BIYPOD: The Music Business Careers Podcast

In this episode I was lucky enough to get some time with the amazing, awesome and utterly adorable Trenton Tomlinson. Trenton is Label Operations Manager for UMR where he leads the day-to-day delivery of catalogue campaigns, and his work doesn’t stop there, he also leads campaigns such as UMR’s Black Story initiative, has sat on Universals International Taskforce for Meaningful Change supporting marginalised communities, spanning charitable partnerships, public policy, engagement, education and inclusive programming, is the Chair of UMG’s Pride Network, has sat on the Stonewall LGBTQ+ Leadership programme, serves on the UK City of Culture 2029 advisory panel and the BPI’s Equity & Justice Advisory Group, and much much more! Trenton is one of the absolute best, a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, who does SO much and makes a real impact on so many. Trenton is absolute magic, truly someone to be celebrated, and I feel exceptionally proud to know him,a brilliant human who left me speechless and more than a bit emosh in this episode!! I am so grateful to have had this chat with the awesome Trenton, I hope you enjoy this conversationas much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)In each episode, we make a donation to a cause our guest cares about, Trenton picked Sahir https://www.sahir.org.uk/ Liverpool City Region’s largest and oldest LGBTQ+ charity, engaged in creating a brighter healthier future for communities, providing practical and emotional support, camaraderie and connection to LGBTQ+ people and people living with and affected by HIV.Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn Email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.Or you can visit our website for more info and resources.And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

In this episode we talk with the person EVERY entry level label candidate wants to know, Charlotte Tindle! Charlotte works as a key part of the Talent Acquisition team at Sony Music in London, and just happens to be one of the kindest, warmest, and most approachable folks I’ve met in my music business career (yeah, you get it, we love Charlotte!) We spoke about her role recruiting right across the labels and different teams at Sony, and covered topics like the importance of optimism, knowing who you are, doing your research, and connecting with people on a personal level. She also dropped one of THE most brilliant pieces of inspo I’ve ever heard!! I was so delighted to be able to have this chat with the fabulous Charlotte, I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)In each episode, we make a donation to a cause our guest cares about and Charlotte picked LOROS hospice care for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland https://loros.co.uk/ whoprovide free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill adult patients, their families and carers.Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn Email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.Or you can visit our website for more info and resources.And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Back in March 2026 BIY brought together a fab group of music business execs from Relentless Records, spanning people who’ve been in the industry for many MANYyears to those who have literally just got their first job. There was some brilliant advice and insight which will be MEGA helpful for people looking for entrylevel roles in A&R and marketing at a record label! So what are you waiting for? Hit play and give it a listen right NOW!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)Follow BIY on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn or email hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions and “BIYPOD” in the subject line.You can also visit the website for more info and resources: www.biypeople.co.uk/contentAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, I’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you and happylistening gang!

Episode 24: Faye Williams, Founder of Flabbergast, DJ, & Creative MarketeerIn this episode we talk with the inspiring and brilliant Faye Williams! Faye has done so much over her career so far, including working at Warner Music, Island Records and Broadwick Live, AND (powerhouse that she is) back in 2023 she started her own business, Flabbergast…told you she was a powerhouse! Flabbergast is a social media agency specialising in audience-first strategy, social-first content production, social media management, influencer partnerships, paid media and events for music and brand clients, part of the Stakked collective. In this episode Faye not only shares her career story but also breaks down some of the key areas of digital marketing, which I know will be super helpful for lots of our social media and marketing focused community!I was buzzing for hours after our chat, Faye shares some really important insight and advice in this episode and I genuinely could’ve chatted with her for WAAAAAY longer, what a superstar. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn or email us with BIYPOD in the subjectline hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.Or you can visit our website for more info and resources: www.biypeople.co.ukAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Episode 22: Prove Your Passion Live ’25 // Panels Part 1!Back in September 2025 BIY put on another spectacular live show, Prove YourPassion Live ’25, giving entry level folks the frankly awesome opportunity to meetexperienced industry execs to talk music business careers hints, tips and advice IRL!As part of the day, I hosted some super insightful, engaging and practical panels, sowe’re bringing you a couple of those panels right here you lucky LUCKY people! Forthis conversation I chatted with the brilliant Ellie Best from RCA, Jess Kangalee fromGood Energy PR, and Breyner Baptista from Blackstar Agency. Full transparency,we were meant to talk about the plethora of different sorts of roles at labels, but webarely even scratched the surface! We touch on promo, plugging and campaignsupport though, so YAY!!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just startingout or already well on your music business career path :)Follow BIY on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/biypeopleandtalent or email hello@biypeople.co.uk withyour questions and “BIYPOD” in the subject line.You can also visit the website for more info and resources:www.biypeople.co.uk/contentAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, I’d love to empower and inspire asmany people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happylistening gang!

Episode 23: Prove Your Passion Live ’25 // Panels Part 2!Back in September 2025 BIY put on another spectacular live show, Prove YourPassion Live ’25, giving entry level folks the frankly awesome opportunity to meetexperienced industry execs to talk music business careers hints, tips and advice IRL!As part of the day, I hosted some super insightful, engaging and practical panels, sowe’re bringing you a couple of those panels right here you lucky LUCKY people! Forthis conversation I chatted with the brilliant Chris Ibbs from CAA, Glodie Ifura UTA,and Lucy Wood from Roundhouse. There were so many gems in this one, and aresounding and incredibly important message about supporting live music, let’s allget out to live shows wherever they are to keep these incredible spaces alive!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just startingout or already well on your music business career path :)Follow BIY on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/biypeopleandtalent or email hello@biypeople.co.uk withyour questions and “BIYPOD” in the subject line.You can also visit the website for more info and resources:www.biypeople.co.uk/contentAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, I’d love to empower and inspire asmany people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happylistening gang!

BIYPOD : Episode 21: Gemma Gilday, Director, Global Amazon Music at BMGIn this episode we talk with the brilliant Gemma Gilday, who has worked in Streaming and Digital Partnerships for over a decade…she was there pretty much right at the start of streaming in fact! It was a real pleasure to speak with Gemma after all these years, her passion for music and willingness to throw herself into new challenges is apparent still, not to mention something to be really proud of I’d say! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.Or you can visit our website for more info and resources: www.biypeople.co.ukAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Episode 20: Rebecca Ferguson, Creative Licensing Director In this episode we talk with the magnificent, the amazing, the fabulous, Rebecca Ferguson! Fergs has worked in the music business across sync and brand partnerships both in the UK and internationally. Genuinely, Fergs is a total pleasure to talk with, her positivity and resilience is infectious, which personally I think makes her a total joy. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)  Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/company/biypeopleandtalent or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.  Or you can visit our website for more info and resources:www.biypeople.co.uk  And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!