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Starts and Grafts2.10 - Ella Dorman-GajicIt's the final episode of the series and our guest is poet, playwright and performer Ella Dorman-Gajic! Ella is also the host and Co-Founder of the Off the Chest poetry nights, and joins Connor to discuss the beauty of online spoken word, balancing different creative roles and her upcoming one woman show 'Until He Comes'.
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact...2021-05-0943 min
Starts and Grafts2.09 - Luca ManningThis week's guest is the wonderful Luca Manning, a singer with a big voice and a story to tell! In this episode Connor and Luca reflect on his journey so far, from being dubbed a rising star to releasing a debut album at just 19! The two discuss the Glasgow arts scene, collaborations and post lockdown performances!
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the...2021-05-0245 min
Starts and Grafts2.08 - Alice EklundOur eighth guest of the series is Alice Eklund, a director and dramaturg based in Cardiff! Alice is the founder of @Bolshetc, a collective led by women for women and she joins Connor to discuss all things community theatre, Welsh female creatives and finding new ways to make connections during the pandemic!
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic...2021-04-2547 min
Starts and Grafts2.07 - Helena DebonoThis week’s guest is the fabulous Helena Debono, a singer-songwriter who's been making waves on the UK Jazz scene! Join Connor and Helena as they chat about her debut single ‘Little Life’, performing at the notorious Ronnie Scott’s during lockdown and the issues facing women in jazz.
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic and what lies ahead. J...2021-04-1847 min
Starts and Grafts2.06 - Ahmed HamadNext up we’ve got Ahmed Hamad who, since leaving drama school just two years ago, has performed in some of the UK’s biggest musicals! Join Connor and Ahmed as they discuss his West End debut alongside Sheridan Smith, taking on a new one-man show and his journey into the world of musical theatre!
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impa...2021-04-1138 min
Starts and Grafts2.05 - Rubee SamuelThis week’s guest is the wonderful Rubee Samuel, a Nigerian-London based photographer whose been tipped as one to watch for 2021! Tune in to hear Connor and Rubee discuss how she’s been using photography to connect with the family over lockdown, her self-funded project in Nigerian schools and recently featuring on this year’s Manju x i-D hotlist!
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far...2021-03-2838 min
Starts and Grafts2.04 - Henry WeekesOur fourth guest of the series is Henry Weekes, a Saxophonist, DJ and Events Producer currently based in Berlin. Henry, mid pre-drinks, joins Connor to discuss Henry’s love for Brazilian music, moving abroad during a pandemic and taking creative control.
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic and what lies ahead. Join Connor in supporting up and coming ta...2021-03-2140 min
Starts and Grafts2.03 - Ken NakajimaThis week Connor is joined by movement artist and choreographer Ken Nakajima! Ken and Connor discuss the importance of physical connection, his love for street dance and feelings of being bored of being bored. Ken also reflects on his experiences regularly performing at The Royal Opera House in Tokyo as a child and how he’s missed being in front of a live audience this past year.
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an ar...2021-03-1443 min
Starts and Grafts2.02 - Georgina AmbreyThis episode we’ve got the brilliant Georgina Ambrey, an actor who racked up some incredible stage credits and awards nominations prior to the pandemic! Join Connor and fellow Boltonian Georgina as they chat about her professional debut playing the lead role in ‘The Rise and Fall Of Little Voice’, her drama school training in Moscow and the challenges that working class creatives face.
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emergi...2021-03-0743 min
Starts and Grafts2.01 - Onsen PresentsTo kick off this series we have not one but TWO guests lined up! Connor is joined by Sam Toller and Josh Barnet, founders of Onsen Presents, a comedy sketch group and production company. Tune in to hear them discuss all things comedy, short films and the exciting projects they’ve been working on during lockdown!
Head over to @onsenpresents for new sketches every week. Here you can also find ‘Fever: Love In The Time of Corona’, an award winning Covid-19 inspired short film the group worked on alongside writer and director @clemdelaclem.
Starts...2021-02-2848 min
Starts and Grafts1.10 - Nicole HoodIt’s the last episode of the series and our guest is the wonderful Nicole Hood, a producer and production manager. Nicole joins Connor to discuss the impact the pandemic has had upon freelancers, her passion for making music videos and her time on the set of Michaela Cole’s ‘I May Destroy You’...
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pand...2021-01-2446 min
Starts and Grafts1.09 - Joey SwindellsThe penultimate guest of our first series is Joey Swindells, a musician who is more commonly known as Busking Joe. Joey joins Connor from his Tour Van to discuss why he started busking, his documentary ‘Saving for a Tour Van’ and the opportunities he’s created for people to continue making music during lockdown...
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pa...2021-01-1740 min
Starts and Grafts1.08 Mared WilliamsOur eighth guest of the series is singer-songwriter and actor Mared Williams. Join Connor and Mared as they talk about the release of her debut album ‘Y Drefn’ over the summer, the Welsh language music scene and her time performing in the West End production of Les Miserables...
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic and what lies ahead. Join...2021-01-1040 min
Starts and Grafts1.07 - Munotida ChinyangaOur first guest of 2021 is director and sound designer Munotida Chinyanga. Join Connor and Tida as they discuss how she has used the pandemic to develop new skill sets, whether the WWE is the ultimate form of live theatre, and what it means to be an anti disciplinary practitioner...
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic and what lies...2021-01-0350 min
Starts and Grafts1.06 - Callum ShawThis week's guest is Callum Shaw, a rapper and producer who performs under the name 'Easy Days'. Join Connor and Callum as they talk about releasing and shooting the music video for his latest single 'Metamorphosis', imposter syndrome and the work that goes on behind the scenes to deliver new music...
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic and...2020-12-2040 min
Starts and Grafts1.05 Marcos SpaldingThis week’s guest is director and writer Marcos Spalding, Tune in to hear Connor and Marcos discuss his award-winning short film 'Still Young', the challenges of filming during lockdown and his time as a professional magician...
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic and what lies ahead. Join Connor in supporting up and coming talent by tuning in to...2020-12-1342 min
Starts and Grafts1.04 - Paige PeddieOur fourth guest of the series is Paige Peddie, singer and cast member of The Lion King UK Tour. Join Connor and Paige as they discuss her beginnings as a singer in church, how the Myer-Briggs Personality test decided her university degree, and her performance as the Unexpected Star of Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show 2018!
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact...2020-12-0641 min
Starts and Grafts1.03 - Rebecca BoltonOur third guest of the series is Rebecca Bolton, actress and cast member of the Les Miserables UK and International Tour. Join Connor and Rebecca as they talk about her time in the show, the impact that Covid-19 has had upon theatres across the country and look back at some of their earliest memories performng in local amatuer theatre!
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys...2020-11-2946 min
Starts and Grafts1.02 - Velvet ShakesThis week’s guest is Antony Hickey, drummer in the indie electro band Velvet Shakes. Join Connor and Antony as they discuss the difficulties of making music with others during lockdown, the challenges that face some of UK’s most important music venues and the band’s latest single ‘World’!
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic and what lies...2020-11-2244 min
Starts and Grafts1.01 - Toria WooffIt’s here! Our first episode! Connor is joined by musician and old friend Toria Wooff to discuss her time in the studio during lockdown, writing her EP 'Badlands', MCR Women Songwriters and some of her earliest musical memories - @toriawooff @mcrsongwriters
Starts and Grafts is a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic and what lies ahead. Join Connor in supporting up and co...2020-11-1540 min
Starts and GraftsWelcome to Starts and GraftsWelcome to Starts and Grafts, a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys so far, the impact of the pandemic and what lies ahead. Join Connor in supporting up and coming talent by tuning in to discover some of the UK’s most exciting emerging artists.
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