noisy and outspoken

Everything really DOES happen for a reason and it's SO important to be where your feet are, no matter how challenging that may seem ...This is a little bit of a different episode from me today because I've been on tour for the last few days - I recorded this at half midnight after a thought I had on my walk to the venue. I just wanted to chat a little about how important being where your feet is, how staying present in a chaotic industry and remaining excited about what you're doing right now, is really important. How do you keep a routine when your schedule keeps changing? Drop a comment or email [email protected]! x___________Follow me: Insta: ⁠@emilymarcovecchio⁠⁠ ⁠Web: ⁠⁠www.emilyanna.net⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠www.mimicreative.co.uk

When you work as a freelancer, no two weeks are ever the same.  Sometimes I may spend three nights in a badly lit venue, then be editing a corporate podcast till the late hours or spending my whole weekend travelling to a show. It bring amazing freedom, but also a very daunting feeling too.In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking about how I find structure in a job which doesn’t have any at all.  I talk about how my morning and evening routines remain the same whether I’m on tour or at home and how this has helped my brain to manage the chaos.Plus I talk about how I find peace when my diary begins to slow down into December and how hopefully you can too find a level of enjoyment in the quieter moments which are to come.How do you keep a routine when your schedule keeps changing? Drop a comment or email [email protected]! x___________Follow me: Insta: @emilymarcovecchio⁠⁠ Web: ⁠www.emilyanna.net⁠ // ⁠www.mimicreative.co.uk

Even after nearly a decade of being a photographer, my heart still races before most jobs. In this episode of Noisy and Outspoken, I'm breaking down the taboo around pre-show / job anxiety and why feeling nervous just means you care about your craft.I share my routine and checklist that I follow, that helps me to turn anxiety into action, from identifying triggers like homesickness and gear failure paranoia, to triple-checking equipment and keeping rigid packing lists the night before. I talk about various tech safety nets and instant file backups, managing deliverables by annotating setlists, and reading green room energy while remembering you have every right to take up space and do your job.How do you handle pre-show nerves? Drop a comment or email [email protected]! x_______Follow me:Insta: @emilymarcovecchio⁠⁠Web: ⁠www.emilyanna.net⁠ // ⁠www.mimicreative.co.uk

Packing for life on the road is a true art and every person has a list of their non-negotiable items that keep them sane, healthy, and functional when living out of a suitcase.In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant photographer Jessie Morgan (who happens to be a very close friend!) to talk all things tour survival and the essential things we would NEVER leave home without. Less camera essentials in this episode and far more non-glamorous comfort items that help us to feel at home, no matter where we are in the world.We also touch on sharing a bus or van with other people, and how best to manage social etiquette.Listen to the first ever episode we recorded together here ... I can't promise it's much use 6 years later !!!Follow Jessie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jssiemorgan/Did we forget anything? Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or email [email protected]! x________________________Follow me:Insta: ⁠⁠⁠@emilymarcovecchio⁠⁠Web: ⁠www.emilyanna.net⁠ // ⁠www.mimicreative.co.uk

If you were to remove your tag on Instagram, would anyone know that you took the photograph?  That's what we're talking about today, how to find YOUR creative style, not just one you copied from someone else on social media.In this episode, I’m diving into what it really takes to build a recognisable visual identity and why downloading Lightroom presets is only the tip of the iceberg. From documenting moments backstage to finding inspiration in places that aren't the internet, I'm breaking down how to step away from copying what's trending and build an aesthetic that stands entirely on its own.I’m also spotlighting 5 of my fellow photographers who I think have super clear and distinctive visual identities, which help them to stand out in a chaos filled algorithm.  Plus, I share why someone telling me at university that all my photos looked "the same" was actually the best compliment in disguise and how muscle memory takes over during rapid 2:00 AM festival edits.Previous episode with Phoebe Fox: listen here :)Phoebe Fox: www.instagram.com/shotbyphoxRuby Boland: www.instagram.com/rubybolandCharlie Barclay-Harris: www.instagram.com/charliebarclayharrisGingerdope (Martin): www.instagram.com/gingerdopeChristian Waite: www.instagram.com/chrwaitedYouTube video episode: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cDhkozUubg4How did you find your visual style? I'd love to hear your thoughts - drop me a comment or email [email protected]! x________________________Follow me:Insta: ⁠⁠⁠@emilymarcovecchio⁠⁠⁠ Web: ⁠⁠www.emilyanna.net⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠www.mimicreative.co.uk

When people think of music photography, they picture summer festivals and constantly being on tour. But the reality of turning this into a full-time career? It often means taking on some unsexy jobs behind the scenes that help to pay the bills...Whether you’re trying to go full-time or just looking to diversify your income as a freelancer, I hope this episode gives you a real, honest look at the less glamorous side of the industry. I also share what other work I do alongside music photography that helps me feel a little less anxious about self-employment and last-minute bookings.What unsexy jobs keep your business afloat? I'd love to hear your thoughts - drop a comment or email me [email protected]! x________________________Follow me:Insta: ⁠⁠@emilymarcovecchio⁠⁠ Web: ⁠www.emilyanna.net⁠ // ⁠www.mimicreative.co.uk

Stepping into a festival photo pit as part of the photo team can be a lot, often you're meeting a whole new group of people and having to get comfy with exporting your files within 15 minutes of the headliner finishing their set. Whether you’re photographing your first big festival or looking to refine your workflow, I hope that this episode can provide a couple of practical tips and tricks. These are all things I've learnt over the years to keep me sane but also help my work-flow be as smooth as poss.If you have a tip you'd like to share, I'd love to hear it, drop me a comment or email [email protected]! x_______________________Follow me:Insta: ⁠⁠@emilymarcovecchio⁠⁠ Web: ⁠www.emilyanna.net⁠ // ⁠www.mimicreative.co.uk

After a nearly 5-year hiatus, Noisy and Outspoken is finally back! Self-employed life took over, but I'm returning to give you the real, unfiltered truth about navigating the music industry.In today's ep, I deep-dive into my summer, what it really felt like behind the scenes during my highest-earning months and where the podcast is heading next.Have thoughts or Qs? Leave a comment or drop a line to [email protected]! x________________Follow me:Insta: ⁠@emilymarcovecchio⁠ Web: www.emilyanna.net // www.mimicreative.co.uk

Kat Kennedy is an artist manager, working with the likes of We Are Scientists, Emeli Sandé and Liz Lawrence.  She has built a renowned reputation for herself within the industry, working at BigLife Management for over 16 years.  Kat was selected as a participant in the 2020-21 Keychange programme and often speaks at various conferences and industry events.  This conversation was fascinating, speaking to someone with so much experience working in the music industry was really eye-opening.  Generally, I am surrounded by others who are relatively 'new' to the industry, however, speaking with Kat put a lot of my thoughts into perspective.  In this episode, we talk about how she started at BigLife, her journey through student radio, as well as what being a manager consists of.  I hope you LOVE this episode, if you're wanting to get into working directly with artists in a management capacity, this episode is definitely for you. Check Kat out here: @katkennedy SUPPORT THE POD: www.noisyandoutspoken.co.uk Give Em a follow: Insta: @emilymarcovecchio Tiktok: @emarcovecchio Email: [email protected] Edited by Al O'Connor: Insta: @alysocreator Email: [email protected] Special thanks to: Coach Party for intro/outro music FromFinn for Branding Neal Megaw for Imagery Jennie Rawling for Copy

Megan Graye is the founder and editor in chief of Vocal Girls Club, a publication which focuses on creating diversity within the music industry, championing new artists, with a focus on marginalised genders.  Through events, written articles and their podcast, they help to showcase a huge variety of up and coming artists, helping more women and non-binary creatives to get into the music industry, through their platform.  Megan founded the platform in 2020 after years of wanting her own challenge; she had always created content but wanted her own project, feeling frustrated by the lack of women working in music, Vocal Girls was naturally born.  Megan is also a radio show host on Islington Radio and has a huge amount of experience working within the creative world.  This podcast episode left me feeling so inspired, I  wanted to throw my whole body into making and doing after talking to Megan, I hope you feel the same! Check Megan out here: @megangraye Buy our Merch:  www.noisyandoutspoken.co.uk Give Em a follow: Insta: @emilymarcovecchio Tiktok: @emarcovecchio Email: [email protected] Edited by Al O'Connor: Insta: @alysocreator Email: [email protected] Special thanks to: Coach Party for intro/outro music FromFinn for Branding Neal Megaw for Imagery Jennie Rawling for Copy