In Episode 14, we chat with Jesse Kinch. Jesse is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Long Island, New York, United States. He was the winner of the American Series of Rising Star which was broadcast on ABC. The show was hosted by Josh Groban, and the panel of judges was Brad Paisley, Kesha, and Ludacris. Jesse went on to sign with Capitol Records. Jesse picked up a guitar when he was 6, after discovering an old, beat-up acoustic in his parent's basement. They began to notice a mature sense...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In Episode 13 we look into the pros and cons of independent labels vs major labels for artists and bands, discussing everything from - What makes a record label 'indie'? to what are artist-friendly record label deals? When it comes to getting a record deal, finding the right fit and structure with a label is crucial — but is an indie or a major record company a better overall fit for you? Firstly, you will need to know the difference’s between a major and independent record label. The common per...
Sep 10, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In Episode 12, we chat with Award-Winning business women Charlotte Armitage. Charlotte is The Media Psychologist® specialising in the Film & TV Industry, particularly, psychological duty of care processes in production. She is a registered psychotherapist with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), an accredited business psychologist holding principal practitioner status with the Association of Business Psychologists (PPABP) and is currently undertaking a Profession...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The world of movie financing is complex, from; equity, debt, mezzanine, first in, last out, it just goes on and on! In Episode 11, we discuss (P&A) film financing for the independent movie sector, covering the Print & Advertising budget looking at - The quantity and production of release prints and movie trailers to The Press campaign and contracting a PR agency. The financing of a movie is very complex, so we are producing a series of podcasts to help demystify this area for independent...
Aug 27, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In Episode 10, we chat with music executive Tracey Webb , director & owner of Power Promotions the UK's leading dance music promotions company. The company’s worked with the like’s of Craig David, Elle Goulding, Anne-Marie, Faithless, Jonas Blue, David Guetta, Becky Hill, Paloma Faith, Armand Van Helden to name a few. Power was formed in 1989 and has been established since dance music’s inception and Tracey and her team have promoted the world’s biggest and best club tracks. We delve into so...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In Episode 9, Pete chats with our special guest Mr. Alan Glass. Alan was born in New Orleans, Alan absorbed a rainbow of musical styles from that amazing city. That exotic mix informs his love of all genres of music and his hit songwriting credits totally reflect this, from ‘Soul’ to ‘Country’ to ‘Rock’ to ‘Dance.’ and even ‘Opera’! Alan was mentored in production by Philadelphian legend Thom Bell as well as Maurice White (Earth Wind and Fire) Alan discusses his creative approach to writing hit ...
Aug 13, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In Episode 8, Pete Moore discusses the music industry governing bodies. Plus we share the latest Entertainment News & BeX brings a 'Fact of the Day & a ''Question of the Day'' for our listeners. Follow The Entertainment Engine team: Twitter @entengine Facebook www.facebook.com/TheEntertainmentEngine Instagram @seamless_entertainment The background music of the podcast was written & produced by BeX & Alan Glass. (Seamless Music) The podcast is engineered & mixed by BeX. www.se...
Aug 06, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In Episode 7, BeX introduces 'Women working in the Creative industries'' with our first special guest Layra Harmony, who is an internationally published Creative Director and Fashion Stylist based in London. Layra's work is featured in various glossy magazines including Marie Claire, L'Officiel, Hollywood. Layra's styled the likes of Anthony Joshua, David Gandy, and Victoria's Secret model Alicia Rountree for front covers and editorial features and has well-established partnerships with high-end...
Jul 29, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The Entertainment Engine weekly podcast is providing helpful tips and information on navigating the entertainment industry across; Music, Film & TV for new bands, artists, actors, songwriters, and creatives to help expand their skill set. We'll have informal chats & discussions, providing in-depth knowledge, advice, and professional experience. We'll also have special guests on the show from the world of entertainment along with keeping our listeners updated with current industry news, f...
Jul 23, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The Entertainment Engine weekly podcast is providing helpful tips and information on navigating the entertainment industry across; Music, Film & TV for new bands, artists, actors, songwriters, and creatives to help expand their skill set. We'll have informal chats & discussions, providing in-depth knowledge, advice, and professional experience. We'll also have special guests on the show from the world of entertainment along with keeping our listeners updated with current industry news, f...
Jul 16, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The Entertainment Engine weekly podcast is providing helpful tips and information on navigating the entertainment industry across; Music, Film & TV for new bands, artists, actors, songwriters, and creatives to help expand their skill set. We'll have informal chats & discussions, providing in-depth knowledge, advice, and professional experience. We'll also have special guests on the show from the world of entertainment along with keeping our listeners updated with current industry news, f...
Jul 11, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The Seamless podcast series ' The Entertainment Engine ' has been created by Pete Moore and BeX Gregory to provide helpful tips and information on navigating the entertainment industry across; Music, Film and TV, with informal chats and discussions, providing in-depth knowledge, advice and professional experience. Over the coming weeks, we will also have very special guests on the show from the world of entertainment, along with keeping our listeners updated with current industry news, fun facts...
Jul 01, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The Seamless podcast series 'The Entertainment Engine' has been created by Pete Moore and BeX Gregory to provide helpful tips and information on navigating the entertainment industry across; Music, Film and TV, with informal chats and discussions, providing in-depth knowledge, advice and professional experience. Over the coming weeks, we will also have special guests on the show from the world of entertainment along with keeping our listeners updated with current industry news, fun facts and tre...
Jul 01, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The Seamless podcast series 'The Entertainment Engine' has been created by Pete Moore and BeX Gregory to provide helpful tips and information on navigating the entertainment industry across; Music, Film and TV, with informal chats and discussions, providing in-depth knowledge, advice and professional experience. Over the coming weeks, we will also have special guests on the show from the world of entertainment along with keeping our listeners updated with current industry news, fun facts and tre...
Jul 01, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the Seamless Entertainment podcast series called ' The Entertainment Engine '. We share helpful tips and information for new and existing creatives, to help people navigate the entertainment industry across the world of Music, Film, and TV. Each week includes informal chats and discussions. We speak with world-renowned guests on the podcast who provide in-depth knowledge, advice, and professional experience for people working in the creative industries. This is mixed in with current i...
Jun 06, 2020•1 min