The Good Stuff In Between

A new podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the music industry and community has launched, produced by Skog Media Associates.

Host Shaun Milne is interviewing a range of people across the sector searching out advice, creativity and stories with the aim of sharing knowledge with those looking to build their own careers in the live music and event sector.

So far six episodes of The Good Stuff In Between have been recorded including with event specialists, artists, festival chiefs, managers and artist agents. The next to be published will focus on sustainability.

Shaun said: “The music industry, in particular live music, has long been a fascination for me with its many and complex layers and in how it touches so many people.

“It is the ultimate art of storytelling and this podcast seeks to help shine a light on all those who help make that magic happen, be it artists themselves revealing what drives and motivates them, or the many people who help them to do that.

“Everybody from stage crews, runners and lighting technicians, photographers to pluggers, designers to social media teams, agents and managers right through to songwriters and producers, and so many more, are so vital to what happens.

“But finding out how to make that journey, where to get career advice, or who to turn to is a challenge. The podcast I hope will open up that world a little by taking lived experiences and stories from others, so they can help inspire emerging talent.

“It is called The Good Stuff In Between because all of us need an opportunity to reflect not just on the day to day challenges of life, but what it was that got us to where we are, as it is often easy to forget the success, accomplishments and fun along the way.

“Already the likes of Naomi Hollas, Willie Campbell, Mima Merrow, Iain Macphail and Craig Corse have been incredibly open and honest about their careers, and shared some truly terrific advice, and I’m looking forward to the chats still to come.

“I’m also hopeful it can showcase Scottish and Norwegian talent in particular, and from all across the world, as we look to support links between countries.”