In this special podcast episode, we celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March 2021). 
An episode not only celebrating the achievement of women in music, but also music itself, and all of those who are engaged with it and making the effort to take it out of any one particular box.

We are excited to be joined by:
Dobrinka Tabakova – a multi-award-winning composer
Sarah Alexander – Chief Executive and Artistic Director, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
James Murphy – Chief Executive, Royal Philharmonic Society

This episode is hosted by HP’s Lydia Connolly, Director and Head of Artist Management at HarrisonParrott.

This is the second episode in our ​‘Under the Spotlight’ podcast mini-series where we shine a light on ​‘challenging’ topics in the arts, and focus on guests living these experiences and who are working to create change in the sector.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Under the Spotlight: Celebrating Women in Music

HarrisonParrott’s Henry Southern talks with Mark Pemberton OBE, CEO of the Association of British Orchestras, about the current landscape in the UK orchestral sector and classical music more broadly.

Mark provides an insightful snapshot of the challenges facing UK orchestra managers today covering a broad range of topics including COVID, Brexit, sustainability, inclusion and diversity, relevance, and funding structures. We also reflect on the resilience and entrepreneurship of colleagues within the industry.

After Hours: Mark Pemberton - Association of British Orchestras

In this episode of The Culture Bar podcast series, we explore what the career paths of young artists look like and how we can support up-and-coming artists. We will unpick barriers to entry for young musicians and understand what skills are required, what success looks like, and what talent managers look for when signing a new artist.

Our incredible panel includes:

Lydia Connolly – Head of Artist Management, HarrisonParrott
Randall Goosby – American violinist, Decca Classics recording artist, and former Winner of Young Concert Artists International Auditions, amongst many other accolades
Benjamin Woodroffe – President, Global Foundation for the Performing Arts
Hosted by HP’s Henry Southern

This episode is part of our ​‘Under the Spotlight’ podcast series where we shine a light on ​‘challenging’ topics in the arts, and focus on guests living these experiences and who are working to create change in the sector.

How to support the development of young artists: the journey from conservatoire to concert hall

Welcome to Creative Iceland – a special The Culture Bar mini-podcast series focusing on the creative scene in Iceland. This series is hosted by Icelander Arna Margrét Jónsdóttir from HarrisonParrott. Arna will be speaking with fellow Icelanders about various topics related to the creative scene in Iceland.

For this episode we will explore cultural activities for children at concert venues, focusing on Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. We will go over the importance of children’s culture, look into recent policy changes around children’s cultural activities at subsidised concert venues, and learn about cultural activities for, with and by children taking place at Harpa.

Svanhildur Konráðsdóttir is the Director of Harpa – Concert Hall and Conference Center in Reykjavík, Iceland. Svanhildur has over twenty years of successful experience in the cultural sector in Iceland and abroad. Since 2004, she served as a board member of the company that oversaw the construction and preparation of Harpa’s operations, then served on the board of directors from 2011 – 2016. She became the director of Harpa in 2017. In recent years, Svanhildur was the Director of Culture and Tourism of Reykjavík responsible for Reykjavík City’s cultural, artistic and tourism activities. This included the overseeing of operation of numerous cultural institutions and Visit Reykjavik — events and marketing office which she started. She headed the bid leading up to Reykjavík becoming a UNESCO City of Literature and also the Reykjavík Music City Program. Svanhildur’s background is in culture, journalism and media and she is the author of two books. She has worked for Reykjavík Arts Festival, Reykjavík European City of Culture 2000 and the National Broadcasting Service. She was the chairperson of UNICEF in Iceland for six years and has served on various other boards — now on the board of The Red Cross in Reykjavík. Among international art projects is the collaboration with Yoko Ono on IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in Videy island and the international promotion of Icelandic arts and culture through various channels and partners.

Ingibjörg Fríða Helgadóttir is a musician, creative workshop leader and children’s culture project manager at Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. She has diverse education and experience in various fields of music and a degree in Creative Music Communication from the Iceland University of the Arts. In the last years, she has focused on children’s culture, creating, and hosting cultural podcasts for children and families at the Icelandic National Television and Radio (RÚV), teaching and performing music to and for children and leading music improv and composition workshops in various settings, for example in art festivals, music schools and concert venues such as Harpa. As a project manager, she supervises the children and family program in Harpa (which includes concerts, workshops, and other events) as well as the musical experimentation space in Harpa, Hljóðhimnar. The aim is to make Harpa familiar to every child, support culture for children, with children but most importantly culture by children.

CREATIVE ICELAND: CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AT CONCERT VENUES

In our ​‘speed pod’ mini-series of quick insights into music and culture from around the world, we talk to music industry professionals about the music of their homeland, to give us a view into different music, composers, sounds and instruments which make music both unique and universal. 

This time, we will be talking to Polyarts Associate Manager: Artists & Projects Eva Pires to tell us more about the sounds of Bulgaria. Eva tells us about what influences there are on Bulgarian music and the importance of folk, stories and the landscape on creating these special musical compositions, the musical sounds associated with the country including unique musical instruments used by shepherds, in wedding bands and a unique style of ​‘throat’ singing, and introduces us to several Bulgarian composers and musicians and Ethno Jazz. 

Eva was interviewed by HP’s Fiona Livingston.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.

Speed Pod: Bulgaria

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Executive Chair and co-founder of Creative Access, Josie Dobrin to the studio. We talk all about the partnership between Creative Access and the HP Foundation, key issues facing inclusivity in the music industry and what individuals can do to help.

Josie was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Lauren O’Brien.

The Culture Bar — After Hours: Josie Dobrin

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Matilda Lloyd to the studio. To celebrate National Trumpet Day, we talk all about how she first discovered the trumpet, her favourite repertoire, what makes the trumpet so special and what’s next for the instrument.

Matilda was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Lauren O’Brien.

The Culture Bar - After Hours: Matilda Lloyd

In this podcast ahead of our Foundation Symposium we wanted to explore the musical landscape in Bristol. To do this we are joined by Samir Savant from St George’s Bristol, and Doug Bott from Open Up Music to tell us a bit more about their organisations and the musical landscape in Bristol.

This podcast is part of the HarrisonParrott Foundation’s Music Access Awareness Week.

Samir and Doug were interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Head of Artist Operations & Digital Transformation, Lissy Kelleher-Clarke.

The Culture Bar - The Musical Landscape of Bristol

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Birdsong Intern Laura Newey.  We discuss her career journey, previous experiences in the classical music industry and what it's like working with publishing at Birdsong. 

Laura was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Evi Jaman.

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and all other good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

Read the transcription here. 

This podcast was recorded 15 April 2024

The Culture Bar Journey - Journals: Laura Newey

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Associate Artist Manager, Theodor Küng.  We discuss career journey, passion for music, advice and experiences in the classical music industry. 

Theo was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Social Media and Website Officer, Lucie Rivet.

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and all other good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

This podcast was recorded 15 April 2024

The Culture Bar - Journey Journals: Theodor Küng

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Associate Artist Manager, Kaija Lappi. We discuss her career journey, passion for music, advice and experiences in the classical music industry. 

Kaija was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Social Media and Website Officer, Lucie Rivet.

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and all other good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

This podcast was recorded 25 April 2024

The Culture Bar - Journey Journals: Kaija Lappi

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Federico Hernandez, General Manager HP Madrid and Latin American Business. We discuss his career journey, tips for navigating the music industry and best practices when working with artists.

Federico was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Evi Jaman.

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and all other good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

This podcast was recorded 26 June 2024.

The Culture Bar - Journey Journals: Federico Hernandez

In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Associate Director Teodora Masi. We discuss career journey, passion for music, advice and experiences in the classical music industry.

Teodora was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Evi Jaman. 

In our series Journey Journals, professionals from throughout the HarrisonParrott Group share their career paths, offering insights and guidance for navigating the classical music industry.

The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott that focuses on conversations in culture and the arts.

Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and all other good podcatcher sites.

Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.

The Culture Bar - Journey Journals: Teodora Masi

‘The Culture Bar: Voices of the North’ is a new podcast mini-series brought to you in collaboration with Talent Norway. This series will introduce you to some of the finest talents and rising stars of the North and bring you the voices of cultural and artistic leaders of Scandinavia.
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In our first episode we explore ‘Peak Performance: Art in Context’ where we discuss how many art forms are affected by local restrictions and regulations, and how the arts can respond and react to these challenges. We pose questions such as ‘What can society do to help artists during these challenging times’? and ‘what can an individual artist do whilst still being able to stimulate their performance and creativity’?
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To help us answer these important questions we are joined by three special guests:

- Jarle Aambo (Norwegian sports official, CEO of Igloo Innovation and the Norwegian High Performance Cluster)
- Tom Henning Øvrebø (clinical psychologist, research fellow at the Norwegian School of Sport Science and former UEFA Elite referee)
- Audhild Dahlstrøm (Head of Knowledge and Initiatives at SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge and board member of Talent Norway)

Voices of the North is a part of the agreement and collaboration between Talent Norge and SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge, Samfunnsløftet. Together they ensure that exceptional talents have access to artistic support programmes where they live.

Voices of the North: Peak Performance, Art in Context

A Podcast series brought to you by international artist and project management agency, HarrisonParrott.

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