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Apr 22, 2026 1 hr 5 min

141: Willy Bish - CMAT

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“We stepped onto the Pyramid Stage and realised… they were just people doing the same thing as us.” If Amber from The Japanese House hadn't shut her fingers in a door, would Willy Bish be where he is now? Multi-instrumentalist Willy Bishop joins The Stage Left Podcast to share his journey from maths student to a deep dive into CMATs iconic performance on the Glastonbury Festival Pyramid Stage. We hear about his pivotal role in The Japanese House and Declan McKenna, including exploring Matty Healy and George Daniel's production techniques, Willie offers an honest look at touring, studio life, and what it really takes to succeed as a modern musician. A practical, behind-the-scenes conversation covering creativity, chaos, and staying grounded in the music industry. “A better performance comes when you stop chasing perfection and just accept what you’ve got.” You can buy our new merch here: https://the-stageleft-podcast.printify.me/ You can hire Chris as a Coach to find solutions personal and professional challenges - Chris has just returned from Milan/Cortina Winter Olympics doing this for Team GB. You can reach him on [email protected] and his rates are similar to those of driving lessons/private instrument tuition. Host: Chris Simpson Editor: Darcy Dewar

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