Adrian Sykes

Did Ya Know

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Did Ya Know podcast chronicles the untold stories of executives of colour, who have led the way in the British music industry. Each month, legendary music manager Adrian Sykes will talk to industry leaders, aiming not just to tell share their stories, but to inspire and guide a new generation of executives. https://www.didyaknowpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Adrian Sykes

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Raye Cosbert 08.04.2021 37:16

On this episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers, we're joined by Raye Cosbert, Managing Director of Metropolis Music. Raye talks about his journey from aspiring musician, to one of the most influential promoters in the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tinie Tempah 05.03.2021 53:17

On this episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers, we talk to Tinie Tempah, artist and co-founder of innovative 360 management and entertainment company Disturbing London. Tinie talks about his struggles and successes in the UK music business, and how he plans to make things better for the next generation of artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fay Hoyte 05.02.2021 46:15

Fay Hoyte is Senior Marketing Director at EMI Records, and one of the most influential women in the UK music business. In this episode, Fay talks about her journey from Street Team member to senior executive, the challenges that she’s faced along the way, and how she’s risen above them to forge a stellar career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glyn Aikins 08.01.2021 40:54

In this episode, Adrian sits down with Glyn Aikins, Co-President of Since ’93. Glyn talks about teaching himself to DJ back in the day, his journey as a club promoter, and what inspired him to finally run a label Have a listen to Glyn's career playlist here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darcus Beese OBE 04.12.2020 46:34

Season one of Did Ya Know kicks off with Adrian Sykes in conversation with the legendary Darcus Beese OBE, President and CEO of Island Records. Tune in to find out how Darcus went from working in a hairdressers, to being one of the most successful A&R executives the industry has ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Ya Know Podcast - Trailer 27.11.2020 1:21

Did Ya Know podcast chronicles the untold stories of executives of colour, who have led the way in the British music industry. Each month, legendary music manager Adrian Sykes will talk to industry leaders, aiming not just to tell share their stories, but to inspire and guide a new generation of executives. Join us for season 1 focussing on the pioneers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...