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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

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📌 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/

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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

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In this episode, we sit down with Nick Angel—veteran music supervisor, former Head of Music at Wokring Title, and the man behind the soundtracks of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, About a Boy, and countless other iconic films. From working with directors like Edgar Wright and Richard Curtis to helping shape the sound of British cinema, Nick shares incredible stories and deep insights into the world of music supervision.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
🎞️ What a music supervisor actually does on a film or TV project
🎧 How music choices can shape the emotional tone of a scene
📽️ Behind-the-scenes stories from major productions like Bridget Jones and Love Actually
🚀 Career advice for aspiring music supervisors and creatives working in film & TV

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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Milsted, a leading chartered accountant in the music industry who works with artists, managers, and businesses to help them stay financially in control. From tour budgets to tax returns, Mark shares real-world advice on managing your money, avoiding common pitfalls, and building a stable foundation for long-term success.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
💰 How to stay financially organised as an artist or creative business
🏦 The biggest money mistakes musicians make (and how to avoid them)
📊 What a music accountant actually does (and why you need one)
🚀 Straightforward tips on taxes, expenses, and income tracking

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In this episode, we sit down with Miles Shackleton—COO of Toolroom Records, one of the world’s leading dance music labels. With a career spanning over two decades in electronic music, Miles offers rare insight into what it takes to run a globally respected independent label, balance creativity with business, and build long-term success in a fast-moving industry.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

🎚️ How Toolroom became a global force in dance music

🏷️ What goes on behind the scenes of a successful indie label

💼 How to balance creative freedom with commercial strategy

🚀 Career advice for anyone wanting to break into the dance music industry

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📌 Follow Toolroom: https://www.toolroomrecords.com/

📌 Follow Miles Shackleton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesshackleton/

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In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Richardson—Head of Musical Theatre at Cambridge University, former staff pianist at Juilliard, and international vocal coach for West End, Broadway, TV, and film performers. Cameron shares his fascinating journey through elite training, artistic excellence, and nurturing the next generation of musical theatre talent.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
🎭 What it takes to build a world-class career in musical theatre
🎹 The realities of working at Juilliard and training top-tier performers
🎤 How to coach vocalists for stage, screen, and everything in between
🚀 Advice for young creatives pursuing a career in the performing arts

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📌 Learn more about Cameron Richardson: https://www.cameronrichardson.co.uk/

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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Cartmell—CEO of Music Technology UK—to unpack the growing influence of the UK’s music tech sector and how innovation is reshaping the way music is created, distributed, and experienced. With a background in communications and advocacy, Matt is now leading the charge to connect music and technology communities, championing creators, startups, and global players alike.

🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
⚙️ How Music Technology UK is building a home for the UK’s music tech ecosystem
🔊 Why music and tech need better collaboration, not just disruption
📈 The biggest challenges and opportunities facing music tech startups
🚀 Advice for navigating careers in the fast-changing music technology landscape

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📌 Learn more about Music Technology UK: https://www.musictechnology.org.uk/
📌 Follow Matt Cartmell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcartmell/

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In this episode, we sit down with Julian Palmer—Senior A&R Manager at Universal—to explore the art and strategy behind discovering, signing, and developing major artists. With a career spanning over 40 years in A&R, Julian has worked with legends like Jocelyn Brown, Run DMC, NWA, and is the man behind Rag’n’Bone Man’s breakout success.

🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
🔍 How artists are discovered in today’s music landscape
📀 What makes a demo stand out to an A&R professional
🎤 Stories behind signing iconic US acts to the UK market
🚀 Advice for aspiring artists and future A&R talent

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#BeatsLearning #JulianPalmer #AandR #ColumbiaRecords #MusicIndustry #ArtistDevelopment #RnB #RagNBoneMan #MusicBusiness #MusicCareers #MusicPodcast

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In this episode, we sit down with Caroline Wigmore and Jennifer Green—the phenomenal writing duo behind hit musical theatre productions including The Gingerbread Man, Errol’s Garden, and The Bachelor Girls. With their work staged everywhere from the West End to community schools, they share an honest, engaging look into the craft of creating stories that sing.

🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
🎭 How new musicals go from page to stage
🧠 The creative process behind writing as a duo
🌱 Why access to the arts for young people is more important than ever
🚀 Practical advice for emerging composers, lyricists, and theatre creatives

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📌 Learn more about Caroline & Jennifer: https://www.greenwigmore.co.uk/

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