Performance Science
Performance Science
Podcast Description
Performance Science is a podcast exploring the science of performing and the role of performance in society. It encourages us to think differently about the ways in which performing is part of our lives.In the first season, we look at the wellbeing of performing artists through conversations with performers and those working across the creative industries. Specifically, we consider how the recent disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic has shed a light on the broader challenges of being a performing artist and ask what the future holds for the creative workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes such as the wellbeing of performing artists, financial challenges within the creative workforce, and mental health in the performing arts. Notable episodes include a look at the financial landscape in 'Navigating the Financial Landscape of the Performing Arts' and a discussion on the mental and physical health of performers in 'Nurturing the Wellbeing of Performing Artists', each highlighting unique aspects of life and work in the creative industries.
Performance Science is a podcast exploring the science of performing and the role of performance in society. It encourages us to think differently about the ways in which performing is part of our lives.
In the first season, we look at the wellbeing of performing artists through conversations with performers and those working across the creative industries. Specifically, we consider how the recent disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic has shed a light on the broader challenges of being a performing artist and ask what the future holds for the creative workforce.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the finale of this series, host Aaron Williamon, Head of the Centre for Performance Science, is joined by Josh Siepel, Research Lead for Creative Clusters, R&D and Innovation at the AHRC Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), and Rosie Perkins from the Royal College of Music, London. They explore the next steps for supporting artistic communities and focusing on the future of the creative workforce, drawing on research and policy insights to better protect performers’ health and wellbeing.
Research:
Shaughnessy, C., et al., (2023). Cultivating progressive development in the cultural industries: Challenges and support needs identified by the creative workforce in the United Kingdom. Cultural Trends. DOI>>
Williamon, A., et al., (2022). Policy brief: HEartS professional: The health, economic and social impact of COVID-19 on professionals in the arts: Findings and policy implications for cultural recovery. The Pandemic and Beyond. DOI>>
Credits:
Host: Aaron Williamon (Head of Centre for Performance Science)
Guests: Josh Siepel (Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre), Rosie Perkins (Royal College of Music, London)
Production support: Caitlin Shaughnessy, Frederick Lam, Michael Durrant (Centre for Performance Science), Nic Flatt (Fat Panda), Chris Garrington (Research Podcasts)
With thanks to the Arts and Humanities Research Council for their generous support.
Recorded September 2024 at the Royal College of Music, London.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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