The Culture Bar (theculturebar)

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 George’s and Open Up Music’s websites.

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This podcast was recorded on 21 November 2023.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

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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 this might look like.  

You will hear opinions from:

• Professor Anatol Lieven of Georgetown University in Qatar, from our first episode ‘The Green New Deal and the Arts’, thinking about technology in the context of architecture, sustainability and public spaces.
• Arts development and fundraising experts Diana Williams, Simon Fairclough from CBSO, and Charlotte Appleyard from Royal Academy of Arts appeared in our second episode ‘Sponsorship in a Pandemic', and talked about the need for a blended approach of live and digital.
• Guests Nadia Race Director of International Engagement at the British Museum, Roy Luxford Planning and Operations Director from Edinburgh International Festival and Rafi Gokay-Wol Director of Touring at HarrisonParrott talked in-depth about technology and culture in episode Number 3 'International Cultural Exchange’, and gave us an international perspective on tech and the arts.
• Our fourth podcast ‘Tech, COVID and the Future’ was exactly about this topic and explored in-depth by Till Janczukowicz from Idagio, Ben Hogwood from Naxos, and Silvia Pietrosanti from Pentatone, and provided insights into how tech gives greater access to new audiences and breaks down barriers.
• Choral experts Paul Evans, Canon of Ely Cathedral, Sofi Jeannin Chief Conductor BBC Singers and Music Director of the Maîtrise de Radio France, and Tido Visser Artistic Director of Netherlands Chamber Choir from episode Number 5 'How can sacred music be relevant in a secular society?' discussed how we need to increasingly think about music as a visual medium. 
• Finally, in episode Number 10 ‘Oil & Water: Can Art and Digital Mix?’ mixed media artist Laura Hendricks and Assistant Art Gallery Curator Wells Fray-Smith from Whitechapel Gallery reflected on how technology can help communicate artworks to audiences. 

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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 Reinterpreted' project.  Lord Ed Vaizey - Member of the House of Lords, who served as Culture Minister from 2010-16, and co-host of 'Breakout Culture' podcast.

Hosted by HP’s Henry Southern

Useful links and resources

Connect with Corinne: Green Unpleasant Land: Creative Responses to Rural England's Colonial Connections Twitter: @corinne_fowler Connect with Ed: Breakout Culture Podcast - Itunes and Spotify Twitter: @edvaizey Resources: The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins Basildon Park National Trust property Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain by Sathnam Sanghera Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga Book recommendations: Mick Heron thriller novelist Spring Cannot be Cancelled: David Hockney in Normandy by Martin Gayford

This is the fourth episode in our ​‘Under the Spotlight’ podcast mini-series where we shine a light on​‘challenging’ topics in the arts and focus on guests living and engaging with these experiences and who are working to create change in the sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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 listening to Welsh music, and introduces us to two Welsh composers. As well as providing listeners with a wealth of musical insights, Holly also gives us her personal recommendations for a Welsh book, album and film, so we can dive deeper into understanding Welsh culture and its contribution to the world.

Holly was interviewed by HP’s Fiona Livingston.

Holly’s Recommendations: Book: Running for the Hills by Horatio Clare  Album: Live at Treorchy with Max Boyce Film: Dream Horse YouTube: Wales singing National anthem before beating England 30 – 3 in Rugby

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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 galleries

>how the art and technology landscape has evolved

>how digital technologies have changed how artists create their work and how art galleries put on exhibitions

>whether tech brings audiences closer to art

>impact of COVID19

>what does the future look like for art and digital This episode is hosted by HP's Fiona Livingston

Useful links and resources

Connect with Wells:

Website: https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/

Website: www.wellsfraysmith.co.uk

Instagram: @whatthe_f_isthis

Connect with Laura:

Website: havhouse.com

Instagram: @hav_house

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The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

#theculturebar 

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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:

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 published widely on topics including learning and plasticity, congenital amusia, earworms and therapeutic aspects of music. She has been engaged in several citizen science and public engagement projects, including a Silent Disco earworm experiment at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry, a live experiment on musical plagiarism at the Science Museum’s Dana Centre and an in-depth discussion on the ​‘Tingle Factor’ in music as part of Radio 3’s Wellcome Collection residency.

Daniel is a Professor in Psychology at Goldsmiths and also a research fellow with the University of Music, Drama, and Media at Hannover, Germany.

He is interested in (almost) all questions relating to music psychology, ranging from industry-related work on music and advertising (working as Scientist in Residence with adam&eveDDB) to individual differences in musical ability and to musical memory and plagiarism. Daniel was awarded the prestigious Anneliese-Maier award by the Humboldt- Foundation in 2016 and is the editor of the international open-access journal Empirical Musicology Review. He is currently heading the LongGold project, a longitudinal study on the development of musical and other cognitive and social abilities during adolescence.

Diana Omigie is a cognitive neuroscientist and member of the Music, Mind and Brain research group at Goldsmiths where she co-directs the MSc programme in Music, Mind and Brain with Daniel Müllensiefen. Her research interests revolve around the behavioural, physiological and neural correlates of music-induced emotions and the aesthetic experience.

Hosted by HP’s Lissy Kelleher-Clarke (MSc Music, Mind & Brain alumnus)

Useful links and resources: Music Mind and Brain blog PANC Blog MSc Music, Mind & Brain course information

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

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 by HP’s Henry Southern

Useful links and resources: Alex Sobel: alex​so​bel​.co​.uk

This is the first in our spin-off series of short After Hours chats discussing issues relating more broadly to the arts and culture sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer and all good podcatcher sites.

#theculturebar 

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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 the world.

Maja was interviewed by HP’s Fiona Livingston.

Maja’s Recommendations:

• Book (novelist): Stanisław Lem — sci-fi author of Solaris.
• Album: Zakopower’s Boso
• Film: The Pianist, director Roman Polanski. Watch the trailer here.

Listen to Maja’s Spotify playlist of Polish music recommendations here. 

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

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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 need to make sure that art can survive, can proliferate, be back to the same capacity that it was a year ago. And that we’re supporting artists in helping to paint a better future, for everyone" - Sam Lee

We are excited to be joined by three expert panellists:

Sam Lee - Mercury Prize-nominated folk singer, conservationist, song collector, and award-winning promoter, broadcaster and activist.  Alex Sobel - MP for Leeds North West and Shadow Minister for the arts, heritage and tourism.  Crispin Woodhead - Chief Executive of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

Hosted by HP's Henry Southern

Useful links and resources

Connect with Sam: Website: samleesong Instagram: @samleesong Sam Recommends: Music Declares Emergency: @musicdeclares Nest Folk: @nestfolk Friday for Futures: @fridaysforfuture Julie's Bicycle: @julies_bicycle

Connect with Alex: Alex Sobel: alex​so​bel​.co​.uk Twitter: @alexsobel Instagram: @alexsobelforleedsnorthwest

Connect with Crispin: OAE website: oae.co.uk Poland and Hungary Tour: press release Instagram: oae_photos facebook: @orchestraoftheageofenlightenment Twitter: @theoae

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.

This is the third episode in our ​‘Under the Spotlight’ podcast mini-series where we shine a light on ​‘challenging’ topics in the arts, and focus on guests living these experiences and who are working to create change in the sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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 is the source of creative inspiration for artists and creatives in Iceland.

Iceland has long been associated with a high level of creativity and many believe the country’s striking natural environment is a major contributing factor when it comes to creative inspiration. During this interview, we focus on the music scene and explore why this connection between nature and creativity has become so dominant in the discourse around the creative scene in Iceland and how it affects the artists and the scene as a whole.

Thoroddsen is the director of the undergraduate media and communication studies programme at The University of Iceland. He earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Edinburgh in 2013 and a PhD in 2019 from the same university, where he carried out a research on the social dynamics of Icelandic musicians under the supervision of Professor Simon Frith. He is the author of three books on Icelandic music with the fourth in the writing stage. He’s been writing about music and popular culture since 1999, mainly for Morgunblaðið daily but his writings have also appeared in article collections and music sites abroad.

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.

This podcast was made in collaboration with HarrisonParrott Foundation.

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The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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 Media & Entertainment at Lewis Silkin, Chair of the Ivors Academy Trust, and Help Musicians Trustee
• Samir Savant – CEO of St George’s Bristol and trustee for the HarrisonParrott Foundation

Hosted by HP's Henry Southern

This episode is part of our ​‘Under the Spotlight’ podcast series where we shine a light on ​‘challenging’ topics in the arts, and focus on guests living these experiences and who are working to create change in the sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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 that are associated with the country, unique musical instruments, and introduces us to several Swiss composers. As well as providing listeners with a wealth of musical insights, Theo also gives us his personal recommendations for a Swiss book, album and film, so we can dive deeper into understanding Swiss culture and its contribution to the world.

Theo was interviewed by HP’s Fiona Livingston.

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 (both main and song prizes).

Edwin Outwater is a conductor, curator, producer, and all-around polymath. Edwin is Music Director at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and has collaborated with the likes of celebrated drag artist Peaches Christ, and heavy metal bands, such as Metallica.

Christina Scheppelmann is one of only two women heading up a major opera company in the United States. She is currently General Director of Seattle Opera. Christina has worked in Milan, San Francisco and Washington, and was the first General Director at the Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman.

This is the first episode in our 'Under the Spotlight' podcast mini-series where we shine a light on 'hard' topics in the arts, and focus on guests living these experiences and who are working to create change in the sector.

This episode is hosted by HP’s Henry Southern

Useful links and resources

Connect with Jamie: Website: http://www.jamiebartonmezzo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbartonmezzo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbartonmezzo/ Turn the Spotlight: https://turnthespotlight.org/ Connect with Edwin: Website: http://www.edwinoutwater.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Edwin-Outwater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eoutwater/

Connect with Christina: Website: https://www.seattleopera.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scheppelmannch/

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer and all good podcatcher sites.

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A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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 yourself before setting up an event.  Photo ©Apple & Biscuit Recordings, taken at Sean Shibe's Virtual Circle concert recording at St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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

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 the 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.

Introduced by Henry Southern.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

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 artist, and former Winner of Young Concert Artists International Auditions, amongst many other accolades
• Benjamin Woodroffe – President, Global Foundation for the Performing Arts

Hosted by HP’s Henry Southern

This episode is part of our ​‘Under the Spotlight’ podcast series where we shine a light on ​‘challenging’ topics in the arts, and focus on guests living these experiences and who are working to create change in the sector. The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts. Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer and all good podcatcher sites. Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases. A special thank you to Robert Cochrane, the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas, our editor.

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. 

Hosted by Henry Southern

In this episode we will be considering the impact of COVID19 Pandemic, Climate change debate and Brexit on cultural exchange.

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 and government regulations, and performers may be limited or even prohibited from practising and performing. Others may seek alternative ways of sharing and expressing their art. How can the art sector respond and react to these and others societal challenges? What can society do to help artists through these challenging times? And what can we do on a communal level? How can we help artists achieve their best and facilitate an environment that promotes peak performance? And what can an individual artist do to get through these challenging times while still being able to stimulate their performance and creativity?

To help us answer these important questions we are joined by three special guests: Jarle Aambo (Norwegian sports official, CEO of Igloo Innovation and the Norwegian High Performance Cluster) Tom Henning Øvrebø (clinical psychologist, research fellow at the Norwegian School of Sport Science and former UEFA Elite referee) Audhild Dahlstrøm (Head of Knowledge and Initiatives at SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge and board member of Talent Norway)

Hosted by HarrisonParrott’s Karoline Melstveit.

Audio edited by Merlyn Thomas and theme music composed by Robert Cochrane.

Voices of the North is a part of the agreement and collaboration between Talent Norge and SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge, Samfunnsløftet. Together they ensure that exceptional talents have access to artistic support programmes where they live.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

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 Southern

Whilst listening to this podcast you can also immerse yourself in the music recommended by our guests during the podcast by listening to our special Spotify playlist.

Recommended books:  Helmut Krauser: Melodies Michael Robledo: Oral history of Suffolk and Norfolk  

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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 are currently facing.

Our guests: 

• Benjamin Mørk (pianist)
• Geir Luedy (manager at MADE Management, musician, songwriter, and music producer)

Hosted by HarrisonParrott’s Karoline Melstveit.

Voices of the North is a part of the agreement and collaboration between Talent Norge and SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge, Samfunnsløftet. Together they ensure that exceptional talents have access to artistic support programmes where they live.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on culture and the arts.

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.

Read the transcription here 

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

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 and opinions on burning topics impacting the arts world such as climate change, COVID19, changes in technology and changes in society.

We also partner with other organisations to produce spin off mini-series which focus on arts and culture in other parts of the world to make sure we are giving you a truly global perspective on the arts. And never afraid of tackling hard topics, we also have a series of ‘Under the Spotlight’ episodes where we discuss issues such as diversity, inclusivity and equality.

The Culture Bar aims to shed light on the topics which matter to you.

By listening to our show you will gain insights and hear opinions from people living and breathing the arts world, discussing alternative views, and clarifying sometimes murky situations.  

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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 within the industry.

Resources:

William J. Baumol and William G. Bowen: On the Performing Arts: The Anatomy of their Economic Problems  ABO Green Guide Scottish Classical Music Green Guide I’M IN – Music Masters

After Hours chats are a spin-off series from The Culture Bar, discussing issues relating more broadly to the arts and culture sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

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A special thank you to Robert Cochrane the composer of our theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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 and produced by Maja Wolniak.

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 changes are there, what are the trends, and COVID-19 and how that's changing where we get our music from.

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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 years.  As well as writing extensively for the concert hall she has also composed for film and dance projects – and amongst her commissioners are the Royal Philharmonic Society, BBC Radio 3 and the European Broadcasting Union. Her music is performed worldwide – and her debut profile album String Paths, on ECM Records, was nominated for a Grammy in 2014. In 2017 she was appointed composer-in-residence with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Sarah Alexander – Chief Executive and Artistic Director, National Youth Orchestra of Great  Britain, named Orchestra Manager of the Year in the 2015 Association of British Orchestras/Rhinegold Awards and awarded an OBE in the 2018 New Year’s Honours list. When accepting that award Sarah spoke of the NYO being unique.  Through the groundbreaking initiatives brought in under Sarah’s stewardship, its teenage musicians have continued to share their knowledge and love of orchestral music with thousands of other teenagers, both encouraging others musically and bringing musical inspiration directly into the lives of many who may never have heard a live orchestra before.

James Murphy – Chief Executive, Royal Philharmonic Society – before that he was Managing Director of Southbank Sinfonia, and previously Communications Director at NYO.  He made Southbank Sinfonia the first UK orchestra to hire an equal number of male and female guest conductors and substantially raised the proportion of music is performed by women. His advocacy for gender equality continues at the RPS whose Women Conductors programme has given over 500 women the chance to try their hand and further their skills at conducting. 

This episode is hosted by HP’s Lydia Connolly, Director and Head of Artist Management at HarrisonParrott.

Useful links and resources

Connect with Dobrinka: Website: dobrinka.com Instagram: instagram.com/dobrinka_tabakova Facebook: facebook.com/DobrinkaTabakovaComposer

Connect with Sarah: Website: nyo.org.uk Ode to Joy project: nyo.org.uk/ode-to-joy Instagram: instagram.com/nyo_gb Twitter: twitter.com/NYO_GB Facebook: facebook.com/NYOGB

Connect with James: Website: philharmonicsociety.uk Twitter: twitter.com/RoyalPhilSoc James Recommends: Daffodil Perspective: thedaffodilperspective.com Donne UK: donne-uk.org

This is the second episode in our ​‘Under the Spotlight’ podcast mini-series where we shine a light on ​‘challenging’ topics in the arts, and focus on guests living these experiences and who are working to create change in the sector.

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A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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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 mentor Ole in Kautokeino for one of their working sessions on her new feature film project and discuss how the Sámi culture has inspired their artistic endeavours.

Guests:

• Elle Sofe Sara (choreographer and film director, founders of the Sámi artist collective and a traditional Sámi reindeer herder)
• Ole Giæver (film director, screenwriter, actor and mentor)

Hosted by HarrisonParrott’s Karoline Melstveit

Voices of the North is a part of the agreement and collaboration between Talent Norge and SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge, Samfunnsløftet. Together they ensure that exceptional talents have access to artistic support programmes where they live.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Associate Artist Manager, Theodor Küng.  We discuss career journey, passion for music, advice and experiences in the classical music industry. 

Theo was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Social Media and Website Officer, Lucie Rivet.

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and all other good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases. This podcast was recorded 15 April 2024

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 the importance of folk, stories and the landscape on creating these special musical compositions, the musical sounds associated with the country including unique musical instruments used by shepherds, in wedding bands and a unique style of ​‘throat’ singing, and introduces us to several Bulgarian composers and musicians and Ethno Jazz. 

Eva was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Fiona Livingston.

Eva’s Recommendations: Instruments: Traditional throat singing: The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices: live session  Flutes: Kaval and Duduk Bagpipe: Gaida Violin: Gadulka Drum: Tapan

Composer: Pancho Vladigerov ​“Vardar” Op.16 for violin and piano  ​“Humoreske” Op.15  ​“Seven Bulgarian Symphonic Dances”, Op.23 

Other music: Bulgarian Ethno Jazz is popular round the world. Two musicians that tour a lot: Teodosii Spasov – kaval ​“Gypsy Dance” Stefanovski, Tadic and Spassov: ​“Ne si go prodavaj…” 

Ivo Papazon ​“Ibryama” – clarinet ​“Fairground​” Ivo Papazov & Trakia Band with Gadulka virtuoso Vasil Denev  Improvisation session

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

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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 music, the musical sounds and influences that are associated with this genre, and introduces us to several leading figures in the c‑pop world. As well as providing listeners with a wealth of musical insights, Kerry also gives us her personal recommendations for two books, album and film, so we can dive deeper into understanding Chinese culture and its contribution to the world.

Kerry was interviewed by HP’s Fiona Livingston.

Kerry’s Recommendations:

Books: Frog, by Moyan, and Tiny Times, by Guo Jingming Album: Fantasy from Jay Chou Film: You are the Apple of my Eye, director: Giddens Ko 

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

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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 culture, look into recent policy changes around children’s cultural activities at subsidised concert venues, and learn about cultural activities for, with and by children taking place at Harpa.

Svanhildur Konráðsdóttir is the Director of Harpa – Concert Hall and Conference Center in Reykjavík, Iceland. Svanhildur has over twenty years of successful experience in the cultural sector in Iceland and abroad. Since 2004, she served as a board member of the company that oversaw the construction and preparation of Harpa’s operations, then served on the board of directors from 2011 – 2016. She became the director of Harpa in 2017. In recent years, Svanhildur was the Director of Culture and Tourism of Reykjavík responsible for Reykjavík City’s cultural, artistic and tourism activities. This included the overseeing of operation of numerous cultural institutions and Visit Reykjavik — events and marketing office which she started. She headed the bid leading up to Reykjavík becoming a UNESCO City of Literature and also the Reykjavík Music City Program. Svanhildur’s background is in culture, journalism and media and she is the author of two books. She has worked for Reykjavík Arts Festival, Reykjavík European City of Culture 2000 and the National Broadcasting Service. She was the chairperson of UNICEF in Iceland for six years and has served on various other boards — now on the board of The Red Cross in Reykjavík. Among international art projects is the collaboration with Yoko Ono on IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in Videy island and the international promotion of Icelandic arts and culture through various channels and partners.

Ingibjörg Fríða Helgadóttir is a musician, creative workshop leader and children’s culture project manager at Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. She has diverse education and experience in various fields of music and a degree in Creative Music Communication from the Iceland University of the Arts. In the last years, she has focused on children’s culture, creating, and hosting cultural podcasts for children and families at the Icelandic National Television and Radio (RÚV), teaching and performing music to and for children and leading music improv and composition workshops in various settings, for example in art festivals, music schools and concert venues such as Harpa. As a project manager, she supervises the children and family program in Harpa (which includes concerts, workshops, and other events) as well as the musical experimentation space in Harpa, Hljóðhimnar. The aim is to make Harpa familiar to every child, support culture for children, with children but most importantly culture by children.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

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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 the ranks 

>does gender matter when signing an author?

>are there gender-specific authoring sectors?

>identifying gender bias and lack of BAME representation

>inspirational women in publishing

>pinpointing gaps for improvement in the industry

>key words of advice for women wanting to get into publishing or becoming an author

Interviewed and hosted by HP’s Fiona Livingston

Useful links and resources:

Connect with Katie: Katie’s Twitter: @katierpacker Katie’s Instagram: @katiepacker

Books and podcast recommendations: Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola This is Why I Resist by Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu Lil’ Kim: The Queen Bee autobiography (not yet published) The Receipts Podcast

Inspirational women in publishing: Mireille Harper — Editor Squarepeg Books Katie Espiner — Managing Director Orion Books Sharmaine Lovegrove — Founder Dialogue Books

This is the third episode in our spin-off series of short After Hours chats discussing issues relating more broadly to the arts and culture sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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 confidence to women in these communities to follow their dreams. Interviewed and hosted by HP’s Fiona Livingston

Brass for Africa is an award-winning charity that delivers music education with integrated life-skills training to over 1,000 disadvantaged children and young people in Uganda, Liberia and Rwanda.

Working in partnership with over 20 community-based organisations, our local team of teachers are all African and alumni of the programmes themselves. They teach music, and through an integrated life-skills curriculum, nurture transferable skills such as self-confidence, perseverance, concentration and communication.

Music is an incredibly powerful tool to engage and transform and Brass for Africa uses music to champion our four strategic goals of; workplace readiness, community empowerment, disability inclusion and gender equality.

We want to equip children, young people and their communities with the skills to fulfil their potential and thrive.

From 1 – 31 March, Brass for Africa is launching BreakTheBias Campaign aimed at raising enough to fund one entire year of music and life-skills education for 250 girls in sub-Saharan Africa. Visit the link to find out more about how you can get involved!

This is the fifth episode in our spin-off series of short After Hours chats discussing issues relating more broadly to the arts and culture sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

Photo credit: ©️Geoffroy Schied / MUSIC CONNECTS

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Associate Director Teodora Masi. We discuss career journey, passion for music, advice and experiences in the classical music industry.

Teodora was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Evi Jaman. 

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

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In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Federico Hernandez, General Manager HP Madrid and Latin American Business. We discuss his career journey, tips for navigating the music industry and best practices when working with artists.

Federico was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Evi Jaman.

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and all other good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases. This podcast was recorded 26 June 2024.

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 of Production Futures⁠) and Ruth Minton (Lecturer at University of Liverpool & HP Foundation Trustee⁠).

This podcast is part of the HarrisonParrott Foundation's Music Access Awareness Week.

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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 Association for Visual Arts in Cape Town. Hosted by Henry Southern.

We will cover these key areas:

Individual giving Corporate fundraising Trusts and Foundations Statutory funding New Business Initiatives

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“…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 Balkan writers

>Fin's role as Artistic Director at Tamasha Theatre Company and Tamasha Playwrights

>what more needs to be done in the theatre and audio drama industry to ensure marginalised voices are heard

> what more could have been done during COVID19 to support theatres and playwrights

Interviewed and hosted by HP’s Fiona Livingston

Useful links and resources:

Connect with Fin: Fin’s Twitter: @finkennedy

Resources: Out of the Woods podcast series On Kosovo Field on BBC Radio 4 Tamasha Theatre Company Fin’s In Battalions report Mulberry School Intent New Theatre Hope 6 Demolition Project Under the Mask by Shaan Sahota

This is the fourth episode in our spin-off series of short After Hours chats discussing issues relating more broadly to the arts and culture sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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 sounds that are associated with the country, unique musical instruments which teach canaries how to sing, and introduces us to several French composers. As well as providing listeners with a wealth of musical insights, Lucie also gives us her personal recommendations for a French book, album and film, so we can dive deeper into understanding French culture and its contribution to the world.

Lucie was interviewed by HP’s Fiona Livingston.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

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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.

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The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

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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 Nissunger — Amalie Lonely Christmas — Eason Chen Now That’s What I Call Christmas 1984 — assorted artists Listen to the Spotify playlist here.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

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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 thrilled to be joined by five wonderful panellists:

Alisha Kaur is currently our Accounts Assistant but started at HarrisonParrott as an Accounts Assistant Intern.

Kaya Brown originally started as an intern for touring and artist management. Now she works in the HR department as HR and Operations Coordinator.

Mia Musa-Green is currently our Intern Artist Coordinator for the vocal team.

Matthew Law started working at HarrisonParrott as an Artist Coordinator Intern, then stayed as a permanent staff as an Artist Coordinator.

Lucy Madaras was also an Artist Coordinator Intern at HarrisonParrott.

This episode is hosted by HP’s Lauren O'Brien.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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 of arts education initiatives

Jamie is interviewed by HP's Henry Southern.

This interview was recorded on 20 January, the day of Joe Biden's presidential inauguration in the USA.

We thank Jamie very much for his time and constructive insights on the UK arts and culture sector.

Useful links and resources: Jamie Stone: www.libdems.org.uk/jamie_stone The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben: amzn.to/360U6Ym HarrisonParrott: www.harrisonparrott.com/

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A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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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.

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The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

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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 future might look like.

In this insightful and personal experience-based interview you will hear:

>how to rethink a COVID hit museum project in 7 hours

>a new working life pattern

>the importance of digital in making museums and collections accessible and to reach new visitors

>taking museums outside

>increasing importance of nurturing and encouraging local communities to engage with museums

>a renewed focus on partnerships and collaborations across the museum sector

Sarah is interviewed by HP’s Fiona Livingston

Useful links and resources: Museum of Enfield: dugdalecentre.co.uk/page/museum/ Richmond Museum: The Kings Observatory online exhibition Brunel Museum: escape room Black Country Museum: TikTok campaign Museums from Home: #museumsfromhome Association of Leading Visitor Attractions: 2020 visitor numbers report

This is the second episode in our spin-off series of short After Hours chats discussing issues relating more broadly to the arts and culture sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

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 these reflections:

• Brandon Ferderer – Director of Global Community, Shared_Studios
• Samantha McShane – Head of Artistic Planning, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
• Rosanna Lewis – Creative Commissions and Culture & Development Lead, British Council
• Lauren Livesey – Partnerships Manager, Curatours

Hosted by HP’s Henry Southern

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer and all good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Birdsong Intern Laura Newey.  We discuss her career journey, previous experiences in the classical music industry and what it's like working with publishing at Birdsong. 

Laura was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Evi Jaman.

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and all other good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases. Read the transcription here.  This podcast was recorded 15 April 2024

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 contribution to the world.

Arna was interviewed by HP’s Fiona Livingston.

Arna’s Recommendations: Book: Independent People by Nobel laureate Halldór Laxness Album: Önnur Mósesbók with Moses Hightower Film: Woman at War by Benedikt Erlingsson Rímur: Listen to Icelandic folk traditional singing Traditional Icelandic langspil and fidla (fiðla) instruments: Find out more Bathroom Dance, from the film Joker composed by Halldór Úlfarsson: Watch here

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Associate Artist Manager, Kaija Lappi. We discuss her career journey, passion for music, advice and experiences in the classical music industry. 

Kaija was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Social Media and Website Officer, Lucie Rivet.

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and all other good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases. This podcast was recorded 25 April 2024