In our latest ‘in Session with’, Multi-platinum songwriter and singer Fiona Bevan sits down with the legendary live arts promoter Harvey Goldsmith CBE. They chat through Harvey’s beginnings opening Brighton’s Club 66, to organising and booking huge stadium events and day festivals, leading up to one of the biggest events in his career, 1985’s LiveAid. Hear what Harvey has to say about seizing opportunities, how to market yourself as an artist, and the two most important components of launching a live music career.In episode 5, you’ll hear about;- Harvey’s beginnings in the industry, from a cancelled pharmaceutical degree to opening Brighton’s Club 66.- Visiting America on a student exchange programme and happening upon a Grateful Dead concert, where he introduced himself as a British promoter and was handed an interesting drink…- His most memorable career moments, including reflecting with Bob Geldof after 16 hours of LiveAid. - Helping to bring about one of the first full length concert experiences with Deep Purple, and to establish one of the first one-day festivals in the UK.- How the arrival of the internet changed the music industry forever, for artists, labels, managers and promoters.- When to seize the opportunities that the entertainment industry presents.- And what happens when Bob Dylan catches you leaving his concert early among 11,000 other people… 'in Session with' is a new vodcast series from Session, featuring award winning artists, respected producers and industry icons. Learn tips and tricks on how to be a successful music creator, or just sit back and enjoy some incredible stories from industry royalty.Like and subscribe to Session's YouTube channel, and follow us over on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can also listen to this episode on all major podcast platforms.
Thinking about becoming a session or touring musician but have no idea what it involves? In our latest ‘in Session with’, Artist Manager & former BBC-Radio DJ Jen Long sits down with the brilliant session drummer Joe Lazarus to chat about how he became entirely self taught on the drums, what to do when technical difficulties happen on stage in front of thousands, knowing how to get credited and paid properly for your time, and how he got the itch to play the drums after watching the legendary Nicko McBrain play with Iron Maiden, where Joe's uncle, Steve Harris, plays bass.In episode 4, you'll hear about:- How Joe got the itch to play drums after watching the legendary Nicko McBrain play with Iron Maiden, where Joe's uncle, Steve Harris, plays bass.- How he became entirely self taught, his journey to working as a full time session and touring drummer, and his interesting foray into trying to teach the drums.- What to do when technical difficulties happen in front of tens of thousands of people.- Knowing how to charge accurately for your time, and where to start with getting credited and paid fairly.- Drumming as a naked chef for ITV'in Session with' is a new vodcast series from Session, featuring award winning artists, respected producers and industry icons. Learn tips and tricks on how to be a successful music creator, or just sit back and enjoy some incredible stories from industry royalty.Like and subscribe to Session's YouTube channel, and follow us over on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can also listen to this episode on all major podcast platforms.
Ever wondered what music producers do? And if there’s a difference between producing and arranging? In our latest ‘in Session with’, Ivors Academy Chairman Tom Gray sits down with Grammy award winning producer and songwriter Jonathan Quarmby to chat about ‘the architecture of production’, getting Arctic Monkeys on to iTunes, and receiving a Grammy through the post.
Artist Manager & former BBC-Radio DJ Jen Long, chats to Grammy nominated Singer-Songwriter Laura White about what becoming a songwriter really involves. From small pub gigs in Bolton to X-Factor live shows - to singing with Mariah Carey and working with Mark Ronson; enjoy a deep dive into the trials and triumphs of a songwriters life.
Legendary producer Steph Marziano and Ivors Academy Chairman Tom Gray discuss what the next generation of music creators need to know to thrive in the music industry today.In this episode you'll hear:Steph's best advice for up and coming songwriters and producersDealing with imposter syndrome when you're starting out in the industryThe expectations vs reality of songwritingTraversing different roles in the music industryLearning songwriting from Sam Smith & Jimmy NapesThe 'Nashville Rule' and recognition of your creative workWhat to do if other creators steal your workWhy everyone should #BeMoreSteph!