The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast with Mark Sutherland

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by top artist manager Tim Vigon of TV Management/ThreeSixZero. After working as a top PR for many famous bands including The Verve, Tim transitioned into management, famously guiding the career of The Streets. The pair discuss the reality of breaking acts today, why pure talent isn’t enough any more, and why he’s banking on a massive revival o...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Pat Carr, legendary marketing and management executive, and founder of the Remote Control Agency. Through her 40 year career, Pat has marketed many iconic acts such as Ash, Blondie, and Rick Astley. The pair discuss the changing landscape of marketing, how new social media laws may affect the industry, and why true musical connection can’t...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Lucy Noble, SVP of UK Venues for AEG Presents. Having studied at RCM and spent 20 years working at the Royal Albert Hall, Lucy is an expert in anything and everything live. The pair discuss the opening of London’s newest venue - the British Airways ARC, the challenges of building a new space, and how venues need to adapt for the future. NEW...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by John Giddings of Solo Music Agency and the Isle of Wight Festival. Best known for transforming the Isle of Wight Festival into one of the UK's biggest music events, John shares stories from his time working with some of the world's biggest artists from The Rolling Stones to U2 & Madonna. The pair discuss the art of building a festival lineu...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Co-Head of Global Touring at CAA, Emma Banks. As a true legend of the live industry, Emma works with huge artists ranging from Katy Perry and Lorde to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Muse. The pair discuss how to navigate the live sector, the O2 Silver Clef Awards, and the symbiotic relationship between artists and venues. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, recorded live at the inaugural Tixel x TMT Music Industry Retreat at beautiful Cowdray House in West Sussex, in front of an audience of 15 industry leaders from management companies, promoters and booking agencies, Mark is joined by legendary manager and CEO of NQ, Michael Adex. As manager of Aitch and CEO of one of the UK’s most successful independent music...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music.  Having enjoyed triumphant stints at EMI and Sony, Guy is one of the most successful music publishers of all time. Ahead of picking up the MITS Award in November, the pair discuss his career, and why championing future talent is more important than ever. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Dan Chalmers, Managing Director at YouTube Music EMEA. Having worked in the major label system for 20 years with a stellar career at Warner before joining YouTube, Dan has played a pivotal role in shaping the current music landscape. The pair discuss his transition from the label side to the tech world, the power of video and unique content...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by former CEO of the Official Charts Company, Martin Talbot. After nearly 2 decades at the helm of the OCC, Martin is here to share exactly how the charts work, and how they’ve evolved in that time. The pair also discuss how the wider music industry has changed in that time, and how technology is shaping the future. NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by chair of the BPI, YolanDa Brown, live at the BPI’s In Tune With Tomorrow summit as part of the Sound City+ conference in Liverpool. As a MOBO-winning artist, entrepreneur, and creative education champion, YolanDa is one of the most influential figures in the British music industry. As the chair of the BPI, YolanDa represents hundreds of rec...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by one of the most successful music executives in the game, Miles Leonard. Having held senior roles across a number of major labels, working with acts such as The Verve, Kylie Minogue and Coldplay, Miles is now working with YTL Live on building a new arena in Bristol. The pair discuss his transition into the live industry, ticketing prices, an...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Alastair Webber, Co-Founder and CEO of The Other Songs. Having started at Island Records, Alastair and his brother, Billy, have joined forces at The Other Songs to represent nearly every aspect of the music industry. The pair discuss his upcoming event - The Other Songs Live, his thoughts on independent labels competing with the majors, and...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by legendary songwriter and producer, Kamille. From Little Mix to Clean Bandit, Kamille has played an integral role in some of the biggest songs ever! Kamille also has her very own solo artist career, and owns a label and publishing company. Now the recipient of the Music Producers Guild’s Inspiration Award, Kamille discusses what its like to...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Frank Turner, one of the UK’s most successful folk-punk artists. Having started out in punk band Million Dead before becoming a solo artist, Frank has played over 3000 gigs, including Wembley Arena and the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. The pair discuss his recent South American tour, the realities of the modern streaming mod...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Jeremy Lascelles, Co-founder and CEO of Blue Raincoat Music. Having been a manager, tour manager, and a key figure at renowned indie companies Virgin and Chrysalis, Jeremy has had the unique opportunity to work with a wide range of artists. The pair discuss his career, the evolution of Blue Raincoat into a hybrid music company, and his thou...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by legendary producer and mix engineer, Catherine Marks. Being a two-time MPG Producer of the Year winner, and having worked with everyone from Wolf Alice to Olivia Rodrigo, Catherine shares her thoughts on the current state of the industry and why UK studios are under threat. The pair also discuss her work on the Help(2) album for War Child,...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Adam Harris and Callum Read, Co-Founders of Touchdown MGMT, and record label Happy Artist. Having worked with bands such as The Snuts, The Rooks, and Hunny Buzz, they discuss the state of guitar music and why it's back on the rise. They also discuss the aftermath of the BRITs, grassroots venues, and their mission to break regional talent in...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Chris Price, Head of Music for BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra. Approaching his 10 year anniversary in the role, Chris reflects on his part in shaping one of the biggest radio stations in the UK, and helping break artists from Coldplay to Charli XCX. The pair also discuss the state of British music, the slowness of the charts, and how to make the leg...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Tommas Arnby, founder of Locomotion and co-founder/CEO of Special Projects Music. Having guided YUNGBLUD from the very start all the way to a recent Grammy win, Tommas discusses the return of guitar music, the lessons he’s learnt over the years, and why the industry needs to do more to support British talent on the global stage. The pair al...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Liz Goodwin, a music industry marketing and strategy expert whose career spans the likes of Polydor, Glassnote and most recently Atlantic Records. Liz shares her journey from early label experience through to marketing leadership, including her time working across international campaigns for major artists and helping build the foundations f...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sybil Bell, founder of Independent Venue Week. For more than a decade Sybil has helped shine a spotlight on the venues that form the foundations of the entire live music ecosystem - from first gigs and early tours through to artist development and local cultural identity. In their chat, the pair discuss how Independent Venue Week was built,...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Aly Gillani, Artist & Label Relations Lead at Bandcamp and Director of First Word Records. From running his own independent record label, to asking for (and receiving) his dream job at Bandcamp, Aly shares his insight into how the platform is different from other music retail sites, putting artists first, and why the platform has banned AI....

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sumit Bothra, founder and CEO of SB3 Artist Management, as well as manager of PJ Harvey.  With a career spanning over 20 years across major labels, independent management, and executive leadership, Sumit reflects on his long journey through the industry. The pair also discuss what balancing a home family life and being a manager really look...

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Alex Hannaby, VP of International Marketing & Operations at Big Machine, as well as head of the label’s UK business. From launching Big Machine UK ten years ago, to overseeing international strategy across multiple territories, Alex offers a detailed insight into how country music has moved from a niche genre to a cultural force. The pair d...

Happy new year from The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Ben Mortimer, President of Polydor Label Group. From starting out as a journalist, to now being in charge of one of the worlds biggest labels, Ben shares his unique insight into how to break new artists in 2026, and why patience is key. The pair also discuss the state of British music, the role of AI, physical media, and the pressu...