In this podcast ahead of our Foundation Symposium we wanted to explore the musical landscape in Bristol. To do this we are joined by Samir Savant from St George’s Bristol, and Doug Bott from Open Up Music to tell us a bit more about their organisations and the musical landscape in Bristol. This podcast is part of the HarrisonParrott Foundation’s Music Access Awareness Week. Samir and Doug were interviewed by HarrisonParrott Foundation Manager Lissy Kelleher-Clarke. To find out more visit St...

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Matilda Lloyd to the studio. To celebrate National Trumpet Day, we talk all about how she first discovered the trumpet, her favourite repertoire, what makes the trumpet so special and what’s next for the instrument. Matilda was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Lauren O’Brien. The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and...

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Executive Chair and co-founder of Creative Access, Josie Dobrin to the studio. We talk all about the partnership between Creative Access and the HP Foundation, key issues facing inclusivity in the music industry and what individuals can do to help. Josie was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Lauren O’Brien.

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Head of Tri-Borough Music Hub, Stuart Whatmore to the studio. We talk all about the partnership between TBMH and the HP Foundation, upcoming highlights for our partnership and the key issues facing music inclusivity in music education.   Stuart was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Lauren O’Brien.

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome recent signing Mishka Rushdie Momen to the studio. To celebrate World Piano Day and Mishka recently joining our roster, we talk all about how she first discovered the piano, the importance of music education, her passion for art and some of her favourite composers and pieces to perform.   Mishka was interviewed by HarrisonParrott's Digital Communications Officer, Lauren O'Brien.

In our ​‘speed pod’ mini-series of quick insights into music and culture from around the world, we talk to music industry professionals about the music of their homeland, to give us a view into different music, composers, sounds and instruments which make music both unique and universal.  This time, we will be talking to Polyarts Associate Manager: Artists & Projects Eva Pires to tell us more about the sounds of Bulgaria. Eva tells us about what influences there are on Bulgarian music and...

In our ​‘speed pod’ mini-series of quick insights into music and culture from around the world, we talk to music industry professionals about the music of their homeland, to give us a view into different music, composers, sounds and instruments which make music both unique and universal.  This time, we will be talking to HarrisonParrott Social Media Officer Lucie Rivet to tell us more about the sounds of France. Lucie tells us about what influences there are on French music, the musical...

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we focus on collaborations between Higher Education and the Music Industry, the breadth and diversity of Career Pathways, and what could be improved to ensure that inclusive access to the music industry continues to be a priority for all involved. Hosted by HP Foundation's Manager, Lissy Kelleher-Clarke, the panel includes Jay Picasso (Artist Relationship Manager at Abbey Road)⁠⁠, Dr. Oli Morris (Director of Education & Skills of UK Music⁠), Hannah Eakins (CEO...

In this episode of our speed podcast mini-series, we talk to Henry St Clair, the Senior Management of our Dance department. We talk about what it's like to manage our new and growing Dance department, his own experiences in the professional dance world and tips for those looking to experience dance for the first time. 

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we talk to current and past interns of HarrisonParrott who went through the Creative Access process, a company that enables people from communities under-represented in the creative industries to access careers, progress and reach leadership. We ask our panellists for advice on how to secure an internship, how they found the whole process and what they are hoping to achieve or have achieved following the internship.   In this informative conversation, we are...

Welcome to Creative Iceland – a special The Culture Bar mini-podcast series focusing on the creative scene in Iceland. This series is hosted by Icelander Arna Margrét Jónsdóttir from HarrisonParrott. Arna will be speaking with fellow Icelanders about various topics related to the creative scene in Iceland. For this episode we will explore cultural activities for children at concert venues, focusing on Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. We will go over the importance of children’s...

Welcome to this special Virtual Circle episode of The Culture Bar. In this speed pod series, we explore online streaming and digital content for classical music and the arts, thinking about what the future might look like. We also give tips and insights into the digital space and how it is developing for classical music, as well as to share our experiences of holding online events. In this episode, we give you a practical guide to running a digital event, and the questions you should ask...

In this episode of The Culture Bar podcast series, we explore what the career paths of young artists look like and how we can support up-and-coming artists. We will unpick barriers to entry for young musicians and understand what skills are required, what success looks like, and what talent managers look for when signing a new artist. Our incredible panel includes: Lydia Connolly – Head of Artist Management, HarrisonParrott Randall Goosby – American violinist, Decca Classics recording...

HarrisonParrott’s Henry Southern talks with Mark Pemberton OBE, CEO of the Association of British Orchestras, about the current landscape in the UK orchestral sector and classical music more broadly. Mark provides an insightful snapshot of the challenges facing UK orchestra managers today covering a broad range of topics including COVID, Brexit, sustainability, inclusion and diversity, relevance, and funding structures. We also reflect on the resilience and entrepreneurship of colleagues...

In this episode of The Culture Bar podcast, we cover the important topic of disability and access in the arts. We discuss what does inclusivity really mean, how do we move EDI statements/​policies into meaningful action, the dangers of​‘tokenism’, and guests share inspiring examples of projects where disability and access to the arts were successfully implemented. We are joined by three expert panellists from across the arts sector: Kimberley Harvey – Director of Youth Dance Programme,...

We talk to HarrisonParrott Artist and Project Manager Arna Jonsdottir to tell us more about the sounds of Iceland. Arna tells us what influences there are on Icelandic music, what we can expect when listening to Icelandic music, and introduces us to two Icelandic composers. As well as providing listeners with a wealth of musical insights, Arna also gives us her personal recommendations for an Icelandic book, album and film, so we can dive deeper into understanding Icelandic culture and its...

In this International Women’s Day After Hours chat, we speak to Andrea Berbegal, Director of Development at Brass for Africa, and Sumayya, Music and Life-Skills Teacher based in Uganda. Our conversation focussed on the important work Brass for Africa do tackling gender inequality in communities in Uganda, Rwanda and Liberia. Not only educating young people to play brass instruments, but also using the power of music to bridge gender inequality divides, and to empower, inspire and give...

In our ​‘speed pod’ mini-series of quick insights into music and culture from around the world, we talk to music industry professionals about the music of their homeland, to give us a view into different music, composers, sounds and instruments which make music both unique and universal.  In this episode, we talked to HarrisonParrott Marketing Assistant Holly Gedge to tell us more about the sounds of Wales. Holly tells us what influences there are on Welsh music, what we can expect when...

In this speed pod episode, we talked to HarrisonParrott Artist Coordinator Maja Rath to tell us more about the sounds of Poland. Maja tells us about what influences there are on Polish music, and introduces us to several highly influential Polish composers. As well as providing listeners with a wealth of musical insights, Maja also gives us her personal recommendations for a Polish novelist, album and film, so we can dive deeper into understanding Polish culture and its contribution to...

In this special Festive speed podcast, we talk to five HarrisonParrott colleagues about the festive music from their homeland including UK, Japan, China and Norway, and the music that brings them a sense of nostalgia at this time of year. Thank you to Yukiko Shishikura, Lissy Kelleher Clarke, Henry Southern, Karoline Meltstveit, and Kerry Chen. Their recommendations include: Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 — Bach Collegium Japan conducted by Maasaki Suzuki Godnattsang for...

In this episode of The Culture Bar, we reflect on the learnings and outcomes of the COP26 conference in Glasgow and how these can be integrated into delivering global creative projects whilst still conserving the planet. Our discussion also considers the merits (or not!) of digital and virtual experiences vs in-person interactions, as well as discussing what future methods are out there to ensure that cultural exchange still takes place. We are joined by four expert panellists to share in...

In our ​‘speed pod’ mini-series of quick insights into music and culture from around the world, we talk to music industry professionals about the music of their homeland, to give us a view into different music, composers, sounds and instruments which make music both unique and universal.  In this episode, we will be talking to HarrisonParrott Marketing Intern Kerry Chen to tell us more about the sounds of c‑pop music in China. Kerry tells us about what influences there are on Chinese pop...

In this Speed Pod mini-series episode, we talk to Birdsong Publishing Manager Milly Paine to tell us more about, and demystify, the world of music publishing. As well as telling us what music publishing is, Milly also enlightens us as to what a publishing manager does, what happens to composers’ music, how they get paid, creative outlets for their music, and how a publishing manager can help a composer’s career to grow. Resources: Birdsong Music Publishers Association Musicians Union

In our ​‘speed pod’ mini-series of quick insights into music and culture from around the world, we talk to music industry professionals about the music of their homeland, to give us a view into different music, composers, sounds and instruments which make music both unique and universal. Today, we will be talking to HarrisonParrott Artist Coordinator Theodor Küng to tell us more about the sounds of Switzerland. Theo tells us about what influences there are on Swiss music, the musical sounds...