"This week I am touring the UK with Production Show installs across the country at some of my favourite Holiday Parks! Whilst on the road I decided to utilise my resources around me.. and recruit my Partner in Crime David for this weeks podcast episode!"

What’s it really like being in a relationship with someone who works in the entertainment industry?

In this fun and refreshingly different episode of the Entertainment Agents’ Association Podcast, Sophia-Marie is joined by her partner David for a conversation about love, life, careers and the wonderfully chaotic world of showbiz.

David is no stranger to being behind the microphone himself, having previously hosted his own podcast interviewing some well known names from the sporting world. He also had his own brush with fame after shooting to stardom (well… sort of!) on Channel 4 in a sitcom....something Sophia is obviously very keen to discuss!

Away from his showbiz credentials, David works in recruitment, leading to an interesting conversation about just how similar recruitment and an entertainment agency really are, finding the right person for the right job, managing clients, negotiating, building relationships and dealing with plenty of personalities along the way.

They also turn the tables on what it’s really like being the partner of someone working in entertainment, from travelling and late-night emails to last-minute changes, work taking over your personal life and inevitably becoming an unofficial driver, roadie and sounding board!

And to finish, Sophia puts David on the spot with “Life With An Entertainment Industry Partner: Quick Fire” — revealing just how well he really knows his entertainment-industry partner!

Expect plenty of laughs, stories, relationship banter and a slightly different look at life on both sides of the entertainment industry.

In this episode of The Entertainment Agents Association Podcast, Sophia-Marie sits down with Anne Hurcombe FEAA, owner of Wigan Pier Promotions, for an honest and insightful conversation about life behind the scenes of the entertainment industry.

From beginning her career as a professional singer and travelling the world, to becoming an entertainment agent and building Wigan Pier Promotions, Anne shares the journey that has shaped her career and the lessons she has learned along the way.

They talk about what agents really look for in performers, the importance of professionalism, creating unforgettable live and immersive entertainment, navigating the highs and lows of running a business, and how the entertainment industry has changed over the years.

As fellow members of the Entertainment Agents Association Council, Sophia-Marie and Anne also lift the curtain on the relationship between agents, performers and clients, discussing the role of the modern entertainment agent and where they believe the industry is heading next.

Expect plenty of industry insight, business wisdom, brilliant stories and a few laughs along the way!

🎙️ In this episode:

• Anne's journey from professional performer to business owner
• The story behind Wigan Pier Promotions
• What makes an agent want to represent or book a performer
• The mistakes performers make when approaching agents
• Clients, briefs and the reality of working behind the scenes
• Immersive entertainment and creating the all-important WOW factor
• Surviving the challenges of running an entertainment business
• The Entertainment Agents Association
• How social media has changed the industry
• Anne's advice for performers, agents and entertainment entrepreneurs

Join us for an exclusive episode of the Entertainment Agents Association Podcast as host Sophia-Marie sits down with Tarquin Shaw Young, Director of Tarquin Talent Agency.

In this insightful conversation, Tarquin shares his journey through the entertainment industry, the realities of running a successful talent agency, and what it takes to discover, develop and represent performers in today's ever changing business.

Together, Sophia-Marie and Tarquin explore the vital role of entertainment agents, the importance of the Entertainment Agents Association, industry standards, current challenges, and the opportunities shaping the future of performer representation. Whether you're an aspiring performer, an established creative, or simply curious about how the industry works behind the scenes, this episode offers valuable advice, honest conversations, and exclusive insights from two professionals passionate about raising standards across the entertainment industry.

Topics include:
• What a talent agent really does
• Finding and developing talent
• Industry challenges and opportunities
• The role of the Entertainment Agents Association
• Advice for performers looking for representation
• The future of the entertainment industry

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