In this episode of What’s Your Stori?, we sit down with the incredibly talented Dr. Matt Jones—writer, musician, and lecturer at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. From discussions about Welsh identity, storytelling, and creativity, to the challenges of making a living in the arts Matt grew up in Wales and discovered his passion for writing and music to navigate the complexities of being creative in a working-class background, he shares insights on how storytelling shapes culture and why authenticity matters in the creative industryWe also discuss the recent collaboration on Coron Moron, a heartwarming project with 10-year-old musicians writing and recording an original Welsh song! 🎶 🔥 Key Topics & Time Chapters:00:00 🎬 Intro: Setting Up for the Episode 03:16 🎭 Matt’s Journey: Film, Music & Education 06:54 🎶 The Power of Creativity in Working-Class Communities 15:00 🏉 Sports vs. Creativity30:00 🎥 Storytelling in Wales40:21 🎤 Recording ‘Coron Moron’ – Kids Writing & Performing Music! 50:00 🔥 The Future of Creative Industries & Advice for Young Creatives Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE to support authentic voices in the creative industry & to hear more stories like Matts!
