With events on hold and venues closed, The Future Paisley Podcast offers a series of conversations between people working in culture and in communities. The episodes explore the impact of Covid-19 on culture and in neighbourhoods - with debate on the challenges, responses and ideas for the future. The podcast can be listened to here, with new episodes released monthly.
Today Craig chats with Gemma Fraser from Castlehead High School and Shona Paul from Glasgow School Of Art. The pair talk about the wonderful partnership which was designed to unlock potential in pupils, encourage innovative thinking, increase attainment and develop skills needed to thrive not just at school and work but in broader society. The pair share the success of the partnership so fair and the hurdles which they have overcome during Covid-19. Find out more about the collaboration here -https://gsaandcsc.wordpress.com/
The Future Paisley Podcast is back with a very exciting discussion between journalist and editor of Mill Magazine, Robert Blair and Scotland's best beatboxer, Bigg Taj. In this informative and engaging discussion, the pair give insight into the world of Scottish hip-hop and how it is taking off in Renfrewshire. They both explore the ways in which they can create more accessibility to young people in music; as well as discussing ways they can welcome back live performance and nurture new talent again in the future. Thank you to guests Robert Blair – @millmagazine, @Rabblair32 and Bigg Taj – @BiggTaj.
The Future Paisley Podcast #8: Paisley Radicals – 1820 by Future Paisley
This week Craig hosts a very special episode with artists Kerry Stewart and Rachel Lowther. This episode is a rich insight into the working lives of artists and their experiences of creating a public artwork in Paisley to commemorate the Glen Cinema tragedy. Our guests cover the history of the tragedy and the impact it had on the town which is still present today. Kerry and Rachel are working to replace the silence, with their careful approach to creating a work of art which engages and amplifies the voices of the town. Please note, the works and locations mentioned are still only in the proposal stage right now and may change and develop as more consultations happen. If you wish to engage with Kerry and Rachel regarding this commission please email them on - lowtherstewart1@gmail.com Links – https://paisley.is/about/press-releases/media-releases-glen-cinema-artists-commissioned/ https://paisley.is/about/press-releases/media-release-paisley-remembers-glen-cinema-disaster/
Today Craig chats with Alan Clark from Create Paisley and Jenni Mason from PACE Theatre Company. In this episode they reflect on the success of this year's digital Sma Shot Day and their involvement in it. They explore the importance of maintaining and building relationships with young people in the community at a time like this. Collaboration and community have never been more important, and the success of this year's Sma Shot Day exemplifies that. This uplifting episode highlights the vital work organisations such as PACE and Create are doing for our young people right now. The show ends with the iconic “This is Our Day” performed by the young people of PACE, written by David Ramsay and Alan Orr. Links to Create and PACE's Digital Sma Shot Day performances; https://paisley.is/discover/unplugged-live-open-mic-with-create-paisley/ https://paisley.is/discover/this-is-our-day-the-sma-shot-story-a-radio-play/ Links to PACE; https://www.pacetheatre.com/ Create; https://www.createpaisley.org.uk/