Rob Da Bank: From Radio 1 to founding 2 of the UK's biggest festivals.

The Business Keeps on Dancing Podcast

Rob needs no introduction, he’s most famous for his long-running show on BBC Radio 1 and being the man behind Bestival and more recently Camp Bestival, along with his wife Josie. Rob is a self-confessed jack of all trades, he really has done it all, from interning, throwing parties, illegal sound systems and ‘falling’ into radio by accident, which led to his long running gig at BBC Radio 1, and then he transitioned into the world of launching and running music festivals. In this episode we delve into it all- his journey, his experiences, his career highlights and the challenging times too. Rob shares his secrets to success, and for once, we learnt that it’s not always about money, business and ruthlessly climbing the ladder. Entering the world of Dj'ing First gig at BBC Radio 1 Interning and learning the ropes Imposter syndrome The lack of a master plan The stresses of being a festival promoter Transitioning from radio into clubs/ events/festivals How Bestival first started What went right and what went wrong Social media How Camp Bestival was born Being a jack of all trades The collaborative process- rather than a business Managing failures Some of the biggest highs of his career