.In this open hearted and very honest talk she shares her experiences of loosing her mum to suicide at age 9 and how she felt responsible for this as she didn't know how to process her emotions. We talk about the impact of that decision and other limiting beliefs she chose to protect herself, how these negative thoughts led to depression, anxiety, addiction and how waking up in hospital (again) was the final straw for her to turn her life around.Since then she has worked so hard to create a successful singing and teaching career and is also an advocate for positive mental health.It's an incredible story of resilience, the power of having good people around you, self belief and how following a purpose can give you hope for something better.Follow Kirstin here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstinaston/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirstinaston----------For more info on Help Musicians and the incredible support they offer working musicians see:https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/****WIN a £100 Voucher of your choice (worldwide offer for the value of £100 GBP)Post a review and subscribe on your favourite podcast platformTake a screen shot of this and share to your stories tagging A Created Life Coach (see links below for socials, tagging is the only way I will have of knowing that you entered so please don't forget this step)Winner will be chosen on 31st Oct*******--------Amanda St John is a professional Singer-Songwriter, Music Mentor, Motivational Coach & TEDx Speaker from Ireland. She has coached/mentored for over 15 years as well as having a successful music career with 2 albums, UK/Irish & USA tours, worldwide airplay (including BBC Radio 6 and RTE Radio 1), a major synch in an international advert campaign and she even sang for the US President in Washington DC. But she only committed to her music career in her mid 30's after a near death experience in a car accident inspired her to reassess her life and finally follow her dreams.To BOOK Amanda for coaching/mentoring/public speaking email - amandastjohnmusic@gmail.comor follow her:A Created Life (Coach)Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acreatedlife_coachFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076151084578Website for all Amanda St John music links etc - https://www.amandastjohnmusic.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To mark World Mental Health Day, Tom Service presents a special programme in collaboration with Professor Sally Marlow, a mental health specialist at King's College London and BBC Radio 3's first ever Researcher in Residence. Composer Gavin Higgins talks to Tom about how his early musical life in brass bands helped him to deal with his symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. We visit Bethlem Gallery to meet composer and artist Gawain Hewitt and Fiona Lambert from City of London Sinfonia's 'Sound Young Minds' project, a music-making programme with young people under the care of psychiatric hospitals. Daisy Fancourt talks about a large-scale study looking at how singing can be used to treat postnatal depression, and James Sanderson from NHS England sets out what he sees as music's role in social prescribing. We explore mental health among musicians with writer, musician and mental health advocate Tabby Kerwin reflecting on the situation in the brass band movement, and James Ainscough from the charity Help Musicians discusses the recent increase in the number of musicians from across the industry seeking help from their new charity Music Minds Matter. Plus we talk to soprano Patricia Auchterlonie, composer Oliver Leith and director Anna Morrissey about their new opera Last Days at the Linbury Theatre and how the mental health and wellbeing of the cast is being supported. And we're in Crook in County Durham to catch up with the community arts organisation Jack Drum Arts, which provides music sessions to help support the mental health of children and young people in the local area.
Anthony Simpkins built a music brand on YouTube (no it doesn't take millions of dollars to create a label), which receives millions of views and supports small and upcoming artists through his paid membership model. In this episode, we learn how Anthony earns a living from his passion for music and how he helps others to achieve the same. Anthony is a filmmaker that developed his brand GemsOnVHS out of his love for music. GemsOnVHS features an archive of folk music filmed off stage in an unplugged or acoustic setting. Anthony regularly features musicians from all over the country in his YouTube vlogs. His amazing content helped him to grow his channel to more than 180K subscribers. GUEST LINKS - Name: Anthony Simpkins - Website: http://gemsonvhs.com/linkinbio RESOURCE LINKS - Website: blitzgrowth.com - Course, funnel, & store builder: hyax.com - Giveaway & contest builder: vyper.ai - Free marketing courses & guides: jackpaxton.com
With Alex Armstrong's knowledge of the music production process and Christian Taylor's marketing expertise, they make a dynamic duo helping independent musicians. In the episode of the Class E Podcast, Christian and Alex share the story of their joint ventures, Project Conduit and Christian Praize. Combining Armstrong's knowledge of music production and Taylor's marketing expertise, the joint start-up helps musicians strike the right note in every step of the production process. Guests: Christian Taylor and Alex Armstrong Links: https://www.christianpraize.com/ and alex@projectconduit.studio Host: Mary Sturgill Producers: Eliza Polich and Kayla Patterson
Soprano extraordinaire and National Treasure Lesley Garrett has had an inspirational career in music. Support from the charity Help Musicians got her back on her feet after she suffered a serious illness in her twenties. She chats to Katie Derham about her work as a Help Musicians' Ambassador and pulls no punches in her view of the lack of government support for the arts. Like Soweto Kinch and Xhosa Cole, Alicia Hillman is continuing in the tradition of great Birmingham saxophonists. She tells Katie how support from Help Musicians has been vital for her career. We get a sneak preview of 'We Are One' which The People's Orchestra will be performing at Birmingham 2022 and composer John Koutsalinis tells us about his inspiration for the piece. We hear from Dean Williams from Orchestre Philharmonia Mundi de Montreal who'll be joining The People's Orchestra for their performance and reporter Jamie Parker catches us with players as they rehearse for the big day on Sunday 24th July in Birmingham. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First up on the podcast this week, Canadian Musician Editor-in-Chief Mike Raine chats with Jonathan Campbell and Mercedes Caxaj, two organizers of this June's Global Toronto 2022 conference and showcase festival. The annual event, which is returning as both an in-person festival and an online conference, is rooted in creating a sustainable, equitable, and accessible future for the music sector. Jonathan and Mercedes discuss what specifically that means and outline the issues and topics of concern at Global Toronto (www.globaltoronto.org). Mike's second interview is with Re:Sound President and CEO Lou Ragagnin, who joined the performing right organization's leadership just before the pandemic began. Lou and Mike discuss why Re:Sound is lobbying the federal government for two significant changes to the Copyright Act, which Lou says would help ensure a more fair and equitable system for music creators, and the likelihood in successfully getting these changes implemented. Lou also chats about his first two years on the job with Re:Sound during these tumultuous times.
On Day 3 of this Mental Health Week Mini Series Alex and Helen discuss depression and three ways they find depression exhibits itself in their lives.Lack of MotivationAlex and Helen recognise that as two people that are often quite goal-focussed and driven, it can be scary to be in a period of depression when there is no desire to do anything. How can we handle this lack of motivation?Self-acceptance and self-recognition. Alex and Helen encourage you to recognise the place and space you're in and to try to accept it.Tell someone. In sharing, you open yourself up to finding guidance and support. If you don't feel able to tell someone, step one can often be to write it down with the aim of working towards speaking to someone you trust.Readjust your goals. Perhaps your goals for the day might be going for a walk, cooking yourself a good meal and getting a good night's sleep. These things allow us to maintain some kind of basic self-care routine whilst dealing with these difficult emotions.Unhelpful coping methodsAlex and Helen are both aware that they have used a number of unhelpful coping methods to ignore their depression, including staying busy to ignore their emotions, substance abuse in the form of alcohol, and self blame.How can we handle depression differently?Recognising when your diary is unhealthily busy and combatting that by trying to carve out time for yourself in order to face the emotions you're attempting to run away from. It may be uncomfortable at first, but if you sit with your emotions and acknowledge them you're a step closer to handling them.Listening to your body. Whether it's craving sleep, a certain meal, sunshine or a hug, in listening to your body you give yourself the chance to understand what you actually need.Talking to someone. Alex and Helen discussed this in yesterday's episode with Quintin Beer but they couldn't recommend therapy highly enough.Unhealthy comparisonIn a world now dominated by social media it is easier than ever to make unhealthy comparisons about ourselves. This can feel far worse during a period of depression. How can we approach unhealthy comparisons?Take time out from social media. Often some of the worst comparisons come from a two-minute scroll on Instagram. It can be helpful to take a break from these platforms during a blue period to allow yourself the time and energy to rebuild strength.Question these comparisons! Often we feel inadequate or jealous when we see something on social media, but if we question that thought many times we can find it to be baseless. Yes, this person might have a new job and you feel jealous, but - did you even apply for that job? Would it be possible for you to have that job? What great things have you done recently because you don't have that job? Everyone's journeys are different and we can't all take the same career path in this industry.If you feel like you are suffering from depression, please feel able to talk with us here on the podcast. We'd also recommend taking a look at Help Musicians resources on mental health in music, in particular their Music Minds Matter website, and as well as that there's the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine which delivers health and wellbeing services for those in the performing arts.Episode edited and produced by Daisy Grant Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Difford is back for series 2 of I Never Thought It Would Happen - with Help Musicians. Episode 1 features a special chat with Mike Rutherford from Genesis ahead of the band's final ever UK dates. Back on 24th March on all podcast platforms. www.helpmusicians.org.uk
Interviews with The Best Indie Artists and Music Business professionals all over the World. Sarah Rose (Sarah Rose Shawcross) is a Top Ten songwriter and musical artist whose influences include Imogen Heap, Kate Bush, Caroline Polachek and Sia. After collaborating on a variety of commercial projects (Angel City – Ministry of Sound, Long-View – 14th Floor/Warners, Flashbrothers – Sony/Direction, Kush – Hed Kandi, Lisa Scott-Lee – Steps, Jacob's Creek brand), Sarah is now releasing her own music as an independent artist. In 2019 Sarah performed at iconic London music venues the Bedford, Water Rats and Slaughtered Lamb, and in 2020 released her debut single, ‘Doing It for You' which received radio play and support from around the world. Her second single, ‘Don't Wanna Fight' reached Finalist position in the UK Songwriting Contest 2020, and ‘On My Page' was a Nominee for Europe in the Intercontinental Music Awards 2021. Sarah also lectures in popular music at Winchester University and is a mentor for the Ivors Academy and Help Musicians. Listen Sarah Rose last single "Break the Rules" on "STRANGER THINGS" Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3nYwH37
With my job, I talk to a lot of independent musicians on a regular basis and I've found over the years that many of them don't realize what an incredible resource their provincial and territorial Music Industry Associations are. MIAs can provide musicians and music industry professionals with funding opportunities and they also provide things like educational workshops and are a hub of information and connections. Joining me on the show today is Kentya Kurban who is the Community Engagement Coordinator at Music BC. Kentya is a soul artist and community champion with over five years' experience in music administration, event planning and production. She joined Music BC team over a year ago and has proved to be a great addition to the team!We had a great talk and I hope you enjoy it!FRESH CONTENT LINKSKentya recommends: Pip Millett - Motion Sick EPJen recommends: Sharing new music playlists! Here's my Faves of 2021SOTWLeather Apron Revival - StagehandYou can learn more about Kentya / Music BC at musicbc.orgAnd learn more about Fritz Media at fritzmedia.ca
Throughout 2020 and 2021 Help Musicians UK supported creatives impacted by COVID-19 to the tune of £18 million. In this podcast HMUK ambassador Nicky Spence and CEO James Ainscough explain how the 100 year old charity works, how its support has been invaluable, and how it will be vital in the years to come.
As Apple iPods, then iPhones, Music streaming services like Spotify and now COVID-19 have all seriously disrupted the music industry over recent decades, how has Michael Chugg navigated these potential minefields, and turned the internet from a disrupter into an opportunity for musicians? And is there a future for the live music scene, when life and borders open back up post-COVID? Well for an entrepreneur who has demonstrated such currency, impact and longevity in the industry, his insights into the path for success for young musicians might surprise you. In Part 2 of our interview he also reveals some of the work in the music and major events landscape of which he is most proud, not just for the sheer entertainment it provided to audiences, but for its ability to really mean something, for others in need. And that includes his largely unsung role helping turn the Paralympic Games into a world-class, quality, hugely popular event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 50, we chat with Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford about his long career with the band and about his new podcast, I Never Thought It Would Happen, which benefits the UK charity, Help Musicians. We also remember Charlie Watts with musician/author Bill Janovitz (Rocks Off: 50 Tracks That Tell the Story of the Rolling Stones, 33 1/3: Exile On Main Street) and we toast Lee "Scratch" Perry with Chris Salewicz (Bob Marley: The Untold Story, and Redemption Song: the Definitive Biography of Joe Strummer). Plus, we check in with RSD's Carrie Colliton! Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, and Tito's Handmade Vodka. For more RSD information to to RecordStoreDay.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to our show wherever you get podcasts.
Lins settled in for a proper chat with some of the people behind Faux Pas. Ru is the frontperson of Faux Pas and Joe manages the indie-punk trio. Taking influence from the Riot Grrrl movement; along with bands like Placebo, they have brought their own twisted brand of Indie Punk to stages all across the UK, landing support slots with LIFE, The Blinders, Embrace, Dry Cleaning, Strange Bones and Hands Off Gretel and performances at Reading & Leeds Festival, Kendal Calling, Humber Street Sesh, Live At Leeds and airplay from Radio 1 under their belt. Follow Faux Pas on @faux_pas_official on Instagram, @fauxpaz_UK on Twitter and faux Pas on Facebook. Be sure to check out their 2020 single ‘Gorilla Man' on all major streaming platforms Thanks to: This episode's guest - Ru and Joe of Faux Pas Facilitator - Lins Wilson Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Lins Wilson Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger Links: Faux Pas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/faux_pas_official/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FauxPas_UK Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FauxPasUK Website - https://www.musicglue.com/fauxpasofficial Resources: Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/ Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session Launchpad: Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe Website - launchpad-music.com
In the dark evenings of winter Ash from the Launchpad Team had a sunny conversation with Leonie, singer and driving force behind Sheffield based alt-pop group LIO. Born in the Netherlands and based in Sheffield, LIO creates ambient alt-pop. Her music has tipped by BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio with her live set taking her to the stage at Tramlines, Sound City, Y Note and Long Division Listen in to hear about the support LIO has received from Yorkshire based music organisation Higher Rhythm, her successful Do It Differently application to Help Musicians and a little natter about the region's music industry. The Help Musicians funding that is mentioned in this episode is now available on a rolling deadline, so if you're looking for support check out helpmusicians.org.uk Find out more about LIO at liomusicofficial.com or on @liomusicoffical on Instagram and Facebook and @liomusicoff on twitter. Check out her music on all streaming platforms too. Thanks to: This episode's guest - Leonie aka LIO Facilitator - Ash Doherty Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Lins Wilson Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger Links: LIO Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liomusicofficial/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/liomusicoff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/liomusicofficial Website - https://www.liomusicofficial.com/ Resources: Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/ Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session Launchpad: Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe Website - launchpad-music.com
Cliff Fluet is a digital lawyer advising clients on music-based content, branded entertainment and rights issues, among other areas. He is a Partner at Lewis Silkin LLP and specialises in Digital Media, Brand Entertainment, Technology and Innovation as a part of its Creators, Makers & Innovators Division and sits on the firm's Strategy Board responsible for innovation. Cliff is also the founder and Managing Director at Eleven, offering strategic and commercial advisory services - as part of its ecosystem of trusted partners - to companies in the realm of music, digital media, eSports and film with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Immersive Entertainment. He is Chair of the Trustee Board of The Ivors Academy Trust, the charity for songwriters and creators and a Trustee of the ACES Multi-Academy Trust and Help Musicians. Cliff and Eoin chat about music rights, licensing and the revenue generated from it, revenue for musicians, the future of the music industry and a lot more. This is a great episode to learn about different revenue sources as an artist/musician and also a better understanding at a macro level of the music industry. Clif on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fflic Cliff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifffluet ATS Twitter: twitter.com/aroundthesound_ ATS Instagram: www.instagram.com/aroundthesoundpodcast/ ATS Facebook: www.facebook.com/aroundthesoundpodcast Megan on Twitter: www.twitter.com/meganoneill Megan on instagram: www.instagram.com/meganoneillmusic/ Megan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MeganONeillMusic Eoin on Twitter: twitter.com/eoinsandford Eoin on Instagram: www.instagram.com/eoin_sandford/ Episode edited by Christopher Wood Twitter: twitter.com/C_D_Wood Website: www.christopherwoodcomposition.com/
In this week's episode, Ash Doherty from the Launchpad team spoke with Jed, who is 1/3rd of the band Galaxians; a group making music described as ‘pre digital dance music' who taking much inspiration from the party lineage of their hometown in Leeds. We talked extensively about making it as an independent artist outside of London, the benefits and hardships to releasing independently, maximising your music income via sync and royalties and the support they have received from organisations and funds such as Help Musicians Do It Differently, Launchpad and Momentum. You can find Galaxians online at supergalaxians.com or on @GLXNZ on Instagram and Twitter and at Galaxians on Facebook. Support their music, including their 2020 album ‘Chemical Reactions' on Bandcamp. Thanks to: This episode's guest - Matt from Galaxians Facilitator - Ash Doherty Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Emily Marlow Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger Links: Galaxians Instagram - instagram.com/glxnz Twitter - twitter.com/GLXNS Facebook - facebook.com/galaxiansband Website - supergalaxians.com Resources: Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/ Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session Launchpad: Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe Website - launchpad-music.com
In this episode, Lins caught up with Josh and Hannah of Team Picture. We discussed their new album ‘The Menace of Mechanical Music' and how Do It Differently funding was instrumental in helping their ideas come to life. We also talked about how best to approach funding applications and they shared some hints and tips that they've picked up along the way. Team Picture are a 6 piece music outfit based in Yorkshire. Their personal brand of alternative art rock takes inspiration from eighties pop music and new-wave influences. Thank you to Josh and Hannah from Team Picture for joining us in this chat. Be sure to check out their album ‘The Menace of Mechanical Music' on all streaming platforms and to check out their merch including vinyls, t-shirts and tote bags on their bandcamp. You can follow them on Twitter and Instagram on @teampictureband Thanks to: This episode's guests - Josh and Hannah of Team Picture Facilitator - Lins Wilson Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Emily Marlow Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger Links: Team Picture Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teampictureband/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/teampictureband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teampictureband Music - http://smarturl.it/teampicturetmomm Website - https://www.teampictureband.com/ Resources: Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/ Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session Launchpad: Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe Website - launchpad-music.com
Join station host Eddie Davis (Captain Eddie) in his exclusive chat with singer-songwriter, podcaster, author Demi Michelle, right here in our Heart of Indie studio! Heartfelt, charismatic, and unique are three words used by reviewers to describe Demi Michelle’s music. She turns her life experiences into songs that touch the hearts of her listeners through captivating storytelling in her lyrics. Her creativity and love for both pop and country music drive her passion for writing meaningful songs with melodies that wrap each song’s message in the warmest hug. She greatly looks up to Julia Michaels, Kelsea Ballerini, and Taylor Swift, three incredible songwriters who share their stories in raw and truthful ways. Demi strives to remain honest and authentic as a songwriter in her own music and during her collaborations with other songwriters and artists. Demi pieced together her songwriting passion over the years. She began piano lessons in fifth grade, took voice lessons in high school, and learned guitar while in college. Also being a creative writer and in graduate school for her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction, Demi is always finding ways to blend her musical talent and storytelling in powerful ways. In the fall of 2019, Demi began recording at the Vault Recording Studio in Pittsburgh, where she works closely with her producer to bring her songs to life in the way she envisions them. She started her songwriting journey with two pop ballads, “Into Focus,” and her original Christmas song, “All I Want This Christmas.” “All I Want This Christmas” was played during part two of Voice of A Woman’s Christmas Special on Claremorris Community Radio in Ireland. Demi is ready to show the world her ability to write in more than one genre. Her third single and first country-pop song, “LA Will Wait for Me,” released on March 12. The song has received airplay during radio shows, including Country Belles on Belter Radio, Voice of A Woman on Claremorris Community Radio, the Collective Music Showcase flagship show for independent artists on ARC Radio, Unsigned on the Beach Radio, New Country Sunday Night on MJM Strategies Radio, Simply Country on Ridge Radio, SW20 Country Music Show on SW20 Radio, Country Chat with Dom on UK Country Radio, and Steve Garnett’s New Music Radio Show and Indie Afternoon on Revival Radio. “LA Will Wait for Me” entered Revival Radio’s New Music Top 40 chart at number 5 and peaked at number 4. During the week of April 17, Demi was made an artist of the week on Radio New Wheels, a radio station based in the Netherlands. Also, on March 28, Demi performed during the SW20 Country Birthday Bash. This virtual country music festival benefitted Help Musicians, a UK charity supporting professional musicians of all genres and career levels. During Demi’s forty-minute set, she performed “LA Will Wait for Me,” along with more country originals and covers.
In this episode PR expert Indy Vidyalankara joins Nikki to talk about her career in communications in the music industry. Starting out at Columbia Records/Sony Music Indy learned her trade working with artists such as Solange, Nas, Cypress Hill and Good Charlotte, then after 3 years moved into the exciting world of radio, doing PR and Comms for BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra with the likes of Pete Tong, Mistajam, Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw. She then moved over to BBC TV working on shows like Strictly Come Dancing, The Voice UK and Children In Need, but returned to Sony Music as Director of Communications, before finally taking the leap to branch out on her own and set up Indypendent PR. Being hugely respected in the industry Indy works with many music charities such as Help Musicians and Tomorrow's Warriors, and is a passionate advocate for diversity sitting on task forces for the BPI (who handle the BRIT Awards) and UK Music.
Lucy from Dead Naked Hippies joined us to talk about the support that the band have received. Dead Naked Hippies are alt-rock outsiders. The trio, fronted by force-of-nature front woman Lucy Jowett, will lull you in with subtlety before taking your head off with their wall of sound. They are a force to be reckoned with live with huge guitars, booming drums and Jowett's banshee-like approach hitting hard, with freneticism and attitude to boot. In this episode, we discussed Help Musicians ‘Do It Differently' fund, as well as support from Come Play With Me and Launchpad. Lucy spoke really honestly about resilience, learning curves and recognising and appreciating the hard work required to be an independent artist. Thanks to: This episode's guest - Lucy of Dead Naked Hippies Facilitator - Lins Wilson Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Emily Marlow Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger Links: Dead Naked Hippies: Instagram - instagram.com/deadnakedhippies/ Twitter - twitter.com/DeadNkdHippies Facebook - facebook.com/deadnkdhippies Music - smarturl.it/DNH-Curiosity-Dawn Website - musicglue.com/deadnakedhippies/ Resources: Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/ Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session Launchpad: Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe Website - launchpad-music.com
In today’s episode, Digital PR students and hosts Andrew, Griffin and Ray talk social media and musicians. Over the last decade, musicians have come to use social media to take advantage of trends, collaborate with influencers and become influencers themselves. Our hosts reflect on some of the past successes and failures of musicians using social media from the widely successful 2016 Mannequin Challenge to Rita Ora’s 2014 failed attempt at a viral tweet on Halloween. What can we learn about PR professionals about viral trends, working with influencers, and how artists become influencers themselves? The hosts explore these questions and more. Also in this episode, the hosts discuss how musicians have come to use social media during the pandemic. Virality and influencers are becoming increasingly important, particularly with the almost complete shutdown of live concerts and events for over a year in the United States and many other countries. From going viral on TikTok to “live concerts” on Twitch and video games, there’s been a lot of development and changes in how artists can share their music and keep themselves connected with their fans. Will these changes be permanent or are they temporary? Further Reading: https://ledgernote.com/blog/interesting/stupid-music-publicity-stunts/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201116100547/https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/edmprod-limited/viralcasestudies.pdf https://www.questionpro.com/blog/consumers-trust-influencers-celebrities/
The first conversation in this series was with composer and pianist Simeon Walker and was facilitated by our project coordinator Lins Wilson. After a decade working as a musician, Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning Modern Classical scene, following the release of his EP Preface, and two albums Mono and Winnow, with Winnow being released in November 2020. In recent years, Simeon has performed & toured across the UK and Europe, including supporting S. Carey, Sebastian Plano & Loscil, also appearing at Latitude Festival, Q3Ambientfest, FAN Festival and a range of concerts shows and live music events. His music is regularly played on BBC Radio 3 alongside BBC 6Music, BBC World Service & BBC Introducing, KEXP and NeoFM, his music has been streamed 10 million times across platforms. In this episode, we discussed the support that Sim has received through Launchpad, Help Musicians and how he was one of the first awardees of the new ring-fenced Momentum Accelerator fund for artists in Yorkshire. We threw in a dash of love for Leeds and Yorkshire and the importance of perseverance and constant learning. Thanks to: This episode's guest - Simeon Walker Facilitator - Lins Wilson Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Emily Marlow Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger Links: Simeon Walker: Instagram - instagram.com/simeonwalkermusic Twitter - twitter.com/SimeonWalker Facebook - facebook.com/simeonwalkermusic Bandcamp - simeonwalkermusic.bandcamp.com Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/5jEGjnI2WdRyJSUICQQIrK?si=A4o-IePHTo-vsYWOHtFdug Resources: Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/ Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session Launchpad: Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe Website - launchpad-music.com
RRHOF Class of 2021 nominees announced including Rage Against The Machine, Iron Maiden & others, Dave Grohl joins advisory board to help artists affected by the pandemic, Late-Metallica bassist Cliff Burton celebrated this week with a Livestream tribute, Ozzy releases another musical collaboration & animated music video with Post Malone this week, Corey Taylor & Rivers Cuomo both want to write their own musicals, PLUS more of this week's new releases, weekly WTF, “this week in music history” trivia & more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com Follow us for our weekly 1 minute video updates: Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocknewsweekly/support
Tim luhm, californiano anuncia disco de homenaje a Merle Haggard y Kelsey Waldon recuerda a Hazel Dickens en una de las 7 canciones protesta de su más reciente disco. “Nunca nos mantendrán hundidos” es una canción de “el poder para el pueblo” con una frase que recuerda que “nuestro bienestar nunca ha estado en la mente del hombre rico”. Un poco de tex-mex con Garret T. Capps y Nick Garza para tener presente este aspecto esencial de la música del sur de Texas, con las influencias mexicanas de su herencia. Logan Ledger canta sobre “sobre una corriente mística que corre por los rincones más oscuros de mi imaginación”, mientras La Banda de Heathens contribuye al disco de homenaje a John Hartford con un cántico a las noches de campamento. Jeremiah Johnson canta rockandroll para el alma y Suzanne Santo, junto con Gary Clark Jr, entrega un tórrido blues rock. Mientras, los Gran Pavo Real no están muy satisfechos, al contrario que la banda indie Sunday Someday que recuperan el clásico de George Harrison Gime Me Love. Y se cumplen 75 años del inmortal Stand By Me, así que una gran cantidad de artistas lo cantan con el objetivo de recaudar dinero para la fundación Help Musicians, que proporciona ayuda financiera a los músicos. Acabamos con otra de las canciones de Bruce Springsteen que le sirvió a Warren Zevon para hacer su versión sin conocer la original, allá por los 80.- Dallas Moore, Honky Tonk Holidaze- Tim Bluhm, Am I Standing In Your Way?- Kelsey Waldon, They'll Never Keep Us Down- Garrett T. Capps, In The Shadows (Again)- Garrett T. Capps, Goodbye San Antonio, Hello Amsterdam- Nick Garza's Get Along, Take Me Down to San Antonio (The Tex-Mex in Me) (feat. Garrett T. Capps & Max Baca) - Logan Ledger, River Of Fools- The Band Of Heathens, Up On The Hill Where They Do The Boogie- Jeremiah Johnson, Rock And Roll For The Soul- Suzanne Santo (con Gary Clark Jr), Fall For That- Great Peacock, Dissatisfaction - Sunday Someday, Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) - Various Artists, Stand By Me- Bruce Springsteen, Janey Needs A Shooter- Chad Cooke Band, Bringing Country Back
My guest this week is Chief Executive Officer for BAPAM (The British Association of Performing Arts Medicine) Claire Cordeaux. BAPAMs expert clinicians understand the demands of a performing arts career and can help you with physical and mental health problems related to your creative practice. Every month BAPAM offer free training sessions on keeping mentally well, vocal health and injury prevention for performing artists and those in training. Since Lockdown they have started new online community drop in sessions on Tuesday afternoons at 3pm. Claire has a background in social care and shares her wealth of experience combined with love of playing live music. You don't have to be sick to get help from BAPAM, if you do have a health problem that is affecting your ability to do your job in performing arts call them on 0207 404 8444 or visit https://www.bapam.org.uk. For many who participated in the first online community group over the summer, Claire observed it wasn't only the common issues of being unable to work (due to covid restrictions/lockdown), having no money, being missed out completely from the government financial help schemes through lockdown and the stress that all that can bring in itself but also that suddenly how you identify yourself comes into question. Being a musician or singer is very often a calling and if you can't do it, or there doesn't appear to be a purpose in doing it, you can lose all motivation, you can experience grief-like symptoms, develop feelings of isolation and hopelessness, which in turn can affect your mental health and wellbeing. If you need help with this please get in touch with BAPAM, who are funded by Help Musicians, MU (Musicians Union), Equity, PPL, PRS Members Fund and others. During our chat Claire references some of her favourite performances which you can enjoy here: Anjelique Kidjo - Akwaba Joni Mitchell - Little Green (Live NYC 1967) The above link has a brief audio interview with a young Joni talking about stumbling into music. Followed by a live performance of Little Green in New York in 1967. I hadn't watched this performance before and found it quite captivating, I was interested how natural her flow was and how much the lyrics got me thinking! Don't you love song lyrics that seem like they are offering advice, or a view that offers new possibilities? Sinead O'Connor - He moved through the fair AARTWORK - Road Trip If you have anything to feedback about this episode please leave your comments on our Facebook page @vocal freedom and join in the conversation!
Composers Anthony R. Green, Nathan Riki Thomson and Amble Skuse share their music and thoughts on what music might mean beyond just sounds, and how we connect to each other and the world around us through the act of making music. We listen to the sounds of an augmented double bass, hear the inner workings of a digital opera, and dive into a social justice piano concerto. Join our CEO Susanna Eastburn MBE and composer Des Oliver for a unique insight into composing. This podcast was produced by Michael Umney (Resonance FM) and mixed by Chris Bartholomew, with our theme tune composed by Rob Bentall. Our recommendation at the end is for the charity Castle of our Skins. In this episode, you listen to the following music and sounds: Anthony R Green - Collide-oscope V (2019) for mixed quintet, performed by Sound of Late. - Piano Concerto: Solution (2019) for piano and percussion orchestra, commissioned by Robert McCormick for the McCormick Percussion Group and soloist Eunmi Ko (piano). - Collide-oscope II (2016) for string trio, performed by Desdemona. Nathan Riki Thomson - Seeds (2019), for solo augmented bass and electronics from the album Resonance, released by Siba Records / NAXOS. - Ode to Nana (2019), duo with Nathan Riki Thomson and percussionist Adriano Adewale from the same album. Amble Skuse - We Ask These Questions of Everybody (2019), a digital opera by Amble Skuse and Toria Banks performed by an all-disabled ensemble; commissioned by Sound Festival and supported by Help Musicians, Mahogany Opera Group, Ignite Ticket Fund and Creative Scotland. - Normalised Interfacing Karlsruhe (2017), a soundwalk of Karlsruhe commissioned by Zentrum für Kunst und Medien, Karlsruhe (ZKM) Our heartfelt thanks to the record labels, performers, composers and organisations who allowed us to include excerpts of these recordings on the podcast.
This week I'm interviewing Leo Playa who's a session guitarist, music producer, actor, video editor who has with other musicians done a mash up of Stevie Wonder's Living for the City and Guns and Roses Paradise City to raise money for Help Musicians. www.helpmusicians.org.uk/.
Reviews this episode are "The Road Leads Where It's Led" by Secret Machines and "At The Show" by Marco Benevento. Larson is finally free from Quarantine and back in the studio where we discuss new ways to help musicians thru the Corona crisis and we also review an odd track by the Dalai Lama.
There are many ways to help musicians in the industry. Honestly, they are often little things. Featuring Singer-Songwriter, Carley Varley and our VQS host Alessa Ray Carley's article featured on VisionQuest Sound https://visionquestsound.com/2020/07/06/top-5-tips-for-helping-musicians/ Follow Carley https://carleyvarley.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYi-fLg6mKY&feature=emb_title Host Alessa Ray https://visionquestsound.com/artist/alessa-ray/ Show Producer Philip Garcia https://visionquestsound.com/artist/philip-garcia/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionquestsound/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/visionquestsound/support
Johnny talks about things we can do as music fans to help our musician friends in need. As well as he name drops a bunch of people!! Jo Bradley-Souled Out Media @jobradleyofficial 20 Watt Tombstone-http://www.20watttombstone.com Your Man's A Jerk buy their stuff!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Tom Fleming aka One True Pairing took over FUBAR for 2 hours of great chat and music. He was joined by Matt Tong of Algiers, Sam Lee, Cash Carraway, Richard Dawson, and Ellie Moore from Help Musicians.
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