This is the eleventh edition of The Delicates' Lounge - a podcast for all us music event tourists who love to be where the action is and occasionally like to grumble about having to queue for our passes or a beer or to get into a venue. You know, all things that we missed for so long during the pandemic (remember that?).

Now and again we’ll get together with a handful of delicate delegates at one of the many events we love to go to.

This time we're joined by: head of Bella Union, Cocteau Twins bassist, & author Simon Raymonde; the busy MD of ESNS Anna van Nunen; Canada's NXNE legend Brian Hetherman; Linnéa Svensson of Greener Events; Pollstar's Brij Gosai; Guna Zučika of Every Little Thing & Riga Music Week; & c/o Pop's Ralph Christoph.

We talked about our experiences at this year's Eurosonic, as it celebrates its 40th year anniversary, as well as all the projects we are working on.

We recorded this conversation during Eurosonic Noorderslag in Groningen, Netherlands on Thursday 15th & Friday 16th January, 2026.

A huge thank you to the very helpful Eurosonic conference team - especially Frank Janssen & Eveline van der Sijde - for bringing us to their event and providing us with the lovely space to set up our little studio.

For further information about some of the things & people mentioned in this episode:

Linnéa Svensson - Greener Events

Brij Gosai - Pollstar

Simon Raymonde - Bella Union / In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me

Anna van Nunen - ESNS

Brian Hetherman - NXNE

Guna Zučika - Riga Music Week

Ralph Christoph - c/o Pop Convention

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When an impressionable young Daryl Bamonte saw Marc Bolan on Top of the Pops, he couldn't have imagined the extraordinary musical journey it would trigger. Growing up on a council estate in Basildon alongside future Depeche Mode members, Daryl's life took a pivotal turn when he left school and became their first roadie in 1980.

From hauling keyboards on beer crates, driving the band's van, and managing backing-tapes to overseeing world tours and even eventually stepping on stage as a performing member of Depeche Mode himself, Daryl shares the remarkable inside story of working with legendary bands who went on to define the alternative music scene.

He tells host, Alex Maiolo, about Mute Records' Daniel Miller's crucial influence on Depeche Mode's idea of artistic freedom, the surreal experience of being thrown in to playing to a stadiumful of fans without any prior performing experience, and the profound bonds he has formed with others over decades in the music industry.

As well as his work with Basildon's finest, Daryl's touring career extended to a similar role with Hall of Famers, The Cure, where his brother, Perry, had taken a similar path - going from guitar tech to full-time member of the band - and we hear about the fantastic connections between these seminal British acts.

With characteristic warmth and humility, Daryl (or "Daz" as certain rock gods are allowed to call him) reveals how growing up in a post-war new town like Basildon helped create energetic sub-cultures, shaping a crowd of "weirdos" to build and influence genre-defining movements of music and fashion.

Now running his own publishing company, Archangelo Music, and playing in bands Permafrost and Hence, Daryl's business philosophy of fair deals and creative partnerships reflects lessons learned from working with artists who maintained their artistic and operational integrity despite enormous commercial success and pressure. His attitude stands as testament to how genuine relationships and creative freedoms produce enduring legacies.

We recorded this conversation during the Act In Synch Summit at the Impact Hub in Athens, Greece on 31st October, 2024.

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More about our guest:

Homepage: www.archangelomusic.com

Other Links:

Basildon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basildon

The Bridge House: http://the-bridge-house.co.uk/pages/about.html

Depeche Mode Storm LA - Wherehouse "near-riot" & news reports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKPtQojA8ws

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How does someone transition from managing hotels and holiday-makers to overseeing major entertainment venues across Europe? Well, quite easily, if you happen to be our high achieving guest, Marie Lindqvist.

Join us as we sit down with Marie, the Senior Vice President of Operations for ASM Global in Europe, to uncover her unique career path. From her early days in the tourism industry to her pivotal role in the post-pandemic resurgence of live events, Marie shares the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way.

Marie’s career is a fascinating journey through different cultures and industries. She opens up about her time at TUI, where she sharpened her leadership skills, and the dynamic shift to AEG, managing the iconic Globe in Stockholm. Discover how Marie balances a demanding career with personal life and the importance of family support. Her story is a powerful testament to the impact of strong leadership and the importance of building a diverse, inclusive team.

Get a behind-the-scenes look into the future of live entertainment, as Marie discusses ASM Global's ambitious redevelopment projects across Europe. Hear about the strategic planning that took place during the pandemic and the strengthened industry networks that emerged from it.

Marie's leadership philosophy underscores the importance of trust, communication, and being a role model, especially for women in leadership positions. Don’t miss her insights on organizing major events and the joy of shaping the future of live entertainment.

We recorded this conversation at the Södra Teatern in Stockholm on 7th August, 2024.

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Stockholm Live
ASM Global

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