James, his fellow Trees organisers, trusted crew and a small army of 40 volunteers have descended on Upcote Farm in preparation for scores of bands and 15,000 music lovers who will follow suit in two weeks' time.But what exactly goes into prepping a massive outdoor festival? From who puts in the Sainsbury's order to feed and water the entire team on day one, to who clears the sticks from the forest, to counting power points and checking batteries in the power tools, James breaks down EVERY job and the timescale the have to complete them before the campsites open on July 9.Just don't give him a mouldy fridge! We go again, every Thursday morning.
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1:38:54
Damnation Vs Jo Quail
Stepping into Myrkur's slot on the black metal stage at Hellfest, being commissioned to perform new music at Roadburn and storming Damnation with her electric cello, before introducing Venom Prison... Jo Quail is a unique talent causing a stir in the extreme scene.She discusses all the above, touring with Winterfylleth, Mono, Caspian, the reception death metal fans have given her take on classical music and why we don't see more artists like her on our club circuit.For further info on Damnation Vs, or Damnation Festival visit:damnationversus.buzzsprout.comdamnationfestival.co.ukfacebook.com/damnationfestivalinstagram.com/damnationfestivaltwitter.com/damnationfest#damnationvs #joquailWe go again, every Thursday morning.
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1:04:48
Carving a Career in Live Music (with James Spence)
There's more poor musicians out there than rich ones and depressingly, even being a founding member of the incredible Rolo Tomassi isn't going to pay the bills.James Spence explains how he clawed his way out of the hospitality trade to make a career in the music business work, between booking bands, repping shows and touring.He also spills the beans on plans for Rolo's special 20th anniversary set at this year's ATG.But before all that we have Outbreak to discuss, Damnation's latest announcement and Dim Skewer's mental week of fame.We go again, every Thursday morning.
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1:45:47
Two Old Men Vs Sugar Horse
The gloves are off as OAPs Gav and James take on International Men of Talent, Sugar Horse, over their problematic clash at ATG.Shots have been fired, jokes have been missed and insults hurled... now it's time for our Super Subs to settle it.First though, is the new Turnstile album the worst thing ever uploaded to Spotify? Should we ditch Ghost for Creeper?And are Dimscûa the greatest thing to happen to UK metal this year?Maybe, yes and yes...We go again, every Thursday morning.
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1:47:46
Fortress Frolics, Cost Cutting & ATG Clashes
Burzum, beans and budgeting... we're all over the gaff this week as Gav returns from Fortress Festival in Scarborough a shell of a man and James comes to terms with some difficult decisions with the ATG site plan as well as explaining some clashes. And is it the pit security's job to save fans from a hospital trip or do you crowdsurf at your own risk?P.S. There's also Kneecap.We go again, every Thursday morning.
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