Mary Grimes is a 22 year old youth worker & radio presenter. Having started out on the Kane FM MindWaves project as a young person, she was then offered a part-time role as a youth worker for the service in addition to a weekly show on the radio station, both of which she still holds now.

These positions helped her to gain her full-time youth worker role at Catch 22’s Music to My Ears project and Mary is here with Louisa “Wizzi” Magnussen to discuss The Business of Youth Work.


James Hill was first signed to indie label Black Butter Records in early 2012 and later in the year signed to Sony Relentless with band The Other Tribe, best known for their track Skirts.

In their day The Other Tribe were renowned on the festival circuit for their high energy performances and tribal attire. But what is it really like being signed to a major label? Find out in this interview by Louisa “Wizzi” Magnussen.

Cherisse Osei drums to sell-out arenas and global audiences and celebrates 16 years of international touring. She has worked with industry legends including Paloma Faith, Bryan Ferry and Mika.

Her current work is with iconic rock band Simple Minds and in The Business of Drumming find out all about her astonishing career and what it takes to become one of the most sought after drummers in the modern music world.

Ed Forbes is a Bass Player from Guildford Surrey influenced by Funk/Soul/Rock/Metal/Hip-Hop/  and electro pop.

Ed plays for a variety of artists and a couple of function bands such as Elon Busk and Just can’t get enough.

Ed evolved from playing in metal band, Black Iris for 6 years to pursuing more of a session role as well as a solid function player and he is here with Louisa “Wizzi” Magnussen to discuss the Business of Function Bands.