Episode six sees FUGA’s Senior Marketing Strategy Manager for Classical & Jazz, Amy Nelson, in conversation with Naxos Music Group’s Sales & Label Marketing Manager, Sascha Braunreuther, exploring how classical audiences are evolving, how artists are adapting, and what the wider industry can learn from the genre’s shifting landscape.

Episode five sees Downtown’s Director of Media & Partnerships, Emma Cordell, in conversation with War Child UK’s Music Projects & Events Manager, Feedy Frizzy exploring how artists, labels, and music companies can meaningfully support humanitarian work and build creative, values-driven partnerships.

Episode four sees FUGA’s Senior Marketing Director, Matthew D’Amico, in conversation with Mountain Apple Company’s Digital Marketing Manager, Mike Pooley, as they explore the iconic catalog of the late Hawaiian musician and singer, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole and how to preserve an artist’s legacy with authenticity in a digital-first world.

Episode three looks at the life of a label and welcomes artist and songwriter, Nina Nesbitt in conversation with FUGA’s Marketing Strategy Director, EMEA, Karma Bertelsen as they explore how to start a label from the ground up.

Episode two looks at the theme of Fandom and welcomes Mark Walker, Managing Director at Free Focus in conversation with FUGA’s Marketing Strategy Manager, Rock, Ben Patashnik as they explore how to find your authentic community

Episode one sees Cabrea Casey, Downtown Music Publishing’s Director, Sync and A&R in conversation with artist, songwriter, and producer, Madge, to explore the process of writing for games.

Introducing Downtown Music's IN FOCUS Podcast, launching Monday November 10th 2025

Welcome to IN FOCUS, a new online series presented by Downtown, exploring the ideas shaping the future of music and technology.Each episode spotlights a key theme and features short, candid conversations between our team and our clients or partners - deep diving into the questions, trends, and insights driving change across the industry. We share key takeaways from each conversation to help shed light on different areas of the music business and spark new ways of thinking about its future.