This week, we have focussed on working as a group. After an initial brainstorming session, we came up with the name Music Mashup Podcasters which we think reflects what we have been up to in our workshops.

The next logical step was to create an indent for the group which was a lot of fun - you can see the photos by clicking here. For this, we decided to employ a good old box of percussion including shakers, triangles, djembes, marracas and more. After a lot of noise, we think we’ve come up with something.

We’ve also built on our interviewing techniques and generated reems of material. All in all, the group have got plenty to say so we’re looking forward to next week when we’ll be assembling it all into the form of a podcast.

The day is Saturday, March 8th and we have just finished our first podcasting workshop at Circus Media, Stratford which is delivered in association with Sound Connections and Youth Music Action Zones. The group of young people seemed to enjoy themselves a great deal and commented on how they were looking forward to attending next weeks session.

This week we have focused on the fundamentals of recording and spent time interviewing and getting to know one another. Each participant has worked hard to create audio content based around there favourite musical styles, bands and interests which we will be looking to edit into the form of a podcast over the coming weeks. Led by Stuart Silver and assisted by hubsters Tom and Andi, the programme has gotten off to a cracking start and everyone involved has greatly enjoyed what looks to be a hugely rewarding project. To see the pics, just click here.

Do you have an interest in music or radio and are looking to develop your digital expertise in this field? If so, you may be interested in what we have on offer…

Funded by Sound Connections and supported by Attitude Is Everything, the hub will be producing and delivering another inspirational training programme centred around podcasting.

The project Podcast Connections is a programme of workshops for disabled young people between the ages of 11–25 and is completely FREE! It is a workshop programme that enables participants to develop all the practical skills and knowledge they need to put together their own podcasts.

Including digital production skills, feedback from industry professionals, help to share and promote your music via a range of multi media channels and a chance to play live, you’d be mad to miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Beginning on Saturday 8th of March and continuing to Saturday March 29th, the programme will run between the times of 10:00–15:00 at the Stratford Circus in East London.

To reserve your place on the course, you will need to fill out a brief application form which can be obtained by clicking here. This should be returned by 12:00 mid day on Wednesday 5th March so you’ll have to hurry as we only have 10 spaces!
For more information, please contact andi@thehubuk.com