A special podcast episode for Black History Month, we delve into race and the civic responsibility of the arts.  In this insightful and inspiring conversation, we are thrilled to be joined by these wonderful panellists: Michael ​‘Mikey J’ Asante – producer, composer, musician, dancer and DJ; co-founder and co-artistic director of the hip-hop dance company, Boy Blue Kaya Brown – Artist Coordinator at Polyarts and Creative Access alumnus Cliff Fluet – Joint Head of...

How does your brain respond to music? We discuss the links between music psychology and neuroscience, investigating topics such as exposure to music in young children, music perception and the cognitive neuroscience of music. We are joined by three expert panellists to help us navigate this fascinating topic: Professor Lauren Stewart Lauren is a Professor of Psychology at Goldsmiths where she founded the MSc in Music Mind and Brain and co-leads a research group in this area. She has...

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. In this first episode, we are joined by Dr. Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen an Icelandic music journalist and scholar, and we discuss the popular assertion that the unique natural environment...

In this bonus episode of The Culture Bar podcast, we are sharing something a little bit different with you; a compilation of responses to a special bonus question we asked some of our guests from previous episodes. We asked this post-interview question: ‘How will technology influence arts and culture?'. These informative, insightful ideas, predictions and thoughts have been edited together so you can hear how music and arts experts think digital and tech will impact the sector, and what...

“…it’s not who you are, but what you bring” In this After Hours fireside chat, we spoke to playwright Fin Kennedy. Our conversation focussed on Bringing Diverse Voices to Theatre and Audio Drama.  In this insightful and inspirational interview you will hear: >Fin’s approach to writing dramas and topic focus >insights into his BBC Radio 4 play ​‘On Kosovo Field’ and the inspiration and message behind it >his new audio drama series ​‘Out of the Woods’ supporting emerging...

In this After Hours fireside chat, we spoke to Katie Packer, Commissioning Editor at Headline Publishing. Our conversation focussed on the role and importance of women in the publishing sector, achievements and where improvements can be made. In this frank and insightful interview you will hear: >how the publishing industry has evolved >where and in what roles can women be found >where women lead in publishing >what support is there for women wanting to progress through...

In celebration of International Museum Day (18 May 2021), we spoke to Sarah Kirkham, Museum Officer at the Museum of Enfield in London. Our conversation focussed on the key theme of the Day 'The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine’.  Sarah draws on her museum career to set the tone and incorporates her diverse collections experience. She shares with us how to manage a collection during a crisis, her insights on what changes museums have implemented, what's here to stay, and what the...

To celebrate Earth Day (22 April 2021) we discuss how the arts can respond to the climate emergency. "if we can turn those powerful machines and those artists and those platforms into the direction of normalising the changes that need to happen, and the shift that people need to make, and the sacrifices that people need to bring into their lives, supported by government, then I think the arts is going to be one of the most powerful influences. 'Culture eats strategy for breakfast'... we just...

In this episode, we discuss the complexities of understanding and clarifying what contested heritage means, the importance of sharing stories to reveal history, the crucial role of education in schools, and ensuring voices are heard. We are joined by two expert panellists to help us navigate this complicated and emotive topic: Professor Corinne Fowler - Professor of Postcolonial Literature at the University of Leicester, and Director of the 'Colonial Countryside National Trust Houses...

Alex Sobel is a member of the UK Parliament whose constituency is Leed’s North West, and he is also Shadow Minister for the arts, heritage and tourism.  In this honest and pertinent interview you will hear: >the UK Government’s budget and its impact on the arts >how UK arts and culture have been impacted by Brexit and the COVID19 pandemic >Leeds as European Capital of Culture 2023 bid >North-South divide >contested heritage >DCMS and the heritage sector Alex is interviewed...

In this special podcast episode, we celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March 2021).  An episode not only celebrating the achievements of women in music, but also music itself, and all of those who are engaged with it and making the effort to take it out of any one particular box.In this lively conversation, we are excited to be joined by three knowledgeable and passionate panellists: Dobrinka Tabakova – a multi-award-winning composer born in Bulgaria who has lived in the UK for over 25...

In this special podcast episode, we celebrate LGBTQ+ awareness month (February 2021) and discuss LGBTQ+ awareness and representation in the arts.In this lively conversation, we are thrilled to be joined by three wonderful panellists: Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton who, in 2019, lit up the Last Night of the Proms as well as being named Personality of the Year by the BBC Music Magazine Awards. Jamie has also received the Richard Tucker Award, and won the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition...

We are excited to be joined by Laura Hendricks who is a mixed media artist and lives in Utah, USA, and Wells Fray-Smith, Assistant Curator of Special Projects at Whitechapel Gallery. In this episode, we talk about the opportunities and challenges digital technologies present to the art world by talking to a practising artist and assistant curator to give us different perspectives on this important topic. During our conversation, we will look at: >how technology is impacting art and art...

In episode #6 of The Culture Bar, we are joined by Jamie Stone Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross. Jamie is also the spokesperson for Defence and Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. In this lively and pertinent interview you will hear:>Jamie talk about the arts and culture sector in the UK>how UK arts and culture have been impacted by Brexit and the COVID19 pandemic>technology>internationalism>protecting arts and culture livelihoods>the importance...

Here is our third podcast in the new 'Voices of the North' podcast mini-series in collaboration with Talent Norway and Sparebank1 Nord-Norge, Samfunnsløftet.In episode No.3 ​‘Conversations with Nordic talents and their mentors: Benjamin Mørk: a mechanical pianist from Senja' we listen to a conversation and reflection between a young musician and his mentor. They discuss sources of inspiration, the joys of mentorship and the challenges and opportunities young artists growing up in the North...

Welcome to The Culture Bar a podcast series brought to you by international classical music management agency HarrisonParrott.The Culture Bar is a bi-monthly in conversation interview show featuring panellists from across arts and culture sector from professional musicians and artists, the bright minds behind orchestras, arts venues and festivals, to academics and specialists such as authors and scientists.This podcast focusses on talking these experts to give you honest no-nonsense answers...

We are excited to share with you our second podcast in the new 'Voices of the North' podcast mini-series in collaboration with Talent Norway and Sparebank1 Nord-Norge, Samfunnsløftet.In episode No.2 Elle Sofe Sara: a Sámi film director from Kautokeino’ we listen to a conversation between a Nordic talent and a mentor from the Talent Norway programme ‘Mer Film’. Mer Film is a programme aimed at young, talented film directors from the Northern parts of Norway.We are joining Elle Sofe and her...

We are delighted to share with you our new podcast mini-series ‘Voices of the North’ made in collaboration with Talent Norway. In this podcast series we will introduce you to some of the finest talents and rising stars of the North and bring you the voices of cultural and artistic leaders of Scandinavia.In our first episode we explore ‘Peak Performance: Art in Context’. In today's society, the arts are constantly being tested and challenged. Many art forms are affected by local restrictions...

In episode #5 of The Culture Bar, we are exploring how sacred music can be relevant in a secular society. In order to tackle this big question, we are delighted to be joined by Paul Evans, canon of Ely Cathedral, Sofi Jeannin, Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers, and Music Director of the Maîtrise de Radio France. And Tido Visser, Artistic Director of the Netherlands Chamber Choir. Hosted by HP's Henry SouthernWhilst listening to this podcast you can also immerse yourself in the music...

In podcast episode No.4 of The Culture Bar we are considering the future of music, where it's headed, trends, and of course the impact of COVID19. We are delighted to be joined by Ben Hogwood from Naxos, Silvia Pietrosanti from Pentatone, and Till Janczukowicz from Idagio. This episode is hosted by HarrisonParrott's Lorna Aizlewood.This lively debate talks about how we consume music and where we get our music fixes from, be it live or recorded, and what's happening in that world today. What...

In this episode we will be considering the future of international cultural exchange. We are delighted to be joined by Roy Luxford Planning and Operations Director of Edinburgh International Festival, Nadja Race Director of International Engagement at British Museum, and HarrisonParrott's Director of Touring Rafi Gokay-Wol. In this episode we will be considering the impact of COVID19 Pandemic, Climate change debate and Brexit on cultural exchange.

We will be discussing arts sponsorship more generally but also the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID19 pandemic. We are delighted to be joined by Charlotte Appleyard Director of Development and Business Innovation at Royal Academy of Arts, Simon Fairclough Director of Development at City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and Diana Williams fund-raising, sponsorship and project management consultant currently serving on the boards of The Collective in Edinburgh and the...

We are delighted to be joined by Jasper Parrott HarrisonParrott's co-founder and executive chairman, and Professor Anatol Lieven of Georgetown University in Qatar. Professor Lieven is author of 'Climate Change and the Nation State, the Realist Case' published this Spring by Penguin. Jasper and Anatol will be discussing the UK government's so called 'Rooseveltian New Deal', the importance of a green new deal, and how the arts and culture might be affected.