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Creating Space to Grow: Maura aka Mo Phoenix on Music, Mentorship and MMC🎶

At The Midi Music Company (MMC), we love inspiring creative minds. This time, we caught up with Maura, also known by their artist name Mo Phoenix, who is currently in their second year of our internship programme and continuing to develop their skills as a music producer and artist. Maura’s journey with MMC began before […]

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Luke Bainbridge – CICAS® Podcast Interview December 2025

Join Paige Michel-Strachan as she sits down with drummer, composer, and percussionist Luke Bainbridge. Luke shares his journey from winning major composition awards to releasing his debut quartet album, Surface Tension, and performing at iconic venues and festivals like the Barbican and Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He also opens up about the mentors who shaped his

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AFROMERM – CICAS® Podcast Interview November 2025

This month we hear Paige Michel-Strachan interviewing Singer, Composer, Sound Artist AFROMERM. She opens up about the personal journeys that sculpted her unique sound, the magic behind Juniper, her self-built instrument, and a jaw-dropping live performance moment you won’t forget. AFROMERM also shares what it felt like to win the Music Producer Award at this

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From Intern to Inspiration: Rowan A.K.A MANTOOTH Shares His Journey at The Midi Music Company 🎶

At The Midi Music Company, we love celebrating the incredible people who make our creative community thrive. We caught up with one of our fantastic intern alumni, Rowan, also known by his artist name MANTOOTH, who’s been reflecting on his experience with us and what he’s learned from his time with us. Rowan joined The

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Joe Bristow – CICAS® Podcast Interview October 2025

This month we hear Paige Michel-Strachan interviewing Trombonist, Composer and Educator, Joe Bristow. He dives into the artists who shape his unique sound, reveals his ultimate dream project and drops some powerful words of motivation for young creatives ready to make their mark—encouraging them to join the CICAS® membership and take their music journey to

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Barbarella – CICAS® Podcast Interview September 2025

This month we hear Paige Michel-Strachan interviewing Singer, Song-writer and Tutor Barbarella. She dives into the musical fusions that shape her unique sound, reflects on performing at our 30th Anniversary Celebration, and shares what it was like hitting the stage at Glastonbury on DJ AG’s platform. Barbarella also chats about her recent trip to Italy,

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