Ask The Industry Podcast

Karen Koren (@KarenKoren) founded the Gilded Balloon (@GildedBalloon) in 1986. Since then they have been one of the biggest producers and promoters of live entertainment events, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and best known as one of the "Big Four" venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe each August.I got her on the pod to talk about -  The history and future of the Gilded Balloon Awards at the Edinburgh FringeHer move into Pay What You Want shows.The Scottish comedy scene outside of the Edinburgh Fringe AND MORE!This podcast would be useful to anyone looking at taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe and isn't sure if they should do a Free Fringe or paid show. Or an audience member who is interested in what goes on behind-the-scenes at the Edinburgh Fringe.You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/KarenKorenOr get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937You can find more pods about th