Ben Taylor in conversation with Oldham Chronicle journalist Simon Smedley

FROM Oldham to two three-month tour stints in China – event organiser, promoter and manager Ben Taylor certainly appears to have plenty on his plate at present. Taylor, whose first successful live music promotion took place at Manchester’s iconic Night and Day Cafe venue in 2001, now co-owns management outfit B33 from the thriving city, and on his roster are Oldham-raised hopefuls Feed the Kid. Listen to Ben speaking exclusively to Oldham Chronicle music journalist Simon Smedley about his career so far, his forthcoming Eastern trips and many more exciting plans besides.