Podcasts about BRIT School

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by a total giant in media and creation, it's RENAY RICHARDSON!Renay's been hard at work in so many ways and in so many areas of the game, and for such a long time, this is one of those episodes where a choice of lanes must be made, lest the conversation become unweildy and impossible to finish... She's also been a very big piece of the Distraction Pieces puzzle at the very beginning of the road so will always get props for that. This is an ace conversation which, as said, darts around willfully and for everyone's benefit as there's a huge amount to enjoy and get stuck into. Included among the darting is the old chestnut of Zoom recording and contending with that as opposed to the face to face, the many varied methods of becoming a parent and the difficulties for single women to adopt, starting early with instilling lessons in kids, time spent at The BRIT School, critical thinking when it comes to podcasts, and not getting everything from the same place. Saying all this though - high up on the list is the book Renay wrote with Arisa Loomba called 'Human Resources - Slavery and the Making of Modern Britain' - and best believe that gets a good talking about too. Proper fascinating and very very crucial listening here, get yourself involved.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureHUMAN RESOURCES bookINTERVIEW RE: BROCCOLI PRODUCTIONSINSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Walker MasonEver since I can remember I've been able to see music as colours when I listen to music or compose a song. I've since learned that this condition is called synaesthesia and people often refer to it as “my superpower”.I always felt my happiest and most fulfilled when I was singing or writing music so it felt natural to make it my career path. I've never wanted to do anything else as a job and am very lucky that I've been able to live my dream, pursuing music through school, my undergraduate degree then a masters in songwriting before starting my career as a freelance songwriter, musical director and vocal coach.During my career, I've performed all over the world, coached hundreds of singers from beginners to west end performers, run an artist management company and worked extensively in my community to encourage different generations to bond through the arts. For this, I was crowned Freelancer Of The Year and Woman of the Year. Throughout my life, I've struggled with my mental health and when my children were born I was diagnosed with postnatal depression. After recovering I set up Lyrical Light as a songwriting workshop for those struggling with their mental health after becoming parents. It's a real honour to be able to help people through music.My work now encompasses both of these aspects from co-writing and songwriting, working as a Maternal Mental Health Ambassador and with parents who are suffering from Post-Natal Depression. Eloise Hodder is the HE Programme Co-ordinator for BA (Hons) Performing Arts - Acting at University Centre Weston (UCW). Eloise delivers on the BA Hons degree in Performing Arts which is validated by Bath Spa University.  Eloise also works as a guest lecturer and examiner both nationally and internationally encompassing a range of institutions from The Brit School, to consultant Actor/Director at L'Ecole d'Architecture Universite de Montreal. Eloise trained as an actor and holds BA (Hons) from Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (Franchise University of South Wales) and has a Postgraduate Diploma from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Applied Theatre specialising in Directing. Eloise is also a member of Royal Academy of Dance and the Institute for Learning. Eloise is an actor, director, interdisciplinary performer and educator. She has worked as the director/creator of Trapped (Donmar and Endeavour), received the Jack Petchey Youth Community Project Award for Delicate Rose tour and has been nominated for a Royal Television Society Award for Gannin' Yem. Eloise has been an Education Associate for the Donmar, Bush Theatre and Michael Grandage Theatre Company.

Welcome to the next episode of the midierror meets... interview series speaking to all kinds of people working in music and sound.    In this episode, we're speaking with MELLE BROWN - a London born Producer, DJ, and Presenter known for her uplifting combination of Jazz, Neo Soul, and House. Melle went to The Brit School, and found a love of production making music for her theatrical classes. Moving into Music Technology, she released her first EP 'Blossom' which was played on 1XTRA before she even graduated! Melle worked at Warner Records for over two years and went on to be part of radio shows on RinseFM, NTS, and Represent Radio.    Melle later got signed to influential DJ and Presenter Jamz Supernova's 'Future Bounce' label and released her 'Intersection EP' featuring Grammy nominated Tiana Major9 - which gained support from Elton John and Trevor Nelson. She was mentored by Fred Again and Kamille as part of the 'She Is The Music' programme, where she met Toddla T. Later on, her track 'Feel About You' - an unexpected collaboration with him and Annie Mac, won 'Best Dance Track of The Year' in the 2022 Billboard awards.  Melle has played Printworks, Glastonbury, Boomtown, Fabric, Field Day and she'll be playing a number of festivals this year: She also heads the 'Mellody Agency' - a music business with community at its core. Her new track 'Spirit' is out now on Fatboy Slim's Southern Fried Records!  https://linktr.ee/mellebrown https://soundcloud.com/melle-brown https://www.instagram.com/melle.brown/   This is series 2, episode 1 and there are 50 previous episodes available now featuring Fatboy Slim, CJ Bolland, Andrew Huang, Tim Exile, High Contrast, Mylar Melodies, Infected Mushroom, DJ Rap, John Grant and many more. Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. 

UK singer-songwriter and BRIT School student Sam Wilkinson delves into his first EP, Everything's Alright, which he wrote between the ages of 12 and 16. 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticIn this segment, Analytic Dreamz delves into the music and career of British singer-songwriter Lola Young, highlighting her journey from South London to international acclaim. Born on January 4, 2001, and educated at the BRIT School, Young's music fuses pop, soul, and R&B, focusing on themes of love, vulnerability, and personal growth. Her song "Messy," from the album "This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway," released in May 2024, has become a significant cultural touchstone, described as an "ADHD anthem" and exploring themes of relationship turmoil and self-identity. Analytic Dreamz discusses "Messy"'s critical acclaim, its viral dance trend on TikTok involving influencers Jake Shane and Sofia Richie, and its impact as an anthem for self-acceptance. The segment covers the song's commercial milestones, including peaking at #3 on the UK Singles Chart, reaching #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and expected to hit the Top 5 on the Billboard Global 200. Further, Analytic Dreamz provides insights into the song's streaming success, with over 400% increase in streams post-TikTok virality, its presence on major Spotify playlists, and crossing 250,000 TikTok videos by January 2025. The discussion also includes physical and digital sales, radio airplay, and international chart performance. The segment concludes with recent highlights, such as "Messy" holding the #1 spot on the EE Official Big Top 40 for two weeks, Young's Australia tour, upcoming European tour, and her scheduled performance at Coachella 2025. Analytic Dreamz also touches on the cultural buzz around the song, media mentions, and upcoming chart competitors. This segment offers a comprehensive analysis of Lola Young's musical footprint and the significant impact of "Messy."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 In this episode of Visual Intonation, we meet Ibrahim K. Muhammad—a director, photographer, cinematographer, and editor who's redefining the boundaries of storytelling. Based in London, Ibrahim's journey began not with a formal film education, but with the lens of a mobile phone and a childhood passion for recreating 'Lego' movies. His path took him through the BRIT School and the University of Westminster, eventually leading him to co-direct his first short film, 'SHEEP', in 2019.  Fast-forward to now, Ibrahim's journey has collided with global names like John Boyega and Converse, resulting in his latest short film, 'ONLY CHILD'. But how did this all start? In a Zoom call with Converse and other emerging filmmakers, Ibrahim found himself stepping into a world where creative potential meets unparalleled resources. The rest, as they say, is history.  But Ibrahim's story isn't just about cameras and editing suites; it's about the power of storytelling itself. His work is a reflection of his deep connection to history, culture, and identity—elements that are woven into every frame he captures. Inspired by figures like Gordon Parks, whose work bridged the worlds of photography and social change, Ibrahim views his craft as a tool for manipulation, not just of light and shadow, but of reality itself. For him, photography and film are more than mediums—they're vehicles for creating truths that resonate far beyond the screen. In this episode, Ibrahim shares his insights on the evolution of his artistry, how he's shaping the future of visual storytelling, and the impact he hopes to leave on the world.  This episode dives deep into Ibrahim's evolution—from weekly cinema visits with his dad to the visual mastery he commands today. We explore his love for photography, his influences from legends like David Fincher and Michel Gondry, and his unique take on visual storytelling. Get ready for a conversation about making art, breaking barriers, and finding your own voice in the ever-changing world of film. Ibrahim K. Muhammad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikm.films/Ibrahim K. Muhammad's Website: https://ikmfilms.wixsite.com/ibrahimkmuhammadIbrahim K. Muhammad's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ibrahim-k-muhammad-059586209Ibrahim K. Muhammad's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ikmfilmsIbrahim K. Muhammad's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13697171/Support the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

This episode was recorded on August 8th, 2024. Born in Kent, my podcast guest found his calling in music at the Brit School of Performing Arts, where he often collaborated with Adele. His path took an unusual turn away from the limelight to window cleaning, which brought unexpected contentment. However, a health crisis at 23 led to a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and a subsequent life-saving surgery. Despite conventional methods, his mental health struggled until a chance encounter with a video by Mikhaila Peterson led him to the Carnivore Diet. This evidently led to the resolution of his depression, helping him regain control of his life. Find more from Kent Carnivore: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kentcarnivore/videos Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyPetersonPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammypetersonpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TammyPetersonPodcast

This week's guest is the musician, actor, writer, and podcaster Jordan Stephens. Jordan's probably best known for Rizzle Kicks, the chart-topping duo he formed with his friend Harley Alexander-Sule, back in 2008. He's since released music as a solo artist, starred in various TV and film projects, published a children's book, and now he's written a memoir: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs. In this conversation the pair discuss education, the impact of overnight success, ADHD, medication and self-medication, as well as their shared interest in psychedelics and Jordan's journey towards healthier relationships. For more information on some of the subjects Jordan mentioned, there are links below (including more on Professor Nutt and that toad venom). And Jordan WILL return to On The Mend. These two just have too much in common. Related links: Jordan's website Rizzle Kicks on Instagram Matt's interview with Jordan on MTV Faces BRIT School bursaries Alan Watts on education Dr Gabor Maté The Anxious Generation by Joanthan Haidt Johann Hari's episode of On The Mend Professor David Nutt and drug classification A 2002 overview of the link between football hooliganism and ecstasy The effects of the inhalation of dried toad secretion containing 5-MeO-DMT The ongoing study at King's College, London The Esther Perel quote was incorrectly attributed but she's a fan of the person who said it, Terry Real: “Under patriarchy, you can be connected, or you can be powerful, but you can't be both at the same time because power is power over, not power with, it's dominance. So, if you move into power, you lose connection. If you move into accommodation, you lose your power. I want to break that binary.” Donna Lancaster & The Bridge Retreat (01:02) Jordan's childhood (05:28) BRIT School and creative education (11:48) Rizzle Kicks, Busted and dealing with overnight success (16:36) ADHD: from voice notes to diagnoses (plural) (20:34) ADHD: medication and self-medication  (27:40) Pattern recognition and relationships (29:07) Sobriety and overcoming writer's block (30:54) Managing social media use (35:52) Psychedelics (including dried toad secretion) (45:43) Pressure to achieve vs connection (47:02) Educating the next generation about relationships (54:15) Matt's conclusion

For the last 5 years, London band Black Midi have pushed experimental rock music to new and thrilling places, inspired as much by jazz fusion as math rock and no wave. But last month, quite unexpectedly, the trio split up. It was meant to be kept a secret, until singer and frontman Geordie Greep announced the news on Instagram. One week later, he announced his debut solo album, boldly titled The New Sound (out this month via Rough Trade Records).  Stu visited Geordie at his home shortly after these two bits of indie-shaking news broke, to discuss the end of the Black Midi and the start of Greep's solo career, as well as his time at the prestigious Brit School, and what makes Angels by Robbie Williams actually a very good pop song.  Also on this week's show, Greg and Stu pick apart the week's headlines, lament being so rubbish at predicting who would win the Mercury Prize, and count down the greatest award show speeches of all time.  You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on Instagram @midnightchatspod.  Further reading/listening/viewing Black Midi Loud And Quiet interview Geordie Greep 'Holy Holy' video Lenny Henry full MOBO 2015 speech Bjork's grateful grapefruit Credits: Editing by Stuart Stubbs  Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines Artwork by Kate PriorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we are joined by former BRIT School Deputy Head - turned Entrepreneur and Founder of The Creativity Clinic, Kirsty Hunter. Kirsty's mission is huge – to destroy social and financial barriers to the arts and education, and to disrupt co-working and leisure spaces through the integration of the arts. Her aim is to provide a much-needed resource whilst creating meaningful and inclusive communities that offer an inter-generational approach to work, leisure and play.Kirsty is currently on the journey to raise investment for her venture and in September 2022 she launched the outpatient's arm of The Creativity Clinic; a firm designed to support educationalists, artists and corporates with creative approaches to strategic advantage, operations management, innovation and entrepreneurship through inclusive cultures and community led approaches. Our interview delves deep into the roots of Kirsty's career with some of the world's most recognised creative organisations, including her formative years at The BRIT School that have shaped her ideas around community, resilience, and the desire for a new approach to leisure and culture for all generations - including her innovative concept, the ‘15-min neighbourhoods'. In this episode:08:46 Why passion and connections are crucial, especially for students in the performing arts.18:33 The Brit School ethos – why it's a success and how the environment shapes its students.22:01 Embracing tech and new ways of learning – how phone use in school can work with foundations of respect and responsibility.27:10 Kirsty's focus on community work, talent sharing, and its emotional impact on students.46:48 The importance of social connections on mental health and performance.54:42 Focus on community and connectivity – how social responsibility and coworking spaces are bridging the gap. 01:00:10 Kirsty's response to the demand for creative niche experiences despite funding challenges.Connect with Kirsty here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativityclinicukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstyhunterthecreativityclinic/Please like, subscribe or follow, so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/

This week Megan and Jordan are joined by the Marvellous Molly Griffin-Jones to discuss all things graduating, dancing and navigating the industry.Molly spills on her time at the BRIT School, dancing her way to the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent! and her journey into the industry since. Including as always a meaty chat on drama school, favouritism, agent showcase flops and identity.Mollys introspection is infectious and discussions turn to curating training that serves you post-graduating, separating your ego from your work, battling the expectations you have set on yourself, menstruation as a dancer and managing a healthy relationship with food and your body as an athlete.Molly also hits your hosts with a belter of a question, tune in to hear some deep chats and thunderstorm ASMR.Tangents include semi-supine to a lamp, the flat white mums vs Megan, Mollys best pickup line, pole dancing, 5 minutes of Instagram and the SKY BREAKING.You can find us as @actingupthepodcast on all socials ;)We are @megan_alderson_ & @jordan.skidsArtwork by @those_who.tryWanna be on the pod? Email actingupthepodcast@gmail.com

WorkL founder, Lord Mark Price speaks to Equity & Inclusion Practitioner Sereena Abbassi - former Worldwide Head of Culture & Inclusion at M&C Saatchi Group.Sereena has worked with some of the biggest organisations around the world such as Lego, Monzo, Google, Airbnb, Coca Cola and many others.Hear everything from her early years studying at The BRIT School, her time running her own business & working at M&C Saatchi, the organisational changes needed in the culture & inclusion space and more. This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

Natalie Shay is a singer/songwriter who radiates positivity and passion for music. From finding inspiration from Taylor Swift to studying music at the Brit School, she effortlessly weaves through the pop genre with her dynamic voice, offering listeners a varied flavor throughout all her songs. Her music ranges from pop productions with incredibly catchy choruses to heartfelt acoustic guitar ballads. In her latest EP, Champagne, she takes listeners on a varied sonic journey, from upbeat songs like “All The Time” to country-style tracks like “Like You Boy.” Having just opened for Shania Twain at Hyde Park, she's truly on an upward path to stardom. In today's episode, Natalie speaks about her transition from playing classical guitar to songwriting, her experience studying at the Brit School, and her creative process.

Send us a Text Message.This week Jordan and Megan are graced by a guest that Megan scouted in a smoking area. You may recall how Morgan directed a one woman show called Fuckboy Fairytales - well,  introducing the one woman herself: the wonderful Eleanor Chilton-Sutton.A career sparked by watching Narnia - Eleanor trained at BRIT School, went on to study English and Theatre at university, ended up doing stand-up comedy and of course wrote and starred in her debut work ‘Fuckboy Fairytales'.Eleanor discusses how the show came to be, from the actual writing of it to how she has channelled her relationships and experiences into a show that is intimate, hilarious and reflective. She also prompts your hosts to discuss their own love languages, the types of love and some of their own tragic fairytales.Tangents include Dramione fanfiction (hear us out!), HMRC doing girl math, why is panto like that, explaining pineapple and Jordans lost letter from an ex.You can find us as @actingupthepodcast on all socials ;)We are @megan_alderson_ & @jordan.skidsArtwork by @those_who.tryWanna be on the pod? Email actingupthepodcast@gmail.com

Carrying on with the interview series with the writers from "Symphonies of Beaded Threads" diving into the mind of Afriya- Jasmine Nylander. who wrote the short story titled "Professional Daydreamer".   About Afriya: Afriya-Jasmine Nylander is a Writer, Actor and Producer based in West London. She studied Theatre at the Brit School where she performed Shakespeare at Stratford-Upon-Avon, was chosen for the NSDF Festival 2021, and was a part of the Bridge Company.  In 2023, she had her professional Debut in Charli Josephine's play “Flies”and was involved in The Lyric Hammersmith stage response project of “The African Mean Girls”. She has worked with the National Theatre as an assistant producer of “Death of England: Closing Time” written by the award-winning Clint Dyer and Roy Williams. She is also a part of the National Theatre alumni Writers group. She currently works at the Kiln Theatre and is writing her debut play “Everyone's Invited”.  To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai.  Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest: https://www.instagram.com/afriya.j/ Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_  Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.  

Episode 49: WoodzyAward winning Flo poet, 2x TEDx Speaker and winner of UK unsigned 2019. As seen on BAFTA winning TV show "Life And Rhymes". Sky Sports "Fight Night" Live at Wembley Arena. SBTV and more! Woodzy was always destined to become a poet, being born on World Poetry Day. From studying at the Brit School, to opening for Stormzy and being on BBC1Xtra. Having a poem on the tour of the Tower of London, to reaching over 1 million views on his poem "90s baby". Woodzy captivates his audience with witty wordplay, use of language and relatable topics. His latest project "Peace Out, Peace In" Was released on March 13th 2023, bringing Spoken Word and Music together. Woodzy and his band headlined the TAO hotel in Las Vegas in October 2023 as well as doing shows in L.A, Houston and other U.S states. Aside from performing, Woodzy facilitates a variety of workshops in schools, colleges and workplaces. Looking to change people's perspective on poetry. Woodzy continues to work on upcoming projects as one of the Flo Poets. Constantly looking to grow the poetry community and change the world one poem at a time. #HYGYSTPOD #haveyougotyoursh*ttogether #HYGYST #caitlinoryan #Woodzy #TEDHave You Got Your Sh*t Together? with Caitlin O'Ryan, is a podcast that celebrates not having your sh*t together! In each episode, Caitlin interviews guests who seemingly “have their sh*t together” - be that in life/love/work/hobbies. Throughout the conversation, the questions unveil whether they actually do, or whether the whole concept is a lie! With a mix of guests from various backgrounds, the podcast is sure to be relatable, honest, and an antidote to Instagram culture. Producer - Ant Hickman (www.ahickman.uk)Artwork - Tim Saunders (www.instagram.com/timsaunders.design)Photography - Patch Bell (www.patchstudio.uk)Music - Cassia - 'Slow' (www.wearecassia.com)Web: www.hygystpod.comInsta: www.instgram.com/hygystpodEmail: hygystpod@gmail.comRSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/644a8e8eadac0f0010542d86 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzie Leveson is a beacon of inspiration. She embodies the essence of personal and professional growth, bringing a wealth of experience and wisdom to our conversation. As a qualified Personal and Professional Coach accredited by The Coaching Academy and the International Coaching Federation, her passion for seeing individuals flourish is palpable. With over 19 years of experience in Human Resources, including leadership roles at prestigious institutions like The BRIT School, Suzie's insights into leadership, organisational change, and personal development are inspiring. In this episode she shares her transformative journey.Links:https://suzieleveson.com/https://www.buzzsprout.com/2015849#https://debbiewilliamspodcast.com/Support the show

Did Theatre Camp make Kayode have PTSD regarding his two weeks at Brit School? Has Craig finally seen sense about his opinion on Heathers? Will we ever get tickets to the premiere of Wicked? *Hint Hint*  @teekayoki @pokubakes @dream_gworlz ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dreamgworlz⁠

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we were joined by the talented Cat Burns to discuss her time at Brit school, musicals, her upcoming album, and more! Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!

REPLAY Ben Thomas Guitarist, Adele, Sam smith, how to make great choices I talk to Ben about being the guitarist for Adele, Sam Smith and may others, great chat about starting out at Brit School and the meteoric rise of Adele and Sam Smith Ben makes great choices and listen to how he does it. This is a must for people looking to get into the music business. This was first released in 2019 enjoy it is fascinating. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk   For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com   Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Episode 35: Zephaniah TokossiZeph is a 22 year old actor out of East London, who studied performing arts at the The Brit School, went on to play a leading role as ‘Oberon' in ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream' on stage at the RSC, and is currently working on new projects. As a poet he has headlined nights such as Poets Palace, Groove verse and Underground bars. Through his headline he has gained the attention and mentorship of seasoned artists such as Suli Breaks and Nego True.#hygystpod #ZephaniahTokossiHave You Got Your Sh*t Together? with Caitlin O'Ryan, is a podcast that celebrates not having your sh*t together! In each episode, Caitlin interviews guests who seemingly “have their sh*t together” - be that in life/love/work/hobbies. Throughout the conversation, the questions unveil whether they actually do, or whether the whole concept is a lie! With a mix of guests from various backgrounds, the podcast is sure to be relatable, honest, and an antidote to Instagram culture. Producer - Ant Hickman (www.ahickman.uk)Artwork - Tim Saunders (www.instagram.com/timsaunders.design)Photography - Patch Bell (www.patchstudio.uk)Music - Cassia - 'Slow' (www.wearecassia.com)Web: www.hygystpod.comInsta: www.instgram.com/hygystpodEmail: hygystpod@gmail.comRSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/644a8e8eadac0f0010542d86 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing on with the series Symphonies of Beaded Threads and releasing an episode daily. This is the seventh episode/ story titled "Professional Daydreamer" written and voiced by Afriya-Jasmine Nylander.  The Transcript of the piece can be found HERE.   If you would like to Donate to this project and a live event which I will be holding soon for the public in a very well known space in Central London CLICK HERE.  About Afriya: Afriya Nylander is a west London based actor, writer and creative facilitator.  She studied at the Brit School and was apart of the Bridge Company. She has work with theatre such as Old Vic, Kiln Theatre and NYT. She has worked on productions such as Rise at the Kiln, NYT silent Statues and been a part of the NSDF festival. This year she had her professional debut in Charlie Josephine play “Flies”. To subscribe to Patreon  (listen to the audio version of without ads or intro/outro ) and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai.  Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest: https://www.instagram.com/afriya.j/ Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_  Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.  

Nina Kohout je slovenská speváčka a skladateľka, ktorá študovala na prestížnej londýnskej hudobnej škole The BRIT School, kde pôsobili aj Adele či Amy Winehouse. Napriek tomu, že spieva po anglicky, tak slovenské korene má hlboko zakódované vo svojej hudbe a všímajú si to aj ľudia v zahraničí, priznáva v relácii Potichu. V relácii sa dozviete:prečo boli jej začiatky v hudbe spojené s covermi; v čom hľadá inšpiráciu;či fanúšikom nevadí, že spieva výhradne po anglicky;ako jej slovenské prvky zvýrazňujú tvorbu;kto je jej hudobný vzor;ako môže hudbu ovplyvniť AI a iné..

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Today we are back in the Reign studio and I have a hoot with my new favourite pop girlie, Talia Mar. Following her hits ‘Stay the Night' and ‘Sweet Lies', Talia has just dropped my favourite song of the moment, ‘Bored' which, whilst being a banger, is actually all about a boring date she went on to Nando's. Now, if that isn't a bit of us I don't know what is!  In today's episode, Talia takes us back to the beginning of her career when she started uploading YouTube videos at 13 years old - including a questionable self-penned country song about her fella going off to war, which we will discuss - and how she accidentally found herself becoming a huge gaming influencer. But music was always Talia's first love after going to see Christina Aguilera in her ‘Dirty' chaps era when she was five (her parents are clearly legends), and attending The BRIT School, which sounds absolutely wild.   We also chat about everything from her first job being the Karen of Chessington World of Adventures (niche!), to her hilarious perspective on getting married this year to her husband Simon, aka Miniminter who is one of the Sidemen with KSI.  Talia also talks about eye-opening online hate, which has seen her deal with everything from hateful comments, to trending on an adult website with men doing their ‘business' on her images, and people trying to stir up trouble in her relationship. But as you will learn from this episode, Talia is a resilient queen and she won't let that stop her for one second.  If you love Talia as much as I do, get in touch with me via social media @joshsmithhosts and come back next week for another episode of Reign when we will be joined by the ICON BILLY PORTER. I AM ALREADY SCREAMING WITH EXCITEMENT. Love, Josh x P.S. As someone who has experienced hate and cyberbullying online, I know how it can affect you offline, too. So I am beyond proud to be bringing you four special podcast episodes talking about our digital wellbeing in partnership with Urban Decay to mark their ongoing partnership with The Cybersmile Foundation.  Their joint ‘Online Bullying Hurts IRL' campaign hopes to educate people about how cyberbullying can affect mental health and offer support for those who need it.  If you need help or know someone who does, head to https://bit.ly/CybersmilexUDEducationalModules to find Urban Decay and Cybersmile's educational modules and their digital changemaker toolkit which are designed to allow us to recognise the signs of cyberbullying, responsibly intervene and positively change the conversation. Together we can build a safer online world by learning and talking about how we can make a positive impact through considered social media use. If you are struggling right now, we have got you and make sure you talk to people you trust. You are never alone offline, even if you feel it online. Love Josh x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by brilliant actor and podcaster LAURA CHECKLEY!We catch Laura at a really exciting time of life, having been recently married which has also led to greater revelations about the good old fashioned work - life balance. It turns out Laura can take time off after all! I'm sure a lot of us can relate to how huge that revelation can be. On top of all this goodness, Laura expands on an attitude of luck and gratitude, the writers strikes in the US, being a natural born mimic from a really early age, Brit School and the acting ladder, podcasts and comedy beginnings. And if this is your first time encountering Laura, don't be shy - look at the links below and get involved. ENJOY!DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting natureINSTAGRAMIMDBPROPER CLASS PODCASTSCREWKING GARYDETECTORISTSSPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS WEBSTOREPIP on TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP on INSTAGRAMPIP on TWITTERPIP on PATREONPIP on IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Lee Dockrill is an author of both adult and children's books. She went to Brit School, she's married to the love of her life, musician Hugo White, and her best friend is Adele.After giving birth to her son Jet, Laura suffered severe postpartum depression which saw her waking up alone in a psychiatric ward on her first Mother's Day. One of her books based on her experience is called What Have I Done?She also has a new children's picture book out next year called Gray. It's about depression and illustrated by Lauren Child.Laura is positive and funny and lovable and it is such a joy to see her recovered and happy while still able to share her experiences, which I know will go on to help the 1 in 1,000 new mothers who also suffer from postpartum psychosis. Trigger warning for references to suicidal thoughtsSpinning Plates is presented by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, produced by Claire Jones and post-production by Richard Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, I'm your host, and this is the "Tom Holland Audio Biography". In this podcast, we'll be taking a deep dive into the life and career of one of the most popular actors in the world.Tom Holland is best known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he's also starred in films like "The Impossible", "Billy Elliot the Musical", and "The Lost City of Z".He's a talented actor, a gifted dancer, and a genuinely nice guy. I'm excited to share his story with you.Tom Holland was born in Kingston upon Thames, England, in 1996. He was raised by his parents, Nicola Frost and Dominic Holland, a comedian and author.Tom's love of acting started at a young age. He would often put on performances for his family and friends.When he was 10 years old, Tom joined the National Youth Theatre. He also played football for his local team, the Wimbledon Dons.In 2012, Tom was accepted to the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, where he studied theater.After graduating from the BRIT School, Tom landed a role in the West End production of "Billy Elliot the Musical".He made his film debut in the 2015 disaster film "The Impossible".In 2016, Tom was cast as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has starred in three Spider-Man films so far, and he is set to appear in more films in the future.The goal of this podcast is to tell the story of Tom Holland's life and career.We'll explore his childhood, his education, his early roles, and his rise to fame.We'll also talk to people who know him, including his family, friends, and colleagues.I hope that this podcast will give listeners a deeper appreciation for Tom Holland's talent and his journey.If you're a fan of Tom Holland, I encourage you to subscribe to the "Tom Holland Audio Biography".You can find us on all major podcast platforms.I'll be releasing new episodes every week, so be sure to tune in!Thank you for listening!

Olivia Dean is a singer songwriter from East London who released her debut album Messy in June. She began writing music in her early teens and by 17 she was singing backing vocals for Rudimental. It wasn't long before Olivia decided it was time to become an artist in her own right. She then supported Loyle Carner on tour and duetted with Leon Bridges on her track ‘The Hardest Part'. Sir Elton John is a massive fan and has been playing Olivia on his show 'Rocket Hour' for two years. Jordan and Olivia both attended BRIT School and instantly compare some (funny) notes. They talk Glastonbury and her incredible 4 performances at this year's festival. Olivia also shares what she likes to do in her spare time and we find out how big a Rizzle Kicks stan she really is. For more BRITs content: www.youtube.com/brits www.instagram.com/BRITs www.tiktok.com/@brits www.twitter.com/BRITs The Red Carpet Treatment with Jordan Stephens is an S:E Creative Studios production www.se-creatives.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Focusing on student mental health is vital for holistic development. By supporting parents, teachers and the collective school community, we create a nurturing environment that fosters wellbeing, academic success and lifelong resilience.In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Toni Medcalf, an integrative psychotherapist and the Director and Founder of the Schools Counselling Partnership. Since qualifying at a psychotherapist, she has worked for ASCA (Adults Surviving Child Abuse), The Open Door Project in Feltham and the Brit School for Performing Arts. She is also a Mindfulness Teacher, Mentor and Group Leader for BASE Babywatching, a trustee of Dream Arts and on the advisory board of BASE Babywatching. Toni and I discuss: Support teachers need when it comes to supporting the impact of trauma on the brain development of their students The main stressors/concerns teachers are addressing in 'drop in' sessionsHow to ensure confidentiality and privacy for clients, especially in a school settingVulnerable but powerful stories And much more!Thank you for coming on this journey to create a better future for our life long learners!Listen here:Apple - https://apple.co/3OAl10CSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3PyuxmgAmazon Music - https://amzn.to/3z9fmcbConnect with Toni:Website: School's Counselling PartnershipLinkedIn: Toni Medcalf

Nina Kohout - "Little Butterfly," a 2023 single on Deadred Records. Slovakian artist Nina Kohout lands her second KEXP Song of the Day pick with this powerful synth-pop single. Having now graduated from the BRIT School in London, she has been playing live around Europe, with more dates planned for the Fall.   "'Little Butterfly' is a song about those who do not understand what ‘no' means, automatically mistaking it for the words of consent," she writes on her Bandcamp page, adding "'Little Butterfly' is an anthem for the angry ones." Read the full story at KEXP.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drawing on insights from experts in the Sporting Edge library, we delve into the psychology of risk. From the primitive instincts that keep us safe to the winner effect of excessive risk. Jeremy shares his personal experiences of managing risk in elite sport and we hear thought-provoking reflections and inspirational strategies to give you more confidence and clarity in the decisions you face.Tune in to hear key insights from:Dr Dehra Harris: Director of Performance Research and Education at Toronto Blue JaysWandi Bruine de Bruin: Provost Professor of Public Policy, Psychology, and Behavioral Science at University of Southern CaliforniaStuart Worden: Principal of BRIT School of Performing ArtsJohn Coates: former trader on Wall Street, author and neuroscientistJames Kerr: best-selling author, creative director, and brand consultant If you'd like to join the Sporting Edge Members Club to get 24/7 access to over 900 insights to accelerate your personal and professional development, apply the discount code PODCAST100 in the checkout here to get your first month free.Links mentioned:‘The Hour Between Dog and Wolf' by John Coates‘Legacy' by James KerrMastermind: James KerrConnect with JeremyContact hello@sportingedge.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/ Twitter https://twitter.com/thesportingedgeFacebook http://www.facebook.com/TheSportingEdgeWebsite https://www.sportingedge.com/

With the UK festival season ramping up, the issue of gender inequality within the music industry has raised its head again. This is especially in the light of Glastonbury Festival having all male headlining acts this year. We wanted to discuss this problem with three visually impaired female artists, but to also ask how disability factors into this. Lachi is an American singer/songwriter and producer who specialises in dance music. She is also founder and president of RAMPD, who specialise in helping disabled talent get into the music industry. Sirine Jahangir is a singer/songwriter who rose to prominence during her 2020 appearance on Britain's Got Talent and she has recently graduated from the prestigious BRIT School. Denise Leigh is an operatic soprano, who has sung at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games and at the Fringe events for this year's Eurovision song contest. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image, wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three individual white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one of a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

Stuart Worden is a theater director, story writer, teacher, and the principal of BRIT School of Performing Arts. In today's micro-lesson, hear Stuart's insights into adopting the adventurous mindset when taking on ambitious goals. As a listener to the show, use the code PODCAST100 to get 1 free month on Sporting Edge Membership here, which includes 24/7 access to over 900 insights and high performance strategies.

While Katie Melua came up through the BRIT School in London, famously attended by fellow pop icons Adele and Amy Winehouse, she was born far away across the Black Sea in Georgia, and spent her early childhood in the former Soviet Union. In the aftermath of the Georgian civil war she moved with her family to Belfast, Ireland, before settling in London, and as you will hear her tell us, her family always believed that this move would mean big things for Katie. It turned out, they were right. Fast forward two decades and nine albums on, Katie Melua remains one of the top artists in the U.K. and Europe. And while success has not always been easy on her, Katie has recently found love and welcomed her first child, documenting her newfound happiness merging with her longtime success on her ninth album, Love & Money.

GRACEY wrote her first song when she was seven years old and has been writing melodies ever since. Having spent time at The BRIT School, she then began writing demos of pop songs and putting them online. It wasn't long before she was spotted and started writing professionally. Her debut hit was ‘By your Side' by Jonas Blue featuring RAYE which has had over 400 million streams. GRACEY has written for Sub Focus, Rita Ora and Olly Murs. Her EP ‘Fragile' was released in 2021. Nella and GRACEY discuss how heartbreak helps our creativity (with a little help from Taylor Swift), her biggest red carpet faux pas and what Kylie Minogue smells like. For more: www.youtube.com/brits www.instagram.com/BRITs www.tiktok.com/@brits www.twitter.com/BRITs The Red Carpet Treatment with Nella Rose is an S:E Creative Studios production www.se-creatives.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie chats to Gemma Cairney about friendship. Gemma is a woman with an incredibly impressive career. She's a former Brit School pupil and fashion stylist, she's a broadcaster, a documentary maker, a journalist and producer. Gemma has presented across the breadth of the BBC including BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 4, and Radio 1, and she's written for, edited, and contributed to the Guardian, Red, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Elle. She has won Sony awards for her documentaries, she was the Southbank Artist in Residence and on the WOW panel. And if that's not enough, she's also an author too. He first book Open Your Heart: Your World and Your Future was released in 2018, as was her edition of Hometown Tales, all about life on the south coast. In this episode Clemmie and Gemma talk about what friendship means to them, how they've gained and lost friends by choice, and how losing a close friend can totally alter your outlook on life. You can find Gemma on Instagram @gemagain or on Twitter @gemcairn. Get more podcast content @butwhy_podcast and find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the pleasure of interviewing Natalie Shay over Zoom video!Natalie Shay is an indie-pop artist hailing from North London. The multi-award-winning musician has established an ever-growing presence and loyal fanbase through her explosive live performances and unforgettable anthems, recognizing her as one of the UK's hottest emerging talents. With indie synth pop leanings and ferocious guitar playing, Shay's references range from Haim and Taylor Swift to Little Comets. Her relatable lyrics touch on love, self-discovery and the everyday experiences of a twenty-something. Combining her youthful and charismatic aura with her classical training and time spent at the prestigious BRIT School, Shay has finessed the ability to produce undeniably catchy music, whilst maintaining musical maturity. Written alongside George Gianluca in his Brixton studio, Shay's incredible new single “Heaven” came to life. Her new track comes of age in an ode to personal growth, exploring the point in time in which a girl feels like she has become a woman. Shay continues to pique the interest of audiences across the globe. Garnering attention from notable publications such as Billboard, Clash and The Line of Best Fit, to name a few, Natalie also performed "New Wave" on CBBC's "Saturday Mash Up!" late last year, and has landed on Spotify's New Music Friday playlist in 12 countries. She has also worked on EDM tracks with the likes of Grum and Kryder, racking up millions of streams to date. Having sold out venues across London, most recently the Camden Assembly and Oslo, tickets are now on sale for Natalie Shay's upcoming headline show at The Omeara in London on 25th November. After a very big summer appearing at renowned festivals such as Reading, Y Not, Hyde Park BTS and 110 Above, it looks like 2022 will continue to be an explosive year.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #NatalieShay #Heaven #NewMusic #zoomListen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

The Brit School for performing arts and technology is perhaps the most creative environment on the planet.  Free to attend, inspiration for the school came from  the 1980's move Fame and the spin-off TV show.Brit School alumni are considered some of the most successful and influential artists of all time. From Adele and Amy Winehouse to Tom Holland and Leona Lewis. But The Brit School is more than just a school for performers.  Of equal importance are students studying film making, TV production, fashion, lighting design, radio and sound engineering – the entire creative industry eco system.Such is its global reputation for developing talent and creativity, organisations from around the world including Tim Cook of Apple have turned up in South London hoping to bottle some of the undoubted magic The Brit School possesses.  The relationship between creativity, talent and commercial success is one that ALL organisations are keen to understand.Stuart Worden has been the Principal of The Brit School for the last 10 years. This is a powerful, purposeful, inspirational and heart warming interview and one that I feel privileged to share with you. The Brit School clearly have created one of the world's finest organisational cultures allowing their students to achieve incredible success. What was the inspiration for the Brit School [02:21]Remember the 80's movie and TV series spin off The Kids from Fame noted for the students dancing on the tables during lunch? Yes, this was the inspiration for The Brit School.How does The Brit School define talent? [04:38]Stuart argues that talent is encouraged and nurtured and success is down to passion and application. After all, he argues no one is born knowing how to write a hit single.Are creative people inherently difficult? [10;17]Yes argues Worden they are but not in the sense of behavioural issues but creative people need to challenge norms and be rebellious to produce great work / lead social change.What can organisations learn from The Brit School? [11:34]Organisations from multiple sectors talk to The Brit School to ask how they too can develop their talent. Stuart explains why.The Brit School Values [15:29]Stuart explains the 5 key values  / pillars that underpins the school's drive for creative success and how if other organisations adopted them, creative success would also follow for them.Is ambition a dirty word? [18:11]Being considered ambitious in the UK can have negative connotations.  Stuart gives his view.Creativity as a super power [24:21]Creativity isn't mysterious Worden declares and he considers creativity as the super power that every organisation wants.Brit for Business [26:40]Stuart explains The Brit for Business concept whereby organisations can work with the school on developing their own creative and talent platforms.What can Adele and Amy Winehouse teach organisations? [38:04]Artists such as Adele and Amy Winehouse were successful because they could be themselves and were given the freedom to do so - working without fear.

Dan Gillespie Sells joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Richard Coles. The lead singer with The Feeling, who also composed the music for Everybody's Talking About Jamie, met his fellow band members at the BRIT School aged 16 and they've been collaborating ever since. Their latest album is Loss Hope Love, containing the single On the Edge, and they are touring next month. Susan Cousins was abandoned as a baby in India. After being adopted she grew up predominantly in the UK but experienced difficulties, which she is now addressing as an adult through her work. Patrick van der Vorst always wanted to work in the art world. He succeeded, and even gained funding for his company on Dragons' Den. But he's changed career and is now a trainee priest. Karen Carney shares her Inheritance Tracks: Say You'll Be There by the Spice Girls and Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond. Lucy Edwards lost her sight suddenly at the age of 17. She made a video called “Blind Girl Does Her Own Make-Up”, ditched her plans to be a lawyer, did a journalism apprenticeship and took up social media on a mission to represent sight loss. Now she has a popular TikTok account with 1.8 million followers, a haircare sponsorship, and was the first person with sight loss to present on BBC Radio 1. Producer: Claire Bartleet

In this episode, Cally talks to actor and presenter Verona Rose about Southampton, belonging, bullying, body shaming, race, racism, the Brit School, ambition, rejection, resilience, recognition and finding your voice, If you haven't already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you'll never miss a show! Instagram: theveronarose Twitter: @TheVeronaRose Fully Blown BBC3 Starz and GapC on Insta: @starzandgapc Secret Crush ITV The Salt Path by Raynor Winn Keeping Athena Company podcast with Verona More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele is a singer and songwriter who has achieved record-breaking sales and global recognition for her four albums which document her life from the age of 19 onwards. Her cache of awards includes 15 Grammys and nine BRITs. She also won a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for the James Bond theme Skyfall which she co-wrote. She was born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins in London in 1988. In 2002 she won a place at the BRIT School for Performing Arts where she studied music and developed her performing and song writing skills. In her final year a friend posted her three-song demo online which attracted the attention of several record companies. In 2006 Adele signed to XL Recordings and the following year she released her first single, Hometown Glory. In 2008 she released her debut album, 19, and the following year she won Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Her next two albums 21 and 25 consolidated her superstar status. In 2013 she was appointed an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to music. Adele's fourth album, 30, was released in 2021. The songs addressed how she was adjusting to life post-divorce and her feelings about her new role as a co-parent. Adele lives in Los Angeles with her son. DISC ONE: Roam by The B-52's DISC TWO: Dreams by Gabrielle DISC THREE: Need Somebody by Shola Ama DISC FOUR: He Needs Me by Nina Simone DISC FIVE: Bills Bills Bills by Destiny's Child DISC SIX: I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James DISC SEVEN: Maps by Yeah Yeah Yeahs DISC EIGHT: For All We Know by Donny Hathaway BOOK CHOICE: The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur LUXURY ITEM: A self-inflating mattress CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Dreams by Gabrielle Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

Alongside Chris in this episode is the fast-rising singer-songwriter Lola Young. Hailing from South London, she started writing songs aged 11 and was attending open-mic nights from 13 and has been working on her craft since then. Lola chats about being taught philosophy at primary school, attending the famous Brit School and how that nurtured her artistic gifts, how her music tastes have evolved as she's grown older and what album she'd take to the moon.

Nina Kohout - "Moonlight" from the 2022 Pandemonium EP on Deadred Records. When Slovakian artist Nina Kohout released her first single "Blue Sunray" back in 2020, she landed the Newcomer of the Year award from her hometown Rádio FM's annual Radio_Head Awards. More accolades are sure to be on the way with the release of her long-awaited debut EP, Pandemonium. She describes today's Song of the Day as a "Vampiric Waltz" in this YouTube clip.  Kohout currently resides in London, attending The Brit School where she studies music production and music technology. (A few alumni of this prestigious institution include Amy Winehouse, Adele, and FKA Twigs.) In an interview with Hudba.sk, she shares, "I'm an intense person. I think a lot, I feel, and so I turn to music as my personal valve," adding, "it is the personal demons with whom we are slowly becoming friends that I explore through music." Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Whitmore is joined by her special guests Olivia Dean and Rio Fredrika to showcase the next generation of female musical talent. Today Laura and her guests are on the lookout for the brightest young talent, and they're picking their favourite songs and lyrics from a new generation of female music stars. Olivia Dean is a singer songwriter who was named Amazon Music's ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year' in 2021. Raised in Walthamstow, East London, Olivia took musical theatre lessons and participated in a gospel choir from a young age. She then went on to attend the famous Brit School. Olivia released her first EP ‘Okay Love You Bye' in 2019.  Her fourth EP ‘Growth', released in 2021, was created during lockdown.  DJ and presenter Rio Fredrika has long championed promising young talent.  She started her career presenting on MTV and on Hoxton Radio and Capital FM's show ‘The Capital Weekender'. She went on to host the ‘Monday Drive' show on Capital Dance, before moving to the all-new ‘Breakfast Show' on Capital Dance where she can be heard waking up the nation with her infectious energy every weekday morning. Featuring Hear Her Voice's resident music expert Laura Snapes on Bree Runway. Laura Snapes is one of the foremost music journalists in the UK. Currently deputy music editor at The Guardian, she has also worked as features editor for NME and associate editor at Pitchfork.  Episode Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r4iKsyfdU5I8puSghWPkb?si=4559f766356e4858 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r4iKsyfdU5I8puSghWPkb?si=4559f766356e4858)   Follow Hear Her Voice on social: https://www.facebook.com/hearhervoiceofficial (FACEBOOK) |https://www.instagram.com/hearhervoice ( INSTAGRAM) | https://twitter.com/HearHerVoice (TWITTER) | https://www.tiktok.com/@hearhervoiceofficial (TIK TOK)

Today I had a great chat with TikTok legend Charlie Lee. The second I saw Charlie on TikTok I instantly fell in love , the confidence, and the 'I dont give a fk' mentality- so to get him for a chat on the podcast was amazing.Today Charlie opens up about his personal life. He talks about his struggles from bullying, identifying who he is, substance abuse, dealing with hate and mental health. Whilst also opening up about the good times, his success on social media, going to Brit School and dancing for PINK at the Brit Awards and so much more. I really hope you enjoyed this chat as much as I did and took something from it. Dont forget to subscribe and let me know what you think! Don't forget you can be entered in to my monthly giveaway by showing support to the podcast in any way you can think of!  & also use your discount code KEGSPODCAST at the checkout on the bperfect website. This months listener of the month is oneill.ciara so congratulations you've won some bPerfect goodies. https://bperfectcosmetics.comThanks for listening :)

Episode 115. Shanay Neusum-James opens up about the importance of embracing love and truth in her acting, writing, and her upcoming pamphlet surrender dorothy. Shanay Neusum-James is a poet, actress and theatre-maker based in London. Her work explores black British identity and mental health. She graduated from The BRIT School in 2018 after performing at The RSC, Brighton Fringe Festival and The Southwark Playhouse and is now a member of The Roundhouse Poetry Collective 19/20. Her pamphlet will be published in August 2022 with Bad Betty Press.

"Black Midi" are a four piece rock band from London, often described as a mixture of noise rock, post-punk, jazz and progressive rock.Black Midi's members all met while studying music at the BRIT school, an infamous school in the world of UK music whose former pupils include King Krule, Amy Winehouse and Adelle. They would spend their time outside of studying to get together and jam in the school rehearsal rooms, a process which eventually led them to perform live at Brixton's "Windmill" live music venue. It was at this venue that music producer Dan Carey saw them play and offered his services to record and produce some of their material, an opportunity that would see them record in a studio for the very first time.Fast forward to late 2021 and "Black Midi" have released two full length albums as well as a selection of EP's and live recordings.These guys are young, incredibly talented and produce some very intense and intricate music. On this episode of Roots to Grooves Jay and Jesse dive deeper and play some of their favorite tracks."Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.https://www.signlradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/signlradiohttps://www.twitter.com/signlradiohttps://www.facebook.com/signlradiohttps://www.mixcloud.com/signlhttps://open.spotify.com/user/96mhz6qfjoztxbl2dpm0uj903?si=aAZpsoEnRAKdx85kr1QWhg

Born in London, Elliot Edusah attended The BRIT School for Performing Arts and graduated in the class of 2018 at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before making his professional debut starring as part of the American/Canadian tour of the National Theatre Production, Barbershop Chronicles. He has gone on to star as ‘Valentine Golding' in Steve McQueen's multi-award winning 'Small Axe' series. He has also appeared in Netflix's 'Outside the Wire' and Sam Mendes's multi award winning '1917' alongside our favourite George Mackay. Soon to be seen on the big screen taking on the lead role of ‘Cappo' in 'Pirates', written and directed by Reggie Yates, a comedy focusing on three friends driving from North to South London on New Year's Eve 1999 in search of tickets to the supposed hottest party in town. Pirates was developed with BBC Film which financed the title alongside the BFI. In 2022 he will star opposite Noomi Rapace, Nicholas Pinnock in Matthias Schoenaerts in 'Django' for SKY and Canal Plus. Pirates is in cinemas on the 26th November. Host - Elliot James Langridge

Hi Plant friends, this weeks guest is the incredible London born singer-songwriter Jessie J. This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein