HullSongs is our Untold Stories project, gathering songs and stories about Hull and inspired by people who come to our Loudhailer Acoustic nights. Part of the project is an exhibition of Richard's photographs of HullSongs musicians and storytellers. You can visit the exhibition in the Music Section on the ground floor of Hull Central Library, where you will … Continue reading HullSongs
Category: Songs and Stories
Goodbye to Starman
Goodbye to Starman. So many happy David Bowie memories. And only last night I chatted with two of my sons about him - to Asa about Blackstar, and then I sat with our youngest - Dexter - in front of the fire talking about how brilliant David Bowie was, watching and talking about his videos … Continue reading Goodbye to Starman
Hull Songs Launch Concert
Thanks to everyone who made the HullSongs launch at Kardomah94 such a brilliant night. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and everybody was ace! The night featured a host of music, spoken word and film, from a dazzling selection of HullSongs storytellers to a packed house. We opened the show with a song inspired by the River Hull and … Continue reading Hull Songs Launch Concert
Songs of Freedom – Let’s Find The Power!
Give it up for the young people of The Warren at Hull Freedom Festival 2015! It was just awesome, and I loved every minute of it. So inspiring to work in such a superb supportive environment with so many talented and ace people. Have a look at Jessica Harrison's ten minute film to see what … Continue reading Songs of Freedom – Let’s Find The Power!
Songs of Freedom on the Barge
The young people of The Warren's first performance of Songs of Freedom on the Freedom To Tell Tales Barge at Freedom Festival Hull 2015 was amazing! It was the first time on stage for some of the performers and every single person was brilliant. Click on a photo to see the full picture and scroll … Continue reading Songs of Freedom on the Barge
Songs of Freedom 2
What an awesome three days of Songs of Freedom 2 Workshops at The Warren young people's centre in Hull. The sessions were full of amazing young people who worked with the tutors, Redeye Feenix, Ysabelle Wombwell, Liam Van Rijn and me to write, record and perform a host of superb songs about power and powerlessness in … Continue reading Songs of Freedom 2