Once seen as an indomitable challenge, Mount Everest has become increasingly commercialised. 

It’s become a tourist industry, with queues of climbers all waiting to take their photos at the top, paying anywhere between US$65,000 and US$200,000, the VIP experience coming with a higher price tag.

Journalist and author Will Cockrell has been climbing mountains for over 30 years and has explored the commercialisation of Mount Everest in his new book ‘Everest Inc: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World’.

He joined Jack Tame to dig into the industry surrounding one of the most iconic mountains in the world.

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Once seen as an indomitable challenge, Mount Everest has become increasingly commercialised.  
It’s become a tourist industry, with queues of climbers all waiting to take their photos at the top, paying anywhere between US$65,000 and US$200,000, the VIP experience coming with a higher price tag. 
Journalist and author Will Cockrell has been climbing mountains for over 30 years and has explored the commercialisation of Mount Everest in his new book ‘Everest Inc: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World’.  
He joined Jack Tame to dig into the industry surrounding one of the most iconic mountains in the world. 
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Will Cockrell: Author and journalist on the commercialisation of Mount Everest and his book ‘Everest Inc: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World’

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Joel Little has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business. 

The Grammy Award-winning musician has written and produced tracks for the likes of Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Khalid, and of course, our very own Lorde – the place where it all began.  

But even amid all his fame and success, he’s remained humble and down to Earth – and his latest project only exemplifies that. 

‘BIG FAN’ is a not-for-profit music space located in Morningside, offering recording studios and a live music venue with the aim of supporting the wealth of musical talent in New Zealand.  

Little told Jack Tame the whole idea was to build a place of a world-class standard, to give a little bit back to the music industry that’s been so good to him over the years. 

“If someone else was in my position and I was watching them, I would kind of hope that they would do something similar.” 

“I didn’t get where I am by just like... all on my own,” Little said. 

“I had people along the way kind of say the right things or give me opportunities ... and that’s kind of what we want BIG FAN to be for people.”  

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Joel Little has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business.&nbsp;
The Grammy Award-winning musician has written and produced tracks for the likes of Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Khalid, and of course, our very own Lorde – the place where it all began. &nbsp;
But even amid all his fame and success, he’s remained humble and down to Earth – and his latest project only exemplifies that.&nbsp;
‘BIG FAN’ is a not-for-profit music space located in Morningside, offering recording studios and a live music venue with the aim of supporting the wealth of musical talent in New Zealand. &nbsp;
Little told Jack Tame the whole idea was to build a place of a world-class standard, to give a little bit back to the music industry that’s been so good to him over the years.&nbsp;
“If someone else was in my position and I was watching them, I would kind of hope that they would do something similar.”&nbsp;
“I didn’t get where I am by just like... all on my own,” Little said.&nbsp;
“I had people along the way kind of say the right things or give me opportunities ... and that’s kind of what we want BIG FAN to be for people.” &nbsp;
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Joel Little: Kiwi award-winning musician and producer on his new project BIG FAN

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The passing of one of New Zealand’s most well-loved entertainers has hit the country hard.  

Dame Jools Topp died the Saturday just past at age 68 as a result of breast cancer, something she was first diagnosed with in 2006 before it returned in 2021.  

Like many other Kiwis, Kevin Milne was devastated to hear of her passing, and he has a theory as to why so many are hit hard by the news. 

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The passing of one of New Zealand’s most well-loved entertainers has hit the country hard. &nbsp;
Dame Jools Topp died the Saturday just past at age 68 as a result of breast cancer, something she was first diagnosed with in 2006 before it returned in 2021. &nbsp;
Like many other Kiwis, Kevin Milne was devastated to hear of her passing, and he has a theory as to why so many are hit hard by the news.&nbsp;
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Kevin Milne: The passing of Dame Jools Topp

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Paul McCartney is taking a trip down memory lane in his new album. 

‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ is his 20th —or 18th, depending on the way you count them— solo studio album and is a nostalgic collection of songs. 

Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the latest release by the iconic musician. 

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Paul McCartney is taking a trip down memory lane in his new album.&nbsp;
‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ is his 20th —or 18th, depending on the way you count them— solo studio album and is a nostalgic collection of songs.&nbsp;
Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the latest release by the iconic musician.&nbsp;
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Chris Schulz: Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane

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Will Cockrell: Author and journalist on the commercialisation of Mount Everest and his book ‘Everest Inc: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World’

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