Why Music?
(A Let's Get Musical Special)
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So, why music? Six diverse and creative individuals came together to ask if this was a fair question and if so, what might the answers be. By delving into their unique musical experiences, having group discussions and learning new skills, they tapped into music’s healing potential and its ability to bring people together, regardless of where they’ve come from.
All the music you’ll hear in the show was either composed or interpreted by the participants involved. Their work was the result of two weeks of creative sessions with a focus on collaboration and enjoying the power of music. So, if you ever find yourself wondering: “does music make us or do we make music?” or “what is music to your ears?” Then this is the show for you! This was all made possible by Manchester Adult Education Service and we thank them for their support. |
Words in Mind
(A Creative Writing 2 Showcase)
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Over the past 12 weeks, a collective of innovative individuals came together over Zoom, to develop a variety of pieces inspired by creative writing skills that were learnt during their time on the course.
‘Words In Mind’ is the show that brings all of their pieces together, providing insight into the world of Creative Writing. This was all made possible by Manchester Adult Education Service and we thank them for their support. |
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I Would Like to be Considered Charismatic
(A Let's Get Digital Special)
Eleven minds brought together, amplified, simplified, crafted down,
Made beautiful with sound and music beat background,
Sliced, retrieved, chosen, found,
We discovered our voices underground.
Humorous, whimsical, challenging, sad,
We trusted Tutors who made our jagged edges round
A group of creatives came together over a two week period to produce their own podcasts. They learnt editing software and scriptwriting skills, creating podcasts on a variety of fascinating topics...
This was all made possible by Manchester Adult Education Service and we thank them for their support.
Made beautiful with sound and music beat background,
Sliced, retrieved, chosen, found,
We discovered our voices underground.
Humorous, whimsical, challenging, sad,
We trusted Tutors who made our jagged edges round
A group of creatives came together over a two week period to produce their own podcasts. They learnt editing software and scriptwriting skills, creating podcasts on a variety of fascinating topics...
This was all made possible by Manchester Adult Education Service and we thank them for their support.
Our Thoughts in Words
(A Creative Writing Showcase)
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A group of individuals, brought together by Sonder Radio, over the past 12 weeks have been working together on Zoom to develop and hone their creative writing skills. and are proud to share "Our Thoughts in Words"
What you are about to hear is a collection of pieces that they have produced during their time on the course. This was all made possible by Manchester Adult Education Service and we thank them for their support. |
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Cafe Musica
(A Let's Get Musical Special)
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Have you ever imagined a world without music? Come and share the journey of the 'Cafe Musica' crew. Six creative minds from differing musical backgrounds took the opportunity to work together online for two weeks, resulting in a diverse and interesting music anthology.
They enjoyed sharing musical ideas and learnt how to make music on a software programme called Soundtrap - with expert advice on hand from the facilitators of the programme. These creative minds at Café Musica think that music is the pivot on which the world revolves. This was all made possible by Manchester Adult Education Service and we thank them for their support. |
Withington
Creative Writing Drop-ins
In partnership with Supporting Ageing in Place, as part of Ambition for Ageing
Creative Unity
(Let's Get Digital 6.0)
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Over 2 weeks, the participants from the sixth run of our "Let's Get Digital" course planned their very own live show, in which all the content was created and edited by themselves! Join us as Twelve hapless mavericks aka #CreativeUnity share their voices on a series of diverse topics. |
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Future of Ageing Forum
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Brought to you by Sonder Radio, in collaboration with the Nuffield Council on Bioethics and the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network. Hosted by Emma Goswell, our virtual audience discussed what it means to live well in older age and the ethical implications of the emerging role of science and technology in helping people live well in older age. |
Wit & Wisdom
In Conversation with Cast & Creatives
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We've teamed up with The Royal Exchange Theatre and our mate Fred to interview some of the cast & creatives behind "Wit & Wisdom", an anarchic night telling stories, talking into mics, playing games, testing jokes, creating music, and making mistakes, with the very serious ambition to make (non)sense of the role laughter plays in our lives.
Many thanks to Andy Barry (Director), Bill Connor (Composer & Performer), Oceana Julie Cage Nzene (Musician & Performer), Fred Yeomans (Interviewer), Morayo and the rest of Royal Exchange team who worked hard to make this show happen. |
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Life Embracing Hope
(LLARC Special)
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LLARC is the Later Life Audio and Radio Cooperative bringing together older people to share their views and produce audio content. Over the last week as a group we have learned how to develop and produce a collaborative podcast. Listen to our interviews, conversations and reflections on how hope lifts us out of difficult situations and circumstances.
This podcast was made possible by the EPSRC’s Telling Tales of Engagement Fund. A special thanks to openlab, LLARC and UKRI for their support in this project. |
Flags for Hope
We’ve teamed up with Cabasa Carnival Arts, delivering creative writing and storytelling workshops in 3 local Care Homes in Tameside so we can connect with elder members of our community, gather stories, ideas, and images around the theme of ‘hope’.
Cabasa then took those stories to their in-house artists and translated them into large-scale hand painted silk flags expressing the experiences of elder residents who’ve been acutely isolated through the pandemic. These flags will be toured to the grounds of the care homes in the summer as beautiful, powerful, site-specific installations which highlight the creativity and resilience in our communities.
Find out more about Cabasa and the project here: cabasacarnivalarts.com/projects/flags-for-hope
Cabasa then took those stories to their in-house artists and translated them into large-scale hand painted silk flags expressing the experiences of elder residents who’ve been acutely isolated through the pandemic. These flags will be toured to the grounds of the care homes in the summer as beautiful, powerful, site-specific installations which highlight the creativity and resilience in our communities.
Find out more about Cabasa and the project here: cabasacarnivalarts.com/projects/flags-for-hope
Bury Culture Champions
Join the Bury Culture Champions for an hour long legacy project, discussing projects for over 50s, the impact the project has had on the community, how we can combat loneliness/isolation and what they want for the project in the future. Produced by Sonder Radio
A big thank you to Lucette Tucker, David McLenachan, Kath Dawson, Gina Warburton, Joanna Nuckley, Suzanne Smith, Gill James, Shaista Ilyas, John Pearcey, Steph Meskell-Broken, Sarah Evans, Harriet Morgan-Shami, Jen Harris & Fern Collins for their contributions to this project!
A big thank you to Lucette Tucker, David McLenachan, Kath Dawson, Gina Warburton, Joanna Nuckley, Suzanne Smith, Gill James, Shaista Ilyas, John Pearcey, Steph Meskell-Broken, Sarah Evans, Harriet Morgan-Shami, Jen Harris & Fern Collins for their contributions to this project!
Live from Me to You
(Let's Get Digital 5.0)
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Live from Me to You, providing the listener a human connection through music and discussion funded by Manchester Adult Education Services. Over two weeks, a group of 50+ put together an hour long show filled with interviews and group discussions, as well as crafting their own song to be played live on Sonder Radio! From spoken word pieces to rhythmic beats, Live from me to you will have you thinking about how you view your own life and the world around you.' |
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Remember When...
(Let's Get Digital 4.0)
Over 2 weeks, the participants from the third run of our "Let's Get Digital" course online, planned their very own live show, in which all the content was created and edited by themselves! They decided to make individual podcast on topics of their choice, as well as a group topic of Childhood Memories, which includes spoken word, Interviews, music & a few surprises along the way!
Life Train
(Let's Get Digital 3.0)
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Over 2 weeks, the participants from the fourth run of our "Let's Get Digital" course online, planned their very own live show, in which all the content was created and edited by themselves. They decided to make individual podcast on topics of their choice, as well as a group topic of Life Train, which includes spoken word, Interviews, music & a few surprises along the way! |
Look Who's Talking
(Let's Get Digital 2.0)
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Over 3 weeks, the participants from the second run of our "Let's Get Digital" course in Wythenshawe, planned their very own live show, in which all the content was created and edited by themselves! They decided on the topics of "Mental Health", "Cladding" & "Homelessness", which includes spoken word, Interviews, music & a few surprises along the way! |
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Common-Unity
(Let's Get Digital 1.0)
Over 12 weeks, the participants from our first "Let's Get Digital" course have been planning their very own live show in which all the content was created and edited by themselves! They decided on the topics of "Manchester" & "Perceptions of Ageing", which includes Debates, Interviews & a musical journey through the decades of Manchester!
The Fed: Heathlands Village
Choir Documentary
Join us as we hear performances and interviews from members of the Heathlands Choir and it's organisers. Discussing the beginning of the group, what the choir means to them, how it improves wellbeing and how care homes all over the world can put together their own choir!
A big thank you to the choir and the Heathlands team for it's contributions to this project!
Recorded in 2018/19 - Produced exclusively for Sonder Radio
A big thank you to the choir and the Heathlands team for it's contributions to this project!
Recorded in 2018/19 - Produced exclusively for Sonder Radio
2019
Age-Friendly Burnage - Legacy Project
Age-Friendly Burnage is a neighbourhood partnership made up of local residents, community groups and local organisations working together to make Burnage a better place to live and grow.
The board of Age-Friendly Burnage spent a week with Sonder Radio learning new creative media skills and crafting a show that was broadcast on Friday of the same week! The boards funding ends in April 2020, so they wanted Sonder Radio to help them create a Legacy that would not only encapsulate what they've done so far, but could help them to get more funding in the future.
There's loads more content from the project, that will be posted over the coming months, so be sure to check out agefriendlyburnage.wordpress.com and follow them on twitter @BurnAgeFriendly for updates!
Check out their "Age-Friendly Burnage Show" here:
The board of Age-Friendly Burnage spent a week with Sonder Radio learning new creative media skills and crafting a show that was broadcast on Friday of the same week! The boards funding ends in April 2020, so they wanted Sonder Radio to help them create a Legacy that would not only encapsulate what they've done so far, but could help them to get more funding in the future.
There's loads more content from the project, that will be posted over the coming months, so be sure to check out agefriendlyburnage.wordpress.com and follow them on twitter @BurnAgeFriendly for updates!
Check out their "Age-Friendly Burnage Show" here:
Get Digi With It 2
'Get Digi With It' was a week long radio making course specifically aimed at people aged 50+ in Manchester and was in partnership with the Work and Skills Team at Manchester City Council. Through the week, participants worked together to learn the art of storytelling and spoken word, content making, scripting, producing, recording, editing, podcasting and performing - all culminating in an hour long live broadcast. This video shows the group's incredible progress throughout the week!
The course was held at the Aquarius Centre in Hulme, Manchester. Our very special thanks to One Manchester for the space.
The course was held at the Aquarius Centre in Hulme, Manchester. Our very special thanks to One Manchester for the space.
You can listen to a recording of the live show here:
2018
Get Digi With It
In partnership with Manchester City Council
'Get Digi With It' was a week long radio making pilot course specifically aimed at people aged 50+ in Manchester held in partnership with the Work and Skills Team at Manchester City Council. Through the week, participants worked together to learn the art of story telling and spoken word, content making, scripting, producing, recording, editing, podcasting and performing - all culminating in an an hour long live broadcast. This video shows the group's incredible progress throughout the week.
The course was held at Sacred Heart Community Hall and Black Dog Recording Studios in Gorton and Gorton Monastery in October 2018, our very special thanks to them.
The course was held at Sacred Heart Community Hall and Black Dog Recording Studios in Gorton and Gorton Monastery in October 2018, our very special thanks to them.
Watch the video here:
Moments That Changed Our World
The Elders Company, The Royal Exchange Theatre
Following the highly acclaimed The Space Between Us, The Royal Exchange's Elders Company returned for a radical new production in February 2018 and we sent our team down to review it.
A group of people aged 60 - 85 stand in the space. Between them, they have years of experience. Together they are navigating a constantly changing world. From the big political events to personal intimate moments, the Elders ask - what can history teach us about who we are and where we are going.
A group of people aged 60 - 85 stand in the space. Between them, they have years of experience. Together they are navigating a constantly changing world. From the big political events to personal intimate moments, the Elders ask - what can history teach us about who we are and where we are going.
My Voice In The City
The Elders Company, The Royal Exchange Theatre
On Sunday 8th July 2018, around 70 people gathered in the Rivals Café at The Royal Exchange Theatre to listen to a group of older, budding writers share their poems.
The event, My Voice In The City, was part of Manchester's first Festival of Ageing. Our team went down to interview the budding writers, as well as Andy Barry (The Royal Exchange Elder's Company lead) and Sarah Butler, the poet who the elders worked with on their poetry.
The event, My Voice In The City, was part of Manchester's first Festival of Ageing. Our team went down to interview the budding writers, as well as Andy Barry (The Royal Exchange Elder's Company lead) and Sarah Butler, the poet who the elders worked with on their poetry.
2017
Sonder Radio are currently delivering a project in partnership with with Ambition for Ageing. We will be working with groups of elders in Broughton, Langworthy, Seedley and Weaste.
We will be delivering creative, music based workshops in these areas over the next 3 months, having already delivered a session at Roman Court in Broughton. These workshops with help elders reminisce about their past and enjoy listening to the memories they have through the music they choose. The same piece of music can trigger a different memory within different people, so the workshops also aim to bring the elders together over shared memories.
There will be a celebration event at the end of the project in January, where we will bring together the different groups we have delivered workshops to within the Salford area. Please get in touch if you would like any more information.
Thanks to the following partners involved in this Ambition for Ageing project for the support of the workshops.
We will be delivering creative, music based workshops in these areas over the next 3 months, having already delivered a session at Roman Court in Broughton. These workshops with help elders reminisce about their past and enjoy listening to the memories they have through the music they choose. The same piece of music can trigger a different memory within different people, so the workshops also aim to bring the elders together over shared memories.
There will be a celebration event at the end of the project in January, where we will bring together the different groups we have delivered workshops to within the Salford area. Please get in touch if you would like any more information.
Thanks to the following partners involved in this Ambition for Ageing project for the support of the workshops.
Here are some of the projects we have run, working with our audience to create amazing content. We can deliver these radio workshops anywhere and anytime. If you would like to get in touch about us running a workshop for you, you can reach us on our contact page, by emailing us at [email protected] or calling us on 07598 860882.
