Matt Dowling

Co-founder and partner at Hellbender Vinyl with a background in engineering and music who helped build the plant and speaks on manufacturing, community, and the business of physical music.

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Nov 25, 2025 • 59min

DIY Tour Booking Secrets Revealed!

Ryan Schutte, a booking agent, shares invaluable tips on DIY tour booking, stressing the importance of building local audiences before approaching larger agents. He explains how bands can show readiness through self-promotion. Jeff Betton and Matt Dowling from Hellbender Vinyl dive into the enduring appeal of vinyl records and the economics of production in 2025, emphasizing community impact. The discussion also covers the UK's proposed ticket resale cap, weighing consumer protection against potential pitfalls of black markets.

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