Campfire Convention Firecasts
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Episode 18: Firecast 018: A Sunny Day
May 24, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 58.2 MBPete Lawrence and Diane Kutz welcome you around the digital campfire talk with a trawl through what's arising for them this week, the Julian Assange ITV film, digital nomads and our tangled relationship with the state and its institutions, the rise of the WHO, 'being happy and owning nothing', Chilled Cider, Matt Coldrick and building our daily practice, symbols of contemplation and sensitivity through stillness and self-awareness, the ongoing 'spaciousness' discussions, Andie Braze...
Episode 17: Firecast 017: Bob Hillary talks Sacred
May 18, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 64.3 MBChange-maker, song-carrier, channel-writer and earth-protector Bob Hillary talks about the inspiration for his extraordinary new album 'Sacred' "This is the time of the changing of the guard. I believe it's our duty to create the new earth. I had to sell off all my possessions to make this album. My clothes, even my instruments... it was that gnarly." bobhillary.com An interview for Campfire Radio's Light Service campfireconvention.net/radio/
Episode 16: Firecast 016 : Word Up!
May 08, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBPete Lawrence and Diane Kutz launch a new era of the Campfire Firecast. Catch up on topical news around Campout, vox pops from the recent Spring Weekend at Braziers Park, how to have good conversations, Matt Coldrick's 'Everyday People', a Steely Dan selection and more...
Episode 15: Firecast 001: Pete Lawrence visits the Community Farm in Somerset
November 03, 2022 07:47 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBThe original first Campfire podcast featuring an interview with founders of the Community Farm in Somerset. In July 2017 I visited the community farm just outside Chew Magna south of Bristol and spoke to Ped Asgarian and Richard Garnett I kicked off by asking Richard about food which he tellingly described as “a perfect storm of fashion and politics” Food production is now so geared towards making profits for shareholders and corporations that it has lost site of its primary...
Episode 15: Firecast 001
November 03, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBThe original first Campfire podcast featuring an interview with founders of the Community Farm in Somerset. In July 2017 I visited the community farm just outside Chew Magna south of Bristol and spoke to Ped Asgarian and Richard Garnett I kicked off by asking Richard about food which he tellingly described as “a perfect storm of fashion and politics” Food production is now so geared towards making profits for shareholders and corporations that it has lost site of its primary...
Episode 14: Firecast 015: Pete Lawrence presents Deep and Crisp and Even
December 16, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIn December 2000, The Big Chill hosted one of the most memorable concerts I have had the pleasure to be involved with. Tom Middleton, our resident DJ through the years and now esteemed club and yoga session DJ, composer and sleep therapist, fulfilled an ambition. He got to score and perform two of the tracks from the seminal album 76:14 by Global Communication, his project at the time with Mark Pritchard. Tom invited me to play the DJ warm-up set for him, which I really enjoyed doin...
Firecast 014: Jason Hine - Eco Networking
November 18, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBJason Hine has just arrived in Greece. Together with the Campfire community, we are exploring possibilities for new Ecovillages and ecovillage networks, where we look towards methods of food production, technologies of reunion, wildcrafting, organizational change, local, national and global economy and currency redesign, dance, myth, mutualistic ways of doing business, forest gardening, boat building, development of new systems of governance, ceremony, conflict resolution, connection...
Firecast 013: Suzi Martineau at the Tree Conference
October 24, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBTree Conference founder Suzi Martineau talks to Campfire Convention's Pete Lawrence and reflects on this year's conference, shifts in thinking, social change, politics and tree hugging.
Firecast 013
October 24, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBTree Conference founder Suzi Martineau talks to Campfire Convention's Pete Lawrence and reflects on this year's conference, shifts in thinking, social change, politics and tree hugging.
Firecast 012: Campout 2018
August 14, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBPart Two: Campout 2018 was an extraordinary gathering, held at The Bridge Inn in the Black Mountains and curated by its own members. On the second Firecast from the event (a sequel to Firecast 011) we hear from Campfirers who came and made it what it was - "playful, freeing, inspiring, challenging, intense, healing, magic and fun" were some of the descriptions used. Featured : Louise Wallis, Jeremy Pearce, Michelle Walters, Mandi Kimberley, Caroline Holt, Kate Edgley, Eugenie Arrows...
Firecast 011
August 14, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBCampout 2018 was an extraordinary gathering, held at The Bridge Inn in the Black Mountains and curated by its own members. Here we hear from Campfirers who came and made it what it was - "playful, freeing, inspiring, challenging, intense, healing, magic and fun" were some of the descriptions used. Featured : Rebecca Denniff, David Owen, Belinda Scadding, Rose Lennard, David Abell, Annie Corbett, Mark Robbins, Andie Brazewell, Dominique 'Pascal' Barrett, David Pinto and Ralph Pettingi...
Firecast 011: Campout 2018
August 14, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBCampout 2018 was an extraordinary gathering, held at The Bridge Inn in the Black Mountains and curated by its own members. Here we hear from Campfirers who came and made it what it was - "playful, freeing, inspiring, challenging, intense, healing, magic and fun" were some of the descriptions used. Featured : Rebecca Denniff, David Owen, Belinda Scadding, Rose Lennard, David Abell, Annie Corbett, Mark Robbins, Andie Brazewell, Dominique 'Pascal' Barrett, David Pinto and Ralph Petting...
Firecast 012
August 14, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBPart Two: Campout 2018 was an extraordinary gathering, held at The Bridge Inn in the Black Mountains and curated by its own members. On the second Firecast from the event (a sequel to Firecast 011) we hear from Campfirers who came and made it what it was - "playful, freeing, inspiring, challenging, intense, healing, magic and fun" were some of the descriptions used. Featured : Louise Wallis, Jeremy Pearce, Michelle Walters, Mandi Kimberley, Caroline Holt, Kate Edgley, Eugenie Arrowsm...
Firecast 010: Writer Crysse Morrison talks Frome
August 09, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB“When the revolution comes, it will start here” That’s a quote from the Guardian’s magazine’s 'Let’s Move to…' feature about Frome, the independent-minded Somerset market town that is in the spotlight. In the latest firecast from Campfire Convention, Pete Lawrence (a recently inducted Froomie) renews acquaintances with writer Crysse Morrison, one of the first people he met in Frome, who has spent months putting together a definitive and enormously entertaining book about the town...
Firecast 010
August 09, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB“When the revolution comes, it will start here” That’s a quote from the Guardian’s magazine’s 'Let’s Move to…' feature about Frome, the independent-minded Somerset market town that is in the spotlight. In the latest firecast from Campfire Convention, Pete Lawrence (a recently inducted Froomie) renews acquaintances with writer Crysse Morrison, one of the first people he met in Frome, who has spent months putting together a definitive and enormously entertaining book about the town’...
Firecast 009: Folk legends Blowzabella
July 18, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBFolk legends Blowzabella are celebrating 40 years of their inimitable, drone-based wall of sound. Yet, they remain largely unknown outside their own cult circles. The band's latest workshop weekend, at Halsway Manor in the Quantock Hills in west Somerset brought the Blowzabella family together to celebrate this unique DIY cottage industry that is moving into top gear. It's the sort of musical concept that the corporations wouldn't understand, let alone be able to bottle and sell. Ca...
Firecast 009
July 18, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBFolk legends Blowzabella are celebrating 40 years of their inimitable, drone-based wall of sound. Yet, they remain largely unknown outside their own cult circles. The band's latest workshop weekend, at Halsway Manor in the Quantock Hills in west Somerset brought the Blowzabella family together to celebrate this unique DIY cottage industry that is moving into top gear. It's the sort of musical concept that the corporations wouldn't understand, let alone be able to bottle and sell. Cam...
Firecast 008
June 19, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBA Paros breakfast meeting with Mary Valiakas, founder of Campfire's Athens Beacon and Head of Innovation at the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy. Mary talks about the growing pains associated with the move from masculine to feminine values, the shift from capitalism from collectivism and how Greece has used the grey zones created during its falling apart to maximise impact through new innovation, self-organising systems to bring philosophy home to the cradle of western civili...
Firecast 008: Mary Valiakas innovation and self-organising systems
June 19, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBA Paros breakfast meeting with Mary Valiakas, founder of Campfire's Athens Beacon and Head of Innovation at the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy. Mary talks about the growing pains associated with the move from masculine to feminine values, the shift from capitalism from collectivism and how Greece has used the grey zones created during its falling apart to maximise impact through new innovation, self-organising systems to bring philosophy home to the cradle of western civil...
Firecast 007
May 11, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBPete Lawrence talks to Jonathan Goldsmith artist and larp designer Nina Runa Essendrop about their plans to create 'A Solstice Experience' - a joy filled ritual celebration of the Summer Solstice in the middle of the stunning Waterlow Park in Highgate, North London. This unique magical event is designed as a Solstice Beacon for London, a fundraiser for Campfire and a chance to spread the word about Campfire Convention throughout London.
Firecast 007: Jonathan Goldsmith on a Solstice Beacon for London
May 11, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBPete Lawrence talks to Jonathan Goldsmith artist and larp designer Nina Runa Essendrop about their plans to create 'A Solstice Experience' - a joy filled ritual celebration of the Summer Solstice in the middle of the stunning Waterlow Park in Highgate, North London. This unique magical event is designed as a Solstice Beacon for London, a fundraiser for Campfire and a chance to spread the word about Campfire Convention throughout London.
Firecast 006
April 30, 2018 17:39 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe story of a remix. The Sa Ta Na Ma track by the Campfire Circle Singers has marked Campfire founder and firestarter Pete Lawrence's return to the recording studio for the first time in over a decade. Hear the main players talking about their parts in the the making of a truly collaborative tune. Interviews with Pete Lawrence, Bryony Croft, Tobias Hug, Bruce Bickerton, Graeme Holdaway, Kimm Fearnley and Paul Leonard..
Firecast 006: The making of Sa Ta Na Ma track by the Campfire Circle Singers
April 30, 2018 17:39 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe story of a remix. The Sa Ta Na Ma track by the Campfire Circle Singers has marked Campfire founder and firestarter Pete Lawrence's return to the recording studio for the first time in over a decade. Hear the main players talking about their parts in the the making of a truly collaborative tune. Interviews with Pete Lawrence, Bryony Croft, Tobias Hug, Bruce Bickerton, Graeme Holdaway, Kimm Fearnley and Paul Leonard..
Firecast 005
March 15, 2018 00:00 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBOur latest Firecast episode features Mee Ysanne who has "two successful dual careers - in music and food - and combines this 20+ years of deep experience to create immersive sensory experiences based on science, art and meaningful ideas." Mee talks about setting up the New York City Beacon for Campfire as well as diversity, gender differences and the importance of human touch.
Firecast 005: Mee Ysanne talks about the New York City Beacon
March 15, 2018 00:00 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBOur latest Firecast episode features Mee Ysanne who has "two successful dual careers - in music and food - and combines this 20+ years of deep experience to create immersive sensory experiences based on science, art and meaningful ideas." Mee talks about setting up the New York City Beacon for Campfire as well as diversity, gender differences and the importance of human touch.
Firecast 004: Our own members Hi5s
February 12, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBWelcome to our fourth Campfire Convention Firecast, which features our own members Hi5s. We also talk to Mancunian Rick Turner from Ditto AI about a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence. Community engagement, inspiration and confidence, music, education and England's smallest commercial cinema. Listen up!
Firecast 004
February 12, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBWelcome to our fourth Campfire Convention Firecast, which features our own members Hi5s. We also talk to Mancunian Rick Turner from Ditto AI about a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence. Community engagement, inspiration and confidence, music, education and England's smallest commercial cinema. Listen up!
Firecast 003
December 28, 2017 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBA selection of our members highpoints of 2017 : we feature Barry Cawston, Julia Black, Tobias Hug, Juliet Maclay, Kate Edgley, Guy Morley, Anthea Davies, Luke Flegg, Ruth Wallsgrove, Mads Ryle, Jenny Barrett, Lorraine Inglis, Steve Hoare and Eugenie Arrowsmith.
Firecast 003: Our members highpoints of 2017
December 28, 2017 00:00 - 43 minutes - 35.4 MBA selection of our members highpoints of 2017 : we feature Barry Cawston, Julia Black, Tobias Hug, Juliet Maclay, Kate Edgley, Guy Morley, Anthea Davies, Luke Flegg, Ruth Wallsgrove, Mads Ryle, Jenny Barrett, Lorraine Inglis, Steve Hoare and Eugenie Arrowsmith.
Firecast 002: The recent 'Reimagining the Future' London event
November 24, 2017 17:02 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBOur second Firecast features a report from the recent Campfire Convention London event and includes Tobi Hug's Circle Singing, plus members hi5s and highlights from our 'Reimagining politics' thinkshop.
Firecast 002
November 24, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBOur second Firecast features a report from the recent Campfire Convention London event and includes Tobi Hug's Circle Singing, plus members hi5s and highlights from our 'Reimagining politics' thinkshop.