Stephen Budd is involved with MAMA – Music And Media Assets and started Supervision Management who look after Franz Ferdinand and The Kaiser Chiefs and Super Furry Animals

Stephen has an empire of his own which manages producers and artists as well as owning the Barfly chain, The Hammersmith Apollo and The Forum and festivals Lovebox and The Great Escape. With the record business in decline, Live music is key and his advice for people breaking in to the industry: it’s all about obsession and hard work  – make yourself indispensable. African music is providing his latest inspiration…

Robin Kennedy. May 23rd, 2008