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TMT:112 Emily Braham On Discovering & Breaking Olivia Dean

26 Oct 2026 · 59 min

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Emily Braham, Founder of Yo&Co, Co-Founder of fivethree, and manager of Olivia Dean.

Recorded live in Newcastle at the Generator Live Conference as part of the Mercury Prize Fringe, Emily drops by to share what it’s like managing one of the UK’s hottest talents.

The pair discuss Olivia Dean’s global ascent, what modern management looks like, the role of major labels in the industry today, and the necessity of patience in artist development.

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