ADHD IS EVERYWHERE IN THE ARTS | Darcus Beese OBE | ADHD Beyond the Label
Update: 2025-09-13
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This week on Beyond the Label we're joined by Darcus Beese OBE - trailblazing music executive, former President of Island Records, and the force behind artists including Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, and The Killers.
From growing up in 1970s West London to shaping global music culture, Darcus shares his late ADHD diagnosis, the pivotal role it played in his life, and the lessons he's carrying forward. Together we explore:
- Why ADHD in the arts is more common than you might think
- How fight-or-flight instincts shaped his resilience and creativity
- The highs and hardships of working with world-famous artists
- Why understanding mental health in the music industry is long overdue
In this week's episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Darcus joins Phil Anderton and John Reynolds for an inspiring, unfiltered conversation about creativity, survival, and redefining success.
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