Silenced by Consensus? Rethinking Freedom of Expression in the Arts
In a democratic society, the arts have long served as a vital space for exploration, dissent, and expression—where ideas can be tested, boundaries pushed, and […]
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Beyond Consumption – Participatory Media and Arts as Meaning-Making
The way we engage with media and the arts shapes how we understand ourselves and our social environment. In a time when much of the […]
Cultural Vandalism – The Impact of BBC’s Decision to Cease Drama Production on Radio 3
The BBC’s recent decision to end drama production on BBC Radio 3 from April 2025 has sparked widespread outrage among the creative community. This move, […]
Post-Election Reflections – Enhancing Cultural Democracy and Social Cohesion through Community Media
As we anticipate the results of the UK General Election on 5th July 2024, it is crucial to reflect on how the new government can […]
Decentered Media Podcast 139 – Radio Stall with Kathy Smith
How can radio represent the mixed histories of our neighbourhoods, towns and cities? Where are the shared spaces that we use to come together and […]
Decentered Media Podcast – Place-Based Arts & Culture with Becky Higgins
It was lovely to speak with Becky Higgins about her work and experience as a participatory art practitioner and theatre producer. We chatted about the […]
Radio LEAR – Purpose and Objectives
If all goes to plan, Radio LEAR will be launching as a new community radio station in Leicester soon. Radio LEAR – which stands for […]
Lucy Stevens – Colour Coded Birds Exhibition
We’ve been following the journey of Leicester-based artist Lucy Stevens, as she prepares to present a new body of work, reinterpreting Leicester Museum’s natural science […]
Cultural Placemaking – Report from the DCMS Committee
Today’s report by MPs from the Digital, Culture and Media Committee of the House of Commons, is a welcome summary of the challenges that many […]
Leicester Stories Podcast 039 – Lucy Stevens Studio
Lucy Stevens is preparing for her exhibition at Leicester Museum. Colour Coded Birds will reinterpret Leicester Museums’ natural science collection. Lucy will explore the museum’s […]
West End Artist Studio Trail with Traci Howard
A group of artists from the West End in Leicester are opening up their studios and creative spaces to the public, to share their art […]
Decentered Podcast 042 – Every Child Has a Voice
A few weeks ago I was at Soundart Radio in Dartington near Totnes, to help out with the Every Child Has a Voice project celebration. […]
Participative Arts and Social Value – Blog for ArtWorks Alliance
Ths is a blog that I’ve written for ArtWorks Alliance, who are a network of arts organisations in the UK that seek to encourage participation […]