Supajam Education

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Welcome to SupaJam Education Podcasts! SupaJam is a unique group of Post-16 specialist music colleges based in Swanley, Canterbury, Brighton and Wandsworth.​ We offer carefully tailored placements to young people aged 16-25 with an EHCP. Many of our students may have previously struggled in mainstream education due to social, emotional or special educational needs but our bespoke campuses, small class sizes and caring, supportive staff allow all our students to achieve and progress in a happy, inclusive environment.​ This podcast gives a voice to our students, allows them to interview industry professionals, give their reaction to special events we go to, and is also part of our work experience platform!

  1. FEB 11

    Going from music production, to Esports, to live sound!

    In this week's episode, we have Suzanna who is the lead tech at Brighton Venue Daltons, and we have a chat about:   Growing up somewhere rural, but still finding a community of music makers Learning about music production Getting into ESports as a career Then pivoting into live music / sound engineering And how having ADHD shouldn't be a barrier to any of this! + more! If you are interested in live music, music production, or esports/ streaming - there is something for you in this episode!   Learn more about Daltons here   :https://www.daltonsbrighton.com Check out their YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@DaltonsCommunityArchiveProject

    48 min

  2. FEB 4

    Paris-based duo tell us all about playing festivals, song writing, and their 2026 UK Tour

    Don't miss their London gig on 7.3.25! Tickets below... https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/246 Other UK tour dates available here: https://www.instagram.com/specialfriendmusic/?hl=en-gb   Special Friend - French/American indie-noise-pop duo based in Paris. Formed in 2018 by Erica Ashleson (drums, vocals) and Guillaume Siracusa (guitar, vocals), after having met at a concert in Paris.   At the time, Erica was learning to play drums and Guillaume accompanied on guitar and the two friends made their first compositions within just 4 months.   In 2019, they released a self-titled EP recorded in their rehearsal studio in two days, unveiling a singular sound of minimalistic indie-noise-pop, recalling the likes of Yo La Tengo, Duster, and Electrelane.   A first album Ennemi Commun released in 2021, was positively received, allowing the band to tour and play at the prominent festivals La Route du Rock, La Cathédrale - Binic, and the Paris Pop Fest 2022 edition.   The duo spent most of 2022 composing and recording their next album, Wait until the flames come rushing in which was released June 30th 2023 on Skep Wax (UK), Howlin Banana Records (FR), and Hidden Bay Records (FR).   Podcast made in collaboration with Real Sounds UK   Thanks to Lily, Ruby, Storm, Chris and Miles for co-hosting the podcast

    41 min

  3. JAN 28

    "Whimsy Goth" or "Fairly Tale Funeral" as a music genre? - Get The Full Story With Black Bordello...(part II)

    This week, we have another special video podcast (video available on YouTube) where we interview the incredible Black Bordello.   They have been featured on BBC radio 6, gigged in New York, done 3 UK tours in only one year, and even played Bestival!   In the interview, we discuss their music, and also their thoughts & advice to help young music makers who are just starting out.   Enjoy!     Ways to watch / listen: Check out the video on our YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@supajameducation407 Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ynkzodMl5OFM42lYnPOtB?si=c8b061f5d9dd40f1 Listen on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supajam-education/id1834639138 Or, listen on our free web player here: https://supajameducation.podbean.com   ----   More info:   If you like this and can make it, their album launch show at The 100 Club, London, 27.2.25 Tickets Here: https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/275 Black Bordello are an art-rock band from London, fronted by Sienna Bordello, whose emotive soprano and macabre vocals and lyricism have been likened to Kate Bush/ Siousxie, with their theatrical and genre-defying live proposition akin to The Last Dinner Party meets PJ Harvey. Their metamorphic brand of alternative rock is also enchanted with vaudeville, post-punk, psychedelia and gothic rock. Since forming after the pandemic, they released two albums, receiving glowing reviews from CLASH, Wonderland, and Loud & Quiet, and airplay on BBC Radio 6. Subsequently, 'Nunhead' was remixed by the bassist of legendary goth group Bauhaus. They also supported the Libertines, Goat Girl and Fat Dog. After its release, their second record 'White Bardo' amassed 70k in organic streams as well as 18k+ views on ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ music video. The band showcased at Rotterdam's Left of the Dial last autumn. So far in 2025 they have supported Pete Doherty, performed at New York City's New Colossus Festival & completed 3 UK tours all over the country and multiple festivals including Bestival in August. They just recorded their third album with Balazs Altsach (Ugly, The Orchestra For Now) at KONK Studios & The Church.     This podcast is made in collaboration with Real Sounds who promote shows all over London, Kent, & Brighton   --

    29 min

  4. JAN 28

    Exploring otherworldly, darker, and spookier sounds - The Black Bordello Interview (Part I)

    This week, we have another special video podcast (video available on YouTube) where we interview the incredible Black Bordello.   They have been featured on BBC radio 6, gigged in New York, done 3 UK tours in only one year, and even played Bestival!   In the interview, we discuss their music, and also their thoughts & advice to help young music makers who are just starting out.   Enjoy!     Ways to watch / listen: Check out the video on our YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@supajameducation407 Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ynkzodMl5OFM42lYnPOtB?si=c8b061f5d9dd40f1 Listen on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supajam-education/id1834639138 Or, listen on our free web player here: https://supajameducation.podbean.com   ----   More info:   If you like this and can make it, their album launch show at The 100 Club, London, 27.2.25 Tickets Here: https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/275 Black Bordello are an art-rock band from London, fronted by Sienna Bordello, whose emotive soprano and macabre vocals and lyricism have been likened to Kate Bush/ Siousxie, with their theatrical and genre-defying live proposition akin to The Last Dinner Party meets PJ Harvey. Their metamorphic brand of alternative rock is also enchanted with vaudeville, post-punk, psychedelia and gothic rock. Since forming after the pandemic, they released two albums, receiving glowing reviews from CLASH, Wonderland, and Loud & Quiet, and airplay on BBC Radio 6. Subsequently, 'Nunhead' was remixed by the bassist of legendary goth group Bauhaus. They also supported the Libertines, Goat Girl and Fat Dog. After its release, their second record 'White Bardo' amassed 70k in organic streams as well as 18k+ views on ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ music video. The band showcased at Rotterdam's Left of the Dial last autumn. So far in 2025 they have supported Pete Doherty, performed at New York City's New Colossus Festival & completed 3 UK tours all over the country and multiple festivals including Bestival in August. They just recorded their third album with Balazs Altsach (Ugly, The Orchestra For Now) at KONK Studios & The Church.     This podcast is made in collaboration with Real Sounds who promote shows all over London, Kent, & Brighton   --

    24 min

  5. JAN 21

    More students react to the UK Creative Festival!

    In this episode, we were lucky to have some amazing guests from St Edmund's Dover school, telling us all about their experience at the UK Creative Festival. Tune in to learn more about the festival and the opportunities available to young people!

    9 min

  6. JAN 14

    Amazing songwriter, Lucy May Walker, talks to our students!

    We were so luck that Lucy came to our Canterbury base to perform and record a Shelf Session for us...   And then she recorded this podcast with our students, giving behind the scenes details on:   - Writing Songs - Being a performer - And how busking on the street led to a huge break on BBC radio 2!!!

    22 min

  7. JAN 7

    Mixing Pop, Folk, Jazz & Soul - Bold New Duo Cass & George Chat To Us - Part II

    Catch them LIVE at The Stags Head, London, 7PM, 24th Jan 2026, Info and Tickets here: https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/271   Cass and George - Cass & George are a pop leaning groove/neo soul recording duo based in london.   Their genre bending sound is littered with pop, folk and soul references nestled in an undercurrent of jazz .   Their latest single, Shy?, was recently featured on BBC Introducing (radio london) with Jess Iszatt and has received multiple plays on Jazz FM by the legendary Robbie Vincent. With recording momentum steadily building, Cass & George are now taking a step into the live scene.   Podcast made in Collaboration with Real Sounds UK   Thank you to Cass and George!   Shout out to Ewan for the filming, and Lily for co-hosting Part I also available on this channel right now!

    27 min

  8. JAN 7

    Exciting New Duo Who Blend Pop, Neo Soul, Jazz & More....The Cass & George Interview - Part I

    Catch them LIVE at The Stags Head, London, 7PM, 24th Jan 2026,   Info and Tickets here: https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/271   Cass and George - Cass & George are a pop leaning groove/neo soul recording duo based in london. Their genre bending sound is littered with pop, folk and soul references nestled in an undercurrent of jazz . Their latest single, Shy?, was recently featured on BBC Introducing (radio london) with Jess Iszatt and has received multiple plays on Jazz FM by the legendary Robbie Vincent. With recording momentum steadily building, Cass & George are now taking a step into the live scene.   Podcast made in Collaboration with Real Sounds UK   Thank you to Cass and George! Shout out to Ewan for the filming, and Lily for co-hosting Part II also available on this channel right now!

    27 min
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Welcome to SupaJam Education Podcasts! SupaJam is a unique group of Post-16 specialist music colleges based in Swanley, Canterbury, Brighton and Wandsworth.​ We offer carefully tailored placements to young people aged 16-25 with an EHCP. Many of our students may have previously struggled in mainstream education due to social, emotional or special educational needs but our bespoke campuses, small class sizes and caring, supportive staff allow all our students to achieve and progress in a happy, inclusive environment.​ This podcast gives a voice to our students, allows them to interview industry professionals, give their reaction to special events we go to, and is also part of our work experience platform!

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  • Creator
    Supajam
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
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    Supajam Education