Voicebox: Want my job?
From radio presenters and journalists, to circus performers and festival producers, here we chat to industry professionals about their careers and get advice on how to follow in their footsteps.
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2 October 2018Interview with orchestral musician Simon Tong
View InterviewWe catch up with Simon Tong, a professional orchestral musician with a wide breadth of performance and teaching experience.
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26 September 2018Want my job? with Khadija Raza, set and costume designer
View InterviewLinbury Prize winner Khadija Raza talks to Voice about the excitement and variation her job as a set and costume designer offers her.
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26 September 2018Diniloxolo Ndlakuse, Musicial Director of Soweto Gospel Choir
View InterviewWe catch up with the Musical Director and choir member of Soweto Gospel Choir, who were formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music, drawing on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto.
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12 September 2018Interview with Tom, Programme Delivery Manager at Drake Music
View InterviewWe catch up with Tom McGrath, Programme Delivery Manager at Drake Music, about breaking down disabling barriers to music, changes in the industry and music being a human right.
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12 September 2018Want my job? with Cat Sercombe, Head of Arts Award, Trinity College London
View Interview'Don’t be afraid to ask people for help along the way and be persistent... If you want to carve out a career in the creative and cultural industries, then you will make it happen'
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7 September 2018Interview with Charlotte Lorimer, Communications and Marketing Executive
View InterviewCharlotte is the Communications and Marketing Executive at Starling Bank, and only 22 years old. We talk to her about how she entered the industry, the benefits of internships, and her best money management tips!
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3 September 2018Want my job? with Barbara Matthews, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Culture at Nottingham Trent University
View InterviewBarbara Matthews MBE has had a long and illustrious career in the arts, and has now worked in the education sector for over five years. We talk about her highlights, the struggles, and what changes she has seen in the industry.
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11 August 2018Want my job? with Harriet Usher, Projects Manager
View InterviewHarriet is the Projects Manager for the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, and has worked with the New York Public Library for Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, the V&A and now oversees major events including Theatre Craft, West End Live and the Olivier Awards!
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7 August 2018Want My Job? with Jill Adamson - Director of Participation
View InterviewDo you know what it's like to be a Theatre Director? Jill has the answers!
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18 July 2018Interview with Peter Hudler, Cello on Fire
View InterviewWe chat to professional cello player, Peter Hudler, about his solo show, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and what life is really like working as a professional musician.
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18 July 2018Want my job? with Aimee Wilkinson - Head of Artistic Development at Writing East Midlands
View InterviewAimee Wilkinson, Head of Artistic Development for Writing East Midlands, talks about developing literature in the local community, how creative writing can help with social isolation and running projects from conferences to workshops with refugees.
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3 July 2018Want My Job? with Nick Wall, celebrity photographer
View InterviewWe speak to celebrity photographer Nick Wall about his career, advice to young people getting started, and reflections on the industry
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2 July 2018Want My Job? with Charlotte Couture - Actor & Producer
View InterviewWith women at the heart of her stories, Charlotte runs the successful Sheer Height Productions. What else does she do?
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26 June 2018Want My Job? with Danny Braverman - Theatre Maker and teacher
View InterviewBeing in charge of an arts organisation is never easy, but it is always fulfilling. Danny gives us advice on how to survive in the arts, and enjoy a great career.
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26 June 2018Want my job? with Cassandra Chadderton - Head of UK Theatre
View InterviewHave you ever wondered what it's like to be the head of UK Theatre, one of the major professional associations for theatre and the performing arts in the UK? Cassie can tell you more!
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25 June 2018Interview with Thomas Cameron, Tenor player
View InterviewWe catch up with Thomas Cameron, a nineteen year old English tenor, whose voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities.
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13 June 2018Want My Job? with Holly Barradell - Head of Expressive Arts
View InterviewHow do you balance being a drama teacher, being a mother, a wife and playing netball? Holly has the answers!
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8 June 2018Want My Job? with Holly Sandiford - Arts Company Director
View InterviewAlongside her colleague Melanie, Holly runs an arts and well-being organisation in Norwich, working with various communities and groups to create all kinds of artwork. Let's see what she has to say!
