The State Of The Arts

Interview with Jasmine Myra – podcast 08.11.2024 33:30 ↓

Listen back to our podcast interview with jazz artist Jasmine Myra about her new album and how her time in Leeds shaped her career.

Looking back on LEEDS 2023… interview with directors Kully Thiarai and Emma Beverley – podcast 08.02.2024 1:16:54 ↓

LEEDS 2023 directors Kully Thiarai and Emma Beverley, are interviewed by TSOTA about the city's Year of Culture.

VR & the future of art, with Darren Emerson – podcast 10.06.2023 38:47 ↓

Listen back to The State of the Arts' interview with VR artist Darren Emerson about the future of virtual reality and its impact on culture.

The Story of Jazz-Funk, with Colin Curtis, Greg Wilson & Mike Shaft – podcast 12.03.2023 1:00:39 ↓

Discover the story of Jazz-Funk, one of the most important periods in British music history, told by the DJs who made the scene happen.

Manchester’s R&B scene: Mali Hayes, Fliss & [ K S R ] – roundtable podcast 24.05.2022 ↓

We spoke to some of the rising stars in Manchester's R&B scene!

Podcast – Culture Matters #3: Cinema 22.03.2022 ↓

Listen back to our latest panel event!

BFI Future Film Festival: a chat with Jack McLoughlin & Georgia Madden – podcast 16.02.2022 ↓

We chatted to Jack McLoughlin and and Georgia Madden, both featured at this year's BFI's Future Film Festival.

Looking ahead to Leeds Lit Fest 2022 – podcast 12.02.2022 42:09 ↓

In this wide-ranging discussion, our guests explore the growing role of literature in Leeds’ cultural landscape and what impact the festival will have.

Podcast – Culture Matters #2: Nightlife 10.05.2021 1:23:11 ↓

In our second panel event, we look at how 'Nightlife' has survived and will bounce back from lockdown.

Podcast – Culture Matters #1: Galleries 03.03.2021 1:06:28 ↓

For our first event in the new 'Culture Matters' series, we speak to three leading art gallery figures about the future of the sector.