Season 03 / Episode 02
Creative Entrepreneurship, Defining Success, and the Art of Music with Alan Downes
This conversation touches on:
1. Personal definitions of creativity
2. Starting a free, local music magazine
3. Insights into the music industry
4. The art of music
5. Lessons as a creative business owner and entrepreneurship
Summary
Welcome to episode 02 of INNER AVENUE!
This week I'm pretty excited to introduce you to someone you will definitely not have heard of, you may not have even heard of his magazine either BUT this guest has been a major player in Southampton's music scene.
From interviewing bands including Coldplay and The Killers, to reviewing music across so many genres, Alan Downes has traveled many an avenue. Throughout the 2000's you would've been likely to find him in or below his office inside The Joiners - I'm going to assume you've heard of it! Here we discuss his most notable adventures with Logo Magazine, how and why you need to think about monetising your creativity, and the deep philosophies from his years in the music industry.
If you're considering the musical avenue, you need to gather the musical history and business lessons in episode 02 🎧🧡