BIYPOD: The Music Business Careers Podcast
by BIY People & Talent
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THE IMPORTANCE OF ADAPTABILITY IN A CHANGING INDUSTRY
THE IMPORTANCE OF ADAPTABILITY IN A CHANGING INDUSTRY
About this podcast
Real career stories from the music business brought to you by BIY People & Talent. Delivering insight, inspiration and information about music business careers from our fabulous hosts and wonderful guests! We delve into their achievements and challenges, offering helpful advice and a sprinkling of inspiration, whether you’re just starting out, or you’re already well into your career in the industry. Give us a follow on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line [email protected] with your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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- THE IMPORTANCE OF ADAPTABILITY IN A CHANGING INDUSTRY · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 31In this episode I was excited to be chatting with the wonderful Luke Chiswell, International Marketing Manager at Believe. It’s always such a joy to chat with Luke, not only is…
- GIVING YOURSELF THE SPACE TO GROW · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 30In this episode I was delighted to chat with the super smart, engaging and insightful Chloé Van Bergen, VP Operations UK & EU at Secretly Group. It was a real honour to have…
- HOW TO GET AN INTERNSHIP AT SONY MUSIC UK · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 29In this episode, we’re sharing an awesome live panel we did back in July 2026 with Sony Music UK and Creative Mentor Network which was all about entry-level careers in the music…
- FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 28In this episode I was lucky enough to get some time with the amazing, awesome and utterly adorable Trenton Tomlinson. Trenton is Label Operations Manager for UMR where he leads…
- REMAINING POSITIVE AND TURNING NEGATIVES INTO DIRECTION · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 27In this episode we talk with the person EVERY entry level label candidate wants to know, Charlotte Tindle! Charlotte works as a key part of the Talent Acquisition team at Sony…
- HOW TO USE YOUR ENERGY TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND OPEN DOORS · 55 min · Episode 26In this episode we talk with the utterly wonderful and super insightful James Meadows. James is always a joy to talk to, and this occasion was no exception! We chat right through…
- HOW TO GET AN ENTRY LEVEL JOB IN A&R AND MARKETING · 1 h 4 min · Episode 25Back in March 2026 BIY brought together a fab group of music business execs from Relentless Records, spanning people who’ve been in the industry for many MANY years to those who…
- BUILDING ON WHAT YOU’VE GOT TO GET CLOSER TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 24Episode 24: Faye Williams, Founder of Flabbergast, DJ, & Creative Marketeer In this episode we talk with the inspiring and brilliant Faye Williams! Faye has done so much over…
- KICK-STARTING A CAREER IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS: IDEAS, ADMIN AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 22Episode 22: Prove Your Passion Live ’25 // Panels Part 1! Back in September 2025 BIY put on another spectacular live show, Prove Your Passion Live ’25, giving entry level folks…
- BUILDING A CAREER IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS: STAMINA, SPREADSHEETS AND REFRAMING REJECTION · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 23Episode 23: Prove Your Passion Live ’25 // Panels Part 2! Back in September 2025 BIY put on another spectacular live show, Prove Your Passion Live ’25, giving entry level folks…
- Accepting new challenges and becoming an expert in your field · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 21BIYPOD : Episode 21: Gemma Gilday, Director, Global Amazon Music at BMG In this episode we talk with the brilliant Gemma Gilday, who has worked in Streaming and Digital…
- The Power Of Saying Yes To Create Career Opportunities · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 20Episode 20: Rebecca Ferguson, Creative Licensing Director In this episode we talk with the magnificent, the amazing, the fabulous, Rebecca Ferguson! Fergs has worked in the…
- How to prove your passion and get a job in the music business! · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 19Well heyyyyy! Yep, the pod’s had a bit of an extended break because we’ve been doing amazing stuff like this live event :) Prove Your Passion Live was an epic, free to attend…
- BIYPOD : Episode 18 ft. Arit Eminue MBE · 56 minIn this episode we talk with the absolute legend that is Arit Eminue MBE, yes, you heard that right, M.B.E.! Arit is an award-winning Talent Development, Inclusion and Culture…
- BIYPOD : Episode 17 ft. Fawaz Al-Jabban · 57 minEpisode 17: Fawaz Al-Jabban, Music Industry and Mindset Coach and Consultant, F.A.J Consulting In this episode we talk with the wonderful Fawaz Al-Jabban Music Industry and…
- BIYPOD : Episode 16 ft. Karma Bertelsen · 55 minEpisode 16: Karma Bertelsen, Marketing Strategy Director (EMEA), FUGA In this episode we talk with wonderful Karma Bertelsen, Marketing Strategy Director (EMEA) at global music…
- BIYPOD : Episode 15 ft. Jeff Bell · 45 minEpisode 15: Jeff Bell, VP Partisan Records In this episode we talk with wonderful Jeff Bell, VP at Partisan Records. Jeff heads up the UK side of this brilliant independent…
- BIYPOD : Episode 14 ft. Simon Goffe · 57 minEpisode 14: Simon Goffe, Label CEO and Festival Director In this episode we talk with the total legend that is Simon Goffe, CEO of Brownswood Music and WorldwideFM, and Director…
- BIYPOD : Episode 13 ft. Amy Frenchum · 51 minEpisode 13: Amy Frenchum, Artist Manager In this episode we talk with absolute powerhouse that is Amy Frenchum. Amy currently manages two fantastic artists; Mercury Prize Award…
- BIYPOD : Episode 12 ft. Anne Sandig · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 12Episode 12: Anne Sandig, Senior A&R Director, Publishing In this episode we talk with the frankly fantastic Anne Sandig. Anne is currently a Senior Director of A&R for global…
