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A podcast about the live music industry. Join Chris Lowe and Tom Brain as they dive into the world of live shows and the touring industry. They'll be joined by guests including promoters, reps, tour managers and agents to discuss the weird and wonderful ongoings of life in the live industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA podcast about the live music industry. Join Chris Lowe and Tom Brain as they dive into the world of live shows and the touring industry. They'll be joined by guests including promoters, reps, tour managers and agents to discuss the weird and wonderful ongoings of life in the live industry.
The Rep Shift is hosted by Chris Lowe & Tom Brain. The show has published 33 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S3 Ep 10 - Murray's Field of Dreams" (9 April 2025, 81 minutes), "S3 Ep 9 - Lara Dives In" (2 April 2025, 86 minutes), and "S3 Ep 8 - Jamie Leaves the Party" (26 March 2025, 68 minutes).
The Rep Shift publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 33 episodes.
Booking probability for The Rep Shift is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Rep Shift requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Rep Shift's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Rep Shift are Event & Concert Promoters. The Rep Shift has a music audience.
Chris Lowe & Tom Brain hosts The Rep Shift, a music podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Episode #10
As we say goodbye to Jacko and this season of the rep shift we’re incredibly excited to be joined by the singer of The Xcerts - Murray who has just celebrated 10 years of their brilliant record There Is Only You. ...
Episode #9
Chris and Jacko in the penultimate episode of the series welcome Lara Bothe to The Rep Shift. A current London resident Lara has made her way from watching bands in the local pub called “Die Rose” in...
Episode #8
Jamie Ford set up the promotions company Honeymooner in Southampton and has bought some of the most exciting bands to the south coast. Learning his trade with Ricky at The Joiners he talks to Chris and Jacko about the...
Episode #7
Saving lives by day, putting on rock shows at night. Joe Booley is holding it down and talks us through setting up a record label Bethshalom records, putting on shows in Aldershot and the importance of making a local...
Episode #6
Chris and Jacko are joined by Jasmine and her dog Bear who take us on an emotional journey through the logistics and organising of an independent outdoor festival. With so many Festivals no longer operational what Slam...
Episode #5
Chris Chadwick has set up his own management company famous friends mgmt and takes us through what day to day life is like as an independent manager looking after a varied roster than includes Anna B Savage, Puma Blue...
Episode #4
Graeme Nash has been a full time rep since 2004 - He’s been to most venues in the country, worked with an incredible roster of bands but sometimes on a rep shift there is nothing you can do other than call time and make...
It’s a big moment for the Podcast, as Chris and Jacko are going across the pond to speak with Riley Difford of Boulevard Carroll. Riley started off in publishing then as a freelance backline tech and driver for...
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On this weeks episode we welcome Caitlin Ford to The Rep Shift, having shifted plans of becoming a doctor to running events at the legendary night club World HQ in Newcastle, to being part of some of the biggest...
Episode #1
Tom is off travelling the world this season but I have found new co-host for the next run of shows and am so thrilled to be joined by Mr Jacko Hooper of The Folklore Rooms in Brighton. In our first episode of the season...
Episode #10
In a series of firsts, our season 2 finale has us welcoming our first artist and performer to the podcast! Self proclaimed cabaret reprobate, musician and former star of Ru Paul’s Drag Race joins us to talk about some...
Episode #9
Elliott Andrews is a legend in the world of Tour Manager and Show Repping. Throughout his career he’s worked in some of the best venues in the world for some incredible artists. He’s seen and done it all, that is until...
Episode #8
On this weeks episode we’re joined by Production Coordinator Hollie Doherty. Hollie has worked with some of the biggest touring artists in the world alongside working backstage at multiple festivals whilst setting up...
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On this weeks episode of The Rep Shift previous venue manager at the legendary Gorilla in Manchester now studying to become a Mental Health Nurse - Paul Edwards talks about the joys and stresses of running a prestigious...
Episode #6
Is this our favourite ‘bad day at the office’ story to date? It’s up there, it certainly is. Ollie Horner, tour manager, freelance rep for the likes of AEG, TEG SJM and Production for Outbreak Festival joins us today to...
Episode #5
The Rep Shifts first agent! That’s right, this week we are joined by legendary agent at Littlebig, Debbie Clare whose roster includes the likes of Aphex Twin Jon Hopkins, 65 Days of Static, Clark, UNKLE and plenty more...
Episode #4
In a podcast first we have a backline company on this weeks episode. Ooosh Tours supply the music industry with backline, staging, staff, vans, rehearsal space and much more. We discuss with Jon and Will the story of...
This week we're joined by Sophie Asquith and Toni Coe-Brooker from Music Venue's Trust. Whilst Sophie and Toni share their bad days at the office and how they got in to the industry, this episode felt particularly...
Episode #2
Ade takes us on his journey from The Exeter Cavern all the way to the programming the biggest arenas in the country. What happens along the way you'll have to find out in this episode of The Rep Shift . Hosted on Acast...
Episode #1
We're back after the festival season break and on this weeks episode we welcome Rishi Gowry to The Rep Shift. Rishi takes us through his global journey all the way to Wembley Stadium and of course a really difficult day...
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NYT Best-selling Author, Redmond Police Department
3 x Grand Slam Champion & Welsh legend, Maxgreen Windows and Doors Calgary Alberta
musician and former star of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Blue Means Pregnant Films
author of 'How to Rap: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC', Braille Revival League of Florida
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