Barbican: Plugged In

Multidisciplinary artist Emma Chippendale shares her journey from fine art graduate to working artist and facilitator. As a participant in Cohort 7 of the East Midlands Create Growth Programme, she reflects on developing a creative identity while strengthening the business foundations of her practice. 

With more than 25 years in the creative industries, Nick reflects on working with global clients including the BBC, Paramount Pictures, Channel 4, Lego, Warner Bros. and The Guardian. This episode explores adapting creative practice over time, staying relevant in a changing industry and the discipline behind long-form storytelling. 

This episode explores how personal experience shaped the creation of Plan to Elevate. Andrew grew up in Lincolnshire and has lived here his whole life, yet had never worked locally until launching the business. The conversation looks at returning to the region to build something meaningful, structuring creative ideas into tangible products, and balancing ambition with wellbeing. 

This episode explores Zest's journey from grassroots theatre projects to nationally recognised touring productions with Zest's Artistic Director & CEO Toby Ealden. The conversation focuses on scaling responsibly, protecting mission and creating meaningful impact through work with young people and communities. Barbican: Plugged In is the Barbican Creative Hub’s podcast platform, where c...