We are very pleased to share with you a special Bonus Episode for Season 5 with the talented Charlotte Tindle, Talent Acquisition queen. Charlotte is most known her role as part of the Talent Acquisition team at Sony Music! In her role Charlotte is blessed with the opportunity to able to shape the music industry by recruiting new creative professionals into all areas of a major label from Audience Development to Finance. Charlotte has a wealth of experience within music and speaks through her career journey from her time at BIMM University studying Music Production and freelancing in location and studio recordings after graduating.Charlotte began working in recruitment for various industries whilst perusing her love of music through an internship in the promotions team at Hospital Records and later landing her role at Sony Music. Proving that non-music experience counts as well! As a member of Talent Acquisition team, Charlotte has a tonne of advice to share with those beginning their career in the music business. She has also founded social platform Major Mentor to spread valuable knowledge and answer many FAQ's.For any listeners interested in the Sony Music Internships, that will soon be accepting applications, this episode is full of gems!We really hope that you enjoy listening, don't forget to like, comment and share with a friend.Links:Major Mentor Instagram: @themajormentorMajor Mentor TikTok: @majormentor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to part 2 of this special episode with Dr Sally Anne Gross. Sally is an industry legend and had a wealth of label experience both major and independent. In this episode we discuss her career transition into academia and shaping the Masters Course in Music Business Management at the University of Westminster as well as her extensive research into mental health in the music industry.The impact that Sally's incredible research study 'Can Music Make You Sick?' has had on the music industry is incredible and really unpacks areas for development in an industry where so many struggle from stress and wider mental health issues. Further sources such as Help Musicians have reported on this study and are pushing its findings into the industry to promote healthier working environments for creatives.This conversation holds so much insight and we really hoped you enjoy! Don't forget to like, comment and share!LINKS:Website: Sally Anne GrossLinkedIn: Dr Sally Anne GrossBook: Can Music Make You Sick? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are thrilled to share part 1 of our discussion with industry legend Dr Sally Anne Gross! Sally has had quite the varied career from being the first female A&R at Mercury Records, taking trips to San Fransisco to scout artists to running her own record label from her kitchen table and later studying for her Law Masters.We discuss the key differences that Sally found in her experiences in the DIY scene and at major labels. Her role as an Artist Manager; shifting records and remixes for dance acts and how the title and responsibilities have changed. Later Sally began studying Law at Birkbeck University night school, all whilst managing a career and a family, falling in love with the Law and deeper understanding the structures that influence it.Sally has such a wealth of experience and wonderful stories, we absolutely loved working on this episode! Don't forget to like, comment and share.LINKS:Website: Sally Anne GrossLinkedIn: Dr Sally Anne GrossBook: Can Music Make You Sick?Help Musicians Report: Mental Health In the Music Industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we spoke with duo Bella & Alex. Working on both sides of the industry although working closely together, Bella is a freelance content creator and strategist Summer of '96 (her creative agency) and Alex in the dance marketing team at Atlantic Records. They both have had experience working for what many of us would consider 'Dream Companies' and we unpack what this looks like.In this episode we discuss both of their career journey's starting from university and the experience and guidance they received whilst studying. Also as internship season is approaching we discuss Alex's application journey into major label internships, resilience in the music business and Bella's decision to start her own company after working at big names in the brand and culture space.They also share insights on collaborating working for Issey Cross and the success of the 2023 campaign for her release 'Bittersweet Goodbye' leading to a viral surprise performance with Tiësto.Thank you for tuning in, we hoped you enjoyed this episode! If you did please like, comment and share with a friend.This episode was recorded remotely in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we spoke with the wonderful Lex Hearth (fka Lex on the Decks).Lex previously worked as a strategist for brands and culture in the advertising industry before pivoting into music. Lex now wears many hats: a presenter, artist and 'Groovy House' DJ, best known through her podcast ‘Hot Girls’ and artist releases, which have been featured on BBC Introducing, and BBC R1 Dance.Lex is also the Founder of digital magazine Cleopatras and creator of Dance Music Digest (@dmduk) that launched in 2024.In this episode we discuss her career path to date, overcoming challenges and the launch of her new platform Dance Music Digest. We also delve into managing priorities with such a varied and busy schedule and Lex's journey into DJ'ing.We had a blast working on this episode and hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to like, comment and share!LINKS:DMD Instagram: @dmdukDMD Radio is launching weekly in April. You can sign up to the newsletter which is bi weekly. Spotify: Lex HearthCleopatras: @cleopatrasworldwideEvents: Lex is DJing on an all female line-up on 29th March at Cafe 1001 (more info). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Melocompass Podcast!We are so excited to be back with you and are kicking off this series with the wonderful Nikki McNeill.Nikki has 25+ years of music Industry experience and has a wealth of knowledge on PR and communications for festivals and events. Nikki is passionate about this all around the world and founded Global Publicity in 2007, she works with clients that she really believes in and speaks on authenticity that her voice projects by doing so.Nikki is an extremely active member in the wider music industry community; being on the executive board for the Night Time Industries Association. She also heads up the Brighton chapter of shesaid.so and is on the advisory board for both Moving the Needle and NOWIE, organisations that support and empower women and minorities working in music.Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to like, comment and share :)LINKS:LinkedIn: @Nikki McNeillGlobal PublicityJoin the SheSaid.So Brighton Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 finale! In this final episode of the series, we spoke with Alex Ampofo. Alex is an absolute powerhouse across the music industry - she is a Live Music Promoter at one of the UK's leading gig promoter and has worked on the shows and tours of some of the world’s leading talent’s such as; Ms Lauryn Hill, Robbie Williams, Janelle Monae, Ella Mai, SiR, Nao, Mura Masa, Goldlink, Jordan Rakei, Ghetts. As well as rising talents, Kojey Radical, Etta Bond, Arlo Parks, and Che Lingo to name a few. In this episode we discuss Alex's early entry into Live Music and the differences in responsibilities in various roles within live music promotion.  We also dive in to the various organisations Alex has founded including Acoustic Live which Alex founded in 2013. Acoustic Live is an award-winning events company, dedicated to the manifestation of acoustic talent and keeping stripped back music alive. Through this company, Alex has built a dedicated community, providing a powerful platform that offers artists a chance to flourish. Alex is also known as a Founder of Women Connect an established female forward collective creating safer and inclusive spaces as well as equal opportunities for women, non-binary and gender fluid people within the creative industries. In addition to this, Alex also works across The Ends Festival, Somerset House, The F List (director), Black Music Coalition and UNICEF Music Group.There is so much packed into this episode - we'd love to hear your feedback via hello@melocompass.uk or DM us on @melocompassuk on Instagram. Don't forget to like, leave a rating and share with a friend!Links:Instagram: @planetalexTwitter: @planetalex_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we spoke with Sophie who is Director of Partnerships at DICE. We discuss her journey into the Music from studying Arts, Music and Entertainment Management at LIPA to securing her Masters Degree in Business alongside working in South Africa as well as her passions for diversity and inclusion; specifically stemming from leadership positions.During her time in South Africa, Sophie began managing bands and working within the Live Sector in Marketing and Partnerships. After the World Cup in 2010 there was much greater opportunity to tour in South Africa which led to a huge increase in ticket sales (100,000 to 1 million a year) working on tours for huge acts such as Ed Sheeran, Rhianna, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. She was nominated by IQ Magazine for Tomorrow’s New Boss/Arthur Award and also led ERG WeNation, supporting women in live music, especially in the time of the AmINext Movement.Using the intel from her MBA Sophie has a Podcast titled 'Sound Leader' and in her spare time also plays in a folk punk band. She is always on the hunt for the great gig!We really enjoyed working on this episode and hope you love listening! Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a rating.Links:LinkedIn: @Sophie DohertyDICE Jobs: https://dice.fm/jobsListen to Sound Leader on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0im5PeE9uaLd24oEWxSgNW?si=38b1afd0f22544ab Further Info on Am I Next Movement (T/W: Gender Based Violence):https://aminext.news24.com/https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-death-of-uyinene-mrwetyana-and-the-rise-of-south-africas-aminext-movementhttps://womensmediacenter.com/fbomb/aminext-south-african-women-push-back-against-gender-based-violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we spoke with Sarah Wilson, Head of Tunecore for UK & Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Tunecore is one of the world’s leading DIY distributors, working with over 150+ DSPs globally, and working closely with its parent company Believe Digital. It stands strongly for the democratisation of access to distribution for all.We also discuss how Sarah manages her busy schedule and working across multiple timezones.Sarah’s experience lies solidly within the music industry, having worked at Universal Music UK as VP, International Marketing and at The Orchard in Artist Services. She spent 13 years at Beggars Group, rising through the ranks within the international department to Director of International working with such celebrated artists as Adele, Radiohead and The National. This episode is such a gem calling on all of Sarah's knowledge.It was long awaited speaking to Sarah and we really hope you enjoy this episode. Please like, subscribe and share with a friend :)Links:Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: @Sarah Wilson FCIM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esta wears many hats day to day as an Events Manager, Youth Mentor and Public Speaker on Neurodiversity, specifically Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. In this episode we were able to dive deep into her schedule and the doors that speaking openly about her dyslexia have been able to open. Since she was diagnosed during her time at University, Esta struggled academically for her younger years but has gone on to show that her creativity and drive propels her talent in the Music Industry. She is voice for others with invisible learning needs to ensure they see appropriate support, check out @life_with_dyslexia for a wealth of information. Esta also has a BA Honours Degree in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Music Business Management. Esta is a Senior Events Manager at AIM (The Association of Independent Music) and has curated some incredible events such as the AIM Independent Music Awards 2022 where the Libertines headlined, Stormzy and Lethal B both won awards and there were special guests such as JME and Giggs. She also runs her own company No Limit Management and has worked with brands such as GRM Daily, Spotify and Meta.It was such a pleasure to speak with Esta and we really hope that you enjoy this episode! Please like, subscribe and share with a friend :)Links:Instagram: @life_with_dyslexiaLinkedIn: Esther Rae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we spoke with the incredible Xylo! Xylo is an Artist, Producer and founder Music Production for Women: an online platform that provides a supportive environment for women to learn music tech skills. Since it's launch in 2019 MPW has taught more than 7000 women in over 120 countries; breaking down the barriers for women in the production space, partnered with global brands and has left Xylo internationally recognised as an entrepreneur and innovator through shesaid. so and being a finalist in the 2022 Australian Business xCellence awards.In this episode we speak about: the experience of a female producer, barriers to entry, a day in the life for an artist/ entrepreneur/ producer and tackling networking as an introvert.We really enjoyed working on this episode and hope that for any aspiring producers listening this empowers you to get stuck in :)Don't forget to like, subscribe and share with a friend!5Links:Xylo's Music: Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple MusicXylo's Instagram: @xyloariaWebsite: http://www.xyloaria.com/MPW Instagram: @musicproductionforwomenMPW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicproductionforwomenWebsite: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/Free Intro to Music Production Class: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/webinar-registration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we spoke with Kaitlyn Davies who helped us to pull back the curtain on buzz-topics such as Web 3.0 and Blockchain! With the increasing pressure to stay updated on tech news in the past few years Kaitlyn's expert knowledge has given us a more cohesive image of the future of the music industry.Kaitlyn has had a vast and varied career journey that has led her across the globe from Toronto to London, Berlin and now Lisbon. She began her career in music in Publicity roles, moved to working at Soundcloud and during that time co-founded CO:QUO which was her introduction to Web 3.0 and Blockchain which led to her now spending her time exploring interdisciplinary intersections of technology, society and music through research, facilitation and community organising in her roles at Friends With Benefits and Refraction DAOs, as well as hosting radio shows on Refuge Worldwide and Cashmere Radio.We truly learnt so much from this episode and if you enjoy please like, subscribe & share with a friend!Links:Instagram: @kaitlyndaviesTwitter: @kaitlynmdaviesCO:QUO: website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we spoke with the lovely Tina Edwards, one of the UK's most respected Jazz selectors. Tina brings together the best elements of the UK's Jazz scene and club-culture to create magic.In this episode we speak about her broad career from being a longtime host on Worldwide FM working with Giles Peterson to working on a currently working with British Airways on her show 'Next Big Thing'. Tina has also hosted BBC Documentary 'Spitting Fire' which delves into UK club-culture and recently launched RE:SONATE with Tim Garcia; a curation and live events platform.We also touch on Tina's experience with ADHD and both the struggles it has bought as well as how she's found it to be a superpower.We hope you enjoy this episode. Do like, subscribe and share with a friend! Links:Tina's Next Gig: Tickets!Instagram: @tinaedwardsdjLinkedIn: Tina EdwardsRe:sonate: @resonatemusiclive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 4 of the MeloCompass Podcast! In this episode we spoke to the awesome Ree Sewell, a Grammy Award Winning A&R Executive currently working at Universal Music Group. In this episode we discussed: Ree's Music Business Management Masters as well as Ree's roles in the music industry from event, tour and music engineer management.We also discuss Power Up: a PRS Foundation initiative that champions Black music creators and industry professionals. Whilst working in the business Ree has also constructed curriculums for the Capital Xtra Music Potential Programme and organised events to highlight up and coming artists and DJs in London at Boxpark.Links:LinkedIn: Ree SewellRee @ Power Up: https://prsfoundation.com/grantees/ree-sewell-power-up-industry-professionals/ Power Up: https://prsfoundation.com/powerup/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review - we love hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an extra special Bonus Episode for Season 3 we spoke with the wonderful Charlie Tee at The Ministry in partnership with Moving The Needle and Getahead!Charlie is a multi-genre DJ and Broadcaster renowned for being the first female host of the BBC Radio 1 Drum & Bass Show but also wears many hats in her role as Label Head at Total Records. She has performed sets at incredible events such as Hospitality, Fabric and Boardmasters. As a Broadcaster Charlie has also worked with some huge names as well as nurture newer talent such as Nia Archives and Ammara.In this episode we discuss Charlie's journey into the music industry, her day to day and musical philosophy of supporting what she connects with.You can catch Charlie on BBC Radio 1’s Drum and Bass Show every Saturday 11pm to 1am to get you electrified for the night ahead or follow her on any socials @charlieteedjHuge thanks to Moving the Needle and Getahead for providing a platform for this conversation! You can listen to our episodes with some of their key players Karen Emmanuel (S3 E4) and Jenni Cochrane (S2 E6)We hope you enjoy this episode, please like, subscribe and leave a rating as it really does help.We had some technical difficulties with recording this episode but please bare with us since this episode is full of gems! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Melocompass Podcast!This week: Nicky reflects on the all the episodes so far, discussing some of your favourites. And with a special message, Nicky provides one actionable tip for furthering your career in music.We really hope that you enjoy this episode, please do subscribe and leave a rating.Connect with us:Instagram: @melocompassukWebsite: https://www.melocompass.ukLike all of our episodes, this was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we spoke with Kelli Slade. We discuss her whole journey within the music industry from education to her current role where she oversees the Commercial Music and Creative Licensing EMEA team at TikTok/ ByteDance.Day to day she collaborates with marketing, creative and third-party brands who advertise on the platform. The team leads on sync, partnerships, strategy and music activations as well as working with publishers, labels and bespoke music companies along the way.It was wonderful speaking with Kelli and we really hope that you enjoy this episode!Please do subscribe and leave a rating as it really does help!Connect with Kelli:TikTok: @kelliiisladeInstagram: @kelli.sladeLinkedIn: Kelli SladeOr if you'd like to share your music with Kelli, you do so via DISCO Like all of our episodes, this was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen started in the music business booking bands and DJ-ing at Leeds university. In the late 80s, she took a job at Rough Trade Distribution climbing the ladder in a male-dominated sector by asking the right questions and learning the numbers.  In 1990, she used her redundancy to start Key Production, which specialises in the design and manufacture of Vinyl CDs, DVDs and cassettes plus bespoke packaging for both music and a growing list of other industries.Through first organic growth and then a series of acquisitions that added knowledge and expertise to the company, Key Production Group now comprises 56 people at four offices in England and is the leader in its field.Karen has been the driving force behind Moving the Needle, an initiative focussing on supporting women in the music industry.She has also built and owns a sustainable Hotel in Nicaragua and mentors as well as speaking at schools and universities.What a delight it was to speak with Karen! We really hope that you enjoy this episode.Please do subscribe and leave a rating, it really does help.Connect with Moving the Needle: info@mtnnow.com or complete their survey.Follow Melocompass on Instagram and LinkedIn.Like all of our episodes, this was recorded remotely Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pixie started working in the media industry 17 years ago in the music department of ITV Yorkshire. After recognising a passion for the creative side of putting music to picture, she moved on to become a music consultant for EMI. Initially it was a mostly Regional based role, providing media clients across the UK with both production music and commercial music. She gradually worked her way to leading the UK sales team for Sony ATV, and in 2021 became the V.P of Creative and Co-head of the UK sync team. This entails managing a team who license, pitch, and seek sync opportunities for their roster, both catalogue and new works.Pixie works closely with the artists at Sony ATV and A&R to build and maintain relationships so that she can pitch creatively and effectively for TV, Advertising, Games and Film, as well as work with music supervisors, directors, and music departments to create opportunities for our Sony ATV artists and writers. Alongside this she runs UK sync sessions for Sony songwriters and currently works with a plethora of artists and composers to produce 50 albums a year for the Sony Music Publishing in-house Juice label.We really enjoyed speaking with Pixie and hope that you like this episode!Please do subscribe and leave a rating, it really helps us to share these stories with more people.Like all of our episodes, this was recorded remotely.Follow MeloCompass on Instagram and LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silvia is a senior music industry executive with 30 years experience in marketing, commercial, strategic and operational experience, including music product development, label management, multi-discipline marketing, brand campaigns, business development, and global supply chain management. She has worked for majors, indies and startups, including PolyGram/Universal, BMG, Kobalt/AWAL, Blokur, Audio Network and is now CEO at Association for Electronic Music.In 2011 she founded a music and marketing consultancy Voicebox Ltd which works with charities, non-profits and SMEs, gaining valuable insight into how working cultures can differ outside media and entertainment.Recently Silvia has co-founded new dance and electronic music label services/publisher #remarqabl to find, support and represent the marginalised/under-represented new talent in electronic music – female producers/songwriters, creators from diverse ethnic backgrounds, from the LGBTQ+ community and neurodivergent creatives.It was lovely speaking to Silvia, we really hope that you enjoy this episode!We'd love to hear what you think, so please do leave a rating. It really does help to share these stories with stories with more and more listeners!Connect with Silvia:LinkedIn: @Silvia MontelloInstagram: @silviam.remarqablTwitter: @silviavoiceboxFacebook: @Silvia MontelloRelevant Links for ADHD Research:https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-in-women/https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ADHD-in-Adults-compressed.pdfhttps://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/adult-adhd-aspergers/item/adhd-in-women-why-is-it-so-undiagnosed?category_id=36https://youtu.be/EMpt40zNK-whttps://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adult-adhd-thrivehttps://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/benefits-of-adhd-to-love/https://www.medpagetoday.com/resource-centers/adult-adhd/adhd-and-addictive-use-digital-technology/997Like all of our episodes, this was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.