Stories that Matter

S2 Ep12: Stories that Matter with Soumik Datta and Jaz O'Hara

British woman human rights defender Jaz O’Hara joins musician and composer Soumik Datta in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey.  In this episode, Jaz shares the story of her project working with refugees, Asylum Speakers, and the inspirations that led to her recording and sharing stories of migration. Soumik explains the background to the pioneering work of his charity Soumik Datta Arts (based at Hawkwood), his project Green Room, and its origins in Hope Notes which helped asylum...

S2 Ep11: Stories that Matter with Temi Wilkey 2023

Actor and writer, Temi Wilkey, joins Natali Martinez a year on from her first Artist Residency at Hawkwood. In this conversation, Temi discusses her recent television and theatre projects, including her play for The Royal Court, and gives us an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the new romantic comedy she worked on during her latest residency at Hawkwood.

S2 Ep11: Stories that Matter with Temi Wilkey

Actor and writer, Temi Wilkey, joins Natali Martinez a year on from her first Artist Residency at Hawkwood. In this conversation, Temi discusses her recent television and theatre projects, including her play for The Royal Court, and gives us an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the new romantic comedy she worked on during her latest residency at Hawkwood.

S2 Ep10: Stories that Matter with Missy Mazzoli & Royce Vavreck

Grammy-nominated composer, Missy Mazzoli, was recently deemed “one of the more consistently inventive, surprising composers now working in New York” (The New York Times). Her music has been performed all over the world. Royce Vavrek is a Canada-born, Brooklyn-based librettist and lyricist, hailed as “an exemplary creator of operatic prose” (The New York Times).  They join Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey, in conversation to discuss their creative journeys and about their recent residency at Haw...

S2 Ep9: Stories that Matter with Temi Wilkey

"I think, before the trip, I’d underestimated how revitalising it can be to spend time in nature...". Listen to Temi Wilkey as she discusses her 2022 residency at Hawkwood.  Join us for part 2 which will be recorded in May 2023, one year later at her second residency with us where we'll discuss how Temi's work has developed, new projects and how her second retreat with us has been.

S2 Ep9: Stories that Matter with Temi Wilkey 2022

"I think, before the trip, I’d underestimated how revitalising it can be to spend time in nature...". Listen to Temi Wilkey as she discusses her 2022 residency at Hawkwood.  Join us for part 2 which will be recorded in May 2023, one year later at her second residency with us where we'll discuss how Temi's work has developed, new projects and how her second retreat with us has been.

S2 Ep7: Stories that Matter with Soumik Datta

The Climate Action Lab aims to create the space for us to re-imagine the ways in which we impact our planet. It draws on experience from thought-leaders and special guests from the forefront of Climate Action so they can re-ignite our imagination, and give us the tools to get practical about climate change. This episode is a recording from one of our speakers. Soumik Datta is a composer, producer, bandleader and TV presenter. Every Soumik Datta Arts project embraces traditional and contempo...

S2 Ep8: Stories that Matter with Soumik Datta

The Climate Action Lab aims to create the space for us to re-imagine the ways in which we impact our planet. It draws on experience from thought-leaders and special guests from the forefront of Climate Action so they can re-ignite our imagination, and give us the tools to get practical about climate change. This episode is a recording from one of our speakers. Soumik Datta is a composer, producer, bandleader and TV presenter. Every Soumik Datta Arts project embraces traditional and contempo...

S2 Ep7: Stories that Matter with Sam Lee

The Climate Action Lab aims to create the space for us to re-imagine the ways in which we impact our planet. It draws on experience from thought-leaders and special guests from the forefront of Climate Action so they can re-ignite our imagination, and give us the tools to get practical about climate change. This episode is a recording from one of our speakers. Folk Singer, Song Collector and Presenter, Sam Lee has spent the last 13 years working with some of the most exciting British and in...

S2 Ep6: The History of Hawkwood with Pamela Tawse

The story of Hawkwood from its very origin all the way through to today. It contains personal reflections, memories and stories from the 27 years Pamela spent as a trustee of Hawkwood. As well as how Pamela first came to be at Hawkwood as well as how the site and charity have evolved and progressed since. This episode features Katie Loyd-Nunn, a mover, writer, editor and curator. She has worked at Hawkwood since 2004 developing the programme in parallel with her varied interests. This epi...

S2 Ep5: Studio Stories with Matthew Barley

Studio Stories is Hawkwood's brand new series of short podcasts that will give you a glimpse into what goes on on our artist residencies. Recorded at Hawkwood from the artist studio space. Enjoy this first episode with Matthew Barley. Matthew Barley has created a unique international career full of improvisation, new music, cutting-edge computer technology, collaboration with jazz and Indian musicians, education, and arranging – but always with cello playing at the heart. He has played with...

S2 Ep5: Matthew Barley | | Studio Stories Bonus Episode

Studio Stories is Hawkwood's brand new series of episodes that will give you a glimpse into what goes on in our artist residencies. Recorded at Hawkwood from the artist's studio space. Enjoy this first episode with Matthew Barley. Matthew Barley has created a unique international career full of improvisation, new music, cutting-edge computer technology, collaboration with jazz and Indian musicians, education, and arranging – but always with cello playing at the heart. He has played with som...

4: Joshua Coombes

Do Something for Nothing: Five years ago, Joshua Coombes began offering haircuts to men and women who were sleeping rough on the streets of London. He has since travelled the world continuing to do this, whilst sharing his experiences on social media amplifying the lives of people who are all too often invisible. This episode was produced by Matthew Shaw, with his own music and original compositions. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/

S2 Ep4: Joshua Coombes

Do Something for Nothing: Five years ago, Joshua Coombes began offering haircuts to men and women who were sleeping rough on the streets of London. He has since travelled the world continuing to do this, whilst sharing his experiences on social media amplifying the lives of people who are all too often invisible. This episode was produced by Matthew Shaw, with his own music and original compositions. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/

21: Joshua Coombes

24: Joshua Coombes

Do Something for Nothing: Five years ago, Joshua Coombs began offering haircuts to men and women who were sleeping rough on the streets of London. He has since travelled the world continuing to do this, whilst sharing his experiences on social media amplifying the lives of people who are all too often invisible. This episode was produced by Matthew Shaw, with his own music and original compositions. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/

23: Alan Moore and Tim Smit

In this episode, we discuss Do Build, Alan Moore’s recent book. It draws on his years of research into some of the most pioneering and progressive businesses on the planet. Moore invites us to create a different type of business: one that will regenerate and restore our economy, our environment, and our civilisation. He is joined in conversation by Sir Tim Smit, founder of the Eden Project. This episode was produced by Matthew Shaw, with his own music and original compositions. http://www...

S2 Ep3: Alan Moore and Tim Smit

In this episode, we discuss Do Build, Alan Moore’s recent book. It draws on his years of research into some of the most pioneering and progressive businesses on the planet. Moore invites us to create a different type of business: one that will regenerate and restore our economy, our environment, and our civilisation. He is joined in conversation by Sir Tim Smit, founder of the Eden Project. This episode was produced by Matthew Shaw, with his own music and original compositions. http://www...

21: Alan Moore and Tim Smit

3: Alan Moore and Tim Smit

In this episode, we discuss Do Build, Alan Moore’s recent book. It draws on his years of research into some of the most pioneering and progressive businesses on the planet. Moore invites us to create a different type of business: one that will regenerate and restore our economy, our environment, and our civilisation. He is joined in conversation by Sir Tim Smit, founder of the Eden Project. This episode was produced by Matthew Shaw, with his own music and original compositions. http://www...

S2 Ep2: Sam Lee and Soumik Datta

Tune in to a brand new episode with guests Soumik Datta and Sam Lee. This conversation was part of Turn up the volume, a week of action and events from Music Declares Emergency, uniting the music industry around climate issues and speaking out together. MDE continues the tradition of popular music taking a leading role in driving change, following in the footsteps of Rock Against Racism, Free Tibet, Rock The Vote and Warchild. This episode was produced by Matthew Shaw, with his own music an...

22: Sam Lee and Soumik Datta

Tune in to a brand new episode with guests Soumik Datta and Sam Lee. This conversation was part of Turn up the volume, a week of action and events from Music Declares Emergency, uniting the music industry around climate issues and speaking out together. MDE continues the tradition of popular music taking a leading role in driving change, following in the footsteps of Rock Against Racism, Free Tibet, Rock The Vote and Warchild. This episode was produced by Matthew Shaw, with his own music an...

21: Sam Lee and Soumik Datta

2: Sam Lee and Soumik Datta

Tune in to a brand new episode with guests Soumik Datta and Sam Lee. This conversation was part of Turn up the volume, a week of action and events from Music Declares Emergency, uniting the music industry around climate issues and speaking out together. MDE continues the tradition of popular music taking a leading role in driving change, following in the footsteps of Rock Against Racism, Free Tibet, Rock The Vote and Warchild. This episode was produced by Matthew Shaw, with his own music an...

21: Jaz O'Hara & Steve Savale

Jaz O'Hara & Steve Sevele and Matt Shaw. The Refugee Crisis remains the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. The UNHCR predicts that by 2050, 1 billion people will be displaced. But for many of us, this raises lots of questions… Why are so many people leaving their countries? Where are they coming from? Where are they going? What are their journey’s like and what is life like inside Europe’s refugee camps? For the opportunity to explore this issue, tune in on our conversation with Jaz ...

1: Jaz O'Hara & Steve Savale

Jaz O'Hara & Steve Sevele and Matt Shaw. The Refugee Crisis remains the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. The UNHCR predicts that by 2050, 1 billion people will be displaced. But for many of us, this raises lots of questions… Why are so many people leaving their countries? Where are they coming from? Where are they going? What are their journey’s like and what is life like inside Europe’s refugee camps? For the opportunity to explore this issue, tune in on our conversation with Jaz ...

S2 Ep1: Jaz O'Hara & Steve Savale

Jaz O'Hara & Steve Sevele and Matt Shaw. The Refugee Crisis remains the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. The UNHCR predicts that by 2050, 1 billion people will be displaced. But for many of us, this raises lots of questions… Why are so many people leaving their countries? Where are they coming from? Where are they going? What are their journey’s like and what is life like inside Europe’s refugee camps? For the opportunity to explore this issue, tune in on our conversation with Jaz ...

S1 Ep20: Vicci Livingstone-Thompson

Vicci Livingstone-Thompson is the CEO of Inclusion Gloucestershire. In this episode, she talks about the importance of user-led organisations, how fear impacts diversity in the workplace and what policies she’d like to see talked about in the run up to the general election.  This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta.  http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ www.inclusion-glos.org https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://da...

20: Vicci Livingstone-Thompson

Vicci Livingstone-Thompson is the CEO of Inclusion Gloucestershire. In this episode, she talks about the importance of user-led organisations, how fear impacts diversity in the workplace and what policies she’d like to see talked about in the run up to the general election.  This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta.  http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ www.inclusion-glos.org https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://da...

18: Practical pod - how to make seed bombs

In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Sophie from Semble on how to make see bombs. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://seedfestival.co.uk https://s...

S1 Ep18: Practical pod - how to make seed bombs

In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Sophie from Semble on how to make see bombs. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://seedfestival.co.uk https://s...

17: Practical Pod - how to make toothpaste

In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Claudi Williams on how to make your own toothpaste. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://seedfestival.co.uk ht...

S1 Ep17: Practical Pod - how to make toothpaste

In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Claudi Williams on how to make your own toothpaste. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://seedfestival.co.uk ht...

S1 Ep16: Practical Pod - how to make beeswax wraps

In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Josie from Semble on how to make beeswax wraps. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://seedfestival.co.uk https:...

16: Practical Pod - how to make beeswax wraps

In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Josie from Semble on how to make beeswax wraps. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://seedfestival.co.uk https:...

15: Practical Pod - life without plastic

In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Claudi Williams on life without plastic. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://seedfestival.co.uk http://www.pf...

S1 Ep15: Practical Pod - life without plastic

In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Claudi Williams on life without plastic. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://seedfestival.co.uk http://www.pf...

19: Juliet Davenport

In this episode we hear from, Juliet Davenport, CEO of Good Energy, the 100% renewable energy company she founded in 1999. She tells us about why the purpose of businesses needs to change, the future of 'smart homes', and what it's like being a female leader. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/

S1 Ep19: Juliet Davenport

In this episode we hear from, Juliet Davenport, CEO of Good Energy, the 100% renewable energy company she founded in 1999. She tells us about why the purpose of businesses needs to change, the future of 'smart homes', and what it's like being a female leader. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/hawkwoodcft https://daisyandherkora.com/

S1 Ep14: Kit Beazley

Kit Beazley, former Head of Finance at Triodos Bank, Trustee director at the Finance Innovation Lab and Fellow of the RSA, was a speaker at Hawkwood’s Seed Festival in July this year. In this episode, he tells us about delivering Triodos’ Brexit strategy, how banks can help in the fight against climate change, and what led him to leave mainstream banking. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwood...

14: Kit Beazley

Kit Beazley, former Head of Finance at Triodos Bank, Trustee director at the Finance Innovation Lab and Fellow of the RSA, was a speaker at Hawkwood’s Seed Festival in July this year. In this episode, he tells us about delivering Triodos’ Brexit strategy, how banks can help in the fight against climate change, and what led him to leave mainstream banking. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwood...

13: Craig Bennett

Craig Bennett, chief executive of Friends of the Earth UK, was a speaker at Hawkwood’s Seed Festival in July this year. In this episode, he tells us about Friends of the Earth’s changing campaigning strategy, the importance of diversifying the environmental movement, and how we can have hope in the face of climate change. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta.  http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com...

S1 Ep13: Craig Bennett

Craig Bennett, chief executive of Friends of the Earth UK, was a speaker at Hawkwood’s Seed Festival in July this year. In this episode, he tells us about Friends of the Earth’s changing campaigning strategy, the importance of diversifying the environmental movement, and how we can have hope in the face of climate change. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy and her Kora, playing an original composition, Berta.  http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com...

12: Alison Tickell

Alison Tickell, founder of Julie's Bicycle, was a speaker at this year's Seed Festival. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ ttps://twitter.com/HawkwoodCFT https://www.juliesbicycle.com/ https://twitter.com/jb_alison?lang=en https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://www.seedfestival.co.uk/

S1 Ep12: Alison Tickell

Alison Tickell, founder of Julie's Bicycle, was a speaker at this year's Seed Festival. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ ttps://twitter.com/HawkwoodCFT https://www.juliesbicycle.com/ https://twitter.com/jb_alison?lang=en https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://www.seedfestival.co.uk/

S1 Ep11: Matthew McStravick

In this episode, Matthew McStravick, founder of Deepr, tells us about the importance of even the smallest everyday connections with others, how good design can enable this, and the upcoming Enrol Yourself programme at Hawkwood. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/HawkwoodCFT https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/event/deepr-enrol-learning-marathon/ https://www.enrolyo...

11: Matthew McStravick

In this episode, Matthew McStravick, founder of Deepr, tells us about the importance of even the smallest everyday connections with others, how good design can enable this, and the upcoming Enrol Yourself programme at Hawkwood. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/HawkwoodCFT https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/event/deepr-enrol-learning-marathon/ https://www.enrolyo...

10: Florence Nyasamo Thomas

Florence Nyasamo Thomas is the founder of Lives of Colour, a platform offering infrastructure and education to support diversity and inclusion within businesses, educational institutions and government agencies. In this episode, she tells us a bit more about Lives of Colour, her upcoming exhibition I-Mmigrate and why everyone needs to be around the table in discussions of diversity and inclusivity. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original compos...

S1 Ep10: Florence Nyasamo Thomas

Florence Nyasamo Thomas is the founder of Lives of Colour, a platform offering infrastructure and education to support diversity and inclusion within businesses, educational institutions and government agencies. In this episode, she tells us a bit more about Lives of Colour, her upcoming exhibition I-Mmigrate and why everyone needs to be around the table in discussions of diversity and inclusivity. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original compos...

9: Mike Berners-Lee

Mike Berners-Lee, an expert in greenhouse gas carbon footprinting, founder of Small World Consulting and author of 'There Is No Planet B', was a speaker at this year's Seed Festival. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ ttps://twitter.com/HawkwoodCFT https://www.sw-consulting.co.uk/people/ https://twitter.com/mikebernerslee?lang=en https://daisyandherkora.com/ http://www.seedfestiv...