FairPlay ft. Duncan King, Skiddle

NOTE: These episodes were recorded ahead of the 2024 festival season.
FEATURED TRACKS Sadly we cannot include these in the episode (boo copyright!) but be sure to give these tracks a listen at the links below:

   • ASH - Girl From Mars (UK version) (Officia...  
   • Shed Seven - She Left Me On Friday (Stereo)  
   • The Chemical Brothers - Out Of Control (Of...  
   • Bentley Rhythym Ace - Bentley's Gonna Sort...  
   • 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre - California Love (Offici...  

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, we sit down with Duncan King, Head of Festivals and Partnerships at Skiddle, to hear his story.

From growing up as a music-loving kid in Aldershot to working behind the scenes at some of the world’s biggest festivals, Duncan talks about his early days in grassroots venues, the power of live music, and what it’s really like to be part of iconic events like Glastonbury and Coachella, including meeting artists like Frank Turner and even Dr. Dre.

He opens up about the challenges of the industry, the importance of supporting independent promoters, and Skiddle’s work around mental health and community support.

If you care about live music, creativity, and the people who make it all happen, this conversation is for you.

ABOUT FAIRPLAY
FairPlay is The Fair’s show, inviting talent from across the festival and events industry to explore their journeys through the magical medium of ✨🪩 MUSIC 🪩✨ The team from independent festival production company The Fair will speak to guests about songs which have defined their experiences, sharing fun tales and industry insight along the way. We’ve created this show as we’re keen to amplify a range of voices across the industry. And - from DJs to promoters, production staff to agents - we’ll be speaking to people from all corners of the festival site and beyond. Be sure to let us know what you think!