Episodes

6 days ago
6 days ago
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 Foundation Manager Lissy Kelleher-Clarke.
To find out more visit St George’s and Open Up Music’s websites.
Read the transcription here
This podcast was recorded on 21 November 2023.
The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.
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Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
The Culture Bar - After Hours: Matilda Lloyd
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
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.
Read the transcription here
The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.
Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.
Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

Friday Aug 04, 2023
The Culture Bar — After Hours: Josie Dobrin
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
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.
Read the transcription here
The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.
Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.
Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

Friday Jun 16, 2023
The Culture Bar — After Hours: Stuart Whatmore
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Head of Tri-Borough Music Hub, Stuart Whatmore to the studio. We talk all about the partnership between TBMH and the HP Foundation, upcoming highlights for our partnership and the key issues facing music inclusivity in music education.
Stuart was interviewed by HarrisonParrott’s Digital Communications Officer, Lauren O’Brien.
This podcast was made in collaboration with HarrisonParrott Foundation.
Read the transcription here
The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.
Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.
Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
The Culture Bar — After Hours: Mishka Rushdie Momen
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
In this Culture Bar Podcast, we are delighted to welcome recent signing Mishka Rushdie Momen to the studio. To celebrate World Piano Day and Mishka recently joining our roster, we talk all about how she first discovered the piano, the importance of music education, her passion for art and some of her favourite composers and pieces to perform.
Mishka was interviewed by HarrisonParrott's Digital Communications Officer, Lauren O'Brien.
Read the transcript here
The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.
Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.
Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Speed pod: Bulgaria
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
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 HarrisonParrott’s Fiona Livingston.
Eva’s Recommendations:
Instruments:
Traditional throat singing: The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices: live session
Flutes: Kaval and Duduk
Bagpipe: Gaida
Violin: Gadulka
Drum: Tapan
Composer: Pancho Vladigerov
“Vardar” Op.16 for violin and piano
“Humoreske” Op.15
“Seven Bulgarian Symphonic Dances”, Op.23
Other music:
Bulgarian Ethno Jazz is popular round the world. Two musicians that tour a lot:
Teodosii Spasov – kaval
“Gypsy Dance”
Stefanovski, Tadic and Spassov: “Ne si go prodavaj…”
Ivo Papazon “Ibryama” – clarinet
“Fairground”
Ivo Papazov & Trakia Band with Gadulka virtuoso Vasil Denev
Improvisation session
The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.
Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.
Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Speedpod: France
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
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 HarrisonParrott Social Media Officer Lucie Rivet to tell us more about the sounds of France. Lucie tells us about what influences there are on French music, the musical sounds that are associated with the country, unique musical instruments which teach canaries how to sing, and introduces us to several French composers. As well as providing listeners with a wealth of musical insights, Lucie also gives us her personal recommendations for a French book, album and film, so we can dive deeper into understanding French culture and its contribution to the world.
Lucie 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.
Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.
Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases
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Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
In this Culture Bar Podcast, we focus on collaborations between Higher Education and the Music Industry, the breadth and diversity of Career Pathways, and what could be improved to ensure that inclusive access to the music industry continues to be a priority for all involved.
Hosted by HP Foundation's Manager, Lissy Kelleher-Clarke, the panel includes Jay Picasso (Artist Relationship Manager at Abbey Road), Dr. Oli Morris (Director of Education & Skills of UK Music), Hannah Eakins (CEO of Production Futures) and Ruth Minton (Lecturer at University of Liverpool & HP Foundation Trustee).
This podcast is part of the HarrisonParrott Foundation's Music Access Awareness Week.
Read the transcription here
The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.
Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.
Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Speed Pod: HarrisonParrott Dance with Henry St Clair
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
In this episode of our speed podcast mini-series, we talk to Henry St Clair, the Senior Management of our Dance department. We discuss what it's like to manage our new and growing Dance department, Henry's own experiences in the professional dance world, and tips for those looking to experience dance for the first time.
The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by music management company HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.
Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.
Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases

Friday Jul 29, 2022
Creative Access: Securing internships in the creative sector
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
In this Culture Bar Podcast, we talk to current and past interns of HarrisonParrott who went through the Creative Access process, a company that enables people from communities under-represented in the creative industries to access careers, progress and reach leadership. We ask our panellists for advice on how to secure an internship, how they found the whole process and what they are hoping to achieve or have achieved following the internship.
In this informative conversation, we are thrilled to be joined by five wonderful panellists:
Alisha Kaur is currently our Accounts Assistant but started at HarrisonParrott as an Accounts Assistant Intern.
Kaya Brown originally started as an intern for touring and artist management. Now she works in the HR department as HR and Operations Coordinator.
Mia Musa-Green is currently our Intern Artist Coordinator for the vocal team.
Matthew Law started working at HarrisonParrott as an Artist Coordinator Intern, then stayed as a permanent staff as an Artist Coordinator.
Lucy Madaras was also an Artist Coordinator Intern at HarrisonParrott.
This episode is hosted by HP’s Lauren O'Brien.
The Culture Bar is a podcast series created by HarrisonParrott focussing on conversations in culture and the arts.
Find us on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all good podcatcher sites.
Use #theculturebar or follow us on Twitter @_TheCultureBar to keep up with our latest releases.
A special thank you to Robert Cochrane as the composer of the theme tune music, and Merlyn Thomas our editor.