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Every Friday - ”Education, There Is Another Way?” A show that interviews our students & staff about their experiences in education, and asks if there is another way? Every Wednesday - ”Student’s World” This series showcases the best of our student-made podcasts, across a wide range of subjects.
Episodes

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
In this episode of The Creative Industries Podcast, we talk to Darren Parker - a social media expert and events guru who recently had a big part in the online campaign that got The Libertine's their recent Number One Album!
In this episode you can learn about:
- Some of the other clients he has worked with
- Social media advice for new bands
- How he got his start in the music industry
- How he ended up working with The Libertines
- Making lists of all the content needing to be captured
- How he ended up in the campaign himself!
- Funniest moments as a band/ DJ social media manager
- What being a booker at a venue is like
- Tips for bands looking for their first ever gig
- If he had a time machine, what would he say to his younger self
- What famous artists have left him star struck
- And a lot more!

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Chumbawamba's Dunstan Bruce tells us what it's like to be in an anarchist punk band for 15 years...
then accidentally make the biggest song of the year... if not decade!
I mean, even Homer Simpson did a cover of it!
Thank you to Dunstan for his time and amazing stories!

Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
What is the scandal for famous YouTuber Dr Ed Hope?! We find out this and more!
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
- What life was like for Ed when he was aged 16-25 years old
- How he started his first band, and any challenges he had to overcome
- What got him into being a Youtuber
- What it was like starting the channel from scratch
- How a funny, almost throwaway idea changed the destiny of the channel
- How starting RIGHT NOW on things you want to do is the best way to make progress, rather than endless planning
- What is coming up for Ed in the next 6 months?
- And much more!

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
What were Matt's best (& WORST) experiences as a sound engineer?! - Interview
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
- Career tips for sound engineering & music production
- How to blend creativity & technical skills
- How to manage problems or issues during a live gig
- And some of Matt's funniest stories from live concerts!

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Find out how our students made & released an entire album of original music!
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
- How using samples of voice messages added meaning to the tracks
- How finding the good in people inspired a track on the album
- How to get over writer's block
- Why discarding an idea can sometimes lead you to a better one
- And much more tips on making an album!

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Chapters:
If you are looking for a manager or want to be one
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When is a band ready for a manager?
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Things to look for OR avoid in a manager?
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Why no manager should ask a band for money up front
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Why managers should prove themselves before you sign with them
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How often, good managers will find you
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Talk to managers in person when deciding - not just email
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How managers should act like a guide or coach
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The exact skills to look for in a manager
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How to research a manager and avoid scams
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The reasons someone might want to manage you
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If you want to be a manager yourself
Other advice
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Coming up with goals
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Setting actions and to-do lists
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What would Ollie say to his younger self?
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Knowing when to stop on a project and move to another thing
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How to trust your instinct
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Rules for not pestering people too much
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Always following up with a new piece of news
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What is coming up with Ollie’s own band, Niche Crush
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Getting a steady stream of music / content
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6-8 week cycles for song promotion
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Why you might not want to put out your best song first
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Will Ollie ever be a manager again?!
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Mental health in the music industry
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Why it’s hard work but still the best job ever!

Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
If I was the CEO of SupaJam, I'd make it MANDATORY TO LISTEN TO THIS!
No seriously...
Starting a band and getting gigs
- Finding band members
- Reaching out to similar artists to network
- How to set up gig swaps with bands in other towns
- What to say in your messages to other bands
Music Industry Advice
- What it was like running a music blog
- How to find music industry jobs that aren’t on Indeed
- Getting work experience
- How to get your name as the one people think of and want to recommend
- Tapping into the live music scene
- How trying to do everything 100% online might not work that well
- How to sell yourself to make it an easy “YES” for your dream employer
What are labels looking for?
- What do A&R people look for?
- What are labels NOT looking for?
- How labels want everything as a great all round package
- How do you get to the point of getting signed?
- How managers can help you so much
- Writing press releases
- What NOT to send to industry people
- What is a radio plugger?
- Difference between radio plugger and PR?
- How approaching independents first is a good idea

Wednesday May 15, 2024
What are our students music career dreams like? - Artist Interview - Calvin and Leon
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
- What their dreams are for their career
- What steps they are taking along the way
- How they found performing at their first ever live show
- And career advice and tips that will help you with your own music!

Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
- takes a photo of a meteorite,
- then crushes up the meteorite,
- then uses the dust to develop the photo of the meteorite!!
- MIND BLOWN!
- Using other interesting materials in photography
- How Kent's creative scene compares with "Up North"
- What equipment she started with VS now
- Tips on exhibiting your work

Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
- What jobs they did before podcasting
- Tips on starting a podcast of your own
- How they think broadcasting / podcasting has changed over the years
- and more!