Loud&Unfiltered

In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, we sit down with Wyan Schreiber, Marketing Manager at Chinois Ibiza and former Tour Manager for Loco Dice, to explore the island’s unique culture, the evolution of its nightlife and what it really takes to work in the electronic music industry. Wyan reflects on growing up in Ibiza, surrounded by the island’s countercultural roots and the hippie movement that helped shape its identity. With his parents part of that world, he shares how experiencing Ibiza from childhood gave him a unique perspective on the island, its people and the culture that continues to define it today. We go behind the scenes of life on the road with Loco Dice, as Wyan looks back on three years touring with one of electronic music’s biggest names. From the realities of constant travel to the responsibilities that come with managing an artist on tour, we break down what a Tour Manager actually does and the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep everything running. As Marketing Manager at Chinois, Wyan also shares his perspective on the club’s place in Ibiza’s ever-changing nightlife landscape, discussing why he sees it as a sonic temple for the island and what makes its approach to music and club culture stand apart. We dive into the growing influence of VIP culture, the rising cost of going out and the question of whether Ibiza is pricing younger generations out of the experience that made the island so special in the first place. From the changing expectations of clubbers to the balance between commercial success and authentic underground culture, we explore what the future of Ibiza nightlife could look like. In conversation with our presenter Grego, Wyan also reflects on the political and regulatory challenges facing the island, examining how local government decisions shape Ibiza’s nightlife and why the island’s unique political landscape differs from Palma, where laws and policies are passed. Along the way, we discuss Ibiza’s hippie heritage, the realities of life on tour, the changing economics of club culture and the challenges of preserving the island’s identity as its nightlife continues to evolve. Subscribe to Loud & Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators and cultural entrepreneurs, and connect with us on Instagram @loudandunfilteredpod.

In this episode of Loud&Unfiltered, we sit down with Chelina Manuhutu - international DJ and one of the most recognisable names in the global house music scene - to explore her journey from the world of modelling to finding her place behind the decks. Chelina opens up about her early beginnings in a girlband, the life-changing accident in 2010 that brought her modelling career to an unexpected halt, and how music became the thing that helped her find her way forward. We explore how a holiday in Ibiza changed everything, from handing a demo to the Dutch owner of Blue Marlin to receiving a call the very next day to play. What started as an opportunity quickly turned into an invitation to return for a residency the following season, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her career. Chelina also reflects on her journey through the international house music scene, the opportunities that have shaped her career, and the importance of staying true to herself along the way. In an industry where bigger fees and commercial opportunities can be hard to turn down, Chelina explains why protecting her sound and playing in the right clubs will always matter more to her than chasing the money. For her, staying authentic to the music and the environments where she feels most connected to it is what counts. From overcoming personal setbacks to building an international career on her own terms, this is a conversation about resilience, following your passion and staying true to your sound in an ever-changing industry. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators and cultural entrepreneurs, and connect with us on Instagram @loudandunfilteredpod.

In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, we sit down with Kurt Hurst - music industry entrepreneur, artist manager, promoter and founder of Hide&Seek Festival - to explore his journey through the world of electronic music and his growing influence on the UK and Ibiza scenes. Kurt takes us behind the scenes of building Hide&Seek from the ground up, the importance of passion when navigating the highs and lows of the music industry, and what it really takes to turn an idea into a successful festival and music platform. We explore Kurt’s journey alongside his long-time friend and business partner Josh Baker, from the early days of building their careers together to watching their vision of one day hosting the Amnesia Terrace become a reality. Today, Kurt and the You&Me team host their own residency at Amnesia every Thursday throughout the season - a full-circle moment that reflects just how far their ambitions have taken them. Kurt also opens up about the realities of artist management and development, including the importance of knowing when to say no, avoiding overexposure and helping artists make the right decisions as their careers accelerate. Along the way, he shares the moment he first realised something was happening with Josh, the challenges of building a career in an industry that demands relentless passion, and the lessons he has learned from more than a decade working across festivals, events, artists and international dance music scenes. From Hide&Seek to You&Me and from the UK festival circuit to one of Ibiza’s most iconic terraces, this is a conversation about ambition, passion, artist development and what it takes to build something that lasts. Subscribe to Loud & Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators and cultural entrepreneurs, and connect with us on Instagram @loudandunfilteredpod

In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, we sit down with Alex Montoya - one of Spain’s most influential music executives, artist managers, booking agents and promoters - to explore the business of electronic music and his journey from Madrid to Ibiza. Alex reflects on arriving in Ibiza as an established promoter in Madrid, only to quickly realise that the island was an entirely different world. At a time before social media, breaking into Ibiza meant getting out on the streets, building relationships and putting in the graft - with no shortcuts and no guarantee of success. We explore Alex’s philosophy of working behind the scenes and putting the artist first. As he puts it, his role is to provide a service to the artist - not to be seen - with no ego and a focus on building long-term careers. As CEO, Partner and Promoter of Analog Agency, Alex has built a career working with some of the biggest names in electronic music, while also playing a major role in artist management, bookings and the wider business of dance music. We dive into his work with artists including Chelina Manuhutu and Joseph Capriati, the evolution of artist management, and what it takes to develop talent in an increasingly competitive industry. Alex also shares his experience on the other side of the business, from co-owning Madrid’s Bassement Club and promoting major events to helping shape the next generation of music industry professionals through the Music Business Academy. Along the way, we discuss the changing relationship between Madrid and Ibiza, how the music industry has evolved since the pre-social media era, the importance of relationships and reputation, and why sometimes the most influential people in the industry are the ones working behind the scenes. Subscribe to Loud & Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators and cultural entrepreneurs, and connect with us on Instagram @loudandunfilteredpod

In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, part of our Inside Ibiza S3 series, we sit down with Graham Sahara - multi-award-winning DJ, producer and Founder of Sahara Music Group - for a conversation packed with two decades' worth of anecdotes from the heart of the island's club scene. Graham landed in Ibiza in 1997, having just turned 20, not speaking a word of Spanish and knowing next to nothing about the island. As he puts it, it just sounded like a sensible idea at the time. What followed was one of the most enduring careers on the White Isle - a residency at the legendary Pacha Ibiza that began around the turn of the millennium, alongside sets at KM5 Bar Lounge and virtually every major venue on the island. We talk about what Ibiza was really like back then - hedonism on another level, where you could be on the dancefloor with a junkie to your left and a Saudi prince to your right, and nobody batted an eyelid. Graham is full of stories from those years, and this episode doesn't hold back. Beyond the decks, Graham has built a career as a genre-defying selector, moving effortlessly between deep, soulful house, tech house, techno and Balearic rhythms - work that's earned him Best Ibiza DJ at the Ibiza DJ Awards in 2017 and the same title from the Ibiza Clubbing Guide. He's released and remixed for labels like Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi, Armada Music and Spinnin' Records, and today runs Sahara Music Group, a label services operation behind some of the scene's biggest underground and crossover acts, alongside A&R and management work across imprints including Seamless Recordings, Electric Ibiza and Electronic Nature. We get into how Ibiza has changed since the late '90s, what's stayed the same, and why Graham - one of the island's biggest and most likeable characters - has never wanted to leave. Subscribe to Loud & Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators and cultural entrepreneurs, and connect with us on Instagram @loudandunfilteredpod

In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, part of our Inside Ibiza S3 series, we sit down with Nick Ferguson - Founder and Managing Director of The Supernova Group - to unpack a career that's shaped some of the island's most iconic nights out. Nick's story starts far from the White Isle. Growing up in Cornwall, he lived a fairly sheltered life as a hardcore indie kid, more interested in guitars than dance music. That changed when his mates, dead set on a trip to Ibiza, sat him down to watch Ibiza Uncovered in 1998. One viewing was all it took - Nick fell in love with Amnesia before he'd even set foot on the island. From there, the journey moved fast: entry-level grafting as a ticket seller and PR for San Antonio bars like Bay Bar and Kanya, before working his way up to nearly a decade running Cream Ibiza at Amnesia, cementing its status as a legendary Thursday night institution. Today, through The Supernova Group, Nick is behind some of the island's biggest brands and concepts - One More Time Ibiza at Eden, the Kevin & Perry Amnesia Experience, Shine Ibiza alongside Paul van Dyk, and global stewardship of Godskitchen - alongside close work with BBC Radio 1, Defected and CamelPhat. He's sold out Eden with Defected, sold out Pacha with CamelPhat, and been part of events that have sold out every single club on the island. He'll also tell you he's not on Instagram - so you might not recognise his face, but chances are you've danced to something he built. We get into the reality of building brands that last on an island where trends move fast, what it takes to sell out a club night after night, and how a Cornish indie kid became one of Ibiza's most influential promoters. Subscribe to Loud & Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators and cultural entrepreneurs, and connect with us on Instagram @loudandunfilteredpod

Alex sits down with LDN East owner Matt Blewitt and Creative Director & Programmer Zack Geraci on the dancefloor of one of East London’s most talked-about open-air venues. From its DIY beginnings to becoming a trusted home for some of electronic music’s biggest brands, artists and events, Matt and Zack share the story behind LDN East’s rise over the past four years. They discuss the venue's origins, the parties that helped put it on the map, why Eastenderz became a turning point, and how LDN East has become a launchpad for emerging talent, including Max Dean. The conversation also explores the realities of running large-scale events, working with councils on street parties, investing in sound and production, and balancing commercial success with a genuine passion for underground culture. Matt and Zach also reflect on standout moments including Skepta & Sammy Virji's EP launch, DR Banana's sold-out All Day Long, Throwdown with Max Dean, Luke Dean and Enzo Siragusa, and why they believe UK house and tech house is leading the world right now.   Presented by Alex Jukes

Factory Town has become one of the defining destinations of Miami Music Week. A sprawling multi-stage playground, attracting some of the biggest names in electronic music and thousands of fans from around the world. With multiple stages, diverse sounds and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Miami, Factory Town has redefined what a dance music venue can be. In this special edition of Loud & Unfiltered: Inside Miami, Alex and Grego explore the rise of Factory Town before speaking with Lumia Nocito, Patrick Topping and Max Dean about their experiences of Miami Music Week, the evolution of the city's electronic music scene and what makes Factory Town such a standout venue. Featuring exclusive insights, favourite Miami memories and Patrick Topping's comparison of Factory Town to Glastonbury, this episode captures why the venue has become an essential stop on the global dance music calendar. Guests: Lumia Nocito Patrick Topping Max Dean Presented by Alex Jukes Grego O'Halloran

Winter Music Conference has been bringing the electronic music industry together for decades, evolving from a niche networking event into one of the defining fixtures of Miami Music Week. In this special episode of Loud & Unfiltered: Inside Miami, Alex and Grego reflect on their own experiences of WMC before speaking with seven respected figures from across the scene: Megan Venzin, Doc Martin, Nicolas Rizzo Ehrenbock, Courtney Paige Nelson, Tiffany Baez, Nitin and DJ Ease. Together, they explore the changing face of Miami Music Week, the value of genuine industry connections, unforgettable moments from years gone by, and why WMC continues to play such an important role in electronic music culture. Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or making your first trip to Miami, this episode captures the stories, perspectives and community spirit that have made Winter Music Conference a cornerstone of the global dance music calendar. Presented by: Alex Jukes | @alexjukebox Grego O’Halloran | @gregoibiza  

Kellie Allen joins Loud & Unfiltered for an honest conversation about resilience, sobriety, longevity and carving out a lasting career in electronic music. Recorded immediately after her debut Defected set at The Sagamore during Miami Music Week, Kellie reflects on her journey from vocalist and songwriter to becoming one of the UK's most respected selectors, as well as why she's focused on long-term growth rather than chasing short-term hype. The conversation explores her early years in music, working a full-time job while staying up until the early hours writing songs, moving to Ibiza to work for a start-up label, and the moment she nearly sold her decks and walked away from DJing altogether before winning a competition that led to a 26-week residency on the island. Kellie also discusses her sobriety journey, breaking through with BBC Radio 1, opening Fabric Room 1 for PIV's London showcase, and how a relationship that began through Ibiza Global Radio evolved into becoming part of the PIV family. She shares her thoughts on representation for women in dance music, the balance between inclusion and tokenism, and what it means to now curate her own line-up for PIV. Presented by: Alex Jukes | @alexjukebox Grego O’Halloran | @gregoibiza Guest Handle: @kellieallenmusic