Soundcheck Stories
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -The Soundcheck initiative aims to care for DJ's and artists through a model of chaplaincy. As part of our desire to support those who work in the music industry we're embarking on a series of honest conversations entitled Soundcheck Stories. We want to shed light upon our guests' experiences, struggles and frustrations and ultimately discuss how they survive and thrive. We'll be confronting mental health concerns, gender and race discrimination, the importance of spirituality and faith and the artist's hopes for the future.
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Episodes
London to Manchester, Admin to Artist and Finding Your Voice - In Conversation with Afrodeutsche
April 25, 2024 08:46 - 37 minutes - 85.9 MBAt Soundcheck, we’ve had the pleasure of working with DJ, producer and composer Afrodeutsche for a number of years and it’s a joy to welcome her onto to the Soundcheck Stories podcast for this episode. We discuss her route through the music industry; from humble beginnings in music industry administration copying Amy Winehouse demos through to performing on major stages and composing scores for orchestral commissions. We consider the journey of finding her voice and the continued development ...
Mental Health and the Power of Community- In Conversation with Alex Traska
March 28, 2024 18:35 - 35 minutes - 80.1 MB*Please be aware that this interview involves discussion around suicide and bereavement that may be triggering or upsetting.* Back in 2021, Alex Traska from MyHouseYourHouse radio got in touch with us at Soundcheck. He and his associate Jackie were organising an event called the Mentally Sound Weekender and he invited us to be one of their nominated charities. We’ll always be so grateful to him and the MyHouseYourHouse community for supporting us, encouraging us and making us part of their c...
Songwriting, Grief & Lives Transformed Through Music - In Conversation with Sandra Godley OBE
February 29, 2024 18:37 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MBWelcome to Soundcheck Stories; a podcast series that unearths and explores the untold musical journeys of individuals as they traverse the music industry and share their experiences, struggles and hard earned wisdom. For this episode of Soundcheck Stories we have the pleasure of welcoming Sandra Godley OBE onto the podcast for a truly inspirational discussion. We discuss her songwriting process and how it impacted her personal journey through grief and loss alongside a frank conversation aro...
Mental Health, Inequality & Learning to Thrive in Music - In Conversation with Angel Mel
January 17, 2024 18:03 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MBWelcome to our new podcast series entitled 'Soundcheck Stories'. Here we aim to unearth and explore the untold musical journeys of individuals as they traverse the music industry and share their experiences, struggles and hard earned wisdom. On this episode we sit down with selector, radio host and actress Angel Mel to discuss her path into music, the challenges of imposter syndrome, the fight to thrive as a female professional in a male dominated environment and her heart for wellbeing and ...
From Busking to Stadiums and Back - In Conversation with Elliot Locke
November 02, 2023 16:01 - 34 minutes - 80 MBWelcome to our new podcast series entitled 'Soundcheck Stories'. Here we aim to unearth and explore the untold musical journeys of individuals as they traverse the music industry and share their experiences, struggles and hard earned wisdom. On this episode we have MC, musician an entrepreneur Elliot Locke. Starting out as a travelling busker, Elliot ended up touring stadiums in Europe and performing alongside underground drum&bass and jungle legends before returning to Runcorn to embark up...
Life in the Mix - In conversation with DJ Dan Sterry.
March 12, 2021 15:51 - 25 minutes - 57.2 MBOur second episode features DJ and radio host Dan Sterry. As a rising talent in the world of club and mashup, we discuss the importance of setting goals, making time for wellbeing and the need to adapt when faced with a nightlife landscape reeling from the impact of a pandemic. Featuring: Dan Sterry https://instagram.com.dan_sterry https://www.facebook.com/DanSterryLieutenant https://mixcloud.com/dan-sterry/ https://centreforceradio.com/
002 In conversation with DJ Dan Sterry.
March 12, 2021 15:51 - 25 minutes - 57.2 MBOur second episode features DJ and radio host Dan Sterry. As a rising talent in the world of club and mashup, we discuss the importance of setting goals, making time for wellbeing and the need to adapt when faced with a nightlife landscape reeling from the impact of a pandemic. Featuring: Dan Sterry https://instagram.com.dan_sterry https://www.facebook.com/DanSterryLieutenant https://mixcloud.com/dan-sterry/ https://centreforceradio.com/
Life in the Mix - In conversation with Marcia Carr.
July 09, 2020 17:10 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBOur first podcast episode features the legendary DJ, promoter and radio presenter Marcia Carr. She talks openly about her struggles in the music industry with gender bias and racial prejudice, her battles and victories over mental health, her sustaining faith and the dreams she has for her musical career. Featuring: Marcia Carr https://www.facebook.com/Missmarciacarr/ https://www.mixcloud.com/Marcia_CarrtheDJ/ https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/marciacarr https://soundcloud.com/ms-marcia B...
001 In conversation with Marcia Carr.
July 09, 2020 17:10 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBOur first podcast episode features the legendary DJ, promoter and radio presenter Marcia Carr. She talks openly about her struggles in the music industry with gender bias and racial prejudice, her battles and victories over mental health, her sustaining faith and the dreams she has for her musical career. Featuring: Marcia Carr https://www.facebook.com/Missmarciacarr/ https://www.mixcloud.com/Marcia_CarrtheDJ/ https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/marciacarr https://soundcloud.com/ms-marcia B...