Before the Bar Opens is a podcast about what happens before the music starts.

What has to happen before people can hear, play and enjoy music? How do the people involved with its creation feel about music? Why is it central to their lives? How has music influenced them and shaped their experiences?

The answer to those questions is...surprising.

Emma interviews a broad range of people who make, use and love music.

Before the Bar Opens is hosted by its creator Emma Clarke and is produced by Rik Watson.

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Emma Clarke

Emma is a student on the Master's Degree programme at Leeds Conservatoire where she specialises in music composition. She's also an award-winning voiceover and writer. She lives in Manchester with her family (and dog).

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Rik Watson

Rik has been a professional audio producer for "too many years," working on radio commercials and station imaging for a wide range of clients around the world. He also writes dance music. He lives in Sheffield with his family.

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Another podcast about music, another collaboration...

The Title Track is another podcast collaboration with Emma and Rik.
It's a podcast about how the title of a piece of music influences how you hear it.