Jane Giles is the general manager of The Horns in Watford. A fantastic grassroots music venue that features everything from originals, covers and tribute bands to open mic nights to discos and more. The Horns has established itself to be a staple venue for live acts to play in the Hertfordshire area, no doubt thanks to the sheer tenacity and dedication Jane has put into the venue becoming what it is known for today. In this episode, Jane talks us through her journey to becoming the general manager of The Horns, how chances need to be taken on giving young and upcoming bands the attention they ..read more

TAD Management is one of the worlds best tribute and concert production companies that work with over 200 elite-class artists, bands, and acts. TAD Management is responsible for getting these world-class performers into shows in resorts, cruises, theatres, casinos and more all over the world. In this episode of the Lockdown Podcast from Studiospares. We talk with the CEO and Founder of TAD Management, Terry Davies and Sam Kane, Director of UK Operations for TAD Management on everything from the history of TAD Management, to their impressive roster of artists and the effects of COVID-19 on the ..read more

Pete Mills is a man with many strings to his bow. He is a long-time technician for the one and only Elton John, plus a handful of other significant artists in the music industry. He is the founder and owner of Send Hill Studios and also one of the founders of Peex, an innovative system that lets the individual gig-goer to control mix elements of a live concert.  In this episode, Pete takes us through the history of Send Hill Studios, his incredible 35-year long career as a technician, and how Peex came to be and what it can offer to the live music industry.   Pete also talks us ..read more

Pete Ray Biggin is one of the UK's most sought after drummers. Having worked with artists including Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Incognito, Chaka Khan, Adele, Jessie J, Joss Stone, Robbie Williams, Whitney, Pete is now the drummer for Level 42.  In this episode of Lockdown Podcasts from Studiospares, Pete talks about his career, his new Track 23 Studios in Watford, his drum academy and what the lockdown has meant for him.  We also discuss what Covid-19 and the lockdown means for Level 42's upcoming tour and generally the future of live music from pubs through to arenas and stadiums ..read more

Rachael Naylor is the founder of The VoiceOver Network and Alan Shires is the communications manager of The VoiceOver Network. A fantastic organisation devoted to providing a safe, supportive community where voice over artists can network, share, support and strengthen one and other in the industry. Both are experienced professional voice over artists whose combined track record includes the likes of Disney, Virgin Media, Vauxhall, Costa Coffee, TrustFord and Centrepoint. In this episode, Racheal talks us the creation of The VoiceOver Network back in 2013, how the rise of social media took th ..read more

The Oddfellows Arms in Apsley is a popular venue on the live music circuit and is renowned for its vibrant live scene and famous weekday open mic nights. The pub is now considered a key venue for any serious live bands to play in the Hertfordshire area. In this episode of the Studiospares Lockdown Podcast, we talk with the owner Brett Hulme about everything from the history of the pub, to its famous live scene and the effects COVID-19 has had on the venue. With lockdown restrictions now being relaxed what does the future look like for venues such as The Oddfellows Arms? Subscribe to our You ..read more

Rachael Naylor is the founder of The VoiceOver Network and Alan Shires is the communications manager of The VoiceOver Network. A fantastic organisation devoted to providing a safe, supportive community where voice over artists can network, share, support and strengthen one and other in the industry. Both are experienced professional voice over artists whose combined track record includes the likes of Disney, Virgin Media, Vauxhall, Costa Coffee, TrustFord and Centrepoint. In this episode, Racheal talks us the creation of The VoiceOver Network back in 2013, how the rise of social media took th ..read more

Jane Giles is the general manager of The Horns in Watford. A fantastic grassroots music venue that features everything from originals, covers and tribute bands to open mic nights to discos and more. The Horns has established itself to be a staple venue for live acts to play in the Hertfordshire area, no doubt thanks to the sheer tenacity and dedication Jane has put into the venue becoming what it is known for today. In this episode, Jane talks us through her journey to becoming the general manager of The Horns, how chances need to be taken on giving young and upcoming bands the attention they ..read more

Pete Mills is a man with many strings to his bow. He is a long-time technician for the one and only Elton John, plus a handful of other significant artists in the music industry. He is the founder and owner of Send Hill Studios and also one of the founders of Peex, an innovative system that lets the individual gig-goer to control mix elements of a live concert.  In this episode, Pete takes us through the history of Send Hill Studios, his incredible 35-year long career as a technician, and how Peex came to be and what it can offer to the live music industry.   Pete also talks us ..read more

The Oddfellows Arms in Apsley is a popular venue on the live music circuit and is renowned for its vibrant live scene and famous weekday open mic nights. The pub is now considered a key venue for any serious live bands to play in the Hertfordshire area. In this episode of the Studiospares Lockdown Podcast, we talk with the owner Brett Hulme about everything from the history of the pub, to its famous live scene and the effects COVID-19 has had on the venue. With lockdown restrictions now being relaxed what does the future look like for venues such as The Oddfellows Arms? Subscribe to our You ..read more