Sunderland Music City Podcast

Sunderland Music City
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Brought to you by the Sunderland Music City team, expect in-depth interviews with relevant people in relevant places in Sunderland, the North East region and beyond. Listen to series one for the audio experience of the Sunderland Music Strategy (2025-2030).

Episodes

  1. MAR 7

    BONUS PODCAST Sunderland Music City Radio Launched!

    Frankie and Ross discuss the significance and relevance of Sunderland Music City Radio and it's launch this week

    20 min

  2. FEB 9

    Music Education

    Frankie and Ross are joined by fellow Music Officer and Musician Marty Longstaff. Marty explains his background and tells the listeners of the existing music education and vocational organisations in the city of Sunderland

    31 min

  3. 11/13/2025

    Spaces and Places

    Frankie Francis and Ross Millard meet to discuss our latest topic and speak about where music is performed. They also hear first hand from Ben Wall who runs Sunderland's longest running independent music venue.

    28 min

  4. 09/19/2025

    Accessibility and Composition

    Ben Lunn is a Composer originally from Sunderland, he regularly travels the world with his work in music. Ben is also a fierce advocate for accessibility within not just the genres he represents and works in but for music in general. He joins Frankie to speak about his journey so far, shares some tips for getting involved and speaks passionately about issues surrounding access.

    29 min

  5. 06/09/2025

    Life As A Musician

    Paul Reed, Regional Organiser North of England for the Musicians' Union, joins Frankie Francis and Ross Millard to talk about life as a musician in 2025. Paul explains how an established informed organisation like the MU can support people in the music industry, whichever route they take.

    32 min

  6. 04/22/2025

    Mental Health In Music

    Frankie Francis and Ross Millard are joined by Janine Ellis MA, MBACP (Reg) aka Lorelei Therapy, Integrative Therapist, Registered Practitioner of UKBAPAM a member of Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) and advisor to Launchpad Music.

    28 min

  7. 03/31/2025

    Making Music A Career

    Frankie Francis and Ross Millard discuss what career progression looks like in music with special guests Bradley Kulisic from Singing Light Music, Gareth Dobson from Wichita Management, and Bernard Butler as he spends time in Sunderland delivering a masterclass for Sunderland Music City.

    1h 5m

  8. 03/12/2025

    What Is A Music City? Lena Ingwersen Explains

    In the first episode of our new series, Frankie Francis is joined by Ross Millard as they speak to Managing Director of the Music Cities Network Lena Ingwersen.

    35 min

  9. 02/13/2025

    Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030

    The fourth and final part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

    39 min

  10. 02/06/2025

    Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030

    The third part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

    33 min

  11. 01/30/2025

    Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030

    The second part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

    27 min

  12. 01/21/2025

    Pride & Potential: A Music Strategy For Sunderland 2025-2030

    The first part of the audio version of the 5 year strategy produced by Sunderland Music City. Narrated by Music Officer Frankie Francis

    19 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

Brought to you by the Sunderland Music City team, expect in-depth interviews with relevant people in relevant places in Sunderland, the North East region and beyond. Listen to series one for the audio experience of the Sunderland Music Strategy (2025-2030).

Information

  • Creator
    Sunderland Music City
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sunderland Music City
  • Show Website
    Sunderland Music City Podcast

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