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PODCAST

The Rep Shift

Chris Lowe & Tom Brain

A podcast about the live music industry.Join Chris Lowe and Tom Brain as they dive into the world of live shows and the touring industry. They"ll be joined by guests including promoters, reps, tour managers and agents to discuss the weird and wonderful ongoings of life in the live industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:21:22

S3 Ep 10 - Murray's Field of Dreams

The Rep Shift ·

2025/04/09

As we say goodbye to Jacko and this season of the rep shift we’re incredibly excited to be joined by the singer of The Xcerts - Murray who has just celebrated 10 years of their brilliant record There Is Only You.Murray talks to us about starting a band in Aberdeen and their story all the way to main stages at Festivals which culminates in a very stressful / hilarious set of circumstances at their biggest crowd 2000 Trees Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:26:27

S3 Ep 9 - Lara Dives In

The Rep Shift ·

2025/04/02

Chris and Jacko in the penultimate episode of the series welcome Lara Bothe to The Rep Shift.A current London resident Lara has made her way from watching bands in the local pub called “Die Rose” in Elchesheim-Illingen, Germany to working some pretty major UK festivals along the way. As a Tour Manager, Promoter Rep and Festival Artist Liaison Lara has sadly had to put up with a lot of unwanted and toxic behaviour which given the conversations we’ve had with our other guests and working ourselves in

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1:07:30

S3 Ep 8 - Jamie Leaves the Party

The Rep Shift ·

2025/03/26

Jamie Ford set up the promotions company Honeymooner in Southampton and has bought some of the most exciting bands to the south coast. Learning his trade with Ricky at The Joiners he talks to Chris and Jacko about the life of a new promoter learning his craft, gaining the respect from agents / managers and continuing to grow the brand. Jamie has also played a huge part of the success So Young Magazine and now So Young live , setting up the The Parallel Music Conference and drumming in Better Joy.

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1:03:30

S3 Ep 7 - Joe's Great Responsibility

The Rep Shift ·

2025/03/19

Saving lives by day, putting on rock shows at night. Joe Booley is holding it down and talks us through setting up a record label Bethshalom records, putting on shows in Aldershot and the importance of making a local scene to build profile to then turning his attention to becoming a booking agent for Michael Cera Palin, Itoldyouiwouldeatyou, Lakes, indoor pets and many more at Atonal Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:16

S3 Ep 6 - Jasmine’s Slam Dunk

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2025/03/12

Chris and Jacko are joined by Jasmine and her dog Bear who take us on an emotional journey through the logistics and organising of an independent outdoor festival. With so many Festivals no longer operational what Slam Dunk has achieved since its club formation is testament to the incredible ambition and drive of its team.“Is it ok that I’m on the stage? It’s your stage Jasmine you can go wherever you want” Is probably one of my favourite moments I’ve heard on the podcast since we’ve been doing

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1:04:05

S3 Ep 5 - Chris’s Final Countdown

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2025/03/05

Chris Chadwick has set up his own management company famous friends mgmt and takes us through what day to day life is like as an independent manager looking after a varied roster than includes Anna B Savage, Puma Blue, Rosie Lowe LVRA and more. Chris also gives lots of great advice for anyone looking to get into the world of artist management.On his way to becoming a manager Chris tried his had at repping shows in London where in 2014 this led him to running a stage at Visions festival where it all

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56:31

S3 Ep 4 - Graeme Calls Time

The Rep Shift ·

2025/02/26

Graeme Nash has been a full time rep since 2004 - He’s been to most venues in the country, worked with an incredible roster of bands but sometimes on a rep shift there is nothing you can do other than call time and make your way back to the premier inn. Graeme takes us through his brilliant backstage career in live music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:33

S3 Ep 3 - Riley and the Climbing Enthusiast

The Rep Shift ·

2025/02/19

It’s a big moment for the Podcast, as Chris and Jacko are going across the pond to speak with Riley Difford of Boulevard Carroll.Riley started off in publishing then as a freelance backline tech and driver for various bands across the states for acts like Ghost, King Krule, Mura Masa, and many more…The last 5 years Riley Stepped up into managing DBM Pro Audio / Jim Flynn Rentals.Riley then returnedtolive production roles and took on Tour Managing Various Indie bands across the USA and successfully

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47:25

S3 Ep 2 - It's just not your day Caitlin

The Rep Shift ·

2025/02/12

On this weeks episode we welcome Caitlin Ford to The Rep Shift, having shifted plans of becoming a doctor to running events at the legendary night club World HQ in Newcastle, to being part of some of the biggest festival event crews across the world. What Caitlin has achieved in such a short period is remarkable even if she gets it wrong from time to time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:57

S3 Ep 1 - Adam Turns Up The Heat

The Rep Shift ·

2025/02/05

Tom is off travelling the world this season but I have found new co-host for the next run of shows and am so thrilled to be joined by Mr Jacko Hooper of The Folklore Rooms in Brighton. In our first episode of the season we’re joined by Adam Jones an AEG rep who talks us his journey from London’s Grassroots Music Venues to Arena Tours where he finds himself scrambling to turn up the heat on the biggest of stages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:12

S2 Ep 10: Joe Black wants a Spotlight

The Rep Shift ·

2024/10/23

In a series of firsts, our season 2 finale has us welcoming our first artist and performer to the podcast! Self proclaimed cabaret reprobate, musician and former star of Ru Paul’s Drag Race joins us to talk about some (very!) memorable shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:39

S2 Ep 9: Elliott’s Quick Getaway

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2024/10/16

Elliott Andrews is a legend in the world of Tour Manager and Show Repping. Throughout his career he’s worked in some of the best venues in the world for someincredible artists. He’s seen and done it all, that is until a local crew member breaks an integral piece of equipment which sees Elliott making his getaway. Chris and Tom would be on that very same train. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:08

S2 Ep 8: Hollie and The Quick Change

The Rep Shift ·

2024/10/09

On this weeks episode we’re joined by Production Coordinator Hollie Doherty. Hollie has worked with some of the biggest touring artists in the world alongside working backstage at multiple festivals whilst setting up her own company Postcard Touring.With a few bumps in the road along Hollie has a goal to become one of the best tour managers around and we wouldn’t bet against her. We dive into her career so far and what keeps her motivated when most of us would have headed for the exit door. Hosted

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53:42

S2 Ep 7: Paul Talks Mental Health

The Rep Shift ·

2024/10/02

On this weeks episode of The Rep Shift previous venue manager at the legendary Gorilla in Manchester now studying to become a Mental Health Nurse - Paul Edwards talks about the joys and stresses of running a prestigious music venue, starting his career doing merch for The Front Bottoms and why talking about your mental health is the most important thing when working in the music industry.If anyone needs to speak with music industry professionals about their mental health and wellbeing please reach

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1:02:16

S2 Ep 6: Ollie Cleans Up

The Rep Shift ·

2024/09/25

Is this our favourite ‘bad day at the office’ story to date? It’s up there, it certainly is. Ollie Horner, tour manager, freelance rep for the likes of AEG, TEG SJM and Production for Outbreak Festival joins us today to discuss a variety of shows and cleans up a few things along the way... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:25

S2 Ep 5: Debbie - RETREAT! RETREAT!

The Rep Shift ·

2024/09/18

The Rep Shifts first agent! That’s right, this week we are joined by legendary agent at Littlebig, Debbie Clare whose roster includes the likes of Aphex Twin Jon Hopkins, 65 Days of Static, Clark, UNKLE and plenty more incredible artists. Debbie talks to us about the role of the agent, thinking outside the box, how she’s trying to strike a balance between work and life, her creation of HurstFOLK a festival in Hurstpierpoint where she resides and the classic fail at work.

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55:37

S2 Ep 4: Ooosh Tours

The Rep Shift ·

2024/09/11

In a podcast first we have a backline company on this weeks episode. Ooosh Tours supply the music industry with backline, staging, staff, vans, rehearsal space and much more. We discuss with Jon and Will the story of how supplying hundreds of artists with touring equipment came about, nearly going under during the pandemic and keeping up with the huge demands since live events came back.Throw in some hilarious stories from the road and Festivals, Support band and staff fee discussions plus Chris

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1:25:00

S2 EP 3: Sophie and Toni: In Music Venues We Trust

The Rep Shift ·

2024/09/04

This week we're joined by Sophie Asquith and Toni Coe-Brooker from Music Venue's Trust. Whilst Sophie and Toni share their bad days at the office and how they got in to the industry, this episode felt particularly poignant and one we've wanted to run with for a while to highlight just how at risk our venues are across the country and the work MVT is doing to help keep these vitally important cultural hubs and community spaces open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:49

S2 Ep 2: Ade Goes Green

The Rep Shift ·

2024/08/28

Ade takes us on his journey from The Exeter Cavern all the way to the programming the biggest arenas in the country. What happens along the way you'll have to find out in this episode of The Rep Shift . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:23

S2 Ep 1: Rishi Predicts a Riot

The Rep Shift ·

2024/08/21

We're back after the festival season break and on this weeks episode we welcome Rishi Gowry to The Rep Shift. Rishi takes us through his global journey all the way to Wembley Stadium and of course a really difficult day at the production office with multiple show stops - Will the gig happen? Rishi is on hand to talk us through it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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