Flynn Gurry - an Australian singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Flynn tells us about how he started playing guitar at the age of 14, how he creates music, and why when he collaborates with other artists it helps keep his focus. We also hear about his experience with 'post-tour-blues' and what he loves about performing live. Website - www.flynngurry.com.au Instagram - @flynngurry Facebook - @flynngurrymusic TikTok - @flynngurry YouTube - @flynngurry

BandaBanda - a South African musician, producer, and creative entrepreneur - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. BandaBanda tells us about his multi-faceted career, which includes being a music producer, how he wears his A&R hat when producing, how he creates his own music and about his latest album - Zinza. We also hear how he uses the medium of music to be a connector. This episode was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts. Randburg, South Africa. Website - www.bandabandanow.com Instagram - @bandabandanow Facebook - @bandabandanow Twitter - @BandaBanda1 TikTok - @bandabandanow YouTube - @bandabandanow

Cyril - an Australian producer and DJ with over a billion Spotify streams - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The ARIA Award-nominated artist explains how he creates music, the difference between performing at a club compared to a festival, and more about his latest music. Instagram - @itsyaboyciz Facebook - @cyriljtl.riley.5 TikTok - @cyril_riley YouTube - @CYRILTHEPRODUCER

We Could Be Related - a South African songwriting and production duo - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Aidin Nortje and Devon Murray explain how they chose the band's name, we hear their individual journeys in the music world, how the duo was formed, and more about their latest collaboration with Ben Rodrigues - Want Me. Website - www.wecouldberelated.com Instagram - @wecouldberelated Twitter - @wcbrtheband TikTok - @wecouldberelated YouTube - @wecouldberelated

Christopher Lee-Power – a British actor and director – joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. He explains how, as a child, he was hospitalised for hyperactivity and speech problems, and how performing with other children sparked his journey to pursue the arts. We discuss the importance of an accent in the acting world, why Christopher loves acting, how he taps into the various characters he portrays, and more. Instagram - @christopherleepowerofficial TikTok - @chrisleepowerofficial

Lefokolodi - a South African punk/rock/metal band - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lerato and Yakean tell us about their individual journeys leading up to the formation of the band, how they chose the band's stage name, their creative processes, and more about their latest EP - The Milk Was Finished Cos We Were Thirsty. Instagram - @lefokolodi Facebook - @LEFOKOLODI TikTok - @lefokolodi_band YouTube - @lefokolodiband

Allan Jay - a Scottish born and London based performer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Allan dives into his award-winning career (awards from Gten, LGBTQ Music Awards, and more), which includes starting off being trained in musical theatre and following his passion for being a successful artist. We discuss the current theatre industry landscape, and navigating being an openly gay artist in the music industry. Website - www.allanjay.com Instagram - @allanjay101 Facebook - @AllanJayMusic Twitter - @AllanJay101 YouTube - @AllanJay101

Lab Rat - an Australian alt-grunge rock artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Lab Rat chose his stage name, how he was performing as a drummer in rock bands by the age of 14, how he was multi-skilled in various elements of performance as he couldn't find someone to do those tasks… and he tells us about the debut album - 'In The Walls, We Wait'. Instagram - @labrat_aus TikTok - @labrat_aus YouTube - @labrat_aus

Luvstruck, an up-and-coming British DJ and producer, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Luvstruck tells us how he chose his stage name, why he finds learning classical piano to be regimental, and how he feels about people loving his music. Barret Edelstein from Celeb Savant and Luvstruck bond over their past trauma of being bullied, and Luvstruck tells us what he has coming up next. Instagram - @luvstruck_official Facebook - @luvstruckmusic Twitter - @luvstruckmusic TikTok - @luvstruckofficial

VScript and Luke Goliath - VScript an American Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer and A&R trailblazer, and Luke, a South African producer, songwriter and DJ - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear their individual journeys in the entertainment world, their individual creative process, and all about their collaboration fusing New Orleans Bounce and Afro. Website - www.officialvscript.com Instagram - @vscript @lukegoliath Facebook - @vscriptmusic @lukesyngoliath Twitter - @VScript TikTok - @vscript @lukegoliathwav YouTube - @VScript504 @lukegoliath_

Cito - a US-born South African singer, songwriter, producer, and actor - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Cito explains how he learned bass guitar in order to join his first band, and we dive into the various iterations of his career, which include the bands Wonderboom, Absinthè, El Cantante, and Blvd Hvnny. He also shares what he enjoys about performing live and what’s coming next. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.wonderboom.co.za www.blvdhvnny.com Instagram - @cito1974 @wonderboomband @blvdhvnny @absinthe_za @el_cantante_trio Facebook - @cito1974 @wonderboomband @blvdhvnny @AbsintheSA @elcantantetrio Twitter - @cito1974 @wonderboomband @blvdhvnny @absinthe_band @el_cantante_trio TikTok - @cito1974 @wonderboomband @blvdhvnny YouTube - @WONDERboomBand @blvdhvnny

Emily Cheung - Australian founding director of specialised music publicity agency, On The Map PR - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Emily tells us how, after studying PR and journalism at university, she got a job at Sony Music as a coordinator, we hear about the various roles that Emily held at Sony Music Australia, how these roles gave Emily the foundation to start On The Map PR, and more about the role of a publicity agency within the industry. Website - www.onthemappr.com Instagram - @onthemappr Facebook - @otmPR

Joe Sib - an American stand-up comedian - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Joe explains that he started his career as a singer fronting bands such as WAX and 22 Jacks, before co-founding and running the record label SideOneDummy Records. After selling the label, he started doing stand-up comedy - which he has become “addicted” to… and he tells us about his show 'California Calling', which will have an upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Website - www.joesib.com Instagram - @joe_sib Facebook - @joesib22 TikTok - @joesibcomedy YouTube - @joesibcomedy

Adam Howard - a South African based conductor, composer, arranger, producer, and musical director - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Adam tells us how he started playing the trumpet at the age of 9, achieving his dream of playing the first trumpet in the German orchestra at the age of 22, his multi-faceted industry journey in South Africa and more about his latest production with Jonathan Roxmouth, My Favourite Broadway. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.howardaudio.co.za Instagram - @howard_audio @adamjhoward1973 Facebook - @HowardMusicSA TikTok - @adamhoward_sa YouTube - @howardmusic1

Dr Victor - a South African Music Award-winning South African singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into a successful four-decade journey in the entertainment industry, as Dr Victor tells us how he became known as a 'Dr', how he and the band CC Beat originally started out performing in clubs in the '80s, how changing the band's name to the Rasta Rebels and the song 'Give Me Hope Jo'Anna' was the catalyst for the next phase of his career, and about his latest music. website - www.drvictormusic.com Facebook - @drvictormusic Twitter - @drvictorlive YouTube - @DrVictorMusic

Gareth Wilson - a South African seasoned music industry professional - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about his diverse journey in the industry, which includes being in the rock bands Southern Gypsey Queen and more recently Black Cat Bones, how he became the talent buyer for Oppikoppi and the business development manager for Southern and Eastern Africa for Virgin Music. This episode was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa Instagram - @gwilly_jhb @theblackcatbones Facebook - @gareth.wilson.161 @TheBlackCatBones YouTube - @blackcatbones Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/za/artist/the-black-cat-bones/659586030 Spotify - https://shrtlink.ai/VeK0

Sofia Gillani - a British singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sofia explains that she released her first single at 12, how releasing music professionally at such a young age has helped improve her craft, her creative process, and more. Instagram - @sofia.aneesa.gillani Facebook - @sofiaaneesagillani Twitter - @sofia_gillani TikTok - @sofiaaneesagillanimusic

Trina Smith - a British music consultant, producer, and artist manager - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. As a music industry powerhouse, we hear how when she started, Trina went against industry standards when managing artists. She unpacks how the industry, in general, is one where people step on each other rather than lift each other up, and about her roles in the agencies she co- owns - Electric Pineapple Media and founded - Sourcery Collective. Website - www.epmg.co.uk Instagram - @itstrinasmith @sourcerycollective @electricpineapplemedia

Nic Collins - an American drummer, songwriter, musician and member of the band Better Strangers - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nic explains how being in a famous family (his father is Phil Collins) inspired him to follow a similar path. We discuss the behind-the-scenes of the music industry, his band Better Strangers, and his experience of touring as a drummer with artists like Mike and The Mechanics and Genesis. Instagram - @nic_collins @betterstrangers.wav Facebook - @bttrstrngrs Twitter - @nic_collins21 @bttr_strngrs TikTok - @_nic_collins_ @betterstrangers.wav YouTube - @Nic_collins @BetterStrangers

Lorcia Cooper Kumalo - a South African dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, presenter, and SAFTA Award-winning actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lorcia explains how she was pushed into dancing as a child, and how she was forced by choreographer Adele Blank to audition for the television series Backstage. We dive into the world of dance and acting, and find out more about her latest project on Showmax - Breekpunt. Instagram - @lorcia1cooper Facebook -@lorcia.cooper.1 TikTok - @lorciacooper1