Manav Patel, sculptor and installation artist, brings a unique creative voice to SoundCloud. A recent graduate of the University of the Arts London, his work is all about rhythm, texture, and cultural storytelling — much like music itself. Whether hand-building ceramics, welding metal for large-scale installations, or crafting immersive environments inspired by Indian traditions, Manav Patel’s art resonates with an almost musical flow.

Past projects include “Apnu Amdavad,” a life-sized autorickshaw installation exhibited at OXO London; a ceramic series reflecting Ahmedabad’s old city; and a replica Indian train carriage complete with the snacks, seating, and spirit of companionship that define the experience. His installation for Navratri at SPG London explored ritual, pattern, and celebration, inviting viewers into a sensory, almost performative space.

For Manav Patel, creativity is about connection — between materials, between cultures, and between people. 

Manav on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manav-patel-432440141/

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Manav Patel - Sculptor

Think of Louise Vidaurri as a kind of visual DJ—sampling nature, remixing sunsets and layering digital beats of colour. Once a corporate realtor in Sacramento, Louise retired in 2020 and found herself on long walks along the American River with her phone. Those photos became the raw tracks; her editing apps became the studio. The result? Louise Vidaurri Photo Art.

From her base in Carmichael, Louise Vidaurri now crafts landscapes like Serenity and Hanging Tree, as well as more experimental spiritual and whimsical works. Every piece has its own rhythm: a bit of calm, a touch of energy, and just enough surprise to make you pause.

Her website is built for fans who want more than just a “like.” You can preview works on your own walls through augmented reality, buy safely through a badge-verified checkout, and browse titles like you’re flipping through a record bin of colour.

Exhibiting at local shows and online, Louise proves that retirement doesn’t mean fading out—it can mean turning the volume up on creativity.

Louise on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-vidaurri-8b1a5314/

Louise's website: 
https://www.louisevidaurriphotoart.com/about-the-artistpg15ymkxv1a

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Louise Vidaurri - Digital artist and photographer

York-based composer, musical director, tutor, and saxophonist extraordinaire, adds finesse and humour to serious musicality. Educated at Leeds Conservatoire (BA in Music, Jazz/Sax, 2017–2021; MA in Musical Direction, 2022–2023), Joe combines polish with play—and a sax that’s heard things.

His performing credits include fronting Manouche Ganoush, holding alto sax duties for GT Big Band and Burley-in-Wharfedale Big Band, and leading both the Joe Allen Big Band and the trio Bowes/Berg/Allen. Each ensemble adds another layer to his musical footprint.

In theatre, Joe has worked with TV names like Louis Spence and Les Dennis, toured nationally with Anton Benson Productions, and serves as Musical Director for York’s acclaimed NETheatre. One might say he orchestrates more than just music. 

Joe also writes—original scores for kids’ theatre (Northern Opera Group’s Book of Eternity), commissions, and freelance arrangement work both local and global. His pen scores, and so do his students.

As a tutor, Joe teaches sax, clarinet, voice, theory, composition—and more importantly, teaches musicians how to be musicians. Tackling performance anxiety, audition prep, deep listening, even event-producing, he’s part mentor, part musical GPS. 

In short, Joe Allen knows how to direct, compose, teach—and occasionally crack a jazz pun mid-solo.

Joe on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeallenmusic/

Joe's Linktree: 
https://linktr.ee/joeallen.art

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Joe Allen - Radio presenter, composer and musical director

Let’s make this a bit more ear-friendly — like you’re listening to a chat with Maria Evans. Think of her as the PhD-wearing, joke-dropping coach-researcher you didn’t know you needed. She’s the founder of Head-Line Communication Ltd, and she does the fancy things — research, consulting, leadership development — but also the deeply human ones — empathy, clarity, and that wise nudge that changes everything.

Her academic credentials? A PhD from Warwick, supported by the ESRC, on Shakespeare teachers’ experiences. She’s then used that superpower to guide giants like the RSC, The Old Vic, and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

Maria is accredited in neurodiversity coaching and frequently works with women. She’s the calm voice when your life feels frenetic — helping with time-management, impostor syndrome, managing neurodivergence, or just reimagining your career amid chaos.

She’s also host to a series of group workshops that feel more like supportive gatherings — tackling confidence, focus, productivity — and occasionally cracking a well-timed joke so reflection doesn’t feel like a chore.

So if you’re looking for someone who blends strategic brilliance with real-world understanding, a hint of laughter, and a lot of compassion — that’s Maria Evans.

Maria on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-evans-phd/

Maria's website: 
https://www.mariaevans.com/index.php

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Maria Evans - Neurodivergent trainer and coach

Who is David Outevsky? A movement researcher, educator, and strategist who has built his career on blending physical expression with intellectual rigour. With a BA in Anthropology, an MSc in Dance Science (Trinity Laban), and a PhD in Dance Studies (York University, Toronto), David Outevsky has balanced scholarship with competitive DanceSport success, reaching finals at Blackpool, the UK Open, and the International Ballroom Championships.

Yet “David Outevsky” is more than a dancer. He is a leader seeking Arts Organisation Management and Research and Development roles in international relations, health and holistic therapy, government agencies, foundations, social media, and video game companies. His transferable skills are clear: leadership, cultural policy experience, problem-solving, relationship-building, marketing, communication, and a deep grounding in holistic health.

David’s research expertise has also produced 10 unique methodologies for dancer screening and conditioning—protocols designed to prevent injuries and maximise performance. He has developed pre-season training systems, created dance course syllabi, reviewed research plans, and built 10 collaborations with academics and practitioners alike.

On SoundCloud, the name “David Outevsky” carries a rhythm that’s about more than music: it’s about ideas in motion. His work resonates with both artists and strategists, showing how research can inform creativity, how culture can intersect with policy, and how movement can be a tool for problem-solving.

David on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-outevsky/

David's website: 
https://outevsky.com/

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David Outevsky - Arts organisation manager

Grace Benham doesn’t just look at art — she listens to it. A curation assistant at a London art and design studio, she sees exhibitions as stories with rhythm and flow, like tracks on a playlist. For her, curation is about turning spaces into places where artworks, like voices, can be heard in harmony.

Storytelling is Grace’s superpower. In her interview with Arts and Culture Network founder Mark Walmsley, she spoke of giving artworks a voice, connecting the past to the present, and rewriting narratives that have long excluded women. One of her guiding influences is Katie Hessel’s The Story of Art Without Men, a book that echoes her commitment to championing overlooked female artists.

This passion has taken shape in a bold proposal: a global league table ranking countries on their recognition of female artists. Inspired by an Italian foundation, Grace suggested starting with Ireland, praising the National Gallery’s recent strides in showcasing women. For her, the project is like remixing the cultural canon — adjusting the mix so that women’s voices rise to the front.

Her Fantasy Cultural Year unfolded like a playlist of experiences:

Florence for Uffizi mornings and opera evenings.

Berlin for folk dance and experimental art.

Porto for Caravaggio reimagined through digital media.
And in London, a weekly rhythm of musicals, concerts, and opera — revisiting her own first tracks: Britten’s Young People’s Guide to the Orchestra and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Music remains central for Grace. She is drawn to female singer-songwriters who bring honesty and wit to their craft, with CMAT a current favourite. Her post-lockdown anthem? Hozier, whose soulful lyrics capture both intimacy and protest.

Grace’s personality carries a playful beat. In a rapid-fire “this or that” game, she came across as a coffee-loving, Mac-using, comedy fan who prefers reggae to rock, museums to malls, motorbikes to cars. These details give her a rhythm that is relatable and real.

Why does Grace belong on SoundCloud? Because her work is about amplifying unheard voices. She curates like a DJ, adjusting balance and tone, remixing the canon, and ensuring no voice is lost in silence. She is not just a curator of exhibitions but a curator of culture itself.

Grace Benham may be early in her career, but her vision is already striking: inclusive, imaginative, and deeply attuned to the sounds of history and change.

Listen closely. You’ll hear it: a new beat in the cultural conversation.

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Grace Benham: A Curator’s Voice for Change

Beth Prevor is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Hands On, the New York organisation dedicated to making theatre accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. With a background in stage management and interpreter training, Beth Prevor has transformed inclusion from an afterthought into a standard.

Under her leadership, Hands On has produced more than 500 sign-interpreted shows at leading venues such as the Public Theatre, New Victory, Roundabout and Central Park. She also consults widely on Deaf access, curating accessible arts listings and advising cultural institutions across the US.

Beth Prevor doubles as Director of Interpreting Services at the NYC Department of Education and serves on accessibility boards for Lincoln Center and the NJ Theatre Alliance. With degrees from Brooklyn College and NYU, Beth Prevor has made it her life’s work to ensure the stage speaks to everyone—loudly, visually and inclusively.

Beth on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-prevor-b015a45/

Hands On website: 
https://www.handson.org/

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Beth Prevor - Deaf Arts Accessibility Expert

Welcome to the world of Ashish Manchanda, where sound is sculpted, boundaries are blurred, and music becomes conversation. As a music producer, mixing & re-recording engineer, live concert producer, and entrepreneur, Ashish Manchanda’s journey spans continents and chapters of sonic evolution.

With credits on over 150 films—Dev D, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, The Chronicles of Narnia, and more—Ashish Manchanda has built a career bridging film music, independent artists and mainstream media. Trained under Bruce Swedien and honoured with mention in In the Studio with Michael Jackson, he embraces both craftsmanship and vision.

Beyond the studio, Ashish Manchanda co-founded Win Iconic Ventures, Boon Castle Media & Entertainment, Flying Carpet Productions, and The Media Tribe (a training institute for sound professionals). He mixes studio precision with entrepreneurial drive.

He has engineered live shows across India and the US, mixed concerts for AR Rahman, curated festival experiences like NH7, and held FOH roles in legendary venues like Avery Fisher Hall and Alice Tully Hall. He also contributes in TV (Coke Studio, MTV Unplugged, India’s RAW Star) and festival production.

Now, as the architect of The Global Ikon, Ashish Manchanda is redefining how global talent is discovered, connected and elevated. This platform and its content aim to amplify underheard voices by leveraging media, AI and community.

Ashish on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-manchanda/

Ashish's website: 
https://www.ashishmanchanda.xyz/

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Ashish Manchanda - Music producer and media entrepreneur

When you type “Helene Su” into your search bar, you’ll discover a practitioner who doesn’t just teach movement — she re-imagines it. Founder of Niio Dance, Helene Su has built a bridge between expressive arts, somatic science and leadership presence for more than twenty years. Her story is rooted in a British-born Chinese identity, a childhood of cultural displacement, and a deep recognition that what doesn’t fit often holds the greatest power.

At the heart of Helene Su’s offering is a belief: your body already knows your truth. So the work shifts from “getting it right” to “feeling it alive”. Through her signature Embody → Alchemise → Express pathway, Helene guides you to ground into your body’s intelligence, transform limiting patterns into creative action, and express your vision with embodied clarity. With an MA in Dance & Somatic Well-Being, as well as yoga teacher and Reiki credentials, she brings a rich toolbox — but the real magic happens in the felt, the movement, the presence.

Her website is a portal to live classes, transformational retreats and one-to-one embodied coaching. Her LinkedIn profile outlines her professional credentials. On Instagram you’ll witness her authenticity, her tribe and the playful aliveness she invites. If you’re a creative leader, coach or healer ready to move beyond strategy into embodiment, then Helene Su offers the guidance, the space and the invitation. Step in. Your body is waiting.

Helene Su on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helene-su/

Niio Dance website: 
https://www.niiodance.com

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Helene Su - Somatic dance and leadership coach

Imagine a performance where toddlers tap, babies bounce and grown-ups grin — all because one creative mind asked: “Why should very young children just watch theatre when they can help make it?” That mind belongs to Liz Clark. As Artistic Director of Turned On Its Head, Liz has spent more than a decade re-thinking how families engage with dance. 

With a background in ballet and a dance degree from the University of Surrey, she launched her company in 2010 to focus on children under five and their families.

Her work is rooted in belief: that movement and creativity don’t wait until you’re grown up. They spark at the earliest of ages. Her performances are immersive, interactive, silly and sublime — made for babies, toddlers and carers who want more than just a seat in the dark. 

Alongside her stage work, she’s an Associate Artist with People Dancing, leading national efforts to develop early-years dance practitioners, and she’s collaborating on research about how dance and attachment theory meet in the youngest of settings.

Liz on LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-clark-b1b761111/

Turned On Its Head website: 
https://turnedonitshead.org

Mark Walmsley FRSA AGSM
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