The StageLeft Podcast

111: Kate Nash - What change is needed in the music industry?

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Show Notes

"All the heads of every major label or big indie labels should be made to resign."

This episode was supposed to discuss Kate's new film Coffee Wars, but we began by touching upon the issues within the music industry that emerging artists need to navigate (such as being stolen from, a lack of inclusive design for women and how to identify trusted people) and we NEVER. LOOKED. BACK.

Within lies Kate's step by step process as to how the music industry needs to drastically change. It's very thought-provoking.

The film is great by the way, and you should see it. It's called Coffee Wars and is available on Amazon Prime. Kate's co-star Toby Sebastian talks more about the film in our next episode.

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