Sunderland Music City Podcast

Brought to you by the Sunderland Music City team, expect in-depth interviews with relevant people in relevant places in Sunderland, the North East region and beyond. Listen to series one for the audio experience of the Sunderland Music Strategy (2025-2030).

Mental Health In Music

Frankie Francis and Ross Millard are joined by Janine Ellis MA, MBACP (Reg) aka Lorelei Therapy, Integrative Therapist, Registered Practitioner of UKBAPAM a member of Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) and advisor to Launchpad Music.

04-22
27:48

Making Music A Career

Frankie Francis and Ross Millard discuss what career progression looks like in music with special guests Bradley Kulisic from Singing Light Music, Gareth Dobson from Wichita Management, and Bernard Butler as he spends time in Sunderland delivering a masterclass for Sunderland Music City.

03-31
01:05:15

What Is A Music City? Lena Ingwersen Explains

In the first episode of our new series, Frankie Francis is joined by Ross Millard as they speak to Managing Director of the Music Cities Network Lena Ingwersen.

03-12
34:31

Life As A Musician

Paul Reed, Regional Organiser North of England for the Musicians' Union, joins Frankie Francis and Ross Millard to talk about life as a musician in 2025. Paul explains how an established informed organisation like the MU can support people in the music industry, whichever route they take.

06-09
31:44

Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030

The fourth and final part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

02-13
39:02

Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030

The third part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

02-06
32:32

Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030

The first part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

01-21
19:02

Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030

The second part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

01-30
26:51

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