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Inside London: Jules Cromwell on Mixmag, London Club Culture & 20 Years Inside the Music Industry
39 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2025 at 7:26 am.
– Welcome to Loud & Unfiltered: Inside London Series
– How Jules landed her first job at Top of the Pops
– Breaking into Mixmag and the early 2000s media boom
– The evolution of Mixmag and the birth of The Lab
– The Vegas years and rise of branded dance culture
– Founding Stoho House and raising £30k for charity
– The power of community and DIY club nights
– How London’s club scene changed post-Covid
– London venues that shaped club culture
– Networking, blagging, and the art of the hustle
– The future of Clash and global music media
– Final thoughts: keeping London creative and connected
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In this Inside London edition of Loud & Unfiltered, Alex Jukes sits down with Jules Cromwell - one of the most respected figures in the UK music and media industry. From Top of the Pops to nearly two decades at Mixmag, and now Global Commercial Director at Clash, Jules shares unfiltered insights into how London shaped global club culture and why the city’s grassroots creativity still matters.
She talks about building her career in media, working with global brands like Diageo and Volvo, the creation of the Mixmag Lab, and the wild, unrepeatable moments that defined an era. Jules also discusses founding Stoho House, a charity club night raising thousands for local causes, and reflects on how the industry can continue to nurture community, inclusivity, and connection through dance music.
What You’ll Learn
How Jules broke into music media via Top of the Pops
The evolution of Mixmag and the rise of global dance culture
Behind the scenes of The Mixmag Lab and legendary office raves
How brand partnerships reshaped the music business
The story of Stoho House and giving back to London’s grassroots venues
Why networking, creativity and community still drive the scene today
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