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.

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