Hosted by Nikki Wishart · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes
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Q’d Up is a podcast from audio technology platform QSIC, hosted by Music Curator and indie pop artist Nikki Wishart. At QSIC, Nikki leads music strategy for global brands like 7-Eleven, McDonald’s and Coles Liquor and as both a curator and musician, she brings a unique perspective on how music shapes culture and connects people. Each episode, Nikki dives into the latest releases, cultural trends and stories from the music world. Q’d Up is a space to discover fresh sounds, explore big ideas, and celebrate the many ways music moves us.
Nikki Wishart hosts Q'd Up, a music show with 18 episodes published.
In this episode of Q’d Up, host Nikki Wishart is joined by Jac Shaw, Retail Media Lead at QSIC, to pull back the curtain on the rapidly evolving world of Retail Media. With nearly two decades of experience at Nova Entert
In this episode of Q'd Up, host Nikki Wishart is joined in Sydney by Karen Holmes, Director at One Music, to demystify the world of music licensing. Often viewed as a niche corner of the industry, music licensing is the
In this episode of Q'd Up, host Nikki Wishart is joined by Kim to unpack the highs, lows, and "did that really happen?" moments of Coachella 2026. From the comfort of their couches, the pair dive into why this year saw t
In this episode of Q'd Up, host Nikki Wishart sits down with Pantjiti Lawrence, a country girl from Gippsland turned powerhouse workforce manager for Untitled Group. Pantjiti shares her journey from performing at local "
In this episode of Q'd Up, Nikki Wishart kicks off a brand-new format by diving deep into the haunting backstory of one of hip hop’s most iconic tracks: Eminem’s "Stan". Released in 2000 on The Marshall Mathers LP, the s
In this episode of Q’d Up, host Nikki Wishart is joined by Jena Marino, the founder of the Real Songwriters of Melbourne (RSOM). From starting a blog as a 19-year-old journalism student to building one of Melbourne’s mos
In this episode of Q'd Up, we’re hitting up the latest in culture to unpack 2026's Super Bowl halftime performance that had the internet exploding. From the iconic "grass people" and sugar cane fields to the deeper polit
In this episode of Q’d Up, host Nikki Wishart sits down with live sound engineer Stuart Willett, who is currently making waves in the Nashville music scene. Stuart shares his journey from a high school technical producti
In this episode of Q’d Up, Nikki is joined by Kim for a candid and often humorous deep dive into cancel culture in music. From serious industry power imbalances to internet pile-ons and guilty pleasures, they unpack why
In this episode of Q'd Up, Nikki sits down with Todd Watson, Head of Creative Services at QSIC, to unpack his journey from music-obsessed kid and audio engineering student to DJ, producer and now creative leader shaping
In this episode of Q'd Up, host Nikki Wishart sits down with Melbourne music photographer Lucinda Goodwin, who has spent over a decade capturing the energy and emotion of artists on stages big and small. From Geelong pub
In this special recap episode of Q'd Up, hosts Nikki and Kim break down the biggest global music moments of 2025 from K-pop chart-toppers and Latin music domination to Taylor Swift’s record-breaking year and Oasis’ long-
In this episode of Q'd Up, host Nikki Wishart sits down with Ash Hills, General Manager of Unified Artist Management at Unified Music Group and a key member of the company’s leadership team. Ash shares her unexpected jou
In this episode of Q'd Up, host Nikki Wishart sits down once again with Kimberley Davis to dive deep into the world of TikTok and its power to transform an artist’s career. From viral sounds that revive old hits to the s
In this episode of Q’d Up, host Nikki Wishart sits down with creative all-rounder Jolie Chatfield, whose career has spanned fashion, film, and the music industry. From designing costumes for Brisbane bands like The Jungl
In this first episode of Q'd Up, host Nikki Wishart sits down with co-host Kimberley Davis to introduce the podcast and share her personal journey through the music industry. Nikki reflects on her early beginnings as a s
Q’d Up is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the music industry. Hosted by Nikki Wishart, each episode features conversations with the people shaping music today, from artists and managers to curators and creatives
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Q'd Up is hosted by Nikki Wishart. The show is categorised under music and has published 18 episodes.
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