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 mu

Get Legal advice with Sharon-Rose Mensah

Nov 30th, 2022 1h 6m

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 getti

Vocal arrangement and production with Ramera Abraham

Nov 23rd, 2022 53m 50s

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 d

How to startle a misogynist with Rookes

Nov 18th, 2022 1h 19m

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 produce

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

Nov 2nd, 2022 1h 8m

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

Accessibility : with Carla Kerslake

Oct 26th, 2022 1h 4m

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 Festiv

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

Oct 19th, 2022 1h 10m

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 t

Suitcase full of shoes : Ruth Sullivan in the Foley Studio

Oct 11th, 2022 1h 14m

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 Killi

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

Oct 5th, 2022 1h 15m

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

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

Oct 4th, 2022 1h 19m

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 R

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

Sep 21st, 2022 1h 3m

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 ma

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Welcome to Not a Groupie

Sep 20th, 2022 1m 7s

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 ind

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

Sep 14th, 2022 53m 48s

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

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

Sep 7th, 2022 1h 3m

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 t

Meet the Team: Welcome to Not a Groupie

Sep 7th, 2022 45m 24s

Welcome to Not A GroupieA 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

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