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Vandal Factory

Vandal Factory

By: East Leeds Community Radio
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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.Copyright 2025 East Leeds Community Radio Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Factory Floor Cuts: Hannah Khalil (Irish-Palestinian playwright)
    May 8 2025

    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.

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    26 mins
  • Factory Floor Cuts: Zita Holbourne (Artists Union England)
    May 1 2025

    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.

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    22 mins
  • Factory Floor Cuts: Janie Nicoll & Megan Chapman (Scottish Artists Union)
    May 1 2025

    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.

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    30 mins
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