Ask The Industry Podcast

Jo O'Callaghan is a former performer who is head of artists, venues and events at the Adelaide Fringe . She's previously worked at Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne International Film Festival, Short + Sweet Melbourne, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival so she knows her stuff and specifically her stuff about Australian festivals.

I got her on the podcast to talk about...

• How to bring a show to the Adelaide Fringe
• Common mistakes performers make that you should avoid
• What the audience for the festival is looking for.
• Why they have no Free Fringe
• Where the festival fits into the wider festival circuit and what performers can expect to get out of it.

AND MORE

Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AdelaideFringe

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

YouTube - https://youtu.be/5rUAcZAS2a0

I think this podcast would be great for any performer who has a solo show they'd like to perform beyond the UK or their home country and wants to spend the day times on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

If you're new here please do hit that subscribe button if you're old here please do consider giving us a honest review in iTunes and either way please consider donating via paypal or patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

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Sam Wills is a New Zealand prop-comic residing in London. On stage he performs as The Boy with Tape on His Face. He's been performing since 2001 starting in New Zealand working his way towards the Edinburgh Fringe.

I got him on the podcast to talk about...

• Should you be friends with your fans?
• The difference between British and New Zealand comedy scenes.
• Why he is a silent act Will you get to an age where you’re no longer “the boy” but “the man”?
• Why having “fame” as your end goal is bad
• The value of having a 5-year plan in achieving your goals
• How he found his agent and advice on picking the right agent
• How he uses the Australian festivals to preview his shows on the other side of the world to prep for Edinburgh and the UK How to turn a marketing problem (not being able to describe his act) into an opportunity.
• How has social media helped / hurt your career?
• And how talking to his audience on social media has helped him keep his audience keen on the act.
• How he uses “joke structures” the same way comedians do without talking.
• How his marketing is growing up with The Boy How he uses social media to make his character have a personality online and why he keeps two accounts

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to anyone who is interested in building an audience around a novetly or character act as well as anyone who wants to tactfully use the Edinburgh Fringe to launch their career.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/TheBoy

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book -

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

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Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

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Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.yout...

Ben Williams (@benagain) has been the comedy editor at Time Out London since 2011. He's also run the Long Paws Comedy Club for over a decade and really knows what makes a good listing that attracts the eye and the right kind of audience for your event. He also had advice on PR and press releases.

I got him on the podcast to talk about -

• What is the process to get listed at Time Out London.
• How to get featured / your event promoted for free on the website.
• Will they accept press releases from comedians who can’t afford PRs, and what are the do’s and don’ts if you are going to send them in.
• How Ben keeps track of the performers and clubs he enjoys to ensure they get covered in the magazine / on the website.
• How often will Time Out cover a performer and how often do they cover new performers
• With more and more audience members sticking to comedians they know off the telly, how do you think that’s impacting you as a listings site?

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer trying to get more exposure for their solo events or a promoter who wants to know the secret of what makes a good listing for their club.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/BenWilliams

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book -

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

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Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=b...

In this "inbetweeneisode" I interview Rachel Holdsworth (comedy editor) & Stuart Black (review and in charge of the theatre listings) from the Londonist.

If you're doing a show in London you might want to contact the Londonist. They have a large base of die-hard London fans who want to know about interesting and "left field" events happening in their hometown. So if you have an interesting show which you're bringing to the capital listen to this before contacting them. It could mean the difference between getting featured and your email getting ignored... As always, shownotes can be found here and you can find me on Twitter @thismademecool. See you next time, Si

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book -

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

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Follow me - http://twitter.com/thismademecool Support the podcast - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast?ty=h Join the Facebook community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskTheIndustryPodcast----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you! Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self. Here are the links - iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943 Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

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NRH Management (@nickr_h) is the agency of Nick Ranceford-Hadley. Nick has been an agent for twenty five years, most of which at Noel Gay Artists, where he was Managing Director. He has represented many of the great names in the entertainment business from the creators of The Weakest Link to the late Sir David Frost.

We talked about...

• Who works for who?
• Is it better to approach an agent or wait for them to come to you?
• What does / doesn’t he do? How he (and his clients) have benefitted by quotas.
• Why he started an agency and how he operates differently
• What should you look for in an agent.

AND MORE!

This podcast would be great for anyone who is interested in finding the right agent and going about it in a professional way. It would also be of interest to any comedy fans who want to know more about who works behind-the-scenes to make their favourite performers famous...

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/NickRancefordHadley

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

Or stream it on YouTube - https://youtu.be/QSEd5LyqPZA

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two! Oh and I have a book out that's a how-to guide for building your audience online through free content. Grab yourself a copy for just £5 here. Thanks, Si x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.