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People of Note

Rodney Trudgeon

Booking Overview

An interview-led arts and culture radio podcast featuring in-depth conversations with established musicians, theatre professionals, writers, dancers, opera figures, and other notable public personalities, often connected to Cape Town or South Africa. Credible pitches include accomplished artists, authors, directors, cultural leaders, and experts with a substantial career, current production, or distinctive international perspective; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly features respected and sometimes internationally prominent guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 150

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wesley@fmr.co.za

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Host

Rodney Trudgeon - Radio presenter and interviewer who hosts an in-depth cultural affairs program on Fine Music Radio.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established musicians, actors, writers, directors, designers, opera professionals, cultural leaders, and other notable public figures with significant professional achievements, a distinguished career, an international profile, or a current major production or cultural project.
Required Achievements:  
Major stage, music, opera, literature, or cultural career, International performances or professional appointments, Leadership of significant artistic or cultural projects, Recognition for mentoring or developing emerging talent

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeffrey Armstrong - International Performing Career, Chamber Music, And The Jeffrey Armstrong Trio’s Western Cape Performances.

Natasha Sutherland - The Challenges Of Portraying The Narrator, A Traditionally Male Role, In The Rocky Horror Show.

Aviva Pelham - Her Career In Music And Opera, Mentorship, And The Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition.

Alan Olejniczak - His Work And Cape Town Opera’s Staging Stories Incubator For New South African Opera.

Recent Topics

Performing Arts, Music, Theatre, Literature, Opera

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
People of Note
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People of Note - Rodney Trudgeon

September 27, 2026

Fine music Radio Flips the Script on Rodney Trudgeon. Mike Mills sits down with him this week on people of note to explore his extraordinary 50 year career in broadcasting.

People of Note - Erik Dippenaar

September 20, 2026

The annual Cape Town Baroque Festival has just opened and will run through to 27 September at various venues. The festival director is ERIK DIPPENAAR, a distinguished organist and conductor who is recognised internationally and who is the recipient of a number of major awards. Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Erik on People of Note. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP and the Rocky Horror Show continues its packed out run at Theatre on the Bay.

People of Note - Lord Peter Hain

September 13, 2026

Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the British politician The Rt Honourable Lord Peter Hain, who grew up In Apartheid South Africa and went into exile in the UK with his parents in the 1960s. Lord Hain was responsible for the cancellation of whites only sports tour to the UK, which did not endear him to South Africans. He joined the Labour Party in Britain and was then appointed to the House of Lords. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought...

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Frequently asked questions

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People of Note
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How do I get in touch with People of Note?

People of Note is hosted by Rodney Trudgeon. Its publicly listed email is wesley@fmr.co.za. 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 People of Note?

The publicly listed email for People of Note: wesley@fmr.co.za.

How many listeners does People of Note have?

Podseeker estimates People of Note reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for People of Note?

People of Note typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established musicians, actors, writers, directors, designers, opera professionals, cultural leaders, and other notable public figures with significant professional achievements, a distinguished career, an international profile, or a current major production or cultural project. Common among recent guests: Major stage, music, opera, literature, or cultural career; International performances or professional appointments; Leadership of significant artistic or cultural projects. Recent guests include Jeffrey Armstrong, Natasha Sutherland, and Aviva Pelham.

How hard is it to get booked on People of Note?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does People of Note cover?

Recent episodes cover Performing Arts, Music, Theatre, Literature, and Opera. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wesley@fmr.co.za

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