The Music Bridge hosted by Neil McCormick

In this special episode of The Music Bridge , Neil McCormick is joined by British naturalist, broadcaster, and writer Chris Packham for a powerful conversation recorded live at the Royal Overseas House in London, as part of the Planetary Arts event “The World We Want – Art for Planet and Peace.” Set against a backdrop of global urgency, the discussion explores how we communicate the reality of env...

In Episode 5 of The Bridge: Music, War & Peace , Neil McCormick sits down with Fela Kuti — legendary Nigerian musician, Afrobeat pioneer, and outspoken political activist — for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation about the role of music as both a mirror and a catalyst in times of struggle. Together, they explore how rhythm, message, and legacy can challenge injustice, awaken awareness, an...

In Episode 4 of The Bridge: Music, War & Peace , Neil McCormick is joined by Gary Kemp - songwriter, guitarist, and founding member of Spandau Ballet - for a candid and personal exploration of the intersection between art and conflict. Reflecting on a formative trip to Belfast in 1981, Kemp recalls the powerful emotions surrounding the band’s decision to perform “Through the Barricades” in a c...

In Episode 3 of The Bridge: Music, War & Peace , Neil McCormick is joined by Mike Scott - founder, frontman, and driving force behind The Waterboys - for a wide-ranging conversation on creativity, spirituality and the power of music to shift perception. With over 80 musicians having passed through The Waterboys’ ever-evolving lineup, Scott reflects on the diplomacy of leadership, the challenge...

In the second episode of The Bridge: Music, War & Peace , acclaimed music journalist Neil McCormick sits down with Norwegian singer, songwriter, and producer AURORA for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation at the intersection of music and global impact. From her early discovery that “music was the first thing I stumbled upon that made me understand… I can find meaning with life,” to her un...

Sir Bob Geldof — Music as a Force for Change  In the debut episode of Music, War & Peace , music journalist, broadcaster, and author Neil McCormick sits down with legendary Irish musician and activist Sir Bob Geldof for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation about the intersection of music and global impact. From the explosive birth of Live Aid to its unprecedented influence on international...

🎙️ Music, War & Peace Podcast Hosted by Neil McCormick | Presented by The Bridge What if a song could end a war — or spark a revolution of hope?  Welcome to our Music, War & Peace podcast, a powerful conversation series where renowned British music journalist Neil McCormick (The Daily Telegraph, U2 biographer) sits down with iconic artists to explore the heart behind their sound.  In each...