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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Cartmell—CEO of Music Technology UK—to unpack the growing influence of the UK’s music tech sector and how innovation is reshaping the way music is created, distributed, and experienced. With a background in communications and advocacy, Matt is now leading the charge to connect music and technology communities, championing creators, startups, and global players alike.

🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
⚙️ How Music Technology UK is building a home for the UK’s music tech ecosystem
🔊 Why music and tech need better collaboration, not just disruption
📈 The biggest challenges and opportunities facing music tech startups
🚀 Advice for navigating careers in the fast-changing music technology landscape

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📌 Learn more about Music Technology UK: https://www.musictechnology.org.uk/
📌 Follow Matt Cartmell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcartmell/

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In this episode, we sit down with Julian Palmer—Senior A&R Manager at Universal—to explore the art and strategy behind discovering, signing, and developing major artists. With a career spanning over 40 years in A&R, Julian has worked with legends like Jocelyn Brown, Run DMC, NWA, and is the man behind Rag’n’Bone Man’s breakout success.

🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
🔍 How artists are discovered in today’s music landscape
📀 What makes a demo stand out to an A&R professional
🎤 Stories behind signing iconic US acts to the UK market
🚀 Advice for aspiring artists and future A&R talent

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In this episode, we sit down with Caroline Wigmore and Jennifer Green—the phenomenal writing duo behind hit musical theatre productions including The Gingerbread Man, Errol’s Garden, and The Bachelor Girls. With their work staged everywhere from the West End to community schools, they share an honest, engaging look into the craft of creating stories that sing.

🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
🎭 How new musicals go from page to stage
🧠 The creative process behind writing as a duo
🌱 Why access to the arts for young people is more important than ever
🚀 Practical advice for emerging composers, lyricists, and theatre creatives

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📌 Learn more about Caroline & Jennifer: https://www.greenwigmore.co.uk/

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