Beats Learning

<p>Beats Learning is the podcast exploring music industry careers beyond the stage.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hosted by Ben Davenport, each episode features a long-form conversation with someone working behind the scenes in music, uncovering what they actually do, how they got there, and what it is really like.</p><p><br /></p><p>From labels, publishing and artist management to events, rights, royalties, marketing, media, education, technology and more, Beats Learning is here to make music industry careers more visible, understandable and accessible.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you love music but are not sure where you fit in the industry, this podcast is for you.</p>

EP017 – Nick Faber: Creating Moments – A Career as an Experiential Creative

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Nick Faber, an experiential creative director in the music industry and founder of FABYL, a creative production house specialising in artist campaigns, experiential events, and culture-led marketing. From building unforgettable fan experiences to helping artists stand out in an overcrowded digital world, Nick shares what it really takes to create moments that connect with audiences both online and in real life. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this epi...

05-22
01:39:04

EP016 – Carl Loben: Writing Music History – A Career as a Music Journalist

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Carl Loben—a music journalist, editor, and author who has spent decades documenting the evolution of electronic music and club culture. As a long-time editor at DJ Mag and author of Renegade Snares, Carl has had a front-row seat to the rise of dance music in the UK and beyond. From the underground rave scene to global festival culture, Carl shares stories, insights, and reflections on how the scene has changed—and what’s often been overlooke...

04-15
02:09:08

EP015 - Caitlin McAllister: Taking on an Icon - A Career as a Music Industry MD

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Caitlin McAllister, a music industry MD leading one of the most iconic global brands in music. As Managing Director at Ministry of Sound, Caitlin oversees a business spanning club culture, events, recordings, and international partnerships. From brand evolution to commercial growth, this conversation offers a rare look at what it really takes to operate at the highest level of the music industry. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode: 🏢 What ...

03-18
01:56:36

EP014 – Matt Smallwood: Leading the Scene – A Career in Electronic Music

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Matt Smallwood, a leader in the electronic music world and Head of Music at Club Class, overseeing the direction and programming of The Cross. With years of experience shaping line-ups, supporting emerging talent, and helping build respected platforms in dance music, Matt shares what it really takes to lead in a fast-moving, culture-driven industry. This conversation explores how electronic music scenes are built, sustained, and evolved, from...

02-15
02:20:01

EP013 - Dr Deorge Musgrave: The Cost of Creativity - A career as a music industry academic

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Dr George Musgrave—a music industry academic and co-author of the influential book Can Music Make You Sick?—to explore the complex, and often hidden, relationship between creativity and mental health. With a rare dual perspective as both a former artist and a leading researcher, George shares powerful insights into why so many musicians struggle with anxiety, burnout, and self-worth—and what needs to change across the industry to support heal...

01-15
02:48:15

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