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TMT:90 Dan Chalmers on How The Music Biz Learned To Love YouTube

17 May 2026 · 1 h 02 min

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Dan Chalmers, Managing Director at YouTube Music EMEA.

Having worked in the major label system for 20 years with a stellar career at Warner before joining YouTube, Dan has played a pivotal role in shaping the current music landscape.

The pair discuss his transition from the label side to the tech world, the power of video and unique content, and the future of music discovery.

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