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Dan sits down with Jasper Hope, CEO of Dubai Opera and digs deep into Jasper's history from growing up in South Africa then relocating to the UK at a young age where his mother took a job as PA to Yehudi Menuhin which magically changed the course of his family. They discuss his career starting out as tour manager for Menuhin, his life as an talent agent and promoter to starting Winter Wonderland in London and eventually becoming Chief Operating Officer at London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall. Now in his current role at Dubai Opera he's contributing to Dubai emerging status as a global entertainment hub. 



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Dan and Bill Bragin chop it up in the 'Black Box' theatre, one of the prestigious venues at The Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi. Bill has a rich musical background and an impressive CV in cultural and music event programming from SummerStage in New York's Central Park to Joe's Pub and the Lincoln Center. From booking Amy Winehouse for her first US show to his current role at NYUAD, we leave no stone unturned. Hey Pods was fortunate enough to get a unparalleled lesson from Bill's encyclopaedic mind and knowledge of world music.



For more information visit: www.nyuad.nyu.edu or www.nyuad-artscenter.org



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Dan meets Mike Fairburn, General Manager of Sony Music Middle East and chat about Mike's experiences in the entertainment industry and ultimately the journey which lead him to his current role in Dubai. From cutting his teeth in the agency world back in the UK to his break into the Middle East via a role at Flash Entertainment in Abu Dhabi, Mike's career and insight into the music industry is second to none. The interview provides both regional and global insight in a constantly evolving market.