BPI Innovation Podcast

Host:                                                                                                     Amalie Briden - Innovation Manager, BPI Guests: Dr Jo Twist OBE - CEO, BPIYolanDa Brown OBE DL - Chair, BPISynopsis:In this final episode of BPI Innovation Podcast Series 1, Amalie invites Dr Jo Twist, OBE BPI's CEO, and YolanDa Brown OBE DL, artist, educationalist, entrepreneur and BPI Chair, to the studio to discuss their thoughts on innovation in the recorded music industry. Touching on the role of trade bodies, what the term innovation actually means, the role that technologies play in creating 'shiny new' human experiences, AI, women in leadership and the crucial role that industry plays in shaping creative education, this episode is all about how important it is to be asking the right questions, at the right time, to both protect, reflect and allow real change to happen.Find out more about BPI and our guests via these links:https://www.bpi.co.uk/https://www.bpi.co.uk/bpi-insight-innovationhttps://www.yolandabrown.co.uk/Producer: Laura BowerMusic: 'BPI Innovation Theme' by NevilleSounds

Host:                                                                                                     Amalie Briden - Innovation Manager, BPI Guests: George George - Label Manager, Regent St Records and Bassist/Frontman, RadiogeistNick Fellingham - CEO and Co-Founder, Condense RealitySynopsis:In this episode, Amalie interviews George George, Regent St Records, and Nick Fellingham, Condense Reality, to explore a visionary new tech company that is putting real world live content into games platforms. We hear about how the company started out, what its involvement and interest is in the music industry, and why it is so important to drop real world content into games platforms. Through exploring case studies developed with Regent St Records, we also discuss how indie labels and smaller players in the music industry can benefit from leaning in to emerging tech startups, both in terms of generating revenue, reaching new audiences and providing new types of content, but also remaining relevant and helping to shape the future of cultural consumption. Since recording this episode, Condense have signed a deal with BBC, which has seen them create a New Music Portal, allowing emerging artists to perform live gigs with fans joining as an avatar and engaging in real time. Nick adds “This partnership positions BBC audiences at the very forefront of the evolution of what it means to be a music fan in an age where people all over the world can now come together in-game to experience live music. You can attend a gig with your cousin who lives hundreds of miles away and share a real moment with your favourite artist through the New Music Portal.”BBC partners with Condense for immersive live eventsFind out more about BPI and our guests via these links:https://www.bpi.co.uk/https://condense.live/https://regentstreetrecords.com/https://radiogeist.com/Producer: Laura BowerMusic: 'BPI Innovation Theme' by NevilleSounds

Host:                                                                                                     Amalie Briden - Innovation Manager, BPI Guests: Becky Lees – Head of LSO LiveChristina Calio – Co-Founder of PopinsSynopsis:What happens when a Classical Label partners up with a volumetric video Start-up to create collectible holograms of their players? What playful, risk-taking experiments emerge, that could shape the future of artist/ fan relationships, bring new revenue models and begin scaling new technologies? In this special edition, bite-size episode, we focus on the story of LSO Live and US start-up Popins. As part of the BPI Match Maker Programme, which brings together startups and UK indie labels, Popins came to London to create collectible holograms for over 100 indie artists. One of their partners - LSO Live - is a Classical label keen to lean in to emerging technologies, to explore AR as a pathway to enhancing the live concert experience, and using immersive storytelling techniques to introduce more people to the joys of classical music. This episode discusses their collaboration, their interest in using emerging technologies to enhance the audience and fan relationship, and just how long they think it’ll be before AR is adopted as part of the mainstream music industry. Find out more about BPI and our guests via these links:https://www.bpi.co.uk/https://lsolive.lso.co.uk/ https://www.popins.io/The London Symphony Orchestra debuts 3D AR holograms to celebrate 25 Years of LSO Live — PopinsProducer: Laura BowerMusic: 'BPI Innovation Theme' by NevilleSounds

Host: Amalie Briden - Innovation Manager, BPI Guests: Chantal Epp FRSA - Founder, ClicknClearOlivier Parfait - Vice President, Global Business Development & Digital Strategy, Sony Music EntertainmentSynopsis:In this episode, we delve into the journey of ClicknClear, a pioneering startup that set out to solve a critical issue in the UK recorded music industry. We explore how founder Chantal Epp's innovative approach caught the attention of Sony Music Entertainment, leading to a collaborative partnership that not only addressed key industry challenges but also paved the way for education, and new revenue opportunities in music rights management. Through this case study, we'll uncover the realities of working with major labels, the lessons learned on both sides, the complexities of licensing, and what it takes for startups to successfully collaborate with industry giants like Sony Music.Links:For more information and how to apply to Grow Music please visit: https://www.bpi.co.uk/bpi-insight-innovation/grow-music-2024For more information about The Black Founders Programme please visit: digicat.org.uk/FSBlackFounders Find out more about BPI and our guests via these links:https://www.bpi.co.uk/https://www.clicknclear.com/https://www.sonymusic.co.uk/ Producer: Laura BowerMusic: 'BPI Innovation Theme' by NevilleSounds

Host: Amalie Briden - Innovation Manager, BPI Guests: Pat Carr – Founder, Remote Control and Co-owner, The Vertex Music LabelTanguy Giraud - COO & LABs Program Director, Marathon Music Group Synopsis:In this episode Amalie, Pat and Tanguy explore the main threats and opportunities that the recorded music industry currently faces when it comes to innovation. Covering topics such as: What it is that labels really want from startups and external innovation companies versus what they can and are doing themselves in-house? What are the key components of successful collaborations between startups and labels, and what startups might want to consider before they start approaching labels? What areas ripe for disruption over the next few years and how can startups and labels can start proactively disrupting their models to get ready for the future? Pat and Tanguy share their wealth of varied and extensive experience in the ever changing music industry to bring you top tips and insights. Links:For more information and how to apply to Grow Music please visit: https://www.bpi.co.uk/bpi-insight-innovation/grow-music-2024 For more information and how to apply to Marathon Labs please visit:https://www.marathonmusic.group/labs or email tanguy@marathonartists.com Find out more about BPI and our guests via these links:https://www.bpi.co.uk/https://www.marathonmusic.group/https://www.remotecontrol.agency/Producer: Laura BowerMusic: 'BPI Innovation Theme' by NevilleSounds

For more information and how to apply to Grow Music please visit: https://www.bpi.co.uk/bpi-insight-innovation/grow-music-2024The BPI Innovation Podcast shines a spotlight on all of the most interesting, innovative ideas happening across the music industry right now, the new technologies that are powering, or powered by, music, and the record labels and start-ups who are working together to drive the future of the industry forward. Hosted by BPI’s Innovation Manager, Amalie Briden, each episode examines a different issue – opportunity or challenge in the industry – and brings together record label execs and start-up founders, from across our BPI community, to explore their unique perspectives.It’s designed for anyone working in, or interested in the fascinating world of the recorded music industry, and the tech start-ups and scale-ups who are making real changes in how we discover, consume and engage with music on a day to day basis. Tune in to hear case-studies and real world examples of how innovation is blossoming in the music industry, to better understand the types of successful collaborations that are happening daily between record labels and start-ups, and to understand from the horses mouth the kind of issues, challenges and exciting opportunities our industry face. You might be sitting on the solution right now.Producer: Laura BowerMusic: 'BPI Innovation Theme' by NevilleSounds