The Creative Careers Surgery is the radio show presented by one of the UK’s top 20 young social entrepreneurs Shivani Mair, on 101.8 WCR FM. The show aims to empower young people - into thinking realistically about the exciting careers in the creative industries.

The Creative Careers Surgery aspires to Inspire, Inform, Expose, Guide and Motivate the UK’s next generation of young creatives into feeling better prepared for what practical and personal skills they need accomplish to obtain their dream career in the creative industry.

Get Clued Up & Be Creative!
Creative Careers Surgery - Presented By Shivani Mair
Every Monday & Thursday, 12pm-1pm
101.8 WCR FM and online www.wcrfm.com

www.creativecareerssurgery.com

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com
Official Website: www.creativecareerssurgery.com

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com
Official Website: www.creativecareerssurgery.com

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com
Official Website: www.creativecareerssurgery.com

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com
Official Website: www.creativecareerssurgery.com

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com
Official Website: www.creativecareerssurgery.com  

It's not all about supped up boy racer cars! Especially not for the producer of the UK Pimp My Ride MTV UK. Sean Murphy who has made a name for himself in the world of music TV producing talks to Shivani about his day to day job as an MTV producer, the industry demands and what he looks for in future work placements and employees.

An invaluable interview that gives you an insight into the working of MTV Camden London.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com
Official Website: www.creativecareerssurgery.com

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If you've ever wanted to get into programme making for TV or wanted to work for the BBC, then Claire Davies and Katherine Parsons (2006 HR Manager and BBC 3 Channel Executive at BBC London) give you some of their TV trade secrets about how to get into the business, what will keep you successful and what they are looking for in employees and TV ideas.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

Get Clued Up and Be Creative!

If becoming a singer songwriter is what you see yourself becoming, then the Jazz singing, tabla playing base strumming artist Jag is an interview not to be missed.

Jag talks about his music career and being known as a memorable Jazz musician. Sharing his secrets of how his hard work, determination and passion has led him to playing at 2007 Glastonbury and in venues around London.

Check out his My Space www.myspace.com/jagsoulsinger

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

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From having his own business in large vehicle body construction and repair, to making an art out of his vehicle paint skills and becoming an increasingly popular artist, Russell's fascinating story really does show how a career change is possible at any stage of your career and that art still can be commercial viable.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

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Whether it's Radio, TV or a live music event the sound is crucial element to giving a programme a professional quality, the sound is one of the most important things - that many listeners and viewers are unforgiving about.

Ian Oakland, has been a freelance Sound Engineer for the Likes of BBC WM, theatre and music events around the UK and is on the show to give you an insight into a fast growing sector of broadcast sound engineering.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

Get Clued Up and Be Creative!

If you've ever heard a great radio advert and either laughed your head off or it made you stop and think, Tony Hertz of Hertz Radio and Other Clever Advertising may have been the radio director behind it.

After winning many radio awards internationally, working with national advertisers like MC Saatchi and making a strong reputation for himself in the advertising sector for over 15 years, Tony is now on the Creative Careers Surgery sharing his knowledge on the industry with you – and with a name like Hertz, you’d be mad to ignore his advice.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

Get Clued Up and Be Creative!

Don't be fooled by the credits on the News - the Producer's name may be near the end - but they are probably one of the most integral roles in getting the news you watch on TV.

Alison Marsh gives her insightful and varied career story as a News producer for over 15 years. She has worked as a freelancer for the BBC on Midlands Today and now BBC Network News.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

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If you reckon you have the gift of writing and think being a novelist is in your destiny you might need some friendly guidance or just want to swap notes with a writer who has been successful - then you need to listen to Harry Bingham’s writing story.

Harry Bingham has published 5 Novels with Harper Collins and is on his 6th this year.
Check out his realistic tips into becoming a writer and how he gave up his job as a financial investment banker to take up his love of writing, which often meant many unpaid hours of his dedication to his craft.

For more help on becoming a writer, check out his writer website www.writersworkshop.co.uk

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

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If you've ever wanted to get into writing for a trade magazine or website, or to become an editor for a well-known magazine such as the popular media trade magazine Broadcast - then this is an interview you must listen to!

Will Strauss, the long running Web Editor of Broadcast's online page, Broadcast Now, gives real tips and knowledge about how you can get into the industry of media journalism and writing. Along with an interesting insight into what a web editor actually does.

Check out the website www.broadcastnow.com

Hear a snap shot of the madness that is Shivani Mair in the world radio presenting.
Also known for her TV presenting features for MTV, Star TV and BBC WM radio, Shivani's presenting portfolio is varied - this isn't too surprising since she has been into media since the age of 13 years.

Have a listen and judge for yourself

From community radio volunteer and resident DJ to being headhunted by BBC’s to develop a new radio channel that is dedicated to black music, Bernard Achompang has been BBC - 1Xtra’s Station Sound Producer for over 2 years.

Bernard gives budding radio producers an insight into what it takes to be a radio producer, the power of sound and what it is like to work at the BBC and gives some great tips into making the right impression to secure that dream job in radio.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

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Find out what the biggest audio visual careers and training organisation can do for you audio visual wannabies, and find out the state of the audio visual industry in terms of careers and opportunities in the growing heart of the West Midlands, Regional Manager of Skillset, Amy Thomas explains what services they have to offer creatives.

Log onto www.skillset.org to find out more

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

Get Clued Up and Be Creative!

If you’ve always had an eye for art and what looks good on a ‘made up’ face and think becoming a make-up artist for film, photography, tv, fashion shows, prosthetics or just for retail then find out what really makes a perfect make-up career, by listening to a young and successful MAC Make-up Artist and Resident Trainer, Nadin Reed.

Nadin gives some great tips, industry knowledge and advice about a very exciting but demanding career in make-up - it's not just about making people look B.E.A.utiful! – ok well it is, but it’s not just colours and palettes.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com.

Get Clued Up and Be Creative!

(WCR serving Paget Road Campus for Wolverhampton College)

Being a film director is a long and tiresome slog, even for the best film directors in the world – but what are the key responsibilities of the role and what makes a successful director? - I hear you cry. Maxim Jago is an inspiring independent film director and editor with varied film experience and has become a recognised editing trainer nationally.

Maxim gives some real and honest advice to film-makers about the film making process, the what not to do's and what the industry is looking for in new film talent.

Check out his website www.maximjago.com

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com

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Hear what the crazy mc duo Metz & Trix have to say about the world in which they live as Bhangra MC's. If you want to get into music, Mc'in or just love their music then checkout the interview.

Maxim has had a varied media life and through hid years of independent film making he also teaches film/tv editors around the world.

He gives some real and honest advice to film-makers about the film making process, the what not to do's and what the industry is looking for in new film talent.

An interview you enjoy every second of, especially if film is your thing.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com

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Find out what music means to nationally loved singer/songwriter Raghav, and how he found his calling in the world of R’N’B, soul and classical Indian music. All the way from Canada, Raghav has shown exceptional vocal ability in both classical Indian singing and western flavours and has become an international success.

If you want to be a singer or a songwriter and want to get an insight into how Raghav now makes a living out of his passion then check out his friendly advice.

Check out his website www.raghav.com

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com

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If you want to get on the TV production ladder –It’s likely that you’ll have to prove yourself as a researcher. And what better way of getting the best tips on where and how to get on the TV ladder than from an up and coming tv researcher Preya Chauhan. She has worked for Channel 4’s Maverick TV on shows like Bollywood Star and C4’s Ideas Factory -hear how her vibrant and helpful attitude gave her an advantage as a tv researcher.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com

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If you want to get a careers in the music industry but don't nessesarily want to be in front of the mic, then check Shivan's interview with the UK's no 1 urban music promoter Stuckee from The Play Centre. Being the force behind promotion acts like 50 Cent, Jamelia, Craig David, Missy Elliot, Eminem, Snoopp Dogg, Jay Sean and more!

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com

Get Clued Up and Be Creative!

If you want to get into acting whether its to become a James Bond Villian, one of Bollywood's finest actor or become a European lead character hit then check out what Kabir Bedi's interview with Shivani Mair on the Creative Careers Surgery.

The Creative Careers Surgery Radio show
Live on 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton)
Every Monday & Thursdays 12pm -1pm
Listen on the net www.wcrfm.com

Get Clued Up and Be Creative!