Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez speaks with Daddy B a jazz recording artist, producer, and sound visionary whose career spans more than two decades. With six projects released under his name and collaborations with artists worldwide, Daddy B has dedicated his life to creating music that blends sound and color frequencies, connecting hearts with the divine and inspiring positive change.

From his influences like Grover Washington Jr., David Sanborn, Najee, Marcus Miller, and Quincy Jones, to his latest project Colorology I & II, Daddy B shares how his unique Kairos sound brings together diverse voices and heritages into one uplifting movement of sound.

We also explore his proudest moments, including his work with Tribe Quantum, bringing healing and unity to communities through music, and his thoughts on navigating today’s evolving music industry. For aspiring artists, Daddy B offers timeless advice on persistence, adaptability, and staying true to your passion in a rapidly changing industry shaped by AI, Web3, and music technology.

✨ Get inspired by the transformative power of music with Daddy B www.daddyb.com

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Jennifer Knight is a proudly trans, multidisciplinary powerhouse whose career spans creativity, entrepreneurship, education, and hands-on innovation. Based between Toronto and the United States, Jennifer has built a life defined by reinvention and resilience. She is a filmmaker, guitar teacher, management consultant, entrepreneur, and English-as-a-Second-Language teacher — embodying the true spirit of a Jill-of-All-Trades.

Her professional experience is remarkably diverse. Jennifer has worked across market development, sales targeting, marketing strategy, customer service, product and graphic design, advertising promotion, and logistics — with an exceptional command of North American operations thanks to her extensive travel and on-the-ground expertise. She has also operated in customs brokerage, served as medical and legal para-staff, and provided emergency first aid support.

Equally at home in creative and technical environments, Jennifer buys and sells vintage musical instruments, designs and renovates construction projects, builds with green technology and SIPS panels, and even operates heavy equipment. Her ability to move fluidly between industries is rooted in curiosity, adaptability, and a lifelong commitment to learning.

Jennifer’s journey as a trans woman informs her work with empathy, determination, and a drive to open doors for others. Whether she’s behind a camera, teaching a student, consulting on strategy, or building something entirely new, Jennifer brings integrity, passion, and fearless creativity to everything she touches.

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The term “artist development” gets thrown around a lot in the music industry — but what does it really mean? Building a sustainable music career takes more than just talent. It requires strategy, relationships, community, and a deep understanding of the business behind the art.

Hosted by David, founder of Dcypher Studios and former musician turned music marketing creative, Artist Development Unlocked pulls back the curtain on what it takes to thrive in today’s music industry. With a love for music rooted in bands like The Cure and a career shaped by navigating marketing, rights management, and creative strategy, David brings real-world insight to artists at every stage.

Each episode explores the tools and strategies that help independent musicians build long-lasting careers — from short-form rollout campaigns, digital marketing, and PR to sync licensing, publishing, and merchandising. Featuring conversations with artists, industry experts, and creative entrepreneurs, the podcast equips listeners with actionable steps to grow their audience, monetize their music, and maintain control of their artistic vision.

Whether you’re a DIY musician, an emerging artist ready to scale, or a creative looking to better understand music marketing, Artist Development Unlocked is your go-to resource for strategy, community, and inspiration.

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Wyatt O’Brian Evans is the quintessential Renaissance man: Journalist; Author; Radio Personality; Voice-over (V/O) Instructor and Talent; Intimate Partner Violence & Abuse (IPV/A) Subject Matter Expert (SME), Advocate, and Speaker. And now, Mr. Evans has just launched his brand new radio program, WYATT!

WYATT! is cutting-edge, insightful, probing, and oh-so entertaining radio! This new internet radio show spotlights, explores, and dissects relevant, timely, and critical issues that impact gay/SGL (Same-gender-loving) gentlemen. Of course, WYATT! resonates with the entire LGBTQ Community.

Noteworthy and accomplished guests from all walks of life weigh in: authors, relationship and wellness experts, comedians, activists, media personalities, politicians, musicians…even adult performers! Truly fascinating and eclectic individuals, sharing their intimate stories and expressing their unique voices.

The WYATT! Podcast is uncut and uncensored. And guess what? I have a rather “dee-li-cious” sidekick who drops by from time to time: Madam Pussygalore Cockadoodledoo! This “Drag Queen Supreme” gives us her take on “thangs,” and injects biting humour into the mix.

WYATT! Is one helluva thrill ride into the unexpected! And, it’s EARGASM for the Grown Folks! Trust and Believe.

https://www.wyattevans.com/

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Music Industry Insights Worldwide Vol 4 

Paula Hakkaja (aka Freya Algiz) is an electronic musician and social rights activist. With a background in Human Rights, her focus is research into re-structuring of social and economic systems to enable the development of self-sustainable artist communities. She is a co-founder of Field Conspiracy - a co-operative record label, which operates on democratic ownership of the company; flat hierarchies; equitable distribution of royalties; multidisciplinary skill and task sharing; and community supported marketing strategies. In addition, Paula works as a curator for Threads Radio and has developed multi-stakeholder creative partnerships in Berlin and beyond.

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Lionel's journey continues being the founder and CEO of SyncLodge. The company wants to replace the scrambling of competition with ease of flow in the sync licensing industry. They want to amplify the creative joys of the music supervisor and let computer systems do the heavy lifting of the tedious and frustrating. Allow all who create music to have equal opportunity in sync placement, regardless of where they are in the world, regardless of their connections, finances, or level of fame.

With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Lionel has been involved with a diverse spectrum of the industry as a creative as well as a business manager. This includes running a live music venue, a live music booking agency (exited after 4 years), founding and being senior editor and co-publisher of an entertainment magazine (exited after 2 years), and managing a sync licensing agency. Lionel is currently holding the position of CEO of SyncLodge, the Full-Service Music IP Management Platform. And, Lionel is on the board of directors and co-chair of the education committee for IAFAR, the International Association For Artists and Rightsholders.

On the creative side, Lionel has played 1000’s of shows in many countries, written hundreds of songs, and co-written many more. He has produced albums, engineered recordings, arranged music, and has 12 albums released under his name.

Lionel is currently seen as an expert on the entertainment industry, with the core focus on the mechanics and revenue streams of the music industry. He is consistently being invited to speak at industry conferences and to do educational workshops at recognized industry educational institutions.

Most Recent Press Article:
TheCIOLeaders 2023 Press: INC Magazine  Inspire Zones  TheElitex  TimeIconic  SiliconLeaders   Businessshouts   MirrorReview   CIOViews  InsightsSuccess   CIOLook   CIOToday

Awards:
The CIO Leader: 10 Most Promising Business Leaders – 2023 Winner
CIO Views: 10 Most Inspiring Business CEOs – 2023 Winner
Elite X: 10 Inspiring Male Entrepreneurs – 2023 Winner
Inspire Zones: Top 10 CEOs Of The Year - 2023 Winner

SyncLodge:
SyncLodge is the Award Winning Full-Service Music IP Management Platform with the core focus on the needs of the Licensee (Music Supervisors, Visual Production Companies), and their teams. It is not a marketplace or an agency. It is a best-in-class global ecosystem for the managing the workflow of the sync licensing (legal usage of music in TV, film, video games, advertising) industry. SyncLodge accesses all the world’s released music and its associated ownership data. It offers portals for each sector of the industry to work together with tools specifically designed to bring ease and clarity to sync licensing management, team management, communications, agreement confirmations, and placements, plus much more. After over 4 years in designing and building with input from hundreds of industry stakeholders, SyncLodge is bringing creative leverage to professionals in many countries around the globe.

SyncLodge: www.synclodge.com

Awards:
Business Champion Awards: Business Innovation of the Year Award – 2023 Nominee
Corporate Live Wire: Specialized Media Platform of the Year Award - 2022/2023 Winner
Corporate Live Wire: Innovation & Excellence Award – 2023 Winner
Corporate Vision: Corporate Excellence Award – 2023 Winner

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Steven Braines is a cofounder of the international event series/record label HE.SHE.THEY. which promotes diversity and inclusion in electronic music artists playing range from new artists to legends like Honey Dijon, Fat Boy Slim, Faithless, Nina Kraviz and Ben Klock in 18 countries and 40+ cities around the world. The night has an Ibiza residency with super club Amnesia and a record label in conjunction with Warner Music.

Steven also runs talent management company The Weird & The Wonderful managing artists to various awards and accolades such as Maya Jane Coles, Tale of Us, Tricky, Magda, Mercury Nominated Nadine Shah, Grammy-nominated artists Engine-Eatz and Catz ’n Dogz, even managing his then flat mate KDA to UK Number 1 on his debut single beating One Direction!

Steven is a board member of the NTIA and formerly of MMF and AFEM board which has led to make various global pride lists.  Steven has spoken about diversity, inclusion and safer spaces around the world from Miami WMC to Amsterdam Dance Event. Interviews include DJ Mag, Billboard & GQ. In other lives Steven has also been a qualified psychologist, music journalist and drag queen the infamous Sandra Spitz, as well as working for companies such as Kiss and Ministry.

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Steven Braines is a cofounder of the international event series/record label HE.SHE.THEY. which promotes diversity and inclusion in electronic music artists playing range from new artists to legends like Honey Dijon, Fat Boy Slim, Faithless, Nina Kraviz and Ben Klock in 18 countries and 40+ cities around the world. The night has an Ibiza residency with super club Amnesia and a record label in conjunction with Warner Music.

Steven also runs talent management company The Weird & The Wonderful managing artists to various awards and accolades such as Maya Jane Coles, Tale of Us, Tricky, Magda, Mercury Nominated Nadine Shah, Grammy-nominated artists Engine-Eatz and Catz ’n Dogz, even managing his then flat mate KDA to UK Number 1 on his debut single beating One Direction!

Steven is a board member of the NTIA and formerly of MMF and AFEM board which has led to make various global pride lists.  Steven has spoken about diversity, inclusion and safer spaces around the world from Miami WMC to Amsterdam Dance Event. Interviews include DJ Mag, Billboard & GQ. In other lives Steven has also been a qualified psychologist, music journalist and drag queen the infamous Sandra Spitz, as well as working for companies such as Kiss and Ministry.

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Mexican Born singer songwriter Lola Pony Tv is currently releasing her next single and has a show coming up on November 14th in London Link Below ..

 LGBT Icon and Dance, trance pop  singer came to the UK to become the next big Superstar. vocal jazz trained and performed in festivals around Mexico, she ended up here in London taking a course on music production. If you would like to find out more links are below

https://www.instagram.com/lolaponytv/?hl=en-gb
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/16658/bar-wotever-november-14th
https://open.spotify.com/artist/220TdFBGDcqRON4FVSiVJQ

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Saskhia Menendez  FRSA –   Innovator @ Keychange

                                                  Board of Directors – The F List Music

                                                  LiVE Diversity Expert Panel Member

A multi award winning equality & diversity ambassador, researcher, public speaker, mentor, artist and social change activist. Saskhia works to help diversify the music industry landscape, as well as help improve representation, equity and inclusion. She helps to educate and inform others of the issues and barriers certain underrepresented groups face. She is a multi-racial trans woman who transitioned 12 years ago, a parent of two children, and has over 10 years’ experience in the music industry. She is also in the process of making some brand-new tracks, which are due for release in 2024. She is also preparing to undertake a PHD in gender equality in music, mainly around trans and non-binary inclusion in music. She finalised her MA in Music Marketing in 2021 and has had a musical education from the age of 8.

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Austel - aka Annie Rew Shaw - is a Devon-born London-based artist, songwriter and producer, crafting introspective, brooding music led by ethereal vocals and intimate lyricism. 

Influenced by a wide range of artists spanning from Bon Iver to Thom Yorke, Cocteau Twins to Jon Hopkins, Nick Cave to Elliott Smith, Austel fuses her background in classical music and songwriting with ambient textures, cinematic soundscapes and contemplative electronica.

Having cut her teeth as a session musician performing at Glastonbury Festival, supporting Fleet Foxes, and touring the UK with multiple bands, Austel began collaborating with guitarist, producer and music technologist Adam Stark (MiMU Gloves, Rumour Cubes) - developing her own songs with a fresh lens.

Austel’s 2018 self-released debut EP ‘Unfold’ received plaudits from the likes of BBC 6 Music, Killing Moon and The Line of Best Fit, while 2020’s ‘Cold Love’ drew further support from O2 Music, BBC Introducing and Fresh On The Net. In 2022, she released ‘Feathers’ - a ghostly, piano-based reworking of her discography to date, followed by dream-pop single ‘Cut Me Down’, a collaboration with artist/producer Ruby Smith aka post-dusk. 

Austel’s single ‘Beds Of Stone’ was co-produced with Grammy-award-winning producer and engineer Guy Massey (The Beatles, Manic Street Preachers, Richard Hawley), and featured on Spotify UK & Ireland’s Fresh Finds, RTÉ, Amazing Radio & BBC Introducing. Her highly-anticipated debut album is scheduled for release in February 2024.

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