Sunderland Music City

Sunderland Music City Podcast

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Brought to you by the Sunderland Music City team, expect in-depth interviews with relevant people in relevant places in Sunderland, the North East region and beyond. Listen to series one for the audio experience of the Sunderland Music Strategy (2025-2030).

Author

Sunderland Music City

Category

Music

Podcast website

musiccity.uk

Latest episode

Mar 7, 2026

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Episodes

BONUS PODCAST Sunderland Music City Radio Launched! 07.03.2026

Frankie and Ross discuss the significance and relevance of Sunderland Music City Radio and it's launch this week

Music Education 09.02.2026

Frankie and Ross are joined by fellow Music Officer and Musician Marty Longstaff. Marty explains his background and tells the listeners of the existing music education and vocational organisations in the city of Sunderland

Spaces and Places 13.11.2025

Frankie Francis and Ross Millard meet to discuss our latest topic and speak about where music is performed. They also hear first hand from Ben Wall who runs Sunderland's longest running independent music venue.

Accessibility and Composition 19.09.2025

Ben Lunn is a Composer originally from Sunderland, he regularly travels the world with his work in music. Ben is also a fierce advocate for accessibility within not just the genres he represents and works in but for music in general. He joins Frankie to speak about his journey so far, shares some tips for getting involved and speaks passionately about issues surrounding access.

Life As A Musician 09.06.2025

Paul Reed, Regional Organiser North of England for the Musicians' Union, joins Frankie Francis and Ross Millard to talk about life as a musician in 2025. Paul explains how an established informed organisation like the MU can support people in the music industry, whichever route they take.

Mental Health In Music 22.04.2025

Frankie Francis and Ross Millard are joined by Janine Ellis MA, MBACP (Reg) aka Lorelei Therapy, Integrative Therapist, Registered Practitioner of UKBAPAM a member of Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) and advisor to Launchpad Music.

Making Music A Career 31.03.2025

Frankie Francis and Ross Millard discuss what career progression looks like in music with special guests Bradley Kulisic from Singing Light Music, Gareth Dobson from Wichita Management, and Bernard Butler as he spends time in Sunderland delivering a masterclass for Sunderland Music City.

What Is A Music City? Lena Ingwersen Explains 12.03.2025

In the first episode of our new series, Frankie Francis is joined by Ross Millard as they speak to Managing Director of the Music Cities Network Lena Ingwersen.

Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030 13.02.2025

The fourth and final part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030 06.02.2025

The third part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030 30.01.2025

The second part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030 21.01.2025

The first part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

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