In The Spotlight

Johnny G, aka the man with the golden voice, is a legend within the Suffolk music scene. In this episode, we’ll explore his musical journey & the lessons he’s learned along the way.From growing up in the golden age of music, to discovering the open mic night scene in Suffolk, we cover it all.

Chris Burness is a Suffolk musician. He was also our first podcast guest ever. In this interview, we chatted to him about how his career has developed, and what he is up to next. 00:00 Navigating the Challenges of Live Events02:38 The Journey of Releasing an Album04:53 The Impact of Streaming Platforms08:08 Merchandising and Revenue Streams10:52 The Evolution of Musical Style14:07 Overcoming Performance Anxiety16:55 The Reality of Being a Full-Time Musician19:42 The Importance of Networking in Music22:51 Touring Experiences and Lessons Learned25:42 Future Plans and Creative Aspirations

Billy Fitzjohn is a seasoned music promoter and manager with years of experience in the industry. His journey began with a love for music that led him to music journalism, covering events and interviewing artists. From there, he transitioned into promotions, managing artists and overseeing a rapidly growing music festival. More links:Tom Mumford: www.tommumfordmusic.com

Robin Torbitt links: https://robintorbittmusic.com/Instagram: Robin Torbitt (@robintorbitt)

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Terry Miles is on a mission to travel around England and find pubs that still have pianos, bringing his boogie-woogie style to each one. He also performs and tours with the band Primal Scream.Find his links here:Youtube:    / @terrymilespiano  Instagram: @terrymilespianoEmail: [email protected]

In this conversation, Traitor shares his insights on songwriting and the importance of drawing inspiration from literature and the works of others.

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In this conversation, Michelle Stoddart shares her journey in the music industry, focusing on her expertise in sync licensing. She explains the process of syncing music to visuals, the role of music supervisors, and the importance of building relationships in the industry. Enjoy!

Check out Mungo Parker on spotify and social media!

 Steve Ludwin shares his unique journey through the music industry, from his early days in England's vibrant music scene to his unconventional experiments with snake venom.

Join us in this captivating episode of "In the Spotlight" as we sit down with CB Jackson, a renowned local storyteller. Discover the magic of Suffolk's folklore, from the mysterious Black Shuck to the evocative tales of Orford Ness. CB shares insights into the art and science of storytelling, revealing how the landscape of Suffolk inspires his craft. Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming "Scary Suffolk Stories" event, promising an unforgettable evening of tales.Ticket Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/spotlightmusic/1707363

Ian Griffiths is a Suffolk poet and artist. We talked about his varied and creative career in the arts, including his time working and touring with musician (and family relation!) Donovan. Ian's poetry show is called 'Singing In My Chains', focusing predominantly on the works of Dylan Thomas.

This week we spoke to Kirk Spall about all things Rock N Roll. We talked about the genius of Elvis and the social impact he had, the birth of rock n roll and also Kirk's own solo career as a singer and songwriter. Thanks for listening to In The Spotlight.

This week we spoke to local musician Tim Ainslie about blues music, touring the USA and running a music company. Enjoy the episode.

Matthew Applegate has founded a new record label called Hidden Youth Records that aims to help musicians navigate the challenges of the music industry and best learn how to make money from their music. Enjoy this episode - it's a good one.

Yesterday we spoke to Rob Lewis about his life in music and what it was like to follow Ed Sheeran on stage...Check out Rob's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roblewis3799

This week we spoke to film producer and musician Daniel Metz about American folk music and what it means to him. He also played us a song on the episode...a first ever live performance for In The Spotlight!

This week we spoke to Teri Reed. Teri was a sound engineer who worked with Kate Bush, Paul McCartney, The Who and many more. Listen to found out more about what it was like to work alongside these legendary artists.

Fiona Goldsmith is a musician from Suffolk who has set up several groups across multiple genres. In this interview we talk about how to properly cover a song, her band Sound Street and much more.

This week we spoke to award winning producer, Jans Pulsford about her life in music. We spoke about the role of technology in music, touring with The Thompson Twins and what it was like to work with Cyndi Lauper.

This week we sat down with artist manager Michael Luke Kehoe to discover what it is really like to work behind the scenes in the music industry.

This week we spoke to Ash Carr about all things related to his music career. We spoke about creating a style of music that defies singular genres and embracing a form of creativity that feels natural and unforced.

This week, we spoke to Billy Hunt about his new single 'California Calling' and the process behind releasing a song in the digital age.

Chris Burness is a much loved Suffolk musician who has been described as the lynchpin of the Suffolk music community. In this episode we talk about his debut album, The Instrumental Chapter, and his other musical endeavours. Thanks for listening.