Germany is our destination on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by Stefan Tomek from German indie rock and alternative pop band, Kensington Road. Stefan explains where the name Kensington Road comes from, and how they as a band stayed true to who they are and what type of music they wanted to create - leading to success within the indu…

With over 20 years working behind the scenes in the music industry and as an artist - South African entrepreneur, singer and songwriter, Thando Nyameni joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thando tells us why he decided to focus on the behind-the-scenes world of the industry, the different aspects he works in, and about his latest music releas…

We hit the decks on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by South African DJ, Abby Nurock. Abby explains her fascination, which led to her passion of collecting vinyl records, and how she learnt the art of DJing through the DJMixClub in 2002... which led to over two decades of success in the industry. Instagram - @djnurocksa Facebook - @d…

American singer and songwriter Hilary Roberts joins us from Dallas, Texas as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hilary explains how she got all the roles in musical theatre at the beginning of her career, but then lost her voice after a self-destructive path – but once she got her voice back, and healed from her past trauma and with some co…

Having written songs for Diana Ross, Heart, and Reba McEntire... and produced albums for Olivia Newton-John amongst many others, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Canadian singer and songwriter, Amy Sky. Amy tells us the difference between creating music for herself compared to creating for others, and her multi-decade journey of bei…

Scene 1... Take 1... grab your popcorn as we head to the movies and speak to producers Simon Swart and Wayne Fitzjohn, and actor Sharlto Copley from the movie 'Boy Kills World'. We hear about Simon, Wayne and Sharlto’s journey in the industry, Simon and Wayne talk about behind-the-scenes stuff from producing the movie, and Sharlto tells us about hi…

On this episode of Celeb Savant, we are joined by Belgian DJ and Producer, Kenn Colt, who is currently based in Spain. Kenn tells us about how he was taught how to DJ by a friend, which led to it becoming his career, his creative process when creating original tracks, and much more. Website - www.kenncolt.com Instagram - @kenncolt Facebook - @kennc…

Celebrating close to three decades in the music industry, Kevin Mitchell (from ARIA-nominated Australian, alternative rock band Jebediah) joins us from his home country on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kevin tells us about how as a teenager he heard songs in his head, which motivated him to learn guitar in order to get them out… and how he met the …

South African theatre performer, musician, music director and Naledi award winner, Dale Ray Scheepers joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Dale started playing piano by ear from the age of 5, what it means to be a musical director for a theatre production, and much more. Instagram - @dale_ray31…

Greg Kane from the Scottish band, Hue and Cry, was the first guest on the Celeb Savant podcast. On this episode, Greg is joined by his brother Pat. We discuss the band's 40-year history in the music world, and how they are celebrating this milestone - which includes over 2 million records sold, and being presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award …

Having been approached to write his first book based on his thesis for his masters (the representation and authenticity of gay artists in the music industry), Scottish-based British singer songwriter and lecturer, Nate James joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nate tells us about his multi-faceted career, which includes success in the music i…

Barret Edelstein from the Celeb Savant podcast and Canadian singer and songwriter, Jamie Fine, become fast friends on this episode. Jamie shares how she knew from the age of 12 that she was meant to be a songwriter, how she got diverted after school by studying at culinary school, before following her passion full-time. They also dive into the worl…

South African model, mentor and entrepreneur, Léchar Knezovich joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Léchar tells us how she views beauty pageants as a journey to discover one's own inner beauty, and how they led her to create a successful career in the industry. Instagram - @lecharknezovich @perfectfitsa @buildabusinesssa Facebook…

Multi ARIA Award-winner, Australian singer and songwriter, Dan Sultan is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dan explains how he continues to push the goal post as a measurement of success, and he tells us about his multi award-winning career in the music industry. Website - www.dansultan.com Instagram - @dansultanmusic Facebook - @dansultan…

With over 40 years in the industry, British singer, songwriter and musician, Lloyd Cole joins us from the USA where he is currently based. Lloyd tells us about the years that he was part of the band, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, we hear what motivates him to keep creating music, and more about his latest releases. Website - www.lloydcole.com Inst…

We head to Amsterdam on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by Dutch Producer and DJ, Frederik Abas. Frederik explains how he found studying law too boring, so he decided to change direction to his passion of DJing, and later production, which has been a successful journey for him for over 30 years. Website - www.frederikabas.com Instagr…

We welcome back for a second time on the Celeb Savant podcast - British producer, rapper and musician... Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran, who is currently based in Denmark. Jethro tells us about his latest projects, his latest album, being the soundtrack producer for the upcoming Van Gogh movie, and much more. Website - www.alonestarworld.com Instagram …

Having seen South African dancer, Musa Motha, receive the group golden buzzer on the 2023 season of Britain’s Got Talent, the next step was to have him join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how, after getting cancer as a child, Musa had to get one leg amputated – and how he continued to play football, and ultimately became a successful p…

After having met South African singer and songwriter, Zinah, at the previous South African Music Awards nominations announcements, the next step was for her to join us on Celeb Savant. Zinah tells us how she started her professional career with Showtime Australia, as part of the cast for the ABBA and Whitney Houston tribute shows... and how signing…

Have you ever wondered how an actor is cast in a movie and what an agent is? In this episode of Celeb Savant, we speak to South African actress and CEO of the talent agency 33 & Me - Elsubie Louwrens. Elsubie explains how she noticed a gap while acting, and created a successful agency that ‘empowers, positions and educates’. Instagram - @talent_age…

As we continue our tour around the world, on this episode of Celeb Savant we head to Mexico to chat to Mexican Dance DJ and producer, Bzars. We hear how Bzars grew up with famous parents, who were both national television presenters... and he decided to become a lawyer - but after a period in the industry he changed his path to become a DJ and prod…

‘Ciao’ from Milan, Italy as we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Italian DJ and Producer, Gamuel Sori. Gamuel explains how he randomly started DJing at the age of 16, how he had a day job in his other passion - interior design - before moving 100% into creating music, and how he continuously upskills. Instagram - @gamuelsori Facebook - …

Comedy takes centre stage on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by South African comedian, Alan Committie. Alan tells us how he was inspired by the clowns in the circus to follow a career in the entertainment industry, how he started off teaching to supplement the beginning of his career, and how he has built a brand of his name by crea…

With a multi-faceted career in the entertainment industry, American singer, songwriter, DJ, actress and content creator, Lauren Mayhew joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We unpack each element of her successful career, which include acting in multiple primetime television shows, opening live as part of the girl group P.Y.T for Britney Spears…

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein connected with The Bizz With Johnno on Instagram, who is based in Australia. Barret appeared on his platform on Instagram Live, and now Johnno is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Johnno explains his journey as a successful child actor, model, voiceover artist for radio, artist liaison and other aspects in the…

Having left the fast-paced life of Los Angeles for the slower-paced Pacific Northwest, singer and songwriter Al Perez joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Al tells us about his house filled with instruments from being in the industry for over 25 years, how creating his ‘tragically sexy' music is an emotional journey for him, and much more. Ins…

You'll be singing ‘You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul’, as we sit down with German singer, producer and songwriter - Thomas Anders. Thomas explains how he got his first record contract at the age of 15, how he convinced his then producer, Dieter Bohlen, to record a song in English, which led to his successful career as part of Modern Talking, and a so…

Miss Teen Earth International, South African Chloé-Jade Christian joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chloé-Jade explains that she started modelling at the age of 13 in response to being bullied, and how the industry has built up her confidence to be a successful model and pageant winner. Instagram - @chloe_jade_christian Faceboo…

Keith Urban, Demi Lovato, Anne-Marie, Sam Feldt, and Meghan Trainor are some of the names that Australian-born and UK-based Sam Fischer has collaborated with. Sam joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant, and tells us about his ‘journey of validation and vindication’... that had many challenges, which ultimately resulted in his successful music car…

We head to Germany on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer/songwriter and television star, Iggi Kelly. Iggi explains how being part of the multi-generational successful music family, The Kelly Family, influenced his journey into the entertainment world. We also hear about his experience on ‘The Voice – Kids’. Instagram - @iggike…

Nick Van Eede from the Grammy nominated, multi-decade successful English band, Cutting Crew, joins us for a second time on the Celeb Savant podcast. We catch up with Nick since we last spoke, including his successful knee operation, the new music releases coming out, his fictionalised book he is writing and more. Website - www.cuttingcrew.org Insta…

What do you think the name Boo Seeka means? Australian electropop singer and songwriter, Boo Seeka, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant and he wants you to have your own interpretation of the name. We hear Boo’s journey in the music business, discuss NLP, and much more Website - www.booseeka.com Instagram - @booseeka Facebook - @booseeka Twitt…

From ‘Grease’ to ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Phantom of The Opera’ - amongst a number of others... South African Fleur De Cap and Naledi Award-winning performer, showbiz pianist and producer, Jonathan Roxmouth joins us on this episode. We break a leg as we take centre stage with Jonathan’s successful career as a multi-faceted performer. Website - www.jo…

Don't just ‘Walk On By’... as this episode features American singer, songwriter Sybil. We hear how she never wanted to be a professional singer, but it evolved as someone saw her abilities and requested that they create together - leading to her multi-decade successful music career, which included working with Stock Aitken & Waterman. Instagram - @…

We head to Sweden on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer, songwriter and musician, Jonah Nilsson from the band Dirty Loops. We get the background story to the band's name, how Jonah and the band were just having fun creating music and were surprised by their successful music career, and more. Website - www.dirty-loops.com Insta…

South African rapper, and Hip Hop Award winner, Lucasraps joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We discuss his creative process, how he plans to forge an exciting new movement in the SA Hip Hop market, and his collaboration with the brand Starter. Website - www.starterza.com Instagram - @starter_za @lucasraps_sa Facebook - @starterofficialza @l…

Emerging South African rapper, The Big Hash, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how he got his stage name, how he hated music as a child, but hearing Drake at the age of 11 created a love for creating music... which ultimately became a successful career. Instagram - @thebighashBarret Edelstein tarafından oluşturuldu

South African, Robert dos Santos, left his career as a lawyer at the age of 30 to follow his passion to become an international award-winning director. We unpack his journey, specifically his collaboration on the ‘Planet Theta’ project. Website - www.robertdossantos.com Instagram - @rob_dos It Was Us TV Commercial - https://www.dragonfly.co.uk/case…

American/Canadian-born, London-based singer, songwriter, and television presenter... Stacey Jackson is welcomed back to the Celeb Savant podcast. This time, Stacey discusses her upcoming album release, world tour and the launch of her first book, 'How A Gangsta Rapper Made Me A Better Mom'. Website - www.staceyjackson.com Instagram - @staerox Faceb…

Raf Don - South African artist, producer, songwriter and model - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how he got his stage name, and how he started his career as a professional dancer, which resulted in him branching out successfully in other areas in the entertainment world. Instagram - @officialrafdon Twitter - @OfficialRafDon…

With over 25 years in the industry, South African singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Sbu Malawyer joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how he started as a session musician for the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, as a backing vocalist for Chico Twala, and the successful multi-decade career in the music industry that…

Singer, actor and Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Travis George, joins us from South Wales on this episode of Celeb Savant. Travis explains how as a child, performing helped him as a coping mechanism for his autism, how BGT has given him the confidence to believe that he could make it in the entertainment world, and what he has coming up next. Insta…

British artist manager and industry expert, John Black is welcomed back to the Celeb Savant podcast. John updates us on what he has coming up with the various artists he manages, and about the music loyalty platform that he co-founded, Muzos. Muzos Website - https://www.muzos.xyz Web version of App - https://app.muzos.xyz Instagram - @muzosapp Twit…

A multi-faceted South African musician, skilled in both drum and bass music production and live drumming, Psylin is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Psylin explains his journey in the music world, how he is busy innovating a new way to perform live, and more. Website - www.bernbouwer.co.za Instagram - @psylin.dnb…

‘A kaleidoscope of musical madness’ is how South African trash pop duo, Purboxx, describe themselves. The duo - consisting of Joshua Rogers and Anika Reinecke - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how they decided to create the band after a drunken night out, their creative process, and much more. Instagram - @purboxx_music Facebook - …

We head to New York for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by rock singer, songwriter, producer and musician Moon Walker. We hear how he chose the name Moon Walker, how he nagged his parents to get him a guitar at the age of 10, which led to a passion for creating music as part of bands, and ultimately a successful turn as a solo artist…

Currently based in London, Zimbabwean-born and raised singer, musician and songwriter, Ananya is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ananya grew up learning to write songs and discovered its healing nature, which led to her following her passion and launching a successful music career. Instagram - @ananyamakesmusic Facebook - @ananyamakesmus…

With a successful career in engineering - working with the likes of Norah Jones, Yoko Ono and others... plus writing and producing for other artists, American artist INViDA decided to successfully create dance music and perform as a DJ. Travel through his musical journey on this episode of Celeb Savant. Website - www.iaminvida.com www.davidschoenwe…

You ‘Can’t Stop until you Get Enough’, as we dive into the Michael Jackson HIStory Tribute concert with the lead, Garth Field. Garth tells us how he came into Showtime Australia’s radar to be hired as Michael Jackson for the show, all the behind scenes elements that create the show, and much more. Website - www.mjhistoryshow.com Instagram - @mjhist…

Youngr - a British singer, songwriter, musician and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how he got the name Youngr, how having Kid Creole from Kid Creole and the Coconuts as his father allowed him to grow up to realise a successful career in the music industry and more. Website - www.youngrmusic.com Instagram - @youngr_musi…