Alison has been at the heart of the city’s music scene for years, her PR office was next to Tony Wilson’s and Noel Gallagher invited her to watch his "brother’s band Rain” before they became a certain Oasis.

Even before that she found herself sharing a stage with Chaka Khan and hanging out at legendary Newcastle show, The Tube.

Still a major part of the city’s creative and cultural scene, she’s been handling the PR for the likes of the BRITS Fringe, MAD//North and Therme Manchester.

You can listen to The Rise and Fall of Madchester on BBC Sounds.

#Madchester #Oasis #BRITS #Manchester #Music #Creative #Culture #BBCSounds #BBC

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Starting out in major agencies, Weber Shandwick, Edelman and Porter Novelli, Simon founded Jargon Group in 2009. He talks about how he’s grown it organically and through acquisitions to become a global player, with dozens of staff.

He explains the method behind buying other agencies and setting up offices in Los Angeles and UAE, as well as it’s Northern base in MediaCity.

Simon is also behind Industry Insights Group, a digital-first media business and we discuss the opportunities and challenges of being in publishing.

This week’s podcast is a real insight into growing at speed, staff culture, international business and how the Public Relations and Publishing industry are evolving.

#PR #Marketing #Publishing #Digital #Marketing #B2B #Podcast #Entrepreneur #MediaCity 

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A University of Salford graduate, he explains how he hit the ground running (quite literally) on Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and The Voice. 

He talks to us about working in social media, a call with Netflix boss, Ted Sarandos and what happened when he asked the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race for fashion advice.

We find out what it takes to work on campaigns for series like Stranger Things, Married at First Sight, Gladiators, Bridgerton and TOWIE, plus which show he’d really like to work on.

As well as all that, we discuss sustainability in the sector, as during his time at Channel 4, he chaired the broadcaster’s Climate Network, 4Earth.

It’s an impressive CV for someone who only graduated from Salford in 2019.

#StrangerThings #Netflix #RuPaul #MAFS #Gladiators #BBC #Channel4 #Bridgerton #BehindTheScenes #SocialMedia #Hollyoaks #TheVoice

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Nigel and his team at Fuzzy Duck have been based at MediaCity for more than a decade and their client list includes the likes of United Utilities, National Trust and Chester Zoo.

So how do you maintain that success and what barriers have they had to overcome? We speak about that and also how they’ve continued to innovate to stay ahead.

All that and much more…

#Documentary #Film #Animation #PSG #Marketing #Advertising #UnitedUtilities #NationalTrust

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Mark Watts and his Manchester-based team say using new technology and artificial intelligence, they could turn around an ad in a day.

He argues that while there’s a lot of talk and headlines about advertising on digital, that television does something that they can’t do:

“Television delivers fame, it builds a brand and gives it trust and truth. More than social media can.”

He explains that advertising can be “transformative” for brands and take SMEs up a level.

On the podcast he also talks about the importance of being based in the nations and regions and building relationships with brands and agencies outside of London, to be more representative.

And the future of advertising, including a partnership with ITV and Sky.

#Channel4 #Advertising #SME #Marketing #SocialMedia #Digital #ITV 

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With a 20 year career in soaps, Iain is now Creative Director of Continuing Drama at ITV and ITV Studios.

“I like the immediacy of it, it’s exciting, fast-paced and every day you’re making television.”

In this week’s This Is MediaCity he explains how a background in radio journalism still influences his work today.

Fresh from the success of CorrieDale, he’ll talk about how difficult it was to make and if this signalled future crossovers between the soaps.

The wide-ranging interview touches on his respect for Hollyoaks and its innovation; facing viewer criticism; and advice for those wanting a career in the industry.

“We want to be forward facing. We want to retain as much of Tony Warren’s DNA in the show as makes sense for the 21st Century and as much classic Emmerdale. We’ll keep pushing forward, but sensitively.”

And a little exclusive easter egg - will scriptwriters manage to insert a brand new word into Corrie?

#CoronationStreet #CorrieDale #Emmerdale #Soaps #Hollyoaks #Drama #MediaCity

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He’s worked on everything from the Eurovision Song Contest and Graham Norton to The Apprentice and Top Gear.

Sohail Shah is now the Managing Director of MediaCity’s King of Sunshine Productions, which has just had a big Channel 4 hit, with Nordic Train at Christmas.

He’ll tell us his inspiring story which started through a chance encounter at WH Smiths and led to appearing on a gaming show, and years later becoming Commissioning Editor at BBC Entertainment.

A very open and honest account of someone who “just loves television” and has made a hugely successful career from it.

“I think it’s hysterical. I don’t think 15 year old me would believe this is happening! Even now, I catch myself going ‘wow’.”

#TheApprentice #NordicTrain #Channel4 #BBC #MediaCity #Eurovision #GrahamNorton #TopGear #Television #Commissioning 

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As Director of Broadcast Media, Film, Journalism, Politics and Contemporary History at Salford University, Richard is in a unique position to talk about everything from the future of news reporting to where next for Andy Burnham and the Labour Party.

We also examine how journalism has changed and how teaching of media has responded, plus the importance of football (and darts), whether cameras should be allowed in courts - and his favourite tipple.

"You want to be Amelia Dimoldenberg? That's great, but you've got to kind of, understand the basics of content production, of ethics and of law."

Richard worked for Sky, BBC, XFM and Smooth Radio before moving into academia.

#Media #Journalism #Politics #Sport #Salford #University #Education #Reporting 

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They were all edited at MediaCity’s post production facility, dock10.

On this week’s podcast, we go behind the scenes with Commercial Manager, Jon Nunn, to see if he’ll spill some of the secrets behind the biggest shows on television.

Jon will explain what goes into the post production on major dramas, like Run Away from editing, to audio, colouring and visual fx.

He’ll also give us a sneak peek of what’s coming next…

#RunAway #FoolMeOnce #Dock10 #PostProduction #Studios #Editing #VFX #Dubbing #ChildrenInNeed #Salford #MediaCity #HarlanCoben

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This is a podcast which covers it all, from how she’s won around her new national audience on the BBC, to the incredible way she got her first television job. 

Plus working with legends including Les Dawson, Caroline Aherne and many more.

Becky has been a mainstay of regional broadcasting for years, but The Late Show is her first network presenting gig. Airing on more than 30 regional BBC radio stations, she admits that it was a really tough position to take on, with opposition from listeners at the very start.

Since then though it’s thrived. So stand by for a conversation covering everything from retirement to what one of her guests did with custard.

#BBC #BeckyWant #BBCRadio #LateShow #CarolineAherne #LesDawson #PiccadillyRadio #Key103

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They’ve been presenting the show together for almost exactly a year this month, but both admitted they had big shoes to fill when they arrived.

For Katie, she grew up watching Lucy Meacock, while for Gamal, he arrived after the tragic loss of Tony Morris:

“He was just such a force of nature. And for me as well, he’s a real role model, there weren’t that many black faces in the industry when I was first starting and there definitely weren’t many black faces who were lead presenters for regional programmes. So he was somebody that I aspired to be and someone I really looked up to.”

Both passionate about the North West and regional news, they explain what it’s like behind the scenes and how their lives have changed since taking up such high profile roles. They also give their tips for the next generation and why Granada Reports is so important now.

#ITV #GranadaReports #News #Regional #Local #Media #Television 

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“I remember, I had a pair of tight jeans on, black t-shirt, donkey jacket with collar turned up, medallion, a studded belt (in case I got into a fight), and a pair of wellies with the top turned down.”

Passionate about radio, he talks about authenticity, class and whether we could be listening to an AI-generated Sweeney in the future (don’t worry, there’s not enough computing power in the world).

Mike also explains why it was important to share the update about his “tiny” stroke and how it helped save a listener’s life.

And if that’s not enough how about still playing football for England at 78 and finding out a Beatle wanted to record one of your songs?

#MikeSweeney #BBC #Manchester #BBCRadio #AndyBurnham #Beatles #JohnLennon #AI #Radio #Local #Salford #MediaCity

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We will discuss regional BBC News and features and how it’s evolving to appeal to a younger audience, which doesn’t necessarily tune into local radio or television.

Kate will explain why she’s so passionate about representing the UK as a whole through public service broadcasting and some of her earlier experiences as one of the BBC's first female sports presenters.

This interview was recorded before the recent Panorama headlines and the resignation of the BBC Director General. So Kate’s comments are not in response to any of these events.

#BBC #News #Regional #NorthEast #NorthWest #BBCNews

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Based in Yorkshire, she’s overseen the biggest change in the broadcaster’s history, as it moved its headquarters from London to Leeds. That’s something she was very familiar with, given she joined Channel 4 from the BBC, where she was involved in its relocation to MediaCity.

She explains what impact being based in Leeds has had on Channel 4’s output and its dealings with independent production companies.

Sinead also talks about how indies will remain the “life blood” of the channel, despite recent changes about how it can make its own programmes.

We also look at training and opportunities in the sector and how she’s looking at attracting the next generation, as well as helping those more experienced creatives remain in the industry.

This podcast has been produced in partnership with Prolific North.

#Channel4 #Leeds #Broadcasting #SineadRocks #4Talent #London #BBC #MediaCity #BBCChildrens

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The founder of Rope Ladder Fiction speaks to us as Waterloo Road moves into a major new studio space in Trafford as the BBC One hit keeps on growing.

While he’s been a Series Producer, Executive Producer, and Sky’s Director of Drama, he’s very much focused on finding the next generation of screen talent. It’s why Rope Ladder Fiction was formed, to try and ensure that underrepresented groups can get a voice.

“I’m so excited by the opportunity of people self-publishing, getting together with friends, making podcasts, making short films and being able to kind oxygenate the creative process.”

It’s a wide ranging interview from the start of his career to what could come next in Waterloo Road.

#BBC #Drama #WaterlooRoad #MediaCity #Trafford #Warner #RopeLadder #Sky #BadGirls #Casualty #HarlanCoben

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“This is the business end of our year, it’s a bit like air traffic control, just hoping that all the planes will take off and land nicely.”

This will be Tommy’s 8th year at the helm of the charity production broadcast live from MediaCity's dock10 and he reveals it will also be his final one as it marks its 45th Anniversary and Pudsey’s 40th Birthday.

“It will be really emotional, but I want to make sure that this last one is fun.”

This year’s BBC Children in Need will be even bigger at MediaCity as we rename our main square, "Pudsey’s Piazza” for the night with lots of exciting things happening throughout the evening on campus.

If you want to donate to Children in Need, please visit https://donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

#ChildrenInNeed #BBC #Pudsey #MediaCity #Charity #PaddyMcGuinness #SaraCox #MelGiedroyc #LennyRush #BigZuu #RochelleHumes #VernonKay

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But then, Mark Radcliffe is a bit of a broadcasting legend starting out at Piccadilly Radio and getting major shows on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music. Then there’s a Top 20 album and best-selling book. 

He sat down with This Is MediaCity to talk about all of that and being a trailblazer (our words, not his) for Northern broadcasting. Nowadays, you almost need to come from Bolton to get a show on BBC Radio 2.

“I feel really lucky. You know when people say ‘what would you say to your younger self’? I’d say, ‘you were kind of right!’ Just do things that you’ll enjoy.”

#KateBush #DavidBowie #MarkRadcliffe #BBCRadio #Radio #6Music #Radio2 #Piccadilly #MediaCity #MarkAndLard #Bolton 

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Walt Disney and Industrial Light and Magic are among some of the big names attending this year, as the Festival celebrates all aspects of the animation sector. It also has an exclusive preview of the next big Netflix animation - could it rival K-Pop Demon Hunters?

On this week’s podcast we talk about that, and also Greater Manchester’s rich history of animation, from the likes of Cosgrove Hall to Epic’s cutting edge MetaHumans.

We also discuss some of the big issues facing the sector, not least GenAI and how the Festival is pulling together a survey to demonstrate the importance of animation to the region.

All that and much more on today’s podcast.

#WaltDisney #IndustrialLightandMagic #Netflix #KpopDemonHunters #GenAI #Animation #Manchester #MetaHuman #CosgroveHall #Epic

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We speak to the man behind TeeClub, Nick Holmes, who puts us through our paces on the range and reveals how he’s played alongside a Ryder Cup player and beaten a Masters champion - not a bad claim to fame.

“We wanted to create something to bring the community together. I want people to feel comfortable, welcome and come back week after week.”

The cafe and bar on site means you could replace working from home, with working from the course. But don’t tell the boss…

#Golf #Trackman #SalfordQuays #TeeClub #RyderCup #Masters #DannyWillet #TommyFleetwood #Sport

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Adam Farricker is the CEO and his team are behind the already successful HideOut Youth Zone in East Manchester and as of this summer, the new Salford Youth Zone.

Adam explains how the charity is helping young people by giving them something positive to do and someone trusted to talk to.

He also explains how they are partnering with businesses, which isn’t just about money, it’s about showing young people how they can get into the workplace, including media careers at MediaCity.

That’s why MediaCity has become a patron donor of Empower and will support the charity with an extensive volunteering and business support programme over the next four years as a Landsec Futures employability partner.

#MediaCity #Salford #Charity #Volunteer #Youth #Media

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And it’s getting very close for the architectural engineering student, who’s splitting her time between track testing, studying and trying to raise the money to make her dream come true.

While very much focused on her future career, Maltina explains that this is also about promoting motorsport and STEM to the next generation of girls and showing what can be achieved.

“I want to change the narrative here in Salford. I’m very loyal to Salford, because I’ve grown up here and I’ve seen so much talent but there hasn't been an opportunity, so we need to create these opportunities for younger girls.”

As a driver, Maltina also works in esports at MediaCity. Since the podcast earlier this week, she joined the Alpine Formula One Team as their F4 Sim Racing Driver in the British F4 Esports Championship.

It’s a fascinating insight into how driven (forgive the pun) you need to be to reach the top of your sport. If you are interested in sponsoring Maltina, then get in touch…

#F1 #Racing #GoKarting #Esports #Salford #STEM #Girls #Tech #SimRacing #F4

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Yes, strap yourself in, because joining us today is Professor Andy Miah, who is Chair in Science Comms & Future Media at the University of Salford.

As an expert in the ethical, legal, social and cultural questions around technological change, Andy is the person to ask when it comes to the future of our organisations.

“We are certainly in the Wild West when it comes to how people make sense of information.”

But, before you throw your device against the wall, fear not, because we also focus on what is changing for the better, for business, media and education. Plus his work with the Olympic Movement and esports.

It’s an exciting time. Or a scary one. You decide!

#Tech #AI #GenAI #News #Trust #Olympics #Media #Education #Metaverse #SocialMedia #Salford #MediaCity #FutureMedia

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Heidi says she was one of the first people to put their hand up when the BBC announced its decision to move North and that stems from a “a real burning ambition to be in Greater Manchester” even as a youngster.

She didn’t realise it at the time, but she isn’t the first member of her family to work out of Salford Quays.

On the podcast we also discuss the impact that the BBC has had on the region, plus of course, how being up North has changed the tone of the BBC.

We’ll also look at what next for the corporation and also if you’re on the hunt for some work - how on earth you get a job at the BBC…

#BBC #Salford #MediaCity #Radio #5Live #Podcasting #Media #BehindTheScenes #SalfordQuays #WorkExperience #Jobs

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The Reporters’ Academy gives young people the skills and opportunities to inspire them for future careers in media and beyond.

Katy Atkinson explains that while students have been given the experience to work on Olympics, Commonwealth Games and more, it’s also about showing what jobs are out there.

They are also now working directly with MediaCity and dock10 to give schools the chance of going behind the scenes of the studios.

#MediaCity #Media #Salford #Training #Manchester #BehindTheScenes #Olympics #CommonwealthGames #News #Reporting

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“Where would we be without ITV?

“And the advert breaks that come for free”

With so much talk about the future of linear television and domination of streamers, plus the changes in funding for the screen sector, we’re joined by Jason Spencer the Business Development Director at ITV to talk television and advertising.

Jason has been based at ITV in MediaCity for more than a decade and tells us how important the region is to the broadcaster. He also says that moving to the North from London has given him more opportunities than ever.

ITV and ITV Studios are behind some major titles, from Mr Bates v The Post Office, to Netflix hits like Missing You and Rivals on Disney+.

Jason explains how streamers and traditional broadcasters are learning from each other and how technology is driving change in advertising, not least how they’re using Gen-AI to help smaller businesses get their messages on screen.

You can watch the full John Cooper Clark poem on Granada Reports via ITVX here:

https://www.itv.com/watch/news/i-have-a-great-deal-to-thank-granada-for-renowned-poet-shares-his-memories-of-itv/d8vvwm9

This is the end of the first series of This Is MediaCity, we’ll be back in September with more interviews. In the meantime check out the rest of season on YouTube, or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform.

#ITV #Granada #Television #Advertising #Streaming #MissingYou #MrBates #JohnCooperClarke #Rivals #Disney #Netflix 

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The MediaCity production team has a fascinating and absolutely unique archive of videos from the 1960s, including John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Marina Abramovic, Bob Dylan and Salvador Dali.

As we discover in the podcast, how they got hold of the archive involves a music festival, a chance encounter, Amsterdam, a massive lorry, a whole heap of adult material and a lot of negotiation.

Simon has been based at MediaCity since almost the very beginning and explains how being at the centre of it all means they can push innovation even further, not least through Manchester Music Mooch.

Launched alongside MCR Live 25, a celebration of Greater Manchester’s music, coinciding with Oasis’ homecoming concert at Heaton Park, the app allows you to explore some of the city’s cultural history. 

Download the free app and explore music with your Augmented Reality narrators including DJ Paulette of No1 Club/Hacienda/Ibiza fame, Rowetta (Happy Mondays), Luke Una (Electric Chair, Homobloc), Kate O’Donnell (Paradise Factory, Trans Creative) and Middleton born singer songwriter JP Cooper.

The app was created by MediaCity based Dig Media and award-winning app developers – ArcadeXR, in collaboration with Manchester Digital Music Archive, Salford University, Toasted Productions and the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), along with support by Manchester Accommodation Business Improvement District and Visit Manchester.

Contributors include students from The University of Salford MediaCity campus, University Technical College MediaCity, Salford Futures, Band on the Wall and MediaCity’s Immersive Technological Hub (MITIH).

Manchester Music Mooch was funded through The National Lottery Heritage Fund. 

#Oasis #McrLive25 #Podcast #Beatles #JohnLennon #MarinaAbramovic #BobDylan #SalvadorDali #Music #Archive #YokoOno #Salford #MediaCity

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Landsec took over the campus late last year and they have big plans for what to do next.

Martyn has a unique role in the property sector as Landsec’s Creative Director, so we try and find out what that means and how this impacts the way the group works.

We also delve a little deeper into what makes him tick, in particular, starting out working alongside visionary Body Shop founder, Anita Roddick and how that has influenced him.

This is a rare chance to get behind the scenes of one of the UK’s biggest property groups, to see how they’ve evolved, to think less about bricks and mortar, and more about the hundreds of millions of people who use their buildings every year.

“Property developers knowing how to build buildings and then collecting the rents from the people who use them? We went past that, a long time ago, we now need to be companies that understand who those people are and how and why they’re using our buildings. And what they need from us.”

All that and much more, including the new MediaCity MD, Alice Webb; Teams meetings; and why now is a good time to talk about Manchester United’s proposed Old Trafford development.

#MediaCity #Landsec #Property #Business #AnitaRoddick #BodyShop #Developer #GreaterManchester #ManchesterUnited

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But she reveals that an interview with Sir David Attenborough when she was starting out still haunts her… If you’re a journalist, you may want to sit down when you hear that part of the podcast!

“I think it lasted 5 minutes and I was ushered out of his house,” she said as she ignored the “boring” wildlife bit and wanted instead to concentrate on how great his brother Richard was and Jurassic Park….

Starting out as an actor on major television shows, including Corrie, Heartbeat and Children’s Ward, she moved into entertainment journalism, via The University of Salford and MediaCity.

We talk about her journey, how she was told to have lessons to try and lose her accent early in her career, and how proud she is of being a Northerner.

Today’s podcast is a must listen show for showbiz gossip and career advice.

You’ll also catch Michelle on her own podcasts and red carpets across the country.

#Showbiz #JoanCollins #DavidAttenborough #JurassicPark #JurassicWorld #Bros #Salford #MediaCity #CoronationStreet #Corrie #Heartbeat 

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Wayne will be known to many as the founder of iconic fashion label, Red or Dead, but over the last decade, he’s been working with the team at MediaCity.

He’s behind the Classic Car Boot Sale, which will be driving into MediaCity on 12 and 13 July. Thousands of people, classic cars, curated and vintage clothing, homewares, records and much more will be on the docks.

“Just beautiful stuff at different price levels, so you get this brilliant combination of classic aar owners - some of them who do sell out of the back of their cars, but also young people who are selling stuff, all coming together. Then there’s DJs from the top of a double decker bus, great street food, dance lessons, best-in-show catwalks. It’s basically a festival for a fiver."

We’ll also talk about how he hopes MediaCity will evolve, from living and working on the water itself and how Manchester United’s proposed redevelopment of Old Trafford could impact the area.

#MediaCity #WayneHemingway #RedorDead #ClassicCarBoot #Design #Manchester #OldTrafford #ManchesterUnited

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Technology powers dock10 studios and Richard Wormwell is in charge of pushing the boundaries, to see where media production can head next.

This isn’t just about using technology for the sake of it, it’s about pushing creativity, and also how the studios are working with producers to get the most value from their budgets and how to help them choose the most sustainable options.

It’s a podcast which covers everything from Stephen Fry walking with dinosaurs in a mind-blowingly large virtual set, to Match of the Day, Olympics and much more.

It may also be a relief to some parents out there, because on Fortnite could help you land a job in the screen sector. The growth of Unreal Engine and potentially using major gaming platforms to broadcast the next generation of shows may not be that far away.

#dock10 #MediaCity #Technology #Innovation #Media #UnrealEngine #Fortnite #StephenFry #Dinosaurs #Virtual #VirtualProduction #Olympics #MatchOfTheDay

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Gas Music has been based at MediaCity for almost a decade and works with brands and broadcasters to create perfect music tracks.

That includes the likes of The Best A Man Can Get for Gillette, or creating the music for BBC’s Winter Olympics, Euros and much more.

Today we discuss everything music composition and licensing, but also the trends, the history and what the rise of Artificial Intelligence means for the music industry.

More than that, Gary is campaigning to showcase the North West to larger brands and agencies, to bring more work and jobs to the region.

#Music #TomGrennan #BruceSpringsteen #AI #Dreams #Gillette #Creative #MediaCity #Composition #Licensing #Brands

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Animal Direction provides a whole host of animals to the screen sector, from advertising pet products to becoming household names, with appearances on Late Night Lycett and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 

Yes, the fox red labrador, who Joe Lycett called Linda Biscuits, is owned by Rachel.

They tell us what classes as a normal day in their lives and how important animal welfare is on the set of television, film and commercials.

We’ll also find out why cats need to be within half an hour from their home; a shocking production request; their funniest on set stories; and much more…

And if you want to watch all the action, head to our website for the video version.

#8outof10cats #LindaBiscuits #JoeLycett #Welfare #AnimalWelfare

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Starting out in games and working on franchises including Lego and Harry Potter, he’s now doing more 2D and 3D work across screen. He’s also bringing his knowledge of creating games into the screen-sector to pioneer new ways of working.

Based at MediaCity, Krygon Studios’ biggest piece of work to date is on the biggest screen on the planet, the Las Vegas Sphere. The UFC films saw the full international animation team shortlisted for 5 Emmys.

Bradley also talks about getting into the games industry, the journey to where he is now and why his current games project may be his last.

#LasVegasSphere #Sphere #UFC #Worms #Gaming #HarryPotter #MoCap #Emmy #Animation

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And today they’ve invited us into their studio, as This Is MediaCity goes on the road - well down the lift…

Andy Waters is Head of Studios at the Tardis-like complex at MediaCity and gives us insight into how it all works and how to put on major shows.

He also explains what makes dock10 so important to the sector and how to ensure that productions continue to come to the North of England and provide employment.

Also have you ever wondered how to measure a studio in double-decker buses, elephants and whales? Well, wonder no more. Andy also reveals how he really only applied for the job to have a nosey around at the new studios!

* The eChampions League was the secret production setting up next door, that we couldn’t talk about!

#8outof10cats #Countdown #MatchOfTheDay #MOTD #TheVoice #Dock10 #MediaCity #Studios #Esports #eChampionsLeague #Filming #BehindTheScenes

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He’s usually the one asking the questions, so today it’s a rare chance to hear what makes Chris tick, his radio inspirations, his love for music and working in the North West. BBC Radio 6 Music is based at MediaCity.

We also chat about his hit podcast, How To DJ, plus his hugely successful music events, Q&A Sides, which mix interviews and acoustic sessions.

Despite the early morning call - Chris has joined us straight from his show - expect lots of great music anecdotes, "Names in Songs" and tips for aspiring presenters.

#6Music #BBC #ChrisHawkins #MediaCity #HowToDJ #Q&ASides #Music #Interviews #Presenting #DJ

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Each Friday we'll speak to broadcasters, business leaders, tech innovators and more. MediaCity may be our home, but our guests are making an impact across the world of media, technology and beyond.

This Is MediaCity is here to give you all the insight, whether you're working in the media, want to work in the media or just want to find out what goes on behind the scenes of your favourite shows.

Some of our guests so far: Peter Salmon, Lucy Meacock, Chris Hawkins, Noelle, The Lowry, Wise Owl and many more...

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We’ll also see the latest Lowry360 exhibit, which celebrates one of LS Lowry’s most famous pieces of art in a truly immersive way.

We’ll discuss some of the big highlights of this year, plus where they want to be in the next 25 years, from discovering new talent, to bringing in major West End and Broadway premieres.

You can still book tickets for Lowry360 and some of the celebration events, including Dear England and many more...

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Rich Storton is the General Manager of FRAMELESS Touring and has spent years working with the National Portrait Gallery to create this unique immersive experience.

He joins us to talk about what we can expect and how difficult it was to pull together.

The experience brings portraits to life like never before, including Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Elizabeth II, Ncuti Gatwa, Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy Hodgkin, Mai, Nelson Mandela, Emmeline Pankhurst, Grayson Perry, Mary Seacole, William Shakespeare, Amy Winehouse, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf and Malala Yousafzai.

Stories Brought to Life opens on Friday 2nd May for a limited time, before touring nationally.

Tickets are still available.

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This week This Is MediaCity links up with Prolific North for a special show with Leeds production company, Wise Owl.

We talk about the ins and outs of producing shows like the new series of Amanda, Clive and Kids: Our Farm Next Door, which returns to More 4 on 29th April.

As well as Our Yorkshire Farm star, Amanda Owen, they’re also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s first UK concert with an exclusive interview with “The Boss” for When Bruce Springsteen Came To Britain for the BBC.

Plus, they’ve been filming with Anita Rani as she examines the impact of the Bronte sisters.

We also get their thoughts on producing in today's difficult media environment; the impact of Channel 4’s move to Leeds; and where next for Wise Owl.

Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids is set to return to More4 on April 29th 

Transmission for When Bruce Springsteen Came To Britain (BBC) will be in late May and The Brontes by Anita Rani: Sister of Disruption will be on Sky Arts and NOW on 20th May.

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The award-winning digital media production company broadcast to millions during the pandemic and works with major organisations across music, sports and beyond.

Colin also talks about training the next generation and why it’s crucial to be based in the North.

We start by talking about Colin's unique journey into the media, via DJ-ing and a "mid-life crisis" which took him back to university and move on to how the team are promoting immersive content, particularly in sport.

By "immersive" we're not talking goggles, instead it's how audiences can engage - even getting armchair fans chatting live to players on the pitch.

Many will have watched Badger content, either the live sport streams, or the United We Stream shows, which reached millions of viewers during lockdown in the Covid pandemic, as artists, chefs and more were live streamed from the North West across the globe.

It's a fascinating insight into where Colin's come from and where they hope to be next.

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We hear from station founder and CEO, Jon Green about its origins; plus musicians and presenters, Aaliyah and Tsana who are some of the next generation of Manchester radio talent breaking boundaries.

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These are the questions ThunderHawk’s Matt McHugh is here to answer. 

We also look at how the creative world is changing to give power to the indies, collaboration and innovation. 

And that’s why he was the first to move into the brand new Content Studio space and how he hopes it’ll supercharge his business.

Plus what happens when we put our presenter, Stephen, behind the counter at MediaCity’s newest coffee shop? Well, they didn’t offer him a job, let’s put it that way.

#Animation #Motion #MotionGraphics #Design #JDSports #Viral #MediaCity #Coffee #Media #Advertising #Marketing 

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We’ll talk about styling the stars and how an early music career almost got him signed to Elton John’s management team.

Plus is there “spexism” in movies; how you can make your glasses fit better; and much, much more..

#Eyewear #Stylist #Wicked #EltonJohn #EdSheeran #AlisonHammond #CoronationStreet #Emmerdale #Hollywood #Exclusive 

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The UK&I CEO of global software group, Planisware talks about his journey from sharing a desk as a start-up, to outgrowing two offices - even during Brexit and Covid. We discuss the tools entrepreneurs need from hiring a diverse workforce, to making sure you ask for help, plus some of the potential pitfalls… and why he chose MediaCity for Planisware UK&I’s head office. 

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From immersive audio and developing visuals in Blender and Unreal Engine, to putting on Fortnite concerts.

Noelle’s is an inspirational story of collaboration and the future of how we’ll listen to music live.

Plus she tells us where to get the best coffee at MediaCity! Do you think she’s right? Let us know in the comments…

Plus listen to her music on Bandcamp.

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The University of Salford graduate talks about her journey, how her programmes have led to political change and why story-tellers should be harnessing social media.

She also discusses her new role in pushing “the final taboo of diversity” - class.

You can watch Amber's most recent documentaries on the BBC iPlayer and Channel 4.

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In a wide ranging interview Lucy talks about the importance of regional news and having journalism you can trust. We also look back on a unique career, including her first meeting with Tony Wilson and telling off “Mr Manchester” plus campaigning for the Hillsborough families. 

NB We did encounter a weird technical issue about half way through, but because Lucy was so brilliant, we've spent quite some time working with some brilliant audio technical people and AI to salvage it - more details about that in the pod.

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But ultimately he says, everything's about producing content that brings an emotive response.

Sometimes it just takes a lucky break, albeit backed by hard graft and when company like Microsoft spots your work on Vimeo and it lands you a TV commercial, you can't ask for much more.

You'd think that once you'd started working with blue-chip brands at major agencies you'd be able to sit back, but actually Steve is now onto his next challenge and this is more about collaboration and bringing together like minded creative companies across MediaCity to see how far you can push creativity.

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With a background that includes top roles at BBC Studios, BBC Sport, Channel 4, Granada Television and Banijay, he's one of the most influential people in broadcasting.

He describes to us the "fun" of bringing the BBC up to the North of England, the challenges they faced, not least the constant barrage of tabloid headlines criticising the move.

As a younger producer, as BBC Bristol, he also had a hand in another major show, as he persuaded the BBC to sign up a young animator, called Nick Park. It meant Aardman and Nick Park ended up at the BBC with their hit show Wallace and Gromit.

Lancashire born and bred, Peter also explains why he's such a supporter of the North of England and the next phase of media and technology.

Hosted by Stephen Chapman of 39 Pictures. The podcast is produced for MediaCity in partnership with the University of Salford, with recent graduates producing the series.

Production team - Meg Bond, Tegan Easton, Akeila Hewitt, James Young, Amelia Husselbee.

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