by Charlotte Smith | Jun 2, 2026 | In The Studio
Hansa Studios Manager on running the studio day by day, whilst welcoming leading UK artists like Harry Styles into Berlin’s iconic creative hub. For Rocco Weise, no day is ever the same. As studio manager of the legendary Hansa Studios, he oversees consistent...
by Charlotte Smith | May 26, 2026 | In The Studio
Formed by a refusal to accept music industry barriers, an underground music venue owner builds access for underrepresented creatives and protects grassroots culture.Mike Thompson has many creative roles. Alongside managing music charity RiteTrax and grassroots music...
by Charlotte Smith | May 24, 2026 | On stage
A crowd density spotter discusses the moral panic behind moshing, poor infrastructure and artist interception during moments of public disorder. When disaster strikes in a crowd, the narrative is quick to blame reckless fans, but are the victims caught in the crush...
by Charlotte Smith | May 24, 2026 | Mixtape
A look back on Fatboy Slim’s seafront gig, where artist ambition outpaced production, and chaos became out of hand. Big Beach Boutique II was unforgettable for many, but for others it signalled the end of an era. For production manager Niki Cox, Fatboy Slim’s ambition...
