Music Industry Insights Worldwide - Equality & Diversity In The Music & Entertainment Industries
"Harmonizing Voices: Global Perspectives on Equality & Diversity in the Music and Entertainment Industries with Saskhia Menendez & Special Guests"
Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, connects cultures, and touches our deepest emotions. It has the power to change lives, challenge norms, and inspire social change. However, as we celebrate the incredible diversity of voices and talents within the music industry, it's essential to acknowledge that the path to equality, diversity, and inclusion has not always been harmonious.
In this podcast, we aim to spotlight the stories, struggles, and successes of those working tirelessly to make the music industry a more inclusive and equitable space for all. We will delve into the experiences of artists, producers, managers, and industry professionals who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and reshaping the landscape of the music world.
Join us as we engage in thought-provoking conversations, explore ground-breaking initiatives, and celebrate the music that moves us. Together, we will amplify the voices of change and work towards creating a more vibrant, just, and diverse music industry. So, whether you're a music enthusiast, an industry insider, or someone looking to be inspired, "Harmonizing Voices" is your guide to the evolving and ever-inspiring world of music industry equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Music Industry Insights Worldwide - Equality & Diversity In The Music & Entertainment Industries
40 Years of Change: Steve Budd on the UK Music Industry's Evolution
STEPHEN BUDD MUSIC REPRESENTS SOME OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PRODUCERS, SONGWRITERS, MIXERS, ENGINEERS ON THE PLANET, ALONGSIDE A SELECTION OF THE BEST UP-AND-COMING CREATIVE STUDIO AND WRITING TALENT. FOR OVER 20 YEARS, OUR PRODUCER AND SONGWRITER CLIENTS HAVE WORKED WITH THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND CREATIVE ARTISTS IN THE WORLD AND HAVE WON NUMEROUS GRAMMY AND BRIT AWARDS.
Alongside the management of producers, Stephen Budd Music has had considerable success in Artist Management. Previous clients include Heaven 17, Gang of Four, Tanita Tikaram, The Magic Numbers, The Sound, Big Sound Authority, Dry the River and Songhoy Blues. SBM currently represent Nubiyan Twist and Onipa.
As well as founding and continuing to run SBM, Stephen is a co-founder of London’s OneFest Music Festival, of Damon Albarn’s Africa Express project and the NH7 Weekender festivals in India. He founded the War Child charity’s “Passport Back To The Bars” concert series and is a co-executive producer of Amnesty International ‘Give A Home’ global concert series. He sits on the advisory boards of “House Concerts” innovators Sofar Sounds, the“Music Cities” consultancy Sound Diplomacy and the DMZ Peace Train Festival in South Korea.
In June 2017, Stephen completed his 3-year term as co-chairman of the MMF (Music Managers Forum). Stephen is a recognised TV commentator on music industry issues, regularly appearing on a variety of British TV news shows and also speaking at many Music Industry conferences around the globe. Stephen also has an A&R role at Cooking Vinyl Records signing and developing selected artists and in his spare time…. he DJ’s African music of the 1970’s.
