Not a Groupie

Why is there a lack of women in the music industry? with Vick Bain

Music industry equality, diversity and inclusivity campaigner, Vick Bain joins Sophie to unpack why there is a lack of women in the music industry and how we change that.
The President of the Independent Society of Musicians tells us about how we can create sustainable diversity and inclusion and why it’s beneficial to the music industry, with solutions such as festivals booking bands and artists from The F-List, putting more money into victim support and more initiatives to support women and gender minorities.

How to startle a misogynist with Rookes

It’s not very often that you meet someone as spectacular as Rookes. Sophie and Rookes engage in a brutally honest conversation about misogyny in music, how to react to those unhelpful comments and how much you should expect to pay for a producer. This episode touches on neurodiversity and how it has made her the producer that she is now.

Vocal arrangement and production with Ramera Abraham

Ever wondered what it’s like to be in the studio with Little Mix? Same. Ramera Abraham talks about her journey from Abbey Road Studios, Spotify EQ to being in the studio recording legendary musicians such as Little Mix.
Ramera talks about how determination brought her to where she is, her strong relationship with her dad and what it takes to be the best vocal producer and studio engineer for both your team and your artists. 
 
 
 

Get Legal advice with Sharon-Rose Mensah

We chat with Sharon-Rose Mensah, a Music & Entertainment Lawyer, Music Producer Singer Writer DJ...
Is there anything she can't do? 
Music law is quite possibly the most important part of the music industry - from negotiating contracts to getting you out of sticky situations.
 
 

Party at the Musicians’ Union - An Interview with Naomi Pohl

For the season finale of Not A Groupie season one, we take a trip to the Musicians' Union to speak to Naomi Pohl, the first-EVER female General Secretary of the MU. Sophie and Naomi talk about what the Musicians' Union is doing to make the music industry safer for women and gender minorities, the shocking findings of their 'Safe Space' Tool and Naomi's own experiences in the music industry.