Media Festival ‘Telling Tales’ Podcast

“You never think about your career until it’s over.” Emile Heskey delivers tales of wisdom for UoG Media Fest

‘Five-one, and even Heskey scored!’ – The chant jubilantly sung by England fans following that historic night in Munich. It’s a chant that epitomises the unfair view of Emile Heskey throughout his footballing career. A player that won six major trophies, scored over 150 topflight goals and represented his country on 62 occasions – Emile […]

‘From the Top’ panel shines a light on how diversity and equality can grow in the music industry

By Ollie Chard “When women ask for pay rises or get more assertive, they are rejected.” says Vick Bain, fresh off her keynote speech at the University of Gloucestershire. Vick is now one of five panellists at the second of the Media Festival’s music panels. She is the curator of ‘The F-List’, a compilation of […]

Sports broadcasting icon Jim Rosenthal delivers advice for staying at the top

By Billy Stone “Be yourself, it’s much easier. I think I’ll leave the acting to Tom!” With two highly successful stars, you may expect some friendly competition in the Rosenthal family. Instead – you find an extremely humble Father in Jim, broadcasting giant for over 40 years, gushing to talk proudly of his comedian Son […]