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Chatterbox with Mel Biggs

Mel Biggs

Booking Overview

A monthly interview show focused on European folk music, melodeon and accordion playing, and music education, it features one external musician, teacher, composer, or folk specialist per episode. Agencies could credibly pitch established or emerging traditional-music performers, instrumentalists, educators, composers, and session-culture experts; booking should be relatively accessible because the show serves a focused niche and regularly features working professionals rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mel@melbiggsmusic.co.uk

chatterbox@melbiggsmusic.co.uk

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Host

Mel Biggs - Folk musician, melodeon player, and online music education specialist with expertise in teaching and performing traditional music.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working folk musicians, traditional instrumentalists, music teachers, composers, dancers, musicologists, and specialists in folk-session culture with meaningful performance, teaching, recording, broadcast, or educational experience.
Required Achievements:  
Established performance careers in folk or traditional music, Teaching, tutoring, or workshop leadership, Recorded releases or composition credits, Festival, touring, broadcast, or ensemble experience, Specialist expertise in traditional instruments, dance, or session culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Rees Wesson - His Introduction To Melodeon, Musical Influences, Touring And Festival Experiences, Accordion Making And Repair, Teaching, And His Work In Zydeco And Folk Music.

Moya Sweeney - Her Musical Education, Irish Traditional Performance, Teaching, Ensemble Work, Broadcast Appearances, And Debut Ep.

Tara Connaghan - Irish Music-session Etiquette, Cultural Fluency, Participation Barriers, Session Dynamics, And Her S.h.a.r.e. Educational Program.

Sophie Petkevich - Her Composing And Musicology Background, Folk-music Performance, Artistic Collaborations, And The Development Of A Personal Style Across European And British Traditional Music.

Anna Pack - Her Path Through Traditional Music And Dance, Festival And Workshop Experiences, Collaborations, Performance, And The Relationship Between Music And Dance.

Recent Topics

Music, Folk Music, Melodeon, Traditional Music, Music Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Chatterbox with Mel Biggs
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Rees Wesson: Zydeco Sont Pas Salé

October 05, 2026

Rees Wesson - timeline 1974 – Mike James turned up at our folk club with a melodeon. I was smitten. Bought a Hohner Pokerwork for £30 and off I went. Learned to play on the night shift in a cheese factory in West Wales. Early influences, Rod Stradling of The Old Swan Band and Reg Hall of The Rakes, then Oscar Woods and Percy Brown. Discovered Sidmouth Festival. Spent much time in Wales, the West Country, East Anglia and elsewhere talking to the older generation of musicians. 1984 – Began impo...

Moya Sweeney: The Area In Between

September 06, 2026

Moya Sweeney, is an accomplished Irish traditional musician and tutor, having performed across Ireland and Europe. Moya graduated from Ulster University with a First-Class Honours in Music in 2021, and completed a PGCE in Music in 2024. Moya has appeared on various television and radio programmes, such as BBC Two’s ‘I Lár an Aonaigh’, RTE Radio 1’s ‘Céilí House’, TG4’s ‘Ceol ón Earagail’, along with various BBC Radio Ulster Programmes such as The Eve Blair Show and The Mark Patterson Show. Mo...

Tara Connaghan: Navigating Session Uncertainty

August 02, 2026

Tara Connaghan is an Irish traditional fiddle player from Co. Donegal with more than 35 years' experience performing, teaching and participating in Irish music sessions. She is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast 'In Tune with Tradition', where she has interviewed many of the leading voices in Irish traditional music to explore the musical, social and cultural dynamics that shape great sessions.Through hundreds of questionnaire responses, interviews and decades of lived experien...

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Frequently asked questions

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Chatterbox with Mel Biggs
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How do I get in touch with Chatterbox with Mel Biggs?

Chatterbox with Mel Biggs is hosted by Mel Biggs. Its publicly listed emails are mel@melbiggsmusic.co.uk and chatterbox@melbiggsmusic.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Chatterbox with Mel Biggs?

The publicly listed emails for Chatterbox with Mel Biggs: mel@melbiggsmusic.co.uk and chatterbox@melbiggsmusic.co.uk.

How many listeners does Chatterbox with Mel Biggs have?

Podseeker estimates Chatterbox with Mel Biggs reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Chatterbox with Mel Biggs?

Chatterbox with Mel Biggs typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working folk musicians, traditional instrumentalists, music teachers, composers, dancers, musicologists, and specialists in folk-session culture with meaningful performance, teaching, recording, broadcast, or educational experience. Common among recent guests: Established performance careers in folk or traditional music; Teaching, tutoring, or workshop leadership; Recorded releases or composition credits. Recent guests include Rees Wesson, Moya Sweeney, and Tara Connaghan.

How hard is it to get booked on Chatterbox with Mel Biggs?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Chatterbox with Mel Biggs cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Folk Music, Melodeon, Traditional Music, and Music Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mel@melbiggsmusic.co.uk

chatterbox@melbiggsmusic.co.uk

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