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In an in-depth interview the writer discusses political convictions, power in collaboration and what lies ahead.

In an in-depth interview the musician and composer discusses Tomorrow’s Warriors, taking a saxophonic sabbatical and performing jazz with a small ‘j’.

The much treasured poet discusses music, muses and the impact of The Mersey Sound in this in-depth interview.

The musician and performance artist discusses Clean Bandit, chemical engineering and Cluedo with Martin Creed in this in-depth interview.

The acclaimed visual and performance artist talks to Marigold Warner about suffering, surviving and ‘pushing things to the limit’.

The composer and theatre-maker discusses agitprop, injustices and the inherent campness of the Catholic Church in an in-depth interview.

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein discusses her musical upbringing, expanding the repertoire and the ‘great equaliser’ of classical music out of context.

An in-depth interview with celebrated Danish writer Olga Ravn on her new book The Wax Child and how ‘all language holds a view of the world’.

An in-depth interview with guitarist Sean Shibe who talks dedication, dignity, and weight of expectation as he becomes one of our Resident Artists.

An in-depth interview with poet Raymond Antrobus who talks about his life as ‘an investigator of missing sound’ and his memoir The Quiet Ear.

An in-depth interview with musician Nubya Garcia who talks about perseverance, performing live and the importance of being present in music.

A fascinating in-depth interview with choreographer Holly Blakey, who talks about fighting culturism and finding community within dance.

An in-depth interview with George the Poet who talks about his journey from grime MC to award-winning podcaster, and guiding the next generation.

An in-depth interview with Soweto Kinch as the jazz saxophonist and rapper talks about the past, present, and the Soundtrack to the Apocalypse.

The Palestinian painter on how art saved her, and discovering the valuable skill of collaboration.

The artist behind our current Hayward Gallery exhibition on ideas she can’t abandon, and the evolution of her creative process.

The Artistic Director of Rambert dance company gives a personal insight into his creative process.

Get an insight into the creative process of the Deaf performer who gets ‘so much joy from dancing so it doesn’t feel like hard work’

From the need for music to thriving on feedback, get an understanding of how the award-winning poet crafts his lines.

The YA author on exploring every idea, loving what she does and finding creative inspiration when she least intends to.

The prolific and adaptive composer offers a detailed insight into his creative process.

The award-winning writer and all-round creative discusses believing in ideas, being brave and finding your own success.

The dancer, choreographer and Thick & Tight co-director on taking cues from Brian Eno and staying disciplined through a love of his work.

Writer Elaine Castillo shares the creative process and lessons that have helped her pen the novels America is Not the Heart and Moderation.

The sarod virtuoso on finding inspiration on the go, rewriting his understanding of success and learning to accept feedback.

The musician and composer Nabihah Iqbal gives an insight into how she does what she does.

Listen to this playlist of artists who’ve shaped, and continue to shape the British Tamil sound, curated by Thamarai’s Ara Vetha.

Listen to a specially curated playlist of queer and trans artists, put together by London singer songwriter Sans Soucis.

The musician and producer shares a playlist of pieces which put him in mind of his friend, the designer Lee Alexander McQueen.

Dive into a soulfully smooth soundtrack of contemporary performers from the Women in Jazz founder and discover your new favourite artist.

The composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist shares a playlist of artists who’ve helped guide his musical direction.

The celebrated pianist presents a playlist of works by ten female composers you ought to know.

The saxophonist and composer shares ten pieces of music he keeps going back to again and again, and the reasons why.

The theatre-maker and choreographer shares 10 unusual tracks requested by teenagers at her Listening Party events, and the stories behind them.

The Frank Chickens singer shares a playlist of East and South East Asian artists (almost) all of which have featured at her annual Ura Matsuri events.

The dancer and choreographer will have you up on your feet before you know it with this personal playlist.

The multi-instrumentalist somehow whittles down his incredible history of collaborations for this personal playlist.

The musician and composer shares a collection of music with a connection to composer and pianist Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou.