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2 Promoters, 1 Pod

ArcTanGent & Damnation
Arctangent
Damnation Festival
Merchandise
2000 Trees
Festival Clashes
Clash Finder
Festival Scheduling
Music Discovery
Bob Vylan
Lou's Brews
Heilung
Creeper
Arctangent Festival
Music Festivals Industry
Live Nation
Festival Riders
2000 Trees Festival
Salvation Festival
Music Promotion
Download Festival

ArcTanGent and Damnation organisers, James Scarlett and Gavin McInally, discuss the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous of promoting festivals.

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Latest Episodes

45 ATG bands are here, and four hours before the rest of the world finds out - Arcane Roots aside! 

Gav and James discuss ripping up the promo plan when Radio 1 come calling, ATG bands taking off and Jamie Lenman being the first artist ever to ask t... more

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After a long break from the mailbag, Gav and James dive back in for the first Q&A since October.

And what do the masses want to know about? If spotting and booking up and coming talent is luck or talent, how to weed out shit live bands before they h... more

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The first wave of Damnation bands have been announced and they are bangers.

But it wasn’t without mishaps, leaks and panic… as Gav explains.

And James lays out his excitement for the year ahead from album release hopes to festival plans.

“For the ... more

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It’s 2026 and Gav and James are ready to go again but there’s one small festive task to wrap up… the best albums of 2025.

Surely they agree on most of the top ten, right? 

Right?

We go again, every Thursday morning.

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Recent Guests

Rob Scarlett
Co-owner of the Two Thousand Trees festival and part of ArcTanGent
Episode: Customer Help Desk (with Rob Scarlett)
James Spence
Booking agent and member of Rolo Tomassi
Atonal agency, Rolo Tomassi
Episode: Carving a Career in Live Music (with James Spence)
Meryl Streek
Avant-garde punk musician
Episode: The Industry with Meryl Streek
Stinky Pete
Toilet operations manager for festivals
Episode: Stinky Pete
Haydn Britland
Prominent music agent representing several bands
Agent for bands like Cult of Luna and Envy
Episode: Being Our Agent... with Haydn Britland
John Rostron
CEO of the Association of Independent Festivals
Association of Independent Festivals
Episode: Festivals in Crisis (featuring John Rostron)
Andy Farrow
Manager for prominent bands including Devin Townsend, Opeth, and Paradise Lost.
Northern Music Company
Episode: The Band Manager with Andy Farrow
Tom Begley
Member of the band Bossk
Bossk
Episode: Countdown to ArcTanGent (feat. Bossk)
Frank Turner
An influential singer-songwriter known for his compelling storytelling and energetic live performances.
2,000 Trees Festival
Episode: Talking 2000trees with Frank Turner

Hosts

James Scarlett
Co-host of 2 Promoters, 1 Pod; Co-organizer of ArcTanGent and Damnation Festivals. He shares insights about festival promotion and experiences.
Gavin McInally
Co-host of 2 Promoters, 1 Pod; Co-organizer of ArcTanGent and Damnation Festivals. He discusses the realities of festival planning and promotion.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 862 ratings
  • Supurb insights into the festival and music sector

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PapaW
    4 months ago
  • Brilliant

    This may be the greatest podcast in the world. Amazing insight into this part of the music business

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PedroS555
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great Pod

    Really good to have an insight into the behind the scenes and catch up on the news in alternative music. Bonus - it’s always hilarious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FearOfMoomins
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Bob Vylan is a hero

    Bob Vylan is a hero and anyone that thinks otherwise lacks humanity, compassion, empathy and basic critical thinking skills tbh. FREE PALESTINE.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Camera_add
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great content, terrible sound.

    These guys have great insights and stories. Genuinely interesting fellas. But please sort the sound out. Levels are all over the shop and one sounds like they are in an echo chamber. Can barely hear it sometimes on full volume. Just buy a cheap blue yeti and run it through a levelator. Sorted

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Fugaziuk
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Listeners find the candid discussions refreshing and insightful, often sharing personal stories that resonate with them.
There's a consistent praise for the humor and chemistry between the hosts, making episodes enjoyable and relatable.
A few critiques mention sound quality issues but overall, the content is deemed valuable for those interested in music and festivals.
Many listeners appreciate the insightful narratives and behind-the-scenes looks at the music industry.

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Our Albums of the Year
Q: What do you think about the future of these bands?
Both James and Gavin express excitement about the potential for the featured bands to rise in popularity and recognition based on their talented music.
Our Albums of the Year
Q: How are your top albums categorized?
James clarifies they are based on personal preference rather than what is deemed popular or commercially successful.
Our Albums of the Year
Q: What are your thoughts on the new Taylor Swift documentary?
James found it brilliant, stating it explores how she conceives her tour and presents her journey.
Our Albums of the Year
Q: What's it like in the McInally house?
Gavin describes it as great with family over for Christmas, playing games with the kids, and enjoying a lovely dinner.
Radiohead, LLNN, Kneecap: Gav’s Gig Guide
Q: Gav, do you have this experience too?
Yes, I sometimes discover new bands at gigs, but it's more uncommon for me now due to my commitments with festivals.

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What is 2 Promoters, 1 Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations focus on the inner workings of festival promotion and the music industry, featuring candid anecdotes and insights from the experiences of the hosts, who are intimately involved in organizing events like ArcTanGent and Damnation Festivals. Topics often include the challenges of booking artists, ticket sales, festival logistics, and the dynamics of relationships within the music scene. The hosts also highlight their own personal adventures and opinions related to the music festivals they promote, making for a mix of informative and entertaining content. Episodes often showcase both success stories and the more chaotic, humorous aspects of organizing large-scale events, resonating with both industry professionals and music enthus... more

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