A new experimental podcast from Bradford Producing Hub. This series explores the magic and mechanics of artistic collaboration across live and visual arts. Each episode, we sit down with incredible artists from different disciplines to unpack the creative process, share insights, and offer valuable advice that isn’t always easy to find.
Art of Collaboration
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A new experimental podcast from Bradford Producing Hub. This series explores the magic and mechanics of artistic collaboration across live and visual arts. Each episode, we sit down with incredible artists from different disciplines to unpack the creative process, share insights, and offer valuable advice that isn’t always easy to find.
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June 17, 2026
Collaboration with Charles Hazlewood on The Bradford Progress
<p><strong>Content Warning:</strong> This episode contains a personal and candid discussion regarding childhood abuse and trauma. It also touches upon themes of anxiety and mental health. Additionally, this episode includes some strong language. </p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to the series finale of <strong>The Art of Collaboration</strong>, a new and experimental podcast from <a href="https://bdproducinghub.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bradford Producing Hub</a> that explores the magic and mechanics of working together in the arts. </p><p>In this final episode, your hosts Frances Murphy and Nicole Joseph conclude our two-part case study on The Bradford Progress.</p><p>Following our conversation with Jeremy Deller, we are thrilled to welcome Charles Hazlewood, an award-winning conductor and the visionary Artistic Director of Paraorchestra. We explore the sonic choreography of a city-wide musical happening and the deep philosophy of trust that makes such epic collaborations possible.</p><p><br></p><p>What’s inside this episode:</p><p><strong>No Fear in Here</strong></p><p>Inspired by a metaphorical sign in Wyclef Jean's studio, Charles explains why a big old dollop of trust is the only way to navigate the treacherous business of collaboration.</p><p><strong>A Two-Way Street</strong></p><p>Discover how founding the world’s first professional orchestra for disabled musicians transformed Charles’s understanding of creativity, proving that non-disabled people have so much to learn from people who are disabled.</p><p><strong>The Sweet Spot of Leadership</strong></p><p>Charles shares a vital lesson on conducting and how success lies in the grey area between control and freedom.</p><p><strong>"We Don't Know What We're Doing"</strong></p><p>Why saying these five words at the start of a project is the most liberating thing an artist can do to allow for play, expansion, and throwing paint at the wall.</p><p><strong>The Sounds of Bradford</strong></p><p>From Handel at dawn at the Cow and Calf Rocks to a tractor DJ and gospel singers on trains, Charles reflects on the unprecedented beauty of 500+ musicians trusting each other.</p><p><strong>Anxiety as the "Salt"</strong></p><p>An honest look at vulnerability. Charles explains why he treats anxiety as an essential ingredient in his creative recipe and why owning your messiness actually makes a collective stronger.</p><p><strong>A Place of Grace</strong></p><p>A heartfelt tribute to Bradford and the grassroots passion that makes it "one of the happiest places" for artists to create work today.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you are a musician, a producer, or an artist, this series finale offers a powerful reminder that anything is possible when we dismantle our egos and work as a collective.</p><p>Join us for an inspiring conclusion to the series as we celebrate the power of truth, vulnerability, and the universal language of music.</p><p>___</p><p>Please let us know what you thought of the series in the comments - we’d love to hear from you!</p>
June 3, 2026
Collaboration with Jeremy Deller on The Bradford Progress
<p>Welcome to the sixth episode of<strong> The Art of Collaboration</strong>, a new and experimental podcast from <a href="https://bdproducinghub.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bradford Producing Hub </a>that explores the magic and mechanics of artistic collaboration. Your hosts, Frances Murphy and Nicole Joseph, are joined by guest host and BPH Visual Arts Instigator Alison McIntyre for a conversation with the world-renowned conceptual artist and Turner Prize winner, Jeremy Deller.</p><p>In this first part of a special two-episode case study, we explore the creation of The Bradford Progress, a massive, district-wide musical "happening" that brought together hundreds of local musicians, from brass bands to punk groups and community choirs.</p><p><br /></p><p>What’s inside this episode:</p><p><strong>A Musical Relay across the Landscape</strong></p><p>Jeremy shares the vision behind a continuous musical journey designed to articulate the landscape, moving from the countryside into the city.</p><p><strong>Dawn at the Cow and Calf</strong></p><p>Alison reflects on the emotional moment of performing at the Cow and Calf rocks at dawn alongside the Paraorchestra and at least one wailing dog.</p><p><strong>A Concert for the Dead</strong></p><p>Discover the inspiration behind the atmospheric performance at Undercliffe Cemetery, paying tribute to the paupers and the great and the good of Bradford’s history.</p><p><strong> The Devaluation of Ego </strong></p><p>Jeremy discusses why leading a successful collaboration means stepping back, avoiding being a tyrant, and letting the 10 brains in the room do their magic.</p><p><strong>Logistics as Art </strong></p><p>From canal boats and steam trains to buses and cars, hear how the amazing production team coordinated the complex movements of music across the district.</p><p><strong>The Golden Rule</strong></p><p>Jeremy shares his famous, no-nonsense advice for anyone working with the public.</p><p><strong>Collective Effervescence</strong></p><p>A look at the magic of being part of a collective experience that is bigger than any one individual.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whether you are interested in public spectacles or the ethics of working with communities, this episode offers a refreshing and humorous look at the power of collective sound and shared vision.</p><p>Join us for a conversation about how a simple, arresting idea can turn into a city-wide celebration.</p>
May 20, 2026
A Collaborative Dance Case Study with Carlos Pons Guerra
<p>Welcome to the fifth episode of<strong> The Art of Collaboration</strong>, an experimental podcast from <a href="https://bdproducinghub.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bradford Producing Hub</a> that dives into the magic and mechanics of artistic partnerships across the live and visual arts. </p><p>In this episode, your hosts Frances Murphy and Nicole Joseph are joined by choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra, Artistic Director of DeNada Dance Theatre.</p><p>Originally from Gran Canaria, Carlos has spent two decades in Yorkshire, building a career that explores LGBTQ+ identity and Latinx heritage through the powerful medium of dance. Together, they explore the journey of his family-friendly production, <a href="https://www.denada-dance.com/bullandmoon" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Bull and the Moon</a>, a show that celebrates gender identity and non-binarism through a fiery blend of contemporary dance and flamenco.</p><p><br /></p><p>What’s inside this episode:</p><p><strong>Dancing to Your Own Tune</strong></p><p>Carlos shares the heartwarming story of a little bull who dreams of becoming a flamenco dancer, a narrative deeply rooted in his own childhood experiences of wanting to break conventions.</p><p><strong>The Power of Positive Representation</strong></p><p>Discover how the team collaborated with international charities to ensure an authentic and positive representation of trans childhood on stage.</p><p><strong>Rules of the World</strong></p><p>Learn how Carlos worked with designer Ryan Laight and dramaturg Sue Buckmaster to create a symbolic visual language, from a moon that never touches the ground to costumes that avoid literal animal suits.</p><p><strong>Managing the "Lonely" Job</strong></p><p>Carlos reflects on the weight of being a choreographer and how sharing the creative pressure with trusted crew members makes the creative process feel lighter and less isolating.</p><p><strong>Crisis in Nashville</strong></p><p>A high-stakes cautionary tale where a musical score fell through just four days before a premiere, forcing Carlos to become an impromptu musical arranger overnight.</p><p><strong>Beyond the Studio</strong></p><p>Why thinking time is just as productive as studio time, and how learning to advance your ideas during the wastelands of a freelance career can protect your creative wellbeing.</p><p><strong>Expanding Horizons</strong></p><p>Advice for Bradford-based artists on why looking outside your city, and even your country, can be the best way to gather the inspiration that helps your artistic practice grow.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whatever your creative practice, this episode offers a soulful and practical look at how empathy, listening, and bravery form the heart of a successful collaboration.</p><p>Join us for a celebration of the "village" it takes to bring a magical story to life.</p><p>___</p><p>For those listening on audio, you can <a href="https://www.denada-dance.com/bullandmoon" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">view the images of The Bull and the Moon, here</a>.</p>
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