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The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast with Mark Sutherland

The Money Trench

The Money Trench (TMT) is The Music Industry Podcast from presenter Mark Sutherland and exec producer Mike Walsh, produced by Tape Notes and supported by Sound On and Tixel.Each Monday, we will dissect the biggest music industry news stories of the previous week, in the company of one of the industry’s most influential executives. Followed by a deep dive into that exec’s career in music, including their thoughts on where we’re at and where we’re heading. Now, TMT is here to look at all sides of the

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TMT:109 James Sandom On The Changing Face Of Modern...

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2026/10/04

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by James Sandom, founder of Red Light Management UK.After nearly 30 years at the forefront of artist management, James is here to share his expertise on what makes a good manager and how he has learned to nurture the artist-manager relationship, via working with artists such as Kaiser Chiefs and Interpol. The pair discuss the shifting dynamics of global music consumption, the necessity of long-term artist development, and how managers

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TMT:108 Sarah Pearson & Oli Wilson On How Beyond The...

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2026/09/27

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sarah Pearson and Oli Wilson of Beyond the Music.Ahead of Beyond the Music in Media City, Salford, Sarah and Oli share their vision for decentralising the industry, and bringing the music business into the modern era. The trio discuss the current impact of AI on music, what it means to be based in Manchester, how the pair got into the industry and started making a difference, and what it was like to grow up in the Hacienda with Oli’s

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64:28

TMT:107 Samantha Moy & Cam Pia On Running BBC Radio 6...

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2026/09/20

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Samantha Moy and Cam Pia, Head and Music Editor of BBC Radio 6 Music.With 6 Music’s listening figures buoyant, Samantha and Cam discuss the new Indie Forever spin-off stream, and how they’ve developed the main station's music policy so that it’s much more than just an indie network. The trio discuss how radio has evolved and continues to grow, balancing new music with legacy acts, and how they decide what music ends up on the

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61:42

TMT:106 Martin Goldschmidt On 40 Years Of Cooking Vinyl

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2026/09/13

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Martin Goldschmidt, founder of Cooking Vinyl.Having been at the head of the physical-first label for 40 years, Martin shares how he found a sweet spot working with established artists and fanbases. The pair discuss why physical media still works, why he believes the independent sector will always find a way, and the growing importance of catalogue. They also talk about 40 years of musical adventures with the likes of The Prodigy and

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TMT:105 Alex Bruford On Fixing Live’s Economics

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2026/09/06

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Alex Bruford, Agent and Co-Founder of ROAM.After starting his career as a drummer and tour-managing around the world, Alex has transitioned to the booking agent side of the business with Reprise, ATC Live and now ROAM. The pair discuss Fontaines DC’s latest landmark shows, Nick Cave’s record-breaking Brighton show, and the devastation of Brexit on

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62:25

TMT:104 Obi Asika on Bringing African Talent to the...

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2026/08/30

Welcome to The Money Trench!This week Mark is joined by Obi Asika, founder of The Malachite Group and the newly launched TMG Talent Agency.Reflecting on a career spent bringing African talent to global stages, Obi discusses the influence of his early days running drum and bass nights, collaborating with grassroots promoters, through to launching pioneering events and festivals like Afro Nation and, more recently, Piano People. He shares the initial struggles of getting African artists booked for

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TMT:103 Kat Kennedy & Tim Parry On 40 Years Of Big Life

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2026/08/23

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Kat Kennedy and Tim Parry of Big Life.Over 40 years as a management and publishing powerhouse, Big Life has worked with defining acts such as The Verve, Badly Drawn Boy and Kate Nash. The trio discuss the reality of breaking acts in the current industry, how the company has survived for 40 years, expansion plans – and the maverick genius of original Big Life co-founder, Jazz

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TMT:102 Sarah Slater On Running Ticketmaster UK & The...

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2026/08/09

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sarah Slater, Managing Director at Ticketmaster UK.Leading the UK division of the world's biggest ticketing distributor, Sarah is the perfect person to give us a full rundown on the current state of the live industry. The pair discuss how Ticketmaster navigate the logistics of live events, myths around tickets and live touring, and what she learned from the Oasis ticket

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TMT:101 Chris Wright On Co-Founding Chrysalis &...

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2026/08/02

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Chris Wright, Co-Founder of the iconic Chrysalis empire.Chris has helped break generation defining talent across multiple eras, including Ten Years After, Blondie, and Billy Idol. The pair discuss the discovery of new artists, the reality of building a label, and his newest venture - Right Tracks. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up

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TMT:100 Chris Dempsey On Take That’s Record-Breaking...

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2026/07/26

For the 100th time, welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Chris Dempsey, founder of Corduroy Artists and manager of Take That.Having climbed the ranks at Jeepster and Columbia, Chris now runs Corduroy Artists and manages superstars such as Take That, Katherine Jenkins, and rising talent such as Gracie Friel. The pair discuss what its like to bring back a tour with Take That, the rise and potential fall of AI slop, and what the new Prime Minister could do for the music

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TMT:99 Jeremy Marsh & Marc Marot On The New Landscape...

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2026/07/19

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Jeremy Marsh and Marc Marot, COO and CCO of Breaking Wave Group. Jeremy and Marc are part of an ambitious new venture in the music industry - Breaking Wave - which aims to devote more time to its artists, breaking new acts and connecting heritage artists to new audiences. The trio discuss what it was like to work with icons such as U2 and Dua Lipa, and they share their solution to fixing the modern industry’s 'time poverty’

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62:31

TMT:98 Peter Rudge On The Rolling Stones & 50 Years...

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2026/07/12

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Peter Rudge, former label exec, tour manager and artist manager. Having worked with rock royalty such as The Who and The Rolling Stones, Peter has a unique insight into the realities of touring and what others don’t necessarily think about. The pair discuss Peter’s long career, shifts in distribution, and why live music will always be the key to artist careers. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign

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TMT:97 Tim Vigon On Managing The Streets & The...

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2026/07/05

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by top artist manager Tim Vigon of TV Management/ThreeSixZero. After working as a top PR for many famous bands including The Verve, Tim transitioned into management, famously guiding the career of The Streets. The pair discuss the reality of breaking acts today, why pure talent isn’t enough any more, and why he’s banking on a massive revival of authentic rock bands. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign

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62:22

TMT:96 Pat Carr on Why Marketing Remains Essential To...

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2026/06/28

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Pat Carr, legendary marketing and management executive, and founder of the Remote Control Agency. Through her 40 year career, Pat has marketed many iconic acts such as Ash, Blondie, and Rick Astley. The pair discuss the changing landscape of marketing, how new social media laws may affect the industry, and why true musical connection can’t be faked. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up

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TMT:95 Lucy Noble On The British Airways Arc & The...

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2026/06/21

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Lucy Noble, SVP of UK Venues for AEG Presents.Having studied at RCM and spent 20 years working at the Royal Albert Hall, Lucy is an expert in anything and everything live. The pair discuss the opening of London’s newest venue - the British Airways ARC, the challenges of building a new space, and how venues need to adapt for the future. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up

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TMT:94 John Giddings On 50 Years Working On Live...

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2026/06/14

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by John Giddings of Solo Music Agency and the Isle of Wight Festival. Best known for transforming the Isle of Wight Festival into one of the UK's biggest music events, John shares stories from his time working with some of the world's biggest artists from The Rolling Stones to U2 & Madonna. The pair discuss the art of building a festival lineup, the story behind bringing Bowie to Glastonbury, the future of touring, and why John believes

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TMT:93 Emma Banks On Life As A Super-Agent

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2026/06/07

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Co-Head of Global Touring at CAA, Emma Banks.As a true legend of the live industry, Emma works with huge artists ranging from Katy Perry and Lorde to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Muse. The pair discuss how to navigate the live sector, the O2 Silver Clef Awards, and the symbiotic relationship between artists and venues. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up

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TMT:92 Michael Adex On Managing Aitch & Building The...

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2026/05/31

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, recorded live at the inaugural Tixel x TMT Music Industry Retreat at beautiful Cowdray House in West Sussex, in front of an audience of 15 industry leaders from management companies, promoters and booking agencies, Mark is joined by legendary manager and CEO of NQ, Michael Adex. As manager of Aitch and CEO of one of the UK’s most successful independent music companies, Adex is a leading example of how to build a music industry empire. The pair discuss

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TMT:91 Guy Moot on The Art Of Publishing A&R & The...

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2026/05/24

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music. Having enjoyed triumphant stints at EMI and Sony, Guy is one of the most successful music publishers of all time. Ahead of picking up the MITS Award in November, the pair discuss his career, and why championing future talent is more important than ever. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for

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61:38

TMT:90 Dan Chalmers on How The Music Biz Learned To...

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2026/05/17

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Dan Chalmers, Managing Director at YouTube Music EMEA.Having worked in the major label system for 20 years with a stellar career at Warner before joining YouTube, Dan has played a pivotal role in shaping the current music landscape. The pair discuss his transition from the label side to the tech world, the power of video and unique content, and the future of music

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