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Women In Live Music SpecialsWILM_December✨The two founders of Women In Live Music, Malle Kaas & Hannah Brodrick are featured in the last edition of the WILM Radio Show for this year 💃
It's in this show that they will reveal the reasons for creating the WILM community, and how they came up with the WILMA awards, and what WILM will be up to in the beginning of the new year 🌺 It will all be spiced up with some of their favorite music under guidance of the magnificent WILM Radio host Erin Lynch.
A Big Thank You 🙏 to our WILM graphi...2021-12-281h 00
The Friday Night Rock ShowShut up & Rock2021-05-242h 01The Friday Night Rock ShowIf I Could...2021-05-162h 00The Friday Night Rock ShowRock is the new normal2021-05-081h 59The Friday Night Rock ShowShow 512021-05-082h 01
The Cowshed TalksWorking In ProductionIt's springtime and we are back with a great talk - here is the start of a discussion we hope to grow, about transforming our workplace to best care for personal and colleagues wellness.
Derek Nagle meets with Gary Flood to talk about his experiences and how he's found that valuing personal experience and encouraging personal development are central to developing a wellness mindset in the media industry.
Gary Flood is a seasoned television producer, director, edit producer and script writer whose work encompasses factual entertainment, lifestyle, light entertainment, d...2021-04-281h 06Women In Live Music SpecialsWILM Ep 04 (Brexit)This show covers all things 'Brexit' with Ian Smith, interviewed by our radio host Erin Lynch!
We get to grips with getting though Schengen borders, visas, permits, and any other rules you'll have to follow when touring returns.
As usual accompanied by lovely tunes that Ian chose from artists managed by his very own agencies.2021-04-281h 00The Friday Night Rock ShowRide On2021-04-232h 05The Cowshed TalksLisa WilkinsonLisa Wilkinson. We discuss her many talents and struggles and then Lisa guides us through an amazing grounding anxiety exercise.
Lisa and I will come back to this space over the next months to deliver more of these exercises which we will post on their own as a great free helpful support for all to access and use.
You’re never alone, let’s talk.2021-04-2341 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowReputation2021-04-172h 01The Friday Night Rock ShowRocking The Rock - Pop2021-04-102h 00The Friday Night Rock ShowBack Together2021-04-022h 00Women In Live Music SpecialsWILM Ep 3Everyone's favourite host, Erin Lynch, talks to Macedonian *music industry survivor* Lina Ugrinovska about the journey of finding a healthy balance in the both exciting and demanding live music industry. Joanne Croxford also stops by to share her remarkable work in making mental health assistance available for all live music professionals.2021-03-271h 01The Friday Night Rock ShowJust A Little Bit Louder2021-03-271h 58
Aaron’s Monitored World100!!Aaron hits his 100th Monitored World show and in true style rambles with fun facts, features from previous shows and catches you up on One part of the ARK project that is dear to his heart.
We hope you enjoy this extended edition of AMW and continue to support Ancroo Live as we prepare for the future, we aren’t going anywhere and have big plans to support you with mental health, welfare and the environment as all of these things are connected and will make a brighter more supported industry going forward and for future generations lo...2021-03-261h 34The Friday Night Rock ShowAir Guitar at the ready2021-03-191h 59The Friday Night Rock ShowWelcome To The...2021-03-131h 59The Friday Night Rock ShowSept, Oct, Nov, beyond...2021-03-051h 58Women In Live Music SpecialsWILM Ep 2This time host and tour manager extraordinaire Erin Lynch convene with, first, Tana Douglas aka. rock'n'rolls first female roadie to discuss her book 'LOUD', and later with Holger Jan Schmidt, co-writer of 'stay SOUND & CHECK yourself'.2021-02-2700 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowRock Powers The Music Circus2021-02-271h 59
The Biscuit SessionsMentoring & Shadowing Biscuits2021-02-241h 23The Friday Night Rock ShowGremlins on repeat2021-02-222h 00The Friday Night Rock ShowWho Knows...2021-02-122h 01The Friday Night Rock ShowTime keeps...2021-02-052h 01The Friday Night Rock ShowCan’t Stop The Rock2021-01-302h 02Women In Live Music SpecialsWILM Ep 1WILM's first Radio Show in association with the awesome crew radio 'Ancroo Live'
Our first guest is Backliner Sharon 'Bamo' Bampton from the UK, who is one of the very few female backliners that has toured worldwide (Massive Attack, James Bay etc.)
Next is the Danish Drummer Marianne Lewandowski and the Swedish Sound Engineer Christina Svärdström, who are both touring mums. They will give us an insight in how to combine motherhood with a career in live music.
In between the talks we will have some awesome music fr...2021-01-2758 minThe Biscuit SessionsEquality Power Biscuits2021-01-251h 41The Friday Night Rock ShowLet there be...2021-01-232h 02The Friday Night Rock ShowIt Will Never Die2021-01-161h 59The Friday Night Rock ShowHit Me...2021-01-101h 59
The Friday Night Rock ShowRockin’ The New Year2021-01-031h 59
The Friday Night Rock ShowSt Nick & The Not So Silent Nights2020-12-262h 01
The Friday Night Rock ShowNow that’s Favouritism!2020-12-192h 00The Friday Night Rock ShowCountdown to Snow2020-12-121h 58The Friday Night Rock Show2020 A Year Of Technical Difficulties2020-12-061h 59The Friday Night Rock ShowYou Rock Until Roll is Viable again2020-12-062h 08The Friday Night Rock ShowLet’s Get This Show Started2020-12-062h 01The Friday Night Rock ShowFreedom Is In The Air2020-12-061h 58The Friday Night Rock ShowLockdown Air Guitar anyone?2020-11-061h 59The Friday Night Rock ShowAnother Week Older2020-10-301h 58The Friday Night Rock ShowHold On2020-10-302h 04
The Friday Night Rock ShowThe long version2020-10-172h 00
The Cowshed TalksRosa Hoskins joins Ian LambLammy's Therapies Explained - he is joined by Rosa Hoskins to chat about Life Coaching.
You are not alone - Let's talk 💚🌎2020-10-171h 52The Friday Night Rock ShowThe Lollypop Gig2020-10-121h 59
The Cowshed TalksHidden Talents - Ep4Ken Binley's guest is Camera Operator & Producer Chris Donohue. A huge thanks to Chris for a fantastic talk covering his experiences building a career in the television industry, traveling, social drinking, the side effects of his relationship with alcohol and his journey to living alcohol free.
Bio:
Chris Donohue is a professional camera operator & producer from Melbourne, Australia now living in County Cork Ireland.
Over the past 15 years, Chris has moved up the ranks in the television industry from cable rigger to working across broadcast ne...2020-10-091h 40The Friday Night Rock ShowWell That’s a bit Different2020-10-031h 58The Friday Night Rock Show20Radio Show 202020-09-281h 58The Friday Night Rock ShowProductive Week2020-09-221h 58
The Cowshed TalksSuzi GreenSuzi Green talks with Chez Stock about wellbeing on and off tour.
We are excited to hear from Suzi since she also has a huge interest in mental health and wellbeing. During lockdown Suzi started a peer zoom group ’The Back Lounge' for music and events refugees, as a way to connect with and support other music professionals in these uncertain times.
We'd love to hear your thoughts, during or after the talk, in the comment section below - Let's Talk.
Suzi Green has a career in the Music Industry spanning 25 years, and ha...2020-09-1800 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowTurn Up The Radio I Need The Music2020-09-132h 01
The Cowshed TalksHidden Talents Ep3September's is international recovery month - and we have a very special show by Ken and Paul who leads by example, lighting the path for others to find hope and share the journey x
Hidden Talents - Ken Binley's guest today is Lighting Designer Paul O'Neill. Paul's joined us to talk about his experience working professionally in the entertainment industry, his recovery from addiction, and how's he has re-trained as a bodywork therapist alongside looking forward to our industry picking up again. This is another beautifully authentic chat, thank you so much Paul for taking the time to...2020-09-1100 min
The Biscuit SessionsBiscuits DiverseJoin Ancroo Live hosts Aaron & Andi as they talk with guests Claire Morrissey, Beth O’Leary and Liam Halpin about diversity.
The team jump head first into the soup we call diversity and explore the issues surrounding diversity within the event industry, the team show how this can be a complex subject and the affects it has on individualism, mental health and employment.
Ancroo Live have enjoyed making this biscuit session dubbing it one of the most fun and interesting shows they have recorded to date as we start to unravel how all things ar...2020-09-0900 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowThe Freedom Of Music2020-09-052h 01The Friday Night Rock ShowRock Is Always On Time2020-09-041h 59The Cowshed TalksChez StockChez Stock talks with Suzi Green about Chez’s vast touring experience and how she found the healthiest working environments always celebrate diversity, ability and skill.
Chez Stock is an LA based FOH engineer & tour manager. Her 20 year career in audio has taken her to stadiums around the world and tiny clubs you've probably never heard of (for good reason). The pandemic hit & the touring industry evaporated overnight in March 2020. She now has lots of time on her hands & has started volunteering for a local street cat TNR rescue & is currently fostering multiple ki...2020-09-0400 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowIt’s Friday Again2020-08-232h 02The Biscuit SessionsBiscuits With Beth2020-08-2000 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowNick & Special Guest2020-08-161h 59The Friday Night Rock ShowB522020-08-081h 58
The Cowshed TalksHidden Talents Ep2Ken Binley's guest today is Lighting Designer Andrew Leonard. He joins us to talk about his 45 years experience in the entertainment industry, living in the moment and the need for collaboration in these pandemic times.
Bio: Born in Dublin in 1953, Andrew Leonard grew up in the leafy suburbs in Killiney Co. Dublin.
Educated first by nun’s with men’s names in black habits, Andrew then went to St. Conleth’s in Ballsbridge, followed by Ampleforth, a Public School in Yorkshire run by Benedictine monks in skirts / habits!
He went to Trinity in Dublin...2020-08-0700 minAaron’s Monitored WorldThe Casino CageAaron by the magic of radio and sound recording brings you his show, while he starts his temporary job in the cage.
Ancroo Live is sad to see yet another industry professional forced to take a job out of the industry.2020-08-041h 04The Friday Night Rock ShowRock for the end of a .... weekNicks silence says it all as Ancroo produces another great rock show, even after a week of stolen show footage and interview theft. Onwards and upwards let’s Rock the Night away.2020-08-012h 00Aaron’s Monitored WorldSmile Like A CatI am back with a show! Preparation is key to planning and no lockdowns, viruses, intellectual property theft or anything else can stop Ancroo’s show plans.2020-08-011h 05
The Cowshed TalksRowan McDonagh talks with Ian LambJoin us this evening at 7pm - Rowan McDonagh talks with Ian Lamb about Rowan’s experience of being bipolar, his experiences of periods of residence in mental health hospitals, his problems with trauma, addiction and the passion he has as a mental health advocate in our industry.
We are excited to hear from Rowan since he joins us after some months seeking care during Covid19 lockdown. Rowan and Andi Flack at Ancroo Live initiated The Tech Check talks, which is growing to become an important industry wide conversation with our peers. We welcome Row to the mi...2020-07-3100 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowTurn It Up To ElevenAnother Great 2 hours of Rock From Out Very own Nick Arnell2020-07-261h 59The Friday Night Rock ShowAll by myselfIt’s all back to normal, Nick is on his own again but with you for 2 hours2020-07-222h 00
The Cowshed TalksNaomi Venables talks with Ian LambNaomi Venables talks with Ian Lamb about mental health issues in family life, in particular drawing the focus onto when our children have their own mental health issues. How as parents you care for them, what professional and parent group help is available out there and how you deal with the knock on mental health stress of this on yourself whilst also dealing with the responsibility of working.2020-07-1700 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowDouble TroubleDouble the Host’s double the show length. With an undisclosed length of time to record, two legends in one room with a microphone and a library of rock tracks = .... well you can guess.2020-07-161h 58Aaron’s Monitored WorldAMW Welsh Road Trip Uk Ep3Join Aaron, Andi & welfare officer Rex as they attempted to record a radio show while travelling from the Ancroo Live temporary boat office in Wales to an undisclosed location for some of Ancroo’s second phase meetings. It’s a bit of an odd show.2020-07-1632 minThe Cowshed TalksIn conversation with Mig BurgessMig Burgess joins Claire Morrissey to chat about Mig's career in lighting, advocacy promoting mental health awareness and the findings of a recent survey published by University of Surrey: The UK Technical Backstage Entertainment Industry Mental Health Evaluation.2020-07-1600 minAaron’s Monitored WorldAMW On Tour Uk Ep2Aaron catches up with Ancroo Live’s friend & Therapist Tiff Hudson owner of Therapy on Tour. Aaron and Tiff take the time to talk a little about what kind of issues affect people on tour and mention the term the new normal way to much.2020-07-071h 01The Friday Night Rock ShowWhat Day Is It? 03.62020-07-041h 02The Biscuit SessionsTea & Biscuits With The PSA2020-07-0400 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowLet The Music Talk2020-06-2759 minThe Biscuit SessionsHow confusing??Aaron and Andi have completed another biscuit session, and its even more Raw, unedited and 'to the point' than the previous two. We talk about Live Nation, the pros and cons of Drive in gigs, fear, Facebook and even conspiracy theories... we may be mad, but at least we are honest about it!2020-06-2500 minAaron’s Monitored WorldAaron’s Escape to Holland Show 2Aaron talks how written discussion can be interpreted in ways that that the writer never expected, he also explains why Ancroo Live have become active in Facebook groups. This his final show from Holland also covers Aaron’s trademark take on the news and current issues.2020-06-2350 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowWe’re Rolling 19.6Once again Serving up a well needed dose of rock across the Ancroo live Network Nick Arnell style. A firm favourite & Friday wind down show of the Ancroo Live crew2020-06-201h 00Aaron’s Monitored WorldAaron Show hollandAaron comes to you almost live from Holland with his 20th show on Ancroo Live and boy has he got some things to get off his chest!!! In a style that only Ancroo Live’s Mr Aaron Buck can do! When he reaches show 40 we will tip our hats to this truth talking monitor engineer tuned Dj and promote him to Sir Aaron Buck the man that tells it like it is.2020-06-201h 00The Cowshed TalksCBT and NLPOwen Fitzpatrick is a Psychologist, International Best Selling Author and Speaker and Trainer. Having a Masters in Applied Psychology, Owen has travelled the world to more than 100 countries and spoken to audiences in over 30 countries. His TEDx speech on ˜Mind Control” has been seen by more than a million people worldwide. He is creator of the Changing Minds Podcast and he is author of 8 books available in more than 15 languages. Having worked with more than 10,000 people as a therapist and coach, Owen has coached Billionaires and Olympic athletes helping them to perform at their very best. For more than 20 yea...2020-06-1900 minThe Biscuit SessionsBiscuits & Facebook GroupsAaron and Andi talk what’s happening in the industry Facebook groups.2020-06-1400 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowNicks Friday Rock 12.62020-06-131h 01
The Cowshed TalksHidden Talents Ep1Ken Binley talks with Ian Lamb about his new series here on Tech Check called 'Hidden Talents' and about his life and mental health whilst working in a diverse range of areas in the entertainment industry.2020-06-1200 minAaron’s Monitored WorldStand up and don’t fearAaron talks about current news, along with touching on the subject of anxiety and fear. Ancroo Live stand firmly behind Aaron’s twat comment and will issue no apologies on this matter.
We also would advise people in the current climate to keep their eyes open as to what is actually happening in this world and not get to distract with news that is designed to divert your attention. We still have an industry to change and while people are distracted this cannot happen. Please stay safe.2020-06-081h 01The Friday Night Rock ShowGroundhog DayNick is battling the feeling of Groundhog Day. But slips out of the looping time to bring you another great rock show.2020-06-061h 00The Biscuit SessionsAaron & Andi dive straight inGet READY for it Aaron & Andi two industry professional sit down to talk about MONEY, education and mental health in the industry. Its controversial, its educational and it is completely UNHEARD OF. The industry’s issues GRABBED by the BALL’S and TICKLED. Local riggers and crew don’t want to miss this....2020-06-0600 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowRock Is Resident 29.5Nick Returns to Ancroo Live and takes up residency in the Friday night rock slot. Rock with some rock stories it’s an hour of a Friday night you will only regret if you don’t listen.2020-05-2959 minWomen In Live Music SpecialsGetting to know WILMAncroo Live welcome WILM to the Ancroo live family. Aaron gets to learn more about women in live music how it started, what’s it all about. They drank Tea ate biscuits, laughed and talked diversity. They even swore live on air before the watershed.2020-05-281h 25Aaron’s Monitored WorldTime for a rantAaron takes on a host of subjects and has a down to earth rant, as his brain downloads on Air, all at Ancroo Live are in hysterics as he definitely makes more sense than Dominic Cummings. Jump in and listen I’m sure he’s only saying what’s already in your head.2020-05-251h 00The Friday Night Rock ShowNick Rocks 22.5Another night of great Rock from Nick, We can now safely say Rock is back and it lives on Ancroo Live.2020-05-221h 00The Cowshed TalksTC special Eddie Cummins StoryMy name is My name Eddie Cumminsis. I have worked in the
television industry as a stagehand for over 40 years. I
love what I do and have the great fortune to work with
some truly great people, men and women. I am a father
and grandfather. I have two wonderful grandchildren
and a wonderful daughter. I have two brothers and
three sisters whom I love dearly and I have a beautiful
and very supportive wife. I like to spend my pastime
with my...2020-05-2200 minThe Cowshed TalksIan LambIan Lamb brief biog 2020 Age 56 I live on the North Devon Coast in a village called Appledore Married to Jennie, we have no children but we do have two furkids – Milly, an 11 year old Lakeland terrier and Mr Bingley, a 4 year old Airedale terrier. Interests – walking, films, cooking, our dogs (I am glad I put a comma in there between those two interests or else you would have been forgiven for contacting the RSPCA), I enjoy noticing faces in things (pareidolia), sticking googly eyes on things to make them into faces and entertaining people with them, making people laugh is a...2020-05-2200 minThe Cowshed Talksstephen bradleyStephen is a writer and director of film and telly and, most recently, a book called SHOOTING & CUTTING: A Survivor’s Guide to Film-making and Other Diseases - about his journey with Stage IV cancer and trying to get back to a productive and creative life afterwards. He lives near the sea in Dublin with his wife, comedian and actress Deirdre O’Kane, and their two kids Holly and Daniel. There is also a black cat called Samba in residence. Stephen is looking forward to a pint of Guinness in an actual pub later this summer.2020-05-1900 minAaron’s Monitored WorldA quiet caller dayAaron takes a break from callers today, and just catches up on the world in general. Taking some time to explain our new app and his birthday Ancroo Live fundraiser.2020-05-181h 02The Friday Night Rock ShowThe Rock Show with Nick...Do you know the voice of this legend from the north east?2020-05-1559 minThe Cowshed TalksJohn ‘Jake’ KennedyJohn ‘Jake’ Kennedy has more than 30 years’ experience in the management and delivery of large-scale
events across a diverse range of entertainment and cultural areas. He spent close to 20 years as a key
member of U2’s production management team and was Production Manager and later Tour Director on
Zoo TV and Pop Mart tours which played to a total of 10m people worldwide. He was Project Director for
the Woodstock 1994 and Woodstock 1999 Music and Arts Festivals in USA. Each event attracted approx.
500,000 people to two different small towns in up-st...2020-05-1500 minThe Cowshed TalksPaddy McPoland joins John KennedyThe Tech Check, Paddy Mc Poland joins John Kennedy to chat about mental
health on and off the road.:
Paddy is a Native of Belfast, Ireland but moved south with his family in his early years to Naas, Co
Kildare.
Studying in Carlow RTC, he became Ents Officer and then President of the Students Union,
becoming USI National Exec Officer in 1985.
From here he went full time into the music business.
Firstly as Promoter rep then as Tour Manager, paddies client list includes - Clannad...2020-05-1300 minAaron’s Monitored WorldAn Owl calls & we launch Light it for ChangeWe welcome a call from Ginger Owl Productions.
Ancroo Live launch light it for change.2020-05-081h 01The Cowshed TalksTech ABThe cowshed and Ancroo Live get together and shoot the breeze about mental health,
2020-05-0800 minThe Friday Night Rock ShowAaron’s Rock Take OverHey all, If you like my monitored world, I'm going to take over the rock show tonight! So tune in from 9. Its going to Rock! I guarantee you will hear at least one song, you have never heard before!2020-04-231h 03Aaron’s Monitored WorldIntroducingAaron steps out from behind his monitor desk stage left to take up the Ancroo Live microphone.2020-04-2153 min