This Half hour music documentary explores welsh music culture by taking a look at the story behind a compilation of welsh music release in 1996 called 'S4C Makes Me Want To Smoke Crack Volume 2'
It also delves into the current with a look at a recently releases album of contemporary welsh music called O'r Nyth. Including Interviews from Ankst Musik founder, Emyr Williams and Nyth founder, Alun Gaffey. Plus music from Topper, Beck, Rheinallt H. Rowlands, Joy Division, Afal Drwg Efa, Sen Segur,  Casi Wyn, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog, Gwyllt, Alun Gaffey, David Wrench and Melys.

Welsh Ankst - Music Documentary by Luc Wise for Exposure Radio

There is a strange little sound thats a night time feature of the leafy areas of venice. My first thought was that it sounded remarkably like a stereotypical submarine radar, as if taken directly from the soundtrack of 2000’s U-571. So possibly human in its origin, but its timing was too offbeat and sounding too regular. Eventually the likelihood that it was some sort of bird had to be accepted, and with some roundabout googling, my ornithological ignorance discovered the Scops Owl.

Venice Soundscapes - Scops Owl in St Elena

Venice Soundscapes - Single Cicada over Via Garibaldi

Venice Soundscapes - A mystery owl's visit to St Elena

Documentary about Chapter Arts Centre. 
The first radio documentary myself and a course mate made at University. Produced back in 2011, we explored the beginning of Chapter and how it developed and grew. Covering the cinema, gallery, cafe and theatre, to give an insight into its identity. 

Do excuse its faults, we were learning after all. 

Chapter By Chapter: Student Radio Documentary

We interview Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire assembly candidates about their views on local, national and global environmental issues, their party’s policies and their own priorities for the environment.

Val has lived in Pembrokeshire for over 40 years; her three children were born and educated here. 
After moving to Narberth in 1975 she became involved in fund raising for the Bloomfield Community Centre,  and later became an organiser for the Narberth Children’s Festival, a festival of arts, crafts and live performances taking place over three days with top performers from all over the country. This festival, which helped to put Narberth on the map, ran for several years. 
Val has also worked as a professional riding instructor most of her life, training young riders to National and International level, helping with National teams and organising the Narberth Children’s Pony Show. 
As a member of Narberth Town Council for ten years she had responsibility for the Queens Hall and campaigned for a local Skate Park eventually contributing to the establishment of the Haverfordwest Skate Park.
She now works as a registered Foster Carer, which has given her great insight into local needs and contributed to her knowledge of young people and their aspirations
In 2014 she became a member of the Wales Green Party, a decision which was prompted by anxiety over the social injustice of recent Westminster governments and their lack of action in the face of the threat of climate change and destruction of our environment.

FOE Pembrokeshire In Conversation: Val Bradley - Green Party

We interview Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire assembly candidates about their views on local, national and global environmental issues, their party’s policies and their own priorities for the environment.

Simon Thomas lives in Aberystwyth with his wife and two children. He was educated at Aberdare Boys’ Grammar School and Aberystwyth University. He trained as a librarian before before working as a researcher for Taff-Ely Borough Council. He also worked as an anti-poverty worker and a Rural Development Manager for Jigso.
Simon was elected to the House of Commons as MP for Ceredigion in 2000. In Parliament, he spoke for the party on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Transport, International Development, Energy, Culture Media and Sport.
He was one of the longest serving members of the Environmental Audit Committee and was recognised as a constant advocate for the environment and sustainable development.
 After losing his seat in 2005 he became a development manager for Technium in Pembrokeshire, before being appointed senior special advisor to the One Wales Government, advising the Deputy First Minister and other Plaid Cymru Ministers.
In 2011 he was elected to the National Assembly as a regional member for Mid and West Wales
He has been a member of Plaid Cymru’s 5 strong Shadow Cabinet since 2014. Simon is Shadow Minister for Education, Skills and the Welsh language. Simon also speaks for the party on Public Services and Local Government.
“I’ve made my home in this region, raised my children locally so what happens here matters to me as a resident.”

FOE Pembrokeshire In Conversation: Simon Thomas - Plaid Cymru

We interview Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire assembly candidates about their views on local, national and global environmental issues, their party’s policies and their own priorities for the environment.

Marc Tierney grew up in Carmarthenshire and is proud to be standing for his home constituency of Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire.     He lived for a time in Ireland before studying at University in Bristol returning home to West Wales to take up a management role at Radio Pembrokeshire in Narberth.   Since then, Marc has experience of working in the public and third sectors as well as running his own business. He has established a community media project, Cleddau Radio in Pembroke Doc, run a local organisation in West Carmarthenshire and South Pembrokeshire providing respite care to children from the Chernobyl nuclear zone and sits as a Trustee on the Board of the Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services.  
36-year-old local Marc lives with his partner Sarah and three children in the heart of the constituency, a great place to raise his family.  As his children all attend local schools, he understands the importance of investment in education and skills.   Marc is an active campaigner for local health services, the environment, tackling poverty and creating better job opportunities in West Wales. He has already used his experience and skills to secure local public services, engage with the community to improve access to health services and has spoken up fearlessly on the issues that matter to local people.

FOE Pembrokeshire In Conversation: Mark Tieney - Labour Party

We interview Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire assembly candidates about their views on local, national and global environmental issues, their party’s policies and their own priorities for the environment.

Angela is the Welsh Conservative Assembly Member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire. She lives in west Wales with her husband and two young children.
Angela was first elected to the National Assembly for Wales in May 2007. She served as Shadow Minister for the Environment and Planning and has also held the positions of Shadow Minister for Finance and Shadow Minister for Transport and Regeneration as well as being the Chair of the National Assembly’s Finance Committee.
Angela is relatively new to politics having been in business since leaving school. She stood for Carmarthen West & South Pembrokeshire in 2007 having been invited to do so by the Welsh Conservatives. She says "The more I thought about it, the more logical the choice became. I have always been interested in politics and am typical of those of us who get fired up by the nonsense we see and hear. I guess it was just my time to stand and be counted.” 
Angela’s political interests lie in the economy, health, schools and the rural community.

FOE Pembrokeshire In Conversation: Angela Burns - Conservative Party

We interview Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire assembly candidates about their views on local, national and global environmental issues, their party’s policies and their own priorities for the environment.

Alistair Cameron grew up and was educated in Pembrokeshire before going to Bristol University. He currently teaches English at a further education college.
He wants to abolish the Cleddau Bridge tolls which damage economic growth and supports the development of Trinity Saint David’s Carmarthen Centre.
He opposes the proposed merger of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion Councils but believes better services can be provided and money saved through the councils working closer together and sharing resources.
He is concerned about the impact of low farm gate prices and uncertainty over the Basic Payment Scheme which has put many farmers under pressure.
He believes the local health board needs to consider restoring a 24 hour paediatric service at Withybush Hospital and is concerned about pressures at Glangwili such as over physiotherapy.
He is also concerned about the impact of local government cuts such as the threat to the Avenue Centre in Tenby and the need to boost the income at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery.

FOE Pembrokeshire In Conversation: Alister Cameron - Liberal Democrats

A clip from an interview I conducted with contemporary artist, Richard Higlett, as part of a photography project for Ffotogallery. 
Done which Richard worked in his studio, this interview was done as a reference and starting point for portraits of Richard that I took in his work space.

ByLucien

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