Vandal Factory

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Vandal Factory

Exploring those magic moments where art and activism meet. With warmth, passion and humour, Natalie and Henry discuss theatre, music, poetry and dance with amazing guests. Listen if you love community arts, climate justice, DIY ethics and anti-fascism. Plus banging tunes.

  1. Factory Floor Cuts: chamæleon (Farah Chamma & LIEV)

    23 JUN

    Factory Floor Cuts: chamæleon (Farah Chamma & LIEV)

    chamæleon is a collaboration between Palestinian writer Farah Chamma's poetry and Brazilian producer LIEV's musical soundscapes. They explore the intersection between spoken word and musical texture, diving into the unknown to search for belonging and identity. Henry interviews them about So many ways To Move, a combination of audio, visuals and words which they performed in York on 1st June 2025. For more episodes featuring Palestinian artists, check out episodes #19, #26 and #29 as well as various other Factory Floor Cuts bonus episodes. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

    45 min
  2. #33 - Live at Manchester Punk Festival 2025 (Millie Manders & The Shutup)

    1 JUN

    #33 - Live at Manchester Punk Festival 2025 (Millie Manders & The Shutup)

    Henry & Nat return to MPF for another gobby live episode! We're joined by Millie Manders who talks about her musical influences, the politics on her latest album and performs some cracking acoustic bangers alongside musician Joe. We discuss collectivism, ask the audience what brings them hope and play Punk band Or Ale? Find us on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

    53 min

  3. 15 MAY

    Factory Floor Cuts: A Collective Action Towards Access (Daneka Etchells & Kit George)

    "We should be the brick in your wall and not just the morter you put on top." As part of episode #32, we spoke to artists about their freelance experiences. Taken from that episode, this is Natalie's full interview with actor Daneka and visual artist Kit. We discuss life as a disabled creative and their current projects, including Kit's Trans Saints Project. We unpack ideas of access, inclusion, Spoon Theory and the challenges of being a self-employed. Check out episode 32 for more freelance experiences, and episode 20 for more disabled voices and activism. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

    37 min

  4. 8 MAY

    Factory Floor Cuts: Hannah Khalil (Irish-Palestinian playwright)

    Hannah Khalil is an Irish-Palestinian playwright whose play My English Persian Kitchen recieved rave reviews after sold out shows. Hannah spoke to us about freelancing for episode #32, but here is the full interview where Hannah also discusses her plays and craft. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

    26 min

  5. 1 MAY

    Factory Floor Cuts: Zita Holbourne (Artists Union England)

    This is the full interview with Zita Holbourne multidisciplinary artist, poet, musician, Trade Unionist and educator. Zita spoke to us about her workshops and her work for Artists Union England. An edited version first appared in episode #32. They take on casework and support members through workplace disputes, connect artists in their local area and campaign for sustainable futures, equality, respect and access in every aspect of life and work. Listen to episode #32 for more conversations about self-employed life. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

    22 min

  6. 1 MAY

    Factory Floor Cuts: Janie Nicoll & Megan Chapman (Scottish Artists Union)

    This is the full interview with Janie Nicol and Megan Chapman, visual artists and organisers for Scottish Artists Union. An edited version first appared in episode #32. SAU is the representative voice for visual and applied artists in Scotland and is one of the largest arts membership organisations in the country. We discuss the needs of the membership and enpowering and connecting self-employed freelancers. Listen to episode #32 for more conversations about self-employed life. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

    30 min

  7. 24 APR

    Factory Floor Cuts: Annabel Turpin (Storyhouse)

    Welcome to the full interview with Annabel Turpin taken from episode #32. Annabel is Chief Executive Officer at Storyhouse in Chester, which incorporates a library, theatres, an independent cinema, a restaurant, and is a community and creative social hub. We talk about how Annabel works with freelancers and the processes she puts in place. Annabel also talks about calling out other organisations for late payments. Listen to episode #32 for more conversations about self-employed life. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

    29 min
  8. #32: The Freelance Feelings Factory

    14 APR

    #32: The Freelance Feelings Factory

    Freelancers: Assemble! In this bumper special episode, Henry and Natalie have gathered unique contributions from across the UK. Featuring writers, dancers, musicians and visual artists and Trade Unionists, we explore the good, the bad and the ugly parts of being self-employed in the arts and culture sector. Thank you to our wonderful contributors: Annabel Turpin, Hannah Khalil, Zita Holbourne, Janie Nicoll, Megan Chapman, Stephanie Roberts, Sara Amini, Megan Faye Hanson, Alice Foxall, Harry Ward, Lucy Sheen, Eirini Papadopoulou, Nicole Joseph, Tyler Pickles, Kit George and Daneka Etchells. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

    1h 31m
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3 Ratings

About

Exploring those magic moments where art and activism meet. With warmth, passion and humour, Natalie and Henry discuss theatre, music, poetry and dance with amazing guests. Listen if you love community arts, climate justice, DIY ethics and anti-fascism. Plus banging tunes.

Information

  • Creator
    East Leeds Community Radio
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 East Leeds Community Radio
  • Show Website
    Vandal Factory

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