Episode 10 - Wales vs London - Vol 3: Music Industry Creatives

Croeso i Amplify - Welcome to Amplify!

stories about youth music in Wales - straeon am gerddoriaeth ieuenctid yng Nghymru.

Yn y gyfres fach hon, mae ein gwesteiwr gwadd yn archwilio manteision ac anfanteision gyrfa symud i Lundain dros aros yng Nghymru gydag ystod eang o weithwyr proffesiynol y diwydiant cerddoriaeth yng Nghymru.

 

PENNOD 10 - Cymru vs Llundain

 

Cyfrol 2: Pobl greadigol mewn cerddoriaeth

 

Mae Connor Morgans yn sgwrsio â’r cyflwynydd radio a’r crëwr cynnwys Bablu Shikdar, y ffotograffydd cerddoriaeth a’r fideograffydd Mitchell Williams a’r hyrwyddwr cerddoriaeth Reem Ashraf Muhammed gan ymdrin â phynciau gyrfa fel twf, archwilio, cysylltiadau trafnidiaeth, cofleidio methiant a chynrychioli Cymru.

 

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In this mini series, our guest host explores career pro’s and con’s of moving to London over staying in Wales with a wide range of music industry professionals in Wales.

 

EPISODE 10 -  Wales vs London

 

Volume 2: Music Industry Creatives

 

Connor Morgans chats to radio presenter and content creator Bablu Shikdar, music photographer and videographer Mitchell Williams and music promoter Reem Ashraf Muhammed covering career topics such as growth, exploration, transport links, embracing failure and representing Wales.

 

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Amplify - stories about youth music in Wales is produced by Anthem.

 

Thanks to guests

 

Reem Ashraf Muhammed (she/her)

In everything I do, from my work with Foxy Roxies to working at BBC Radio Wales and Studios, my heart beats to the rhythm of the Welsh music scene. With a background spanning music promotion, radio, and television production, I've had the privilege to contribute to diverse projects like Bargain Hunt, King's Coronation Concert, and X-RAY. My journey has also led me to the presenter's seat at Horizons, where I've had the pleasure of showcasing the incredible talents within our creative community. Through it all, my unwavering passion lies in crafting opportunities that empower fellow creatives to shine. The future is brimming with potential, and I'm excited to continue championing the Welsh music scene and fostering spaces for artistic growth.

https://www.instagram.com/reemashraf/

https://www.instagram.com/foxysessions/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0f774cq/new-voices-from-wales-series-6-3-foxy-music 

https://www.instagram.com/horizonscymru/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_wales_fm

 

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Mitchell Williams (he/him)
Photographer & videographer travelling the UK servicing musical artists and brands.

 

https://www.instagram.com/mitchellsvisuals/

https://www.mitchellwilliams.co/

 

Bablu Shikdar
He/Him
Presenter, content creator, writer. Radio Platfform’s Outreach and training officer Bablu Shikdar likes to embody all of his titles through his life motto “laugh, learn and inspire”  Having experiences in the media industry with companies like ITV, Promo-Cymru and Nowinaminute. Bablu is passionate about creative and digital industries, He’s
enthusiastic about creating content and work that inspires others and speaks to his generation. Which is why he created Radio Platfform Presents! A podcast show dedicated to platform welsh creatives and discuss some of the issues we face here in Wales. Being an active figure in his community is really important to him and something he always strives to reflect in his work through representation, storytelling and
entertainment.

 

https://www.instagram.com/radioplatfform/

https://linktr.ee/Radio_Platfform

https://www.instagram.com/bablushikdar_/

https://www.instagram.com/feedthesprout/

 

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Guest Presenter - Connor Morgans  https://linktr.ee/ConnorMorgans

Project managed by Tori Sillman & Connor Morgans

Studio Production by Connor Morgans https://linktr.ee/ConnorMorgans

Amplify Intro Music by Blankface https://linkfol.io/manlikeblankface

Original Concept by Ify Iwobi

Anthem. Cronfa Gerdd Cymru Music Fund Wales, creating a Wales in which music can empower every young life.  Find out more at www.anthem.wales