Creative

Separating The Artist From The Art I am in the lovely Dorset town of Wimborne just outside the Minster. And in this solo show I am talking about separating the artist from the art. I'm reflecting on how revisionist history has changed our attitudes towards people from the past but also we're currently going through a transition stage where people who are writing great books and works of art are being cancelled because of their private lives or comments. I suggest that the art is not the person and we are possibly losing something to our personal benefit.

Paula Rolls TikTok Etsy Witchy Podcasts Folklore Paula talks about her multi-platform presence: Etsy shops, websites, Amazon, TikTok Fair We talk about TikTok strategy and building community and the Folklore podcast Roaming Raven with the storytelling approach and its importance for various communities around the world. Very interesting chat For more details visit https://open.spotify.com/show/2NKZAAUFwmjT1vqBr2Tvj3 https://www.tiktok.com/@roaming_raven To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Emma Fairthorne Anathema - Dedicated Witchcraft Emporium Set in a beautiful Victorian arcade in Boscombe near Bournemouth Emma has created a fabulous little shop and runs regular markets and talks Normally these quirky little shops do not have much in the way of footfall unless they are in London. Anathema is an exception to this and is a little hub that draws lots of interest in the area. We talk about her journey and it is one of taking life experiences and moulding them. Having the ability to be open to some very unusual opportunities such as glass blowing, screen printing and the unusual meetings with people who become teachers. Great chat. https://www.facebook.com/AnathemaEmporium/ https://linktr.ee/Anathema.Emporium To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Ann Morris Electronic Voice Phenomena: The unwitting manifestation of anomalous sounds on to audio recording equipment. In this episode I am talking to the wonderful Ann Morris who has over a number of years and many hours of sitting late at night recording in prisons, old forts, battlefields and places of trauma. She studies and records EVP – Electronic Voice Phenomena: The unwitting manifestation of anomalous sounds on to audio recording equipment. These voices appear on the recording on playback. These are then meticulously documented and researched. This just happens to be close to Halloween but I have been trying to get Ann on the program for a couple of years so I am really pleased that she could finally make it. This is a brilliant episode Here are Ann's notes to her work. Ok, here goes… I investigate EVP – Electronic Voice Phenomena: The unwitting manifestation of anomalous sounds on to audio recording equipment. I believe that EVP is a link to the disembodied consciousness. • At the time of recording absolutely nothing is heard – it is only upon playback that these sounds (often voices) become apparent. The sounds are of frequencies undetectable by the human ear 'in the moment'. • These sounds/voices are not echoes. They are not from what we would deem to be 'the past' – they are very much in the here and now, and right with us. Many of my captures are of an intelligent nature, often using my name, calling out, interacting. Of course I am unaware of this until later, but because I'm a frequent visitor, I can always pop back to the same place and try to encourage interaction at another time. I have several communicators who I recognise – Mr Romeo, as I call him, who's always uttering lovely things. He's not always in the same place, and I've recorded him all over the prison. Then there's 'Sam' – on 3 separate occasions he was named, and then on my asking, a gent' answered my questions within mere seconds of my speaking. That's 3 different dates, the same man replying, in the same cell. I have called him Frank – I don't know why! • I record alone to minimise audio pollution on location – a double edge sword, because the critics will say that I am at liberty to fake my recordings. I give my absolute 100% guarantee that I never have, and never will, fake anything. All of my work is genuine. • I have been interested in EVP since around 2009 when I first heard of it, and since 2010, actively researching and investigating. • Anyone can do this, and anywhere. You do not have to be in a 'haunted' environment. At this point, I'd just like to clarify something that bugs me a little. The stereotypical acceptance of what 'haunted' means. Personally, the word 'haunted' to me, means a place that consistently produces anomalous phenomena. Weird stuff. Paranormal activity. And, whilst I'm at it, another word that tends to get bandied around as a 'one size fits all' misnomer, is 'paranormal', simply meaning something that physics cannot explain. Does this mean that things can't exist beyond the boundaries of science? No! And EVP is just one such example – because I assure you, that it is very real indeed. This also goes for all other forms of anomalous phenomena too, which although may appear different, is I believe, intimately and ultimately connected. (I have had many other experiences that give credence to this!).

Dave Burtonshaw The Silent Disco Psychology of the DJ Looking for Opportunity A welcome return to Dave Burtonshaw and a brilliantly creative story of a new festival leading to running a disco and seeing opportunities in the way that it could be improved then new opportunities on the River Thames in London. This is packed with ideas about chaos leading to chance and believing in yourself. Great chat For details of Dave's Work contact enquiries@djd.dj https://youtu.be/aUSQGh1EfFk To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Lee Kenny Guitarist. Teacher and the Guitar School of Northampton. Lee started the Guitar School Northampton in 2009 and has been dedicated to raising the standard of guitar tuition locally and more recently online. In its 13 years, it has have helped 500+ aspiring guitarists to nurture their musical potential, strengthen weaknesses and develop a confident understanding of the guitar and music theory. Lee is a much-respected guitarist and examiner for LCME both in the UK and internationally and we talk through the building of a business in music and discuss some of the failings of the education system when it comes to the arts and non-academic pupils. https://www.guitarschoolnorthampton.com/ https://www.facebook.com/guitarschoolnorthampton https://www.instagram.com/guitar_school_northampton/ To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Creative Podcast Pirates smugglers punks and creativity in Hastings. Is this episode I am sitting on the beach at Hastings, talking about artistic creativity, gentrification of towns and the cycle that seems to happen in the UK and the ghosts of pirates. Hastings has a long history it is the site of the first Norman castle in Britain and also one of my earliest memories as a small boy walking around the ruins and visiting the dungeons with my parents. I ponder the link with the continent and the English relationship with Europe and how that affects us creatively. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

18 Years of a Music Summer School Today, I reflect on the lessons and observations from the last 18 years of running Bluescampuk. It has been a very special experience with campers going on to do amazing things, gigging, songwriting, starting bands, doing tours and even teaching. We have had great guests, including Chaz Hodges from Chaz and Dave, Chaz Jenkel from the Blockheads, and Chris Difford from Squeeze. This year will be the last in this format. I am not sure what will follow, but I think we have left a legacy of creativity and fun. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music