Interview: Brave Island Hits 300 Sign Ups!
Brave Island has hit 300 sign ups! This means there’s now over 300 of you using Brave Island, whether that’s taking part in opportunities, reading the blog, or ready to sign up to your first experience. There will be a new opportunity every week this year, so make sure you’re keeping an eye out on […]
Interview: Happy New Year!
It’s a brand new year and 2023 is shaping up to be a very exciting one for Brave Island! With lots of projects in the pipeline and new opportunities on the horizon, we’re looking forward to hosting more exciting experiences than ever. But what does the new year have in store for you? We had […]
Interview: How Important is PR?
Leo Dyke sat down with the guys from Wall of Sound PR to discuss everything you need to know about the role of press in the modern music industry. We discuss what makes a great PR campaign and how integral it can be for an artist’s success. Guests: Jamie Otsa, Director and Head of Online and […]
Interview: Getting Heard
Megan sits down to talk about everything you need to know about getting your music out there. We cover best practices for artists on Spotify and what you can do to raise your profile on the platform, as well as how to get your songs on radio and everything in between. Guests: Sage Olito, Artist & […]
Interview: Making a Record in 2021
We’re joined by Shunaji and Rebecca Vasmant to discuss the world of producing in 2021. We talk about what software and equipment they use, as well as their journey to where they are now and some key advice. Guests: Shunaji, Producer, Rapper and Singer Rebecca Vasmant, Producer and DJ Brave Island hosted Soundcheck: A Music Industry Crash […]
Interview: Understanding the UK Live Music Industry
In this video interview we talk with a booking agent and a promoter about how to get yourself gigs, the importance of independent music venues, and touring post-pandemic. As well as what promoters and booking agents look for when working with artists. Guests: Roxane Dumoulin, Booking Agent, ATC Live Ricky Bates, Promoter, The Joiners Brave Island hosted […]
Interview: An Insight into Independent Record Labels
In this video interview we’re joined by Big Scary Monsters and Alcopop! Records to talk all things record labels. We discuss how labels find their artists, how you can get signed, what being signed means for an artist, and discover the inner workings of that relationship. Afterwards we also sat down with Justine Jones from […]
Interview: Fringe Review Team Podcasts
These podcasts have been put together by the Fringe Review Team (aged 14-17) during their time at Ventnor Fringe 2022 and include interviews with Let’s Circus, Impromptu Shakespeare, Casino Moon, and Skamp. This project was made possible through support from WightAid.
Interview: Fringe Village Traders
As part of the Fringe Review Team, Anya Poerscout-Edgerton spoke to the traders in the Fringe Village about their stories. You can see Mark Cosby’s paintings from all the way across Ventnor Park. They are a riot of colour: a kaleidoscope of acrylic paint on canvas, each shade mixed especially for each collaborator. Collaborators tend […]
Interview: Ed Eldridge (Brave Sounds DJ Drop-In)
We sat down with DJ and Music Producer Ed Eldridge, who runs the Brave Sounds DJ Drop-In, to find out more about it and how you can get involved! Hi Ed! Could you introduce yourself for our readers? Hey my names Ed Eldridge, I am a DJ and Electronic Music Producer and semi retired Club […]