Nik Kershaw on Live Aid, ‘The One & Only’ and Life After Fame!

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Two Composers, Two Continents, featuring composers Jeff Meegan and David Tobin, welcome Nik to their latest podcast where they throw open the doors on the world of composing collaborators, with some funny stories along the way…

They explore Nik’s upbringing in a musically rich family, channeling teenage angst into dramatic lyrics, and journeying through prog-fusion and jazz bands before launching his solo career with agent Mickey Modern. Nik reflects on his whirlwind rise to fame, culminating in his iconic Live Aid performance alongside legends like Queen and David Bowie, sharing the nerves, out-of-body moments and the one artist who left him starstruck… But fame wasn’t the end of Nik’s story!

Beyond the 80’s spotlight, Jeff and David chat to Nik about his pivot into a sought-after songwriter for icons like Elton John, writing tracks for commercials, TV and Film, and how imposter syndrome and creative hunger still fuels him today.

WATCH NOW on your favourite platforms….(or below!)

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