Interval Records’ Josh Daniel and EMI North’s Scott Lewis have spoken about how the label can be a “driving force” for the sector outside London.

Newcastle-based Interval is a joint venture between EMI North and talent development agency Generator, which works to develop a sustainable music industry in the North East.

Teesside-born Josh Daniel, who was appointed as label lead at the beginning of the year, has a background as an artist as well as in management.

“It’s been hard ...