
ArcTanGent and Damnation organisers, James Scarlett and Gavin McInally, discuss the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous of promoting festivals.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 126 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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
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
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
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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Supurb insights into the festival and music sector
This may be the greatest podcast in the world. Amazing insight into this part of the music business
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!
Bob Vylan is a hero and anyone that thinks otherwise lacks humanity, compassion, empathy and basic critical thinking skills tbh. FREE PALESTINE.
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
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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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