Not a Groupie

Meet the Team: Welcome to Not a Groupie

Welcome to Not A Groupie
A podcast dedicated to unveiling the secrets of the music industry whilst uplifting women and gender minorities.
Not A Groupie uncovers jobs in the music industry that you didn’t know existed whilst speaking to experts in those fields. In this episode, you meet our producer Molly Isaac and bubbly host Sophie Smith, who talk to you about their experiences in the music industry that led them to work for the feminist org, Cactus City UK.

Music PR with Bee Adamic : At the same time as quitting my corporate job I found out I was pregnant

Ever wondered what Music PR actually is?
 
It's time to introduce you to Bee Adamic, CEO and founder of Liberty Music PR. In this episode, we unpack the key skills you need to make a career as a publicist, how building her own network led her to start her own company, and why it's important for mums in music to band together to create a positive network.

Sync is the se*xy extra bit : with Sync Executive, Gemma Farrington

What is sync? Sync music is everywhere, in pretty much every advert and TV programme, you will hear music or sound that is licensed.
In this episode, we have Sentric Music’s very own Sync Executive, Gemma Farrington. Gemma tells us the best way to get your music onto adverts and TV programmes, delving into the essential skills you need to have to work in Sync, and how TikTok is shaking up the music industry whilst reflecting on her journey into the music industry.

Welcome to Not a Groupie

Have you been searching for a podcast dedicated to hyping up women in the music industry? 
Well, look no further!
Welcome to Not A Groupie.
A brand new podcast produced by Cactus City Studio! Bringing you the unfiltered reality of the music industry.
 
Tune in each week to find out who we've been chatting to!

Firefighting and moving parts : The realities of tour management with Emma Edgar

In this season of secret music industry jobs, we have a special episode all about tour management.
When it comes to touring, often people see the high life but touring isn't for the faint-hearted. Tour manager Emma Edgar talks about her time managing Placebo, Hot Chip and My Chemical Romance and what it's really like being on the road. 

You’re going to think I’ve been down the pub but there’s a real problem with licensing : How entertainment executive Jane Dyball pieced together her career

It’s official, Sophie is now obsessed with Jane Dyball.
There is so much cool stuff in this episode, we don’t know where to begin.
Entertainment executive Jane Dyball has so many stories from gin slammers to being the first person to download Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’.
We get into the nitty-gritty of her career, talking about the art of eavesdropping, international copyright law and resilience in the face of rejection.

Talking to yourself with love : The importance of prioritising yourself with Chloe Mykel

From artist management to music PR, Chloe Mykel has journaled her way to success.
In this episode, Chloe talks us through how to get noticed by journalists and how to have built a successful release campaign alongside the value of building your own PR connections.
We learn about how she made her own business and how she takes time for herself. Chloe gives back to her community via, FEMusic an org specialising in educating and empowering women within the music industry.

Suitcase full of shoes : Ruth Sullivan in the Foley Studio

Foley is a hidden art in the music industry.
From creating explosion sound effects to re-creating the sound of footsteps, foley single-handedly saves cinema. In today’s episode, Sophie is joined by Ruth Sullivan, known for her credits in Killing Eve, Truth Seekers, The Bodyguard, Peppa Pig, Downton Abbey, and Mamma Mia!
Together they talk about foley myths, how to get into foley and how to create your own explosion FX.

Educate with love, because there’s nothing worse than hating : Mental health and the Music industry with Eve Horne

Producer, songwriter, vocalist and music expert, Eve Horne wears many hats, and we get to chat with her about every single one.
When you listen to such an inspirational and dedicated person, you can’t help but fall in love and jump up to join the fight for equality within the music industry. Sophie and Eve talk about work-life balance, mental health, what it’s like to be a pop star as well as what resilience taught Eve.
 
Sponsored by Focusrite 
Focusrite is best selling worldwide so you better hop on the trend and join the community of 5 million users. After all focusrite is a global leader in audio interfaces...
Make sure you sign up for emails via their website, so you don’t miss all the great artist news, production how-to’s and sale-offers coming up through the holidays.

Accessibility : with Carla Kerslake

This week we have the wonderful Carla Kerslake who is not only a gender equality campaigner in the music industry but also working to make the music industry more accessible for those with disabilities. We talk to Carla about her work at Festival Republic, how we can make venues, gigs and studios more accessible, and the power of starting your own music blog (founder of 'Are We There Yet?' (AWTY))