In this extended episode of Audio Talks, we explore how the live events industry is rising to the challenge of the climate crisis. Recorded on Earth Day, Oisin Lunny discusses what a greener live music industry could look like with Claire O’Neill - CEO and Co-Founder of A Greener Future and Katy Templeman-Holmes - Senior Director of Product Strategy & Sustainability at Harman Professional. From cultural shifts across the live music industry, innovative solutions like Act 1.5, and the impact of power consumption, hear how everything from powerful collective action, food choices, and innovations in manufacturing are helping the industry reduce its carbon footprint and accelerate towards a greener future.
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Meet the Data Driven Divas reshaping the Music Biz
In this energy-loaded episode of Audio Talks, host Oisín Lunny is joined by two leading voices for change in the music industry: Linda Coogan Byrne, music publicist, DEI strategist, and author of Why Not Her?, and Vic Bain, music business consultant, academic, and founder of The F-List for Music.
Together, they dive into deep-rooted gender inequalities in the industry, discuss latest data and share their personal journeys as activists, researchers, and change-makers.
Tune in for a vivid conversation about resilience, representation, and rewriting the soundtrack of the future.
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Audio Futures - The CTO Vision For A New World Of Sound
AI is revolutionizing everything – and audio is no exception. Get ready for a game-changing conversation as HARMAN CTO Armin Prommersberger joins host Oisin Lunny to dive into the electrifying intersection of AI, next-gen connectivity, and cutting-edge audio tech. Together, they’ll unveil a vision for the future — where sound isn’t just heard, but experienced with intelligence.
Recorded live at the Club JBL Event in London.
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Music in Political Campaigns
In this episode of Audio Talks, host Oisin Lunny explores the powerful relationship between music and influence with Edgar Dino Gankendorff, Co-Managing Partner at Provosty & Gankendorff LLC and Richard Kirstein author of "Music Rights Without Fights" and founding partner at Resilient Music LLC. They discuss the role of music in shaping public narratives, from campaign anthems to cultural moments, and dive into the challenges artists face when their music is used without consent.
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Empowering Artists
In this episode of Audio Talks, host Oisin Lunny sits down with Andy Robinson, Founder and CEO of Interstellar Music, to explore revolutionary business models, reshaping the music industry. Andy reveals how his groundbreaking pay-by-the-hour artist management service empowers creators without the exploitative contracts of the past. From managing rights to leveraging technology, discover how independent artists can build sustainable careers while staying in control of their art.
Audio Talks. A podcast on all things audio presented to you by HARMAN and our family of audio brands including JBL, Harman Kardon and AKG. Host Oisin Lunny, music journalist and audio enthusiast, will interview expert guests, legends of the music industry and audio scientists to discuss the power of music and audio in all its facets. New episode bi-weekly every Thursday.
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