15 episodes

Welcome to Lukerative - A show that celebrates real people and real conversation.

Join me each week for a chat with a brand-new guest. We will be talking about a variety of subjects in order to offer up some rewarding advice.

Lukerative with Luke Smithurst Lukerative with Luke Smithurst

    • Society & Culture

Welcome to Lukerative - A show that celebrates real people and real conversation.

Join me each week for a chat with a brand-new guest. We will be talking about a variety of subjects in order to offer up some rewarding advice.

    Beth Nolan: Spoken Word Poet and Performer

    Beth Nolan: Spoken Word Poet and Performer

    In today's episode, the Lancashire poet and performer Beth Nolan sat down for a chat with Luke.

    Together, they talked about writing lockdown poetry, performing live for the first time and how to keep all your metaphorical plates spinning all at once. 


    Instagram: @bethnolan520


    "Take A Breath" poem featured on BBC Radio Lancashire Upload: https://www.facebook.com/BBCLancashire/videos/take-a-breath-by-beth-nolan-bbc-upload-bbc-radio-lancashire/708793349753667/ 



    Listen to Luke Smithurst on Bolt Radio Mondays and Tuesdays 12pm - 2pm.

    https://boltradio.co.uk/


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    Lukerative thumbnail art courtesy of Patrick Deterville of Deterville Art.


    Intro music courtesy of Lapinou.        

    • 41 min
    Jack Hayes: Musician and Performer

    Jack Hayes: Musician and Performer

    On today's episode, Luke sits down and reconnects with an old friend. Jack Hayes, frontman for The Exhales, came on to talk about living in Glasgow, performing gigs at struggling venues and killing-off old projects to begin new ones.   


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheExhales/

    Instagram: @theexhales

    Find Jack on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/capt_poverty_lo-fi


    Listen to Luke Smithurst on Bolt Radio Mondays and Tuesdays 12pm - 2pm.

    https://boltradio.co.uk/


    Like and follow Lukerative with Luke Smithurst on Facebook.


    Like and follow Luke Smithurst Audio on Facebook and Instagram.



    Lukerative thumbnail art courtesy of Patrick Deterville of Deterville Art.


    Intro music courtesy of Lapinou.        

    • 46 min
    Les Gillon: UCLan Recordings

    Les Gillon: UCLan Recordings

     
    In this episode of Lukerative, Music lecturer Dr. Les Gillon of the University of Central Lancashire came on to talk about UCLan's very own record label.

    Luke and Les talked about some of the work the label is doing, the acts that are currently connected with it and some of the interesting projects the label has been behind.  

    "UCLan Recordings Group is a new record label based at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston.




    "We have been developing a digital framework to support students, staff and alumni to release music and media globally across all the major digital platforms while building links with local artists to contribute to the musical eco-system in the region."





    UCLan Recordings website:  https://uclanrecordings.com/artists/




    Instagram: @uclanrecordingsgroup




    X-Periments In Sound:  https://xperimentsinsound.com





     
    Check out more of Les Gillon's stuff here:https://lesgillon.org


    Listen to Luke Smithurst on Bolt Radio Saturday's 1pm - 3pm.

    https://onlineradiobox.com/uk/thehitz/


    Like and follow Lukerative with Luke Smithurst on Facebook.


    Like and follow Luke Smithurst Audio on Facebook and Instagram.



    Lukerative thumbnail art courtesy of Patrick Deterville of Deterville Art.


    Intro music courtesy of Lapinou.        

    • 49 min
    Maebh: Singer-Songwriter

    Maebh: Singer-Songwriter

    On todays episode, Luke sits down with singer-songwriter Maebh, who has featured on both BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 2 with Joe Wiley.

    Luke and Maebh share a  a candid conversation about music, creative processes and finding inspiration to write diverse music.


    Instagram: @maebh.music

    Listen to Maebh: http://maebh.ctcin.bio/


    Listen to Luke Smithurst on Bolt Radio Wednesday's (12pm - 2pm) and Saturdays (1pm - 3pm).

    https://onlineradiobox.com/uk/thehitz/


    Like and follow Lukerative with Luke Smithurst on Facebook.


    Like and follow Luke Smithurst Audio on Facebook and Instagram.



    Lukerative thumbnail art courtesy of Patrick Deterville of Deterville Art.


    Intro music courtesy of Lapinou.        

    • 34 min
    Radio Star '21: Talking All Things Radio

    Radio Star '21: Talking All Things Radio

    Turn up the mic! It's time to talk about radio and share a few key moments from the Radio Star '21 competition, featuring some of the past and present Radio Star competitors.

    In this episode, Luke is joined by Lizzie Romain, Sean Carey, Rosa Serret, Victoria Martin and Ashley Paul. They talk about what its been like being part of the competition, how they developed a love for radio, some of the pitfalls  that come with being a presenter and how to manage on-air and off-air life. 


    Follow the future stars of radio on Instagram.

    Lizzie Romain: @lizzieromain

    Sean Carey: @careydonalsean

    Rosa Serret: @rosaserret

    Victoria Martin: @trickyrock1 

    Ashley Paul: @ashleypaulradio


    Link to the Radio Star '21 Competition: https://onaircoach.net/radiostar-21-top-11/


    Listen to Luke Smithurst on Bolt Radio Wednesday's (12pm - 2pm) and Saturdays (1pm - 3pm).

    https://onlineradiobox.com/uk/thehitz/


    Like and follow Lukerative with Luke Smithurst on Facebook.


    Like and follow Luke Smithurst Audio on Facebook and Instagram.



    Lukerative thumbnail art courtesy of Patrick Deterville of Deterville Art.


    Intro music courtesy of Lapinou.        

    • 45 min
    What The Future Holds

    What The Future Holds

    In this episode, Luke talks about the date for wrapping-up Series 1, the ways in which listeners can have a say in future episodes and potentially starting up a revenue stream.

    Plus, Luke also shares his recent personal developments and what he has gained from experiencing them.


    Link to the Radio Star '21 Competition: https://onaircoach.net/radiostar-21-top-11/


    Listen to Luke Smithurst on Bolt Radio Wednesday's (12pm - 2pm) and Saturdays (1pm - 3pm).

    https://onlineradiobox.com/uk/thehitz/


    Like and follow Lukerative with Luke Smithurst on Facebook.


    Like and follow Luke Smithurst Audio on Facebook and Instagram.



    Lukerative thumbnail art courtesy of Patrick Deterville of Deterville Art.


    Intro music courtesy of Lapinou.   

    • 24 min

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