Arts Award Voice Podcast

In the following podcast, you'll hear the edited audio of Sienna’s live Instagram interview with writer and activist Shaniqua Benjamin. Are you looking for inspiration to start that writing project? Then this is definitely a podcast for you, as Shaniqua shares some advice for budding writers, and discusses her passion for young artists.  If you are looking for another podcast to listen to, the Contributors release the Voice Extra Podcast every Saturday, where they talk about the pieces they’ve produced and the culture they’ve been enjoying. If you liked this podcast please consider helping us to make more with a donation of any amount at voicemag.uk/donate. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for use of the track Thief in the Night, you can find more of his work on Incomputech.com Tom Inniss was the executive producer.

In the following podcast, you'll hear the edited audio of Sienna’s live Instagram interview with performance poet and writer Jess Green. Alongside learning about how to get into a creative career, Jess runs us through how her creative process has changed as a result of Covid-19 and what it was like writing poetry celebrating the culture of Leicester during a regional lockdown. If you are looking for another podcast to listen to, the Contributors release the Voice Extra Podcast every Saturday, where they talk about the pieces they’ve produced and the culture they’ve been enjoying. If you liked this podcast please consider helping us to make more with a donation of any amount at voicemag.uk/donate. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for use of the track Thief in the Night, you can find more of his work on Incomputech.com Tom Inniss was the executive producer.

In the following podcast, you'll hear the  edited audio of Sienna’s live Instagram interview with Michelle Sewell from Hack Theatre, who presented a series of short films and interviews which explore inclusivity in the arts industry. Do you want to learn how to ensure we’re making the arts & culture industry more accessible and diverse? Get ready for practical insights from Michelle. If you are looking for another podcast to listen to, the Contributors release the Voice Extra Podcast every Saturday, where they talk about the pieces they’ve produced and the culture they’ve been enjoying. If you liked this podcast please consider helping us to make more with a donation of any amount at voicemag.uk/donate. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for use of the track Thief in the Night, you can find more of his work on Incomputech.com Tom Inniss was the executive producer.

In the following podcast, you'll hear the edited audio of Sienna’s live Instagram interview with Robbie Gordon who is the co-founder of Scottish theatre company Wonder Fools. Ever wondered what it’s like to write theatre for an online audience? Well wonder no more Robbie runs us through what it was like creating their new digital season. If you are looking for another podcast to listen to, the Contributors release the Voice Extra Podcast every Saturday, where they talk about the pieces they’ve produced and the culture they’ve been enjoying. If you liked this podcast please consider helping us to make more with a donation of any amount at voicemag.uk/donate. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for use of the track Thief in the Night, you can find more of his work on Incomputech.com Tom Inniss was the executive producer.

In the following podcast, you'll hear the edited audio of Sienna’s live Instagram interview with Rhiannon Faith, the day after her show Drowntown Lockdown premiered online. Drowntown Lockdown explores the isolation faced by residents of British seaside towns, and Rhiannon shares her thoughts on how we can face disappointments in light of Covid-19.  If you are looking for another podcast to listen to, the Contributors release the Voice Extra Podcast every Saturday, where they talk about the pieces they’ve produced and the culture they’ve been enjoying. If you liked this podcast please consider helping us to make more with a donation of any amount at voicemag.uk/donate. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for use of the track Thief in the Night, you can find more of his work on Incomputech.com Tom Inniss was the executive producer.

In the following podcast, you'll hear the edited audio of Sienna’s live Instagram interview with Tamsin Shasha from Actors of Dionysus, a theatre company who reinterpret and perform Ancient Greek mythology. Tamsin shares her experiences of art-making during lockdown and gives us an idea of what we can expect from Actors of Dionysus in the future.  If you are looking for another podcast to listen to, the Contributors release the Voice Extra Podcast every Saturday, where they talk about the pieces they’ve produced and the culture they’ve been enjoying. If you liked this podcast please consider helping us to make more with a donation of any amount at voicemag.uk/donate. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for use of the track Thief in the Night, you can find more of his work on Incomputech.com Tom Inniss was the executive producer.

Assistant Editor Sienna interviews theatre-maker and festival producer Jose Canseco about his experience co-producing a digital arts festival amid Covid-19 and lockdown in the UK. Jose tells us more about the vision behind Virtual Variety Fest and how it has created an online community of international artists during a time of job-loss and isolation. Jose also advises budding theatre-makers on his experience of the theatre industry.  We interviewed Jose and his co-producer Maria Cuervo on Voice voicemag.uk/interview/7149/interview-with-the-creators-and-producers-of-virtual-variety-fest. Jose’s theatre company is @rosecomptheatre on Instagram. Credits Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Assistant Editor Sienna caught up with the artistic director of Entelechy Arts, David Slater, live on Instagram. Entelechy Arts is a London-based community arts organisation aiming to give a voice to the marginalised. David advises young creatives on how they can uphold their communities and fight racism as well as sharing some of the fascinating projects delivered by Entelechy Arts.    To find out more about Entelechy Arts’ work, visit their website entelechyarts.org and follow them on Instagram @entelechyarts.   Credits: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Darius Shu and Arron Blake co-wrote, directed and produced the Tribeca nominated short film His Hands and Assistant Editor Sienna got the chance to interview the team live on Instagram. Darius and Arron share advice for artists creating work on a limited budget as well as speaking to the reception their short film has received in the light of Covid-19.  If you’d like to watch His Hands, you can find the film on Amazon Prime: amazon.co.uk/His-Hands-Arron-Blake/dp/B07WPG85QK.  Darius Shu and Arron are on Instagram: @dariusshu5 and @arronblake. Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Film-maker and documentary producer Jay Martin joins Assistant Editor Sienna on Instagram for a live interview. Redt’Blue is a documentary short exploring the historic swing in the 2017 election when Mansfield swung from Labour to Conservative. Jay shares the story of the documentary Redt’Blue and how this project is both community-focussed and pertinent to the current political landscape. Jay also advises artists on how to create a winning Kickstarter campaign to fund artistic work. Information about Redt’Blue can be found here facebook.com/redtbluedocumentary and Jay is on Instagram @jaythefilmguy Intro and outro music: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"

What does it mean to be a sound artist? Assistant Editor Sienna catches up with Benjamin Gale about this unique creative career in a live Instagram interview. Benjamin tells us more about his experience in the field recording at the Gilet Jaune protests in Toulouse, France. If you are interested in sound and its role in sensory experience, a career in sound artistry could be for you; Benjamin shares his route into the arts industry and advice for young creatives. You can find Benjamin’s work at the Gilet Jaune protests here https://editions.campfr.com/release/7/benjamin-gale-les-gilets-jaunes. To explore more of his work, find him on Instagram and Twitter @spacewalkaudio. Intro and outro music: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"

Assistant Editor Sienna interviews Amy Worthington, actress and host of The Irrelevant Actor podcast, via Instagram live. If you’re looking for tips on how to kick-start a podcast and start recording from home then Amy has the perfect advice, having started her podcast whilst studying at drama school. For the budding actors and actresses out there, Amy also has a few thoughts to share on how we can diversify and improve the arts industry. You can find The Irrelevant Actor podcast here: theirrelevantactor.co.uk/ And on Instagram @theirrelevantactor. Intro and outro music: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"

Voice Contributor Sadhana Narayanan interviewed Kieran Kiggell, a young activist, who is part UKSCN, an organisation inspired by the Friday for Future. A written transcript of the interview can be found on Voice: https://www.voicemag.uk/interview/7269/interview-with-kieran-kiggell-ukscn You can find Sadhana and all the Voice Contributors on Voice: https://www.voicemag.uk and they also post on Instagram @voice.extra Intro and outro music: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"

Assistant editor Sienna James took to Instagram to interview debut novelist Serena Kaur. In a wide-ranging interview they discuss inspiration behind the book, bringing diversity to the literature scene, top tips for new writers, and what it's like publishing a book while the world is in lockdown.  You can also read an interview we conducted with Serena on Voice by following this link: https://www.voicemag.uk/interview/7024/i-had-to-learn-to-stand-by-my-work-says-debut-novelist-serena-kaur Sienna does weekly interviews with creatives over on our Instagram page, and if you loved this podcast you will definitely love what she's doing over there! You can find us on all socials at @voicemaguk. If you're looking for another podcast to enjoy, our Voice Contributors release a weekly podcast where they talk about the articles they're writing, and wider culture. You can find that over here: https://www.anchor.fm/voice-extra. Credits: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4

Nicola Bragg-Hart is taking the sting out of quarantine with a singing voice that’s enough to lift anyone’s spirits, during these most of uncertain times. Voice Contributor Saskia Calliste interviews her about the inspiration behind her songs, how she stays motivated and what she thinks about the future of how we consume artistry. Find more great interviews on voicemag.uk. The Voice Contributors also have their own podcast ‘Voice Extra’, and can be found on Instagram voice.extra. Intro and outro music: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We briefly speak to Voice Contributor Oluwatayo Adewole about the Voice Extra Podcast. It's a weekly podcast where he talks to other Voice Contributors about the work the do, the articles they've written, and what they have been up to in the world of art and culture.  Subscribe now by heading over to anchor.fm/voice-extra Credits: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Voice Contributor Sam Nead talks to Sanah Ahsan about  her latest experience in the BBC's ‘Performance Live: The Way Out’, her doctorate on whiteness in clinical psychology, and how spoken word can be used to help mental health. The interview transcript is available on https://www.voicemag.uk/blog/7139/interview-with-sanah-ahsan-poet-presenter-and-trainee-clinical-psychologist If you are looking for another great podcast to listen to, the Voice Contributors actually run their own podcast, available at Voice Extra. Voice is a magazine for young people interested in art and culture.  Credits: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to the Voice Magazine podcast, where you’ll hear interviews with artists and creatives, as well as wider conversation about the creative and culture sectors.  Find more great interviews on voicemag.uk. The Voice Contributors also have their own podcast ‘Voice Extra’, and can be found on Instagram voice.extra. Intro and outro music: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/