Ashish Manchanda is a renowned music producer, sound engineer, and founder of Global Ikon. He specialises in artist development, music production, and sound design, helping creators achieve global success through innovation and mentorship.

Charilyne Rojas is a conductor and music educator, leading the Young Performers Orchestra at Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra. She also finds time to shape GDYO’s communications. Charilyne mentors young musicians and builds lasting orchestral communities. Watch our interview together in which I created Charilyne's fantasy cultural year.

Liz Clark is a leading champion of Scotland’s emerging folk and traditional musicians. For over 40 years she has nurtured new talent through the Danny Kyle Open Stage, offering vital exposure, mentorship and opportunities that shape the careers of rising artists.

Joe Allen is a composer, musical director, performer, and music tutor. He is also a radio presenter for Jorvik Radio.

Watch our interview in which I create Ben's fantasy cultural year with the aid of a magic wand and time machine.

Jez Smith brings ancient music to life using rare historical instruments. Through workshops, sound therapy, and performances, he makes centuries-old sounds feel fresh, soothing, and fun—even if you’ve never heard of a hurdy-gurdy before.

In the timeless Tuscan hill town of Volterra in Italy, a place steeped in Etruscan mystery and Renaissance beauty, an ancient chapel stands quietly transformed.

Fiona Pacquette is the music director at East London School of Music (ELSOM) . She teaches music theory, piano and classical music.

Andreas van Zoelen - a saxophonist, conductor, classical sax teacher and creator of saxophonemusuem.online - an archive of saxophone history

Walter Groppenberger: pianist, educator and EPTA Austria founder. Teaching at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz.

Marek and Alice Tribedi fuse spoken word, ambient music and humour as Words2Music.

John Heavern, a mystical lyricist in North Carolina, crafts poetic songs and music compositions, collaborating worldwide.

Claire Stadtmueller is a soprano, director, singer, and concept creator known for her powerful operatic voice and innovative artistic vision

Jonva Ven - Cultural broadcaster, educator and champion for women's music.

In a world where achieving high standards can seem daunting, Paul Abbott shines with his steadfast dedication to excellence.

Robert is a full member of The Arts and Culture Network. Find out if he prefers Beethoven to Mozart.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Joachim recently. He is a full member of the Arts and Culture Network and here is a summery of our inter

Mark Pemberton OBE and I met on ZOOM recently and I curated his fantasy cultural year from the answers to 10 questions. Watch it above.

Giulio "Julyo" D'Agostino is an accomplished and award-winning music producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist.

Introducing Don Youngberg, one of the longest-standing and most supportive full members of the Arts and Culture Network.