Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment

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Wyatt O’Brian Evans is the quintessential Renaissance man: Journalist; Author; Radio Personality; Voice-over (V/O) Instructor and Talent; Intimate Partner Violence & Abuse (IPV/A) Subject Matter Expert (SME), Advocate, and Speaker. And now, Mr. Evans has just launched his brand new radio program, WYATT!
WYATT! is cutting-edge, insightful, probing, and oh-so entertaining radio! This new internet radio show spotlights, explores, and dissects relevant, timely, and critical issues that impact gay/SGL (Same-gender-loving) gentlemen. Of course, WYATT! resonates with the entire LGBTQ Community.
Noteworthy and accomplished guests from all walks of life weigh in: authors, relationship and wellness experts, comedians, activists, media personalities, politicians, musicians...even adult performers! Truly fascinating and eclectic individuals, sharing their intimate stories and expressing their unique voices.
The WYATT! Podcast is uncut and uncensored. And guess what? I have a rather “dee-li-cious” sidekick who drops by from time to time: Madam Pussygalore Cockadoodledoo! This “Drag Queen Supreme” gives us her take on “thangs,” and injects biting humour into the mix.
WYATT! Is one helluva thrill ride into the unexpected! And, it’s EARGASM for the Grown Folks! Trust and Believe.
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Mason Milne is a passionate podcaster, public speaker, and advocate who has been sharing powerful stories since 2020. As the host of the Crohn’s & Autism Awareness podcast, Mason uses his platform to raise awareness about important yet often under-discussed topics, such as Crohn’s disease, autism, and mental health. His show features candid conversations with individuals who offer their personal experiences, giving a voice to those affected by these conditions and creating a space for open dialogue.
Mason’s dedication to making a difference extends beyond his podcast. He was honored with a Jack Petchey Award for his incredible work as a public speaker, where he uses his own journey with Crohn’s disease to inspire others and create positive change. Mason is driven by the belief that the most powerful way to break stigma and raise awareness is through honest conversation—whether it's about chronic illness, neurodivergence, or mental health challenges.
With a commitment to amplifying voices and shedding light on topics that aren’t discussed enough, Mason continues to make waves in the advocacy community, proving that storytelling and empathy can truly make a difference.

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Greg Harris is no stranger to the Gospel Music community. Blazing a trail from obscurity to prominence, Greg Harris has arrived with a brand new single “Ordinary People the Remix” Greg is a native from Little Rock, Arkansas. He grew up in the church and has always used his musical talents in playing the organ, singing and directing the church choir.
In 1994, Greg formed The Little Rock Community Choir. Greg Harris and the Little Rock Community Choir traveled across the USA promoting their first project Songs from the Heart released in 1996 and Their Second Project Greg Harris Live in Little Rock released in 1998. Greg Harris and the Little Rock, Community Choir was featured on the Bobby Jones Gospel Show on the BET Network. The Choir had several hit songs from their first release that received heavy radio rotation and was listed on several radio stations’ playlist. The songs lifted and inspired the people who heard the songs playing on the radio. In 1998 Greg was recruited to be on the program the city of Chicago presented to give a salute to the late Queen of Gospel Music, Albertina Walker. The choir shared the stage with some of the elite names in gospel such as the Chicago Mass Choir, The Barrett Sisters, and Rev. Clay Evans to name a few of the featured artist on this one in a lifetime celebration of a gospel legend.
Greg Harris and the Little Rock Community Choir performed in Little Rock, Arkansas at a Democratic Rally for former president Bill Clinton and in New York City for the federal Government during the Fleet Week activities. Under Greg’s leadership many inspiring musicians had opportunities to travel across the country and receive regional and national exposure. In 2000, Greg Harris took a break from gospel to continue his day time profession as an educator. Greg received Uni-Serv training from the National Education Association and was accepted as a 2000 NEA Intern. Greg did his field experience in Binghamton New York, while in New York; Greg continued using his musical talents by playing and singing at local churches. In 2001 Greg received a temporary assignment from the National Education Association to work in Charlotte, North Carolina. The assignment went full time and he stayed in Charlotte from January 2001-December 2007. While living in Charlotte, North Carolina Greg continued crafting his gift as he played in churches and sung with the Charlotte Chapter of the (GMWA) Gospel Music Workshop of America.
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Cyprian Peter Komba (Chill Axy Beatz) Is a Tanzanian music producer, Singer, and composer who has more than 10 years experience in music production. He is known by his stage name Chill Axy Beatz and basically he is specialized in Reggae and dancehall music but also he produces music for other genres like Bongo Flavour, Hip-Hop, Afro-pop, Afro-beats, Amapiano, Gospel Music and so many more. He is identified by Unique sound of his own which known as Mellow Vibes, a sound which soften hearts of listeners through cool rhythms and relaxation melodies in it and it can be applied in any kind of music genre based on specific sound selection. That is why he also known as GRANDFATHER OF THE GROOVE 🇹🇿.
He has worked and collaborated with major Tanzanian Musicians in Reggae and dancehall like Dabo Mtanzania, jhikoman,Hadmad and Others. Also artists from other Music Genres who are doing good in Tanzania Music industry such as Nuh Mziwanda,Baghdad, Belle 9, Vannilla,Steve RnB, Hammer Q and so many others.
He has worked with diffrent recording studios and Music labels in Tanzania such as Nickdee Production (2012-2015), Swaggz Music (2015-2017), Legendary Music Tz (2017-2020) and Smartsound Records (2020-2021).
Apart from music he is a bachelor degree holder in Economics and Finance. Also he is an Accountant in Bongo Reggae and Dancehall Association Tanzania ( BORED
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kstZfMnhRKFNzEvNZBq59?si=uPTjVIOoRhKOO0oF3tKNJQ
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Dr. Nicole Ferdinand is passionate about making the hospitality, events, and tourism industries more inclusive. As Programme Lead for Postgraduate Hospitality, Events, and Tourism at the Oxford School of Hospitality Management, she’s shaping future industry leaders. With a PhD in Culture, Media, and the Creative Industries from King’s College London, her research explores how politics and identity shape festivals and cultural events—key themes that resonate in the music industry. Now, as Associate Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Oxford Brookes Business School, she’s driving forward the SHAPE agenda, highlighting the social and economic impact of the creative industries. Whether examining the cultural power of music festivals or advocating for diverse voices in events, Nicole is deeply concerned about inclusion and representation issues in the creative industries and wider society.

Dr Rosa Codina is a Senior Lecturer in Events and Tourism Management at Oxford Brookes University. She teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the subjects of tourism impact analysis, global events operations, global events and society, and co-leads qualitative research seminars for PhD students at the Business School.

Rosa’s research focuses on the socio-cultural and political impacts of tourism and events in the Global South, with an emphasis on host communities and historically underrepresented groups. Her work examines the experiences of women and other underrepresented individuals in the tourism industry, as well as the influence of tourism and events on gender norms and values. She is particularly interested in working with communities affected by tourism and event development.

Rosa earned her PhD from Oxford Brookes University, where she conducted an ethnographic study on the role of tourism in shaping local power dynamics in Pisac, Peru. Her research critically examined how tourism influences community relationships, with a specific focus on women and those with limited influence in local decision-making.

Ferdinand, N. and Kitchin, P.J. (2021). Events Management: An International Approach (Third Edition). London: Sage Publications Ltd. Available for purchase from

Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Events-Management-International-Nicole-Ferdinand/dp/1529730791/ref=asc_df_1529730791?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80814224784778&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584413753186020&psc=1

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