EP014 – Matt Smallwood: Leading the Scene – A Career in Electronic Music

EP017 – Nick Faber: Creating Moments – A Career as an Experiential Creative

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2417612/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with Nick Faber, an experiential creative director in the music industry and founder of FABYL, a creative production house specialising in artist campaigns, experiential events, and culture-led marketing. From building unforgettable fan experiences to helping artists stand out in an overcrowded digital world, Nick shares what it really takes to create moments that connect with audiences both online and in real life. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:  🎨 What a creative director actually does in the music industry  📱 How artists can stand out in an oversaturated market  🎪 The power of real-world experiences and culture-led campaigns  🚀 Advice for creatives wanting to work in branding, events, and artist development 📺 Watch now and subscribe for more industry insights from top music professionals! 📌 Learn more about FABYL: https://www.fabyl.com/ The FABYL Street Marketing Playbook [https://www.fabyl.co.uk/street-marketing-playbook/] https://www.fabyl.co.uk/downloads/the-fabyl-street-marketing-playbook/ The FABYL Artist Creative Review [https://www.fabyl.co.uk/downloads/the-fabyl-artist-creative-review/] https://www.fabyl.co.uk/downloads/the-fabyl-artist-creative-review/ #BeatsLearning #NickFaber #CreativeDirector #MusicMarketing #ArtistBranding #ExperientialMarketing #MusicIndustry #MusicCareers #MusicIndustryInsights #CreativeCareers

EP016 – Carl Loben: Writing Music History – A Career as a Music Journalist

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2417612/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with Carl Loben—a music journalist, editor, and author who has spent decades documenting the evolution of electronic music and club culture. As a long-time editor at DJ Mag and author of Renegade Snares, Carl has had a front-row seat to the rise of dance music in the UK and beyond. From the underground rave scene to global festival culture, Carl shares stories, insights, and reflections on how the scene has changed—and what’s often been overlooked along the way. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode: 📝 What it really means to build a career in music journalism 🎧 How dance music culture has evolved over the past 30 years 📚 The story behind Renegade Snares and its cultural impact 🚀 Advice for writers, journalists, and anyone wanting to work in music media 📺 Watch now and subscribe for more industry insights from top music professionals! 🎧 Watch & listen via my Linktree: 👉 https://linktr.ee/beatslearningmusic #BeatsLearning #CarlLoben #MusicJournalism #DJMag #RenegadeSnares #DanceMusicHistory #ElectronicMusic #ClubCulture #MusicCareers #MusicIndustryInsights

EP015 - Caitlin McAllister: Taking on an Icon - A Career as a Music Industry MD

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2417612/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with Caitlin McAllister, a music industry MD leading one of the most iconic global brands in music. As Managing Director at Ministry of Sound, Caitlin oversees a business spanning club culture, events, recordings, and international partnerships. From brand evolution to commercial growth, this conversation offers a rare look at what it really takes to operate at the highest level of the music industry. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode: 🏢 What it actually means to be a Managing Director in music 📈 How to grow and evolve a global music brand 🎧 Balancing commercial success with cultural credibility 🚀 Advice for anyone aspiring to leadership roles in the music industry 📺 Watch now and subscribe for more industry insights from top music professionals! 🎧 Watch & listen via my Linktree: 👉 https://linktr.ee/beatslearningmusic #BeatsLearning #CaitlinMcAllister #MusicIndustryMD #MusicLeadership #MusicCareers #WomenInMusic #ClubCulture #MusicIndustryInsights

EP014 – Matt Smallwood: Leading the Scene – A Career in Electronic Music

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2417612/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with Matt Smallwood, a leader in the electronic music world and Head of Music at Club Class, overseeing the direction and programming of The Cross. With years of experience shaping line-ups, supporting emerging talent, and helping build respected platforms in dance music, Matt shares what it really takes to lead in a fast-moving, culture-driven industry. This conversation explores how electronic music scenes are built, sustained, and evolved, from underground energy to large-scale brand execution. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode: 🎧 What it actually means to be Head of Music for a club and events brand 🏢 How electronic line-ups are curated and talent is developed 🪩 The realities of building and maintaining club culture in the UK 🚀 Advice for DJs, promoters, and future music leaders looking to make impact 📺 Watch now and subscribe for more real conversations with the people working behind the scenes in the music industry. 📌 Explore Club Class: https://www.club-class.co.uk 📌 Discover The Cross: https://www.thecrosslondon.com #BeatsLearning #MattSmallwood #ElectronicMusic #ClubCulture #DanceMusicIndustry #MusicLeadership #TheCrossLondon #ClubClass #MusicCareers #MusicIndustryInsights

EP013 - Dr Deorge Musgrave: The Cost of Creativity - A career as a music industry academic

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2417612/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with Dr George Musgrave—a music industry academic and co-author of the influential book Can Music Make You Sick?—to explore the complex, and often hidden, relationship between creativity and mental health. With a rare dual perspective as both a former artist and a leading researcher, George shares powerful insights into why so many musicians struggle with anxiety, burnout, and self-worth—and what needs to change across the industry to support healthier, more sustainable careers. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode: 🧠 How the pressures of music careers impact mental health 📚 The story and findings behind Can Music Make You Sick? 🎓 What the research reveals about success, identity, and survival in creative industries 🚀 Honest advice for anyone navigating a music career while protecting their wellbeing 📺 Watch now and subscribe for more industry insights from top music professionals! 📌 Follow Dr George Musgrave: https://www.georgemusgrave.com/ 📘 Read Can Music Make You Sick?: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/can-music-make-you-sick-9781787438156/ 💬  If you’re struggling or need someone to talk to: You’re not alone. Please consider reaching out to a support service: * Help Musicians (Music Minds Matter): 0808 802 8008 – 24/7 support for anyone in the music industry * Samaritans: 116 123 – free and confidential, 24 hours a day * Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk * Music Support: https://www.musicsupport.org #BeatsLearning #GeorgeMusgrave #CanMusicMakeYouSick #MusicMentalHealth #MusicIndustryInsights #WellbeingInMusic #CreativeCareers #MusicCareers #MentalHealthAwareness #AcademicInMusic #TheCostOfCreativity