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Listen in each month or two to get ideas, inspiration and practical advice from people involved in music education, community music, music therapy and more. Learn how you can break down barriers to music, through communications, advocacy and inclusive practice. These conversations are hosted by Anita Holford at Music Education Works and Writing Services. www.writing-services.co.uk | www.musiceducationworks.org.uk
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Episode 50: [50] Advocating for music education – with Dr Anita Collins
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My first ever guest, and music education advocacy superstar, Dr Anita Collins, returns in the 50th episode of my podcast. Anita describes herself as an educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning - but she is so much more than that. We discuss her work in advocating for music education, and focus in on pract…
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Episode 49: [49] Contemporary urban music in schools and beyond – with Prof. Pam Burnard, Dr Pete Dale & Dr Raphael Travis
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In this episode I’m joined by some of the team at CUMIN – the contemporary urban music for inclusion network: Dr Pete Dale, Professor Pam Burnard, and Dr Raphael Travis from the universities of York, Cambridge and Texas State University. The network is for anyone working through music with young people in genres like hip-hop, grime, EDM, house and …
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Episode 48: PODCAST [48] Growing a trauma-informed creative organisation with Jenny Young of Blue Cabin
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In this episode I talk with Jenny Young, Director and founder of Blue Cabin, a charity based in the north East of England that strengthen relationships between care-experienced individuals and the people in their lives through creative activities. We talk about how Blue Cabin has grown, touching on developing practitioners, growing income streams, …
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Episode 47: [47] One way to solve the arts framing problem?
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In this second mini podcast, I want to quickly touch on framing again, but this time, thinking about long-term, systemic solutions. But perhaps not in the way you might imagine. Because at a time when support for the arts from politicians in the UK doesn’t seem to be improving, I think we have a massive opportunity. It’s an opportunity to make a sy…
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Episode 46: [46] Do the arts, culture and music have a framing problem? With Anita Holford
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In this short episode, I’m talking with … myself! In a change to the usual format, I’m sharing some thoughts on how we talk about why arts, culture and music matter. I touch on framing, messaging and decision science, and I mention organisations and individuals that can help, and are worth following.…
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Episode 45: [45] Evaluating and communicating impact: the key to resilience - with Adam Joolia, CEO, AudioActive
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How did a youth music charity go from moments of almost giving up, to being core funded by Arts Council England, and respected by commissioners/funders in public health and youth justice? Listen in on my chat about resilience with Adam Joolia, CEO of AudioActive, the brilliant Sussex charity that uses music as a tool for social change, education, a…
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Episode 44: PODCAST [44] A rich music education ecology – with Dr Ally Daubney, researcher & John Bergin, Newham Music
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In this episode, I talk with Dr Ally Daubney, educator, researcher, evaluator and author and John Bergin, CEO of Newham Music, one of the partners in the East London Music Alliance music education hub. Following 5 years of research into participation, professional development, progression and sustainability in music education, they’ve developed a m…
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Episode 43: PODCAST [43] Music education research, social justice and public engagement – with Erin Johnson-Williams and Caz Creagh
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In this episode, I talk with Erin Johnson-Williams and Caz Creagh from the Arts & Humanities Research Council - Hub for Public Engagement with Music Research. The hub is part of the Centre for Music Education and Social Justice at Southampton University. It aims to connect music education research to real-world settings, and to fund research that i…
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Episode 42: PODCAST [42] Drumming research with young people and world-famous rock musicians - Professor Marcus Smith, Clem Burke Drumming Project
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In this episode, I talk with Professor Marcus Smith, who is co-founder of the Clem Burke Drumming project, based at Chichester University which is researching the physical, mental and health benefits of drumming. Marcus co-founded the project with Dr Clem Burke, who is the drummer with Blondie; and Professor Steve Draper of Hartpury University. We …
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Episode 41: PODCAST [41] Running a community music organisation - with Nikki-Kate Heyes MBE, founder, soundLINCS
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In this episode, I talk withNikki-Kate Heyes MBE, who was the founder, and until recently, CEO of soundLINCS, a community music organisation that’s been working with people from all walks of life through music, for 26 years. We talk about the development of the organisation, the health and direction of the community music sector, and Nikki-Kate giv…
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Episode 40: [40] Evidencing music education’s impact using local authority & music service data - with James Dickinson, Head of Hull Music Service and hub lead
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In this episode, I talk with James Dickinson, head of Hull Music Service, which is part of the local authority and also lead for the new music education hub covering Hull, East Riding, north and northeast Lincolnshire. We discuss how the music service is partnering with the local authority to use data to explore the impact of music on attainment. W…
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Episode 39: PODCAST [39] Music, positive youth development, and academic partnerships, with Professor Beatriz Ilari, University of Southern California
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In this episode, I talk with Beatriz Ilari, a Professor at the Center for Music, Brain and Society at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. We discuss a 10-year study looking at the impact of music and sports programmes for young people; and a short study using an evaluation method and approach to teaching called Positive Youth Develo…
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Episode 38: PODCAST [38] A new music and leadership course driven by young people’s musical passions, with James McPherson
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In this episode, I talk with James McPherson, Managing Director of Music Leaders UK, a new music course and award for secondary school age students. The downturn in numbers of young people pursuing music in schools and other settings is a worrying trend, particularly in the UK. The award aims to address this, by acknowledging learners’ own musical …
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VGS Show 649 - You Don't Own This Episode (2.3.24)
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After a long winter break and managing to stop playing Tekken 8, the VGS crew records the first episode of 2024. Rich, Ben and Matt are joined by guests Isaac and Scott to discuss all things in the video game world. Topics include the continued decline of physical game releases, layoffs, Sony's State of Play, Microsoft's Developer_Direct, Matt's ad…
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VGS Show 648 - Matt, the VHS Broker (11.18.23)
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New episode and new location! The crew of Rich, Matt and Ben record from Ben's store, Filthy Games Room. While being surrounded by so, so many video games, the boys manage to keep it together and rocord the latest installment of VGS. Topics covered include the release of the PlayStation Portal, release of the Super Pocket, Modern Warfare III, Black…
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VGS Show 647 - Is That TV Leaking? (10.14.23)
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Rich, Matt and Tom return for what was supposed to be the Halloween episode of VGS but we never got to Halloween... so... yeah. Anyway, the crew discusses Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is finalized, Sony introduces the slim PS5 models, Best Buy to discontinue DVD, Blu-ray, 4K physical releases both in-store and online by early 2024. W…
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We're back! After Rich having a long bout of Covid, the crew is back once again. Join Rich, Matt, Kurt and Tom as the guys catch up since MO Game Con. Topics include Unity fee scandal, video game voice actors going on strike(?), Starfield release, Rich and Matt get PS5s, the Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play.…
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VGS Show 645 - Fix it in Post... or Not (7.8.23)
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The crew of Rich, Matt and Ben are back. The guys talk about Mo Game Con (July 29 - mogamecon.com for details), Ben's FB group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/FilthyGamesRoom) and upcoming store, some highlights from the previous Nintendo Direct, sidetracked with movie talk (go watch Michael Mann's Heat) and much more.…
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VGS Show 644 - Check it Out... Kuato! (5.27.23)
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Yes, we managed to get together to record over the holiday weekend. Join Rich, Matt and Ben as the guys discuss all matter of things in gaming and not in gaming. Topics covered include Sony State of Play, Alan Wake 2 not getting a phyiscal release (update since recording, maybe not), Nintendo blocks Dolphin's Steam release, Mo Game Con 2023, Filthy…
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VGS Show 643 - The Legend of VGS: Tears of the Minish Cap (5.13.23)
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Yes, it is Legend of Zelda day again and the crew celebrates the release of Tears of the Kingdom. While we have a split crew with Rich and Kurt having not played Tears of the Kingdom yet, Matt and Ben have and have thoughts. While this episode covers one topic, we go off topic and back again several times and at the end of the day you have to as yo…
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VGS Show 633 - We're Still Here! (4.29.23)
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Yes, the VGS crew is still on this planet and we managed to get into the same room and record again. Join Rich, Matt and Tom as the guys have their video game therapy session. The guys discuss many things on this episode including the approaching MoGameCon 7 (July 29, 2023), a Trunk-N-Trade event Rich, Matt and Ben attended, Tears of the Kingdom up…
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VGS Show 632 - The Last of Us to See the Last of Us (2.5.23)
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Who knew The Last of Us show would be so polarizing to one VGS crew member. Join Rich, Kurt, Matt and Ben as the crew catches up on their lives and all the news in the gaming world. Topics include E3 loses the Big 3 (Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony), PSVR 2 launch concerns, games leaving Xbox 360 Market Place forever, Goldeneye woes, a Nintendo Direct ha…
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Episode 37: PODCAST [37] Music, healing and activism with Ami Gaston of the International Cultural Arts & Healing Sciences Institute
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A hate crime and a near death experience caused Ami Gaston to re-evaluate her life and future. She now works internationally to promote healing and wellbeing through music and activism. She’s worked with refugees and families through organisations such as the US government and the United Nations. She also has a great story to tell about performing …
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VGS Show 631 - Graded 9.8 A++ 16oz High Life!!! (1.8.23)
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After an extended holiday break, the crew of Rich, Matt and Kurt are back for the first episode of 2023. The boys catch up on what they've been up to and discuss some recent news, including Sony says the PS5 shortage is over, Nintendo cancels Switch Pro to focus on Switch successor, upcoming releases for first half of 2023, a repro Castlevania Rond…
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Episode 36: PODCAST [36] Routes into the music industry with Dr Oliver Morris, UK Music; and Serona Elton, University of Miami and the Mechanical Licensing Collective
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In this episode, I talk with Serona Elton, from the University of Miami and the Mechanical Licensing Collective; and Dr Oliver Morris, Head of Education and Skills at UK Music. We talked about their routes into the music industry, and the challenges and opportunities for young people – and their families - wanting to understand what roles they coul…
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VGS Show 630 - Crankin' City (11.12.22)
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Well, we got to know more about Matt on this episode, that is for sure. Anyway, the crew of Matt, Kurt, Rich and Tom are back for almost all video game episode of VGS. Multiple emails and some of the latest news covered, including PSVR2 pricing, Switch sales hit a milestone, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II might as well be a code in the box, and mo…
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VGS Show 629 - Talkin' Soup (10.15.22)
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What can I say? It got off to a weird start, then it calmed a bit, and then got weird again. Join Rich, Matt and Tom for a new (not from a can) episode of VGS. We hit up some emails, talk some video game news including some new physical releases, more exclusive PlayStation games coming to PC, Stadia's end, and more. We also talk about what we've be…
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VGS Show 628 - 13 Ghosts Can't Hardly Wait (9.17.22)
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Rich and Matt are back for a news filled VGS. After weeks of not much video game news, we were given a Nintendo Direct, a Sony State of Play and Tokyo Game Show to recap. A whole bunch of game announcements to go through and the boys hit up everything. Also discussed is upcoming horror movie releases, general movie talk, somehow Rich discuss the hi…
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VGS Show 627 - We Are Vin Stallone (9.3.22)
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The crew is back from The Record Space and ready to go for an all new VGS. Rich, Matt, Kurt and Tom get into the mix, discussing the complete Sega Genesis Mini 2 game line up, Sony raising the prices of PS5 everywhere except the US, is Sony at work at a Playstation PC launcher, Embracer buys Limted Run games plus so many other things, Gamescom 2022…
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Episode 35: PODCAST [35] How singing and songwriting can help new mums experiencing mental health problems – with Penny Osmond, workshop and choir leader
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In this episode, I talk with Penny Osmond, workshop and choir leader, about her singing work with new mums who have perinatal mental health disorders. We discuss the first randomised control research in this area, led by Professors Rosie Perkins and Daisy Fancourt, which found that singing could relieve moderate to severe post-natal depression at d…
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VGS Show 626 - Best Known for Troll 2 (7.23.22)
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With less than one week to MO Game Con, the VGS crew is absolutely giddy like Christmas is almost here. Join Rich, Matt and guest host Tom as the crew discusses all things MO Game Con, as well as, all the latest news in gaming including the Sega Genesis Mini 2 announced games, just how much money did Cyberpunk 2077 cost CD Projekt RED, Live A Live …
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VGS Show 625 - VGS Family Roadtrip Stop (7.9.22)
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We got a packed house for an all new episode of VGS. Rich, Matt, Kurt, Bob and Ben pack into the family truckster and hit the podcast road after a much needed stop at Wally's to fuel up and get beverages. Well... actually... we were in Matt's basement, but there was talk of Wally's and plenty of beverages and cookies (thanks Ben). We talk Mo Game C…
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Episode 34: PODCAST [34] Making music accessible to anyone through music tech instruments, with Emma Supica of Artiphon
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In this episode, I talk with Emma Supica, Education Coordinator for Artiphon, a music tech company that creates new instruments to enable everyone to be creative, with or without prior musical experience. It’s latest is the Orba, a palm-held instrument that can be used alone or connected to other technology. We talked about the importance of play i…
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VGS Show 624 - I Got an Itch!!! (6.11.22)
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The crew of Rich, Matt, Bob and Ben return to Casa de Gurley for another episode of VGS. Join the guys as they dive into Summer of Gaming 2022 coverage, including Sony State of Play, Devolver Digital and Limited Run Games presentations, as well as thoughts on several game announcements. Other topics discussed include Dirty Work, Can't Hardly Wait, …
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