Releasing Potential

Why Chris Panayi?

Chris Panayi has not only a lifelong passion for jazz, he also has a real passion for supporting music industry clients and was recognised in the Centrip top 25 accountants in Music and Entertainment. 

For the past 10 years or so, Chris has lectured at various universities, the BRIT School, seminars and held surgeries at his offices for musical students and young artists at different stages of their careers, because he believes that it is incumbent on his generation to give to the next, the knowledge and experiences that others gave to him. He feels that it is essential that those who had the privilege of working and succeeding in the music industry, should afford the opportunity to the next generation to also enjoy the fruits of their talents.

Chris Panayi has also joined the board of Trustees for Tomorrow’s Warriors.

In this episode you will learn:

• The first steps to turn your passion for music into a business - getting solid foundations in place
• The misconception behind 'I can't afford an accountant'
• Whether it's paying tax or saving tax!
• The difference between having a hobby or having a business
• The benefits of keeping records - all of them!

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Why Lionel Lodge?

Lionel has worked in the entertainment industry for all his adult life, as a creative as well as a business manager. 

He founded and managed a live music venue while in his early 20’s, founded and managed a live music booking agency with a team of 10 agents booking hundreds of artists all over the UK, held the position of Senior Editor and Co-Publisher of a UK based entertainment magazine with a circulation of 40,000 per month and a team of over 50 people and was the founder and managing director of a sync licensing agency.

On the creative side Lionel has written hundreds of songs and co-written many more. He has produced albums, engineered recordings, arranged music and has 12 albums released under his name. Lionel has performed 1000’s of shows in many countries around the world.

In Oct 2017 Lionel started investigating the needs of the sync licensing industry, the pain points and the fault lines. With his findings he recognized the need for SyncLodge, the sync licensing project management system.

In this episode you will learn:

• About the benefits from developing organic relationships to grow your career in the music industry
• Why 'why?'
• The essentials of the music business so you can earn more from your songs
• What Neighbouring Rights are
• Why your data MUST be accurate so you can avoid the 'Black Box'!
• How to get into the Sync market

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Why Jules O’Riordan?

You might know Jules O’Riordan better under his DJ name, Judge Jules. Jules has over 30 years of experience across the entire spectrum of the music industry. This includes nearly a decade as an A&R for the Universal umbrella of labels, 15 years as a presenter on BBC Radio 1, over 150 record releases and remixes in his own capacity as a recording artist, plus a 30 year career as one of Britain’s best-known globally-travelled DJs, with over 5000 gigs under his belt, plus extensive experience as an event promoter and artist manager at the highest level.

In this episode with Jules you will learn:

• When you need to work with a lawyer
• Why it is important to be 'weirdly passionate' about music
• What copyright means to you as a songwriter

Ben has more than 20 years experience of working with record labels, publishing and production companies, trade organisations, promotional organisations, government organisations, event organisations and venture capital firms to facilitate the development of musical artist’s careers, events and special projects globally.

He is currently Entrepreneurship and Outreach Manager with the Association of Independent Music (AIM) as well as Founder of Unstoppable Music and Media Group and Co-founder of Power Up as well as many other projects.

In this episode with Ben learn how to:

• The value of learning the practical’s of the music industry
• The importance of standing by your personal ethics and values
• How Ben gave Beyonce her big break in the UK!?
• How to be UNSTOPPABLE!
• How to get free resources to help you make money, save money and build your career in the music industry

Why Roxanne de Bastion?

Roxanne is at the forefront of a new wave of artists breaking with tradition to forge exciting independent careers. As such, Roxanne was invited to join the FAC (Featured Artist Coalition), where she sits on the Board of Directors.

Roxanne also created FM2U, a music conference specifically from and for musicians, which aims to empower & educate as well as create a strong community of artist entrepreneurs.

In this episode with Roxanne you will learn:

• How to build your profile in the music industry
• How to actually make a living out of music
• What income streams are available to singer songwriters
• How to identify and benefit from Superfans

Why Hayleigh Bosher?

Remi is a trainer, a speaker, a writer and a coach. She creates training programs for organisations that work with freelancers, business owners and artists – and with individuals from the creative industries: think music, visual arts, film. She is from London and works all over the UK and beyond!

Remi is an expert in fund raising for independents in the music industry and has recently published a book about fund raising called Easy Money? the Definitive UK Guide to Funding Music Projects.

In this episode with Remi you will learn:

• Where to find investment to develop your career in the music industry
• What you need to understand and do to start raising investment in YOU
• Things you need to know to develop your business
• About the benefits of the Young Guns Network (YGN)

Why Kwame Kwaten?

Why Rachel Sellick?

Rachel founded Scarlet River Management, a full-service artist management company specialising in Modern Country Music. Rachel’s artists have regularly achieved top ten positions in Country Music Charts including the coveted number One slot!

Scarlet River Management provides a full suite of services to benefit artists from the UK and abroad which include artist management, getting bookings, promotions and social media support.

In this episode Rachel talks about her journey as an artist manager and what great artist support is, including:

• What it takes to become a music manager and the skills that lead to success
  
• How to know when you have found the right manager to work with as an artist
  
• How to build your marketing campaign and create your story
  
• How you can get your music to the top of the charts!
  
• Why building a network in the music industry leads to success
  

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Why Rachael?

Rachael ran some of the seminal black music nights of the early 90’s as well as presenting on youth Radio & TV.

She went on to launch the MTV Lick Parties and specialise in urban marketing working for Universal and Sony before joining Def Jam UK as General Manager. She later managed Ladies First (Polydor) and Aaron Soul (Def Jam).

Rachael is now the owner and CEO of ILUVLIVE, a not for profit live music and artist development platform supported by Arts Council England.

ILUVLIVE’s sister company ILUVMGNT looks after Izzy Bizu (Sony), Emmavie, Anjelo Disons, Damn Shaq and Vibbar.

In this episode Rachael tells you about:

• The importance of recognising your transferable skills
• Developing a clear identity so you stand out from the crowd
• The wisdom of crowd philosophy
• #BlackLivesMatter - ‘everybody is talking about race’

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Why Liza Buddie?

Liza Buddie is founder of Chaos and Bedlam, a company that specialises in marketing, A&R, Self Releasing Music and Creative Campaign Strategies. Liza is an expert Funding & Business Investment Application adviser and writer as well as a Board member of the Music Managers Forum (MMF).

In this episode with Liza Buddie, you will hear how to be successful in getting funding for your career in music and also how to market yourself or your band for little or no cost.

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Why Stephen Budd?

Stephen represents some of the most successful and influential producers, songwriters from Europe and the USA, is a long term artist manager and has co-founded festivals in India, Korea and the UK.

Why Rich Le Gate?

Rich is a member of a successful touring band and Artist Development Manager at Attitude is Everything (AiE). He has also worked extensively with the BBC including BBC Introducing.

Rich is in CHILDCARE band, and also working with AiE on the Next Stage Project.

In this episode with Rich, hear him talk passionately about:

• How he set out to 'live the dream’ by being in a band, starting a successful festival including booking bands such as Bastille, Jack Garret, Years and Years, Noisettes, Mystery Jets and more
• How to get a really good understanding of the music business besides being in a band or being a singer
• The importance of ‘having a go’ at things
• What AiE does in relation to live music and how it promotes equality in the music industry, including the financial value of this support to venues
• How to build your fan-base, using this to develop your music business including on-line ‘super chat levels’ and ideas for generating extra revenue streams and fan involvement
• What you can learn by having great relationships in the industry
• Rich’s ‘succinct memorable top tip’ for building your career in the music industry

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