2 Promoters, 1 Pod

The Production Manager, an almost mythical creature found back stage stressing about about “patch” engineers and impossible changeover times.  Who are they and why are they so important to the running of our events? Thankfully, Marios of Damnation, Outbreak and Radar fame is in hand to attempt to explain it all, from “recharges” and “dead spots” to risking his life for the game.  Pay attention. Yo...

Ok nerds, you want to hear about the the logistics of booking Mariner and making sure the stage is set for it exactly as planned? The importance of volunteers and why James and the ATG crew hope the army of familiar faces follow them to the new site? And Gav's questionable grasp of spreadsheets and tech to run a £1million festival? Well, today we're here to tell you. Your pod merch: www....

It's exactly one month out from Damnation and planning is in full tilt with stage times, merch runs, flyposting campaigns, extra day tickets and a macaroni van all top of the agenda. But who takes control of what? What tweaks have been made to make the weekend even better? And how do you make sure a fresh face wants to return? It's a lot to consider, especially at a time when the 2027 ti...

James unveils the first wave of bands for his “absolutely not a metal festival” with headliners Blood Incantation and Neurosis playing alongside Møl, Holy Fawn, Conjurer, Slift, Messa, Employed To Serve and The Ocean…  But before the boys get to the ATG ‘27 deathfest, they both have site visits to discuss, more new bands to fall in love with and yes, of course, tennis on the agenda. Your pod merch...

You might see yourself as a bit of a festival veteran because you’ve  managed an impressive four events this summer but today’s guest calls that tally “July”.  Mr Rob Kellas, of TPD TV and View From The Afternoon fame, plugs in a third mic and explains why “just” 19 festivals, across the UK, wider Europe and the States is a quiet year for them. How his insanely popular channel and pod are succeedi...

Just when we thought it was going to be a quiet week, Ed Sheeran sets fire to himself and Slipknot drop a single that the music press love while the rest of the world hate.  Gav and James absorb it all alongside rating new music, the rise of rock and metal influencers and a “mad” journalism tale from a past life.  Oh, and there’s a horse. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoter...

When two hours just isn’t enough to break down the best ATG yet… we go again! This time Gav and James focus on the live performances the almost forgotten mishaps and answer all your most pressing questions. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.

Gav and James dust off the ATG hangovers to dive back into what will go down in the history books as a festival for the ages. A nervy pod show, the best set ever at Fernhill Farm and of course, that bloody bus.  Strap in. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.

Well, it happened! Our biggest live pod (by some distance) took place at 10am on the final morning of ArcTanGent and the listeners packed the Yokhai Stage for it.  Gav and James discuss one-way mishaps, memorable sets and asking Julie Christmas awkward questions. Before Julie herself and Johannes of Cult of Luna join the pod to remind Gav he needs subtitles. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/co...

ATG is now and you’re either waking up hungover this morning on a farm, making your way here or wishing you were. Gav and James dive into the mailbag to get you through until the bands start. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.

Are you ready to get hyped? ATG build is underway, James is living in a field and the good times have started!!  Just a week until ATG 2026 opens and it’s going to be a banger.  The last at Fernhill Farm. So get yourselves hyped, it’s nearly here! Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.

James is in the midst of the ATG site build and Gav has pissed off to Turkey for his “10th holiday of the year”. But those small hurdles can’t stop 2 Promoters talking about ATG’s big move in 2027. Why? Where? How? And will we get a Forest Stage in the new gaff. James answers all your questions. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.

Some might say that you’d need to be crazy to start a festival, but that didn’t stop the team behind Hayrock giving it a go with a special tribute theme bash. “However, things started to unravel quickly as bands pulled out, photographers became stage managers and the “bin bag” stage caught the wind. Thankfully Stiff Bizkit’s Fred Thirst survived the experience to tell the tale… Your pod merch: www...

Another magnificent Trees is in the books and for many it was the best yet. But how did things look from behind the scenes, from 500 litres of water to photo booth mishaps.  And how do you top it for the big 20th anniversary next year? James is on hand with all the answers. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.

Live from the Saturday of 2000 Trees… James dishes on booking Don Broco to headline (in one day) and Gav comes out as an England supporter… Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.

James is broken in a caravan. He tried his best. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.

It’s almost Trees Time and the boys are getting giddy. James has his clean fridge stocked and reporting live from Upcote Farm about putting the finishing touches to the beautiful site. While Gav is packing the sun cream and tearing through the Trees playlist in anticipation. Before all that though, what’s this about ArcTanGent moving home next year? Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections...

Gareth Kelly from the Music Venue Trust joins us to untangle the mystery of PRS and explain how your favourite bands actually get paid. It'll all make perfect sense... probably. Gav delivers some all-time premium waffle and the excitement for Trees reaches fever pitch. Oh, and how did Gav end up in an American's basement at 4am on a Thursday?? Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collect...

Gav checks in from Boston to share stories from Scotland’s World Cup adventure, with the Tartan Army turning the city into a week-long party. From sold-out bars and viral fan moments to Scotland’s chances of progressing, it’s a lively update from the heart of the tournament.  Back in the festival world, James talks Trees Festival preparations, 2027 booking progress, the fallout from last week’s PR...

New music, accidentally booking bands onto the podcast, navigating the baffling world of PRS, who actually gets paid when it comes to music venues, and just how much does it cost to truck water into a festival site? James is fully immersed in Trees season, while Gav is busy firing out Damnation announcements, and with the year already at the halfway mark, it's time to see how those Album of t...

Gav and James delve back into the mailbag to discuss venue upgrades, manageable festival growth and their favourite pod moments.  But before that, Gav takes the chance to gloat about the extreme metal coup of the year… booking The Berzerker outta nowhere! Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.

Gav hopped on and back off the best tour of the year quicker than you can say “you don’t have a bunk”.  But bus dramas aside, the We Lost The Sea, Overhead, The Albatross and Dimscûa package delivered in spades.  Meanwhile, housebound James secured some exciting 2027 bookings and updated his favourite albums spreadsheet. Your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go agai...

The stacked We Lost The Sea, Overhead, The Albatross and Dimscûa UK tour starts tomorrow.  Mr Departure Songs, Mark Owen, joins the pod from Paris to discuss playing Europe before arriving on these shores for their debut UK run.  Selling out cities, sacrificing profits for crew, early load ins and bigger production and where they sit in the post rock landscape.  Do not miss this tour. Buy your We...

Security. The festival job that should be invisible. And sometimes, they’re completely missing… This week, we finally get to the long-awaited security episode. The people who keep you safe while you’re crowdsurfing, stop you sneaking onto Gav’s balcony, and (ideally) keep the whole festival running without you ever really noticing they’re there — this episode is all about them. Oh, and James’ neig...

Gav and James dive back into the mailbag to tackle the topics of the day: the importance of grassroots venues, how their “future” headliner predictions panned out and how cancelled are the cancelled? Buy your We Lost The Sea tickets: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/we-lost-the-sea And your pod merch: www.nomad-stores.com/collections/2-promoters-1-pod We go again, every Thursday morning.