Writer and arts professional with digital marketing experience working in a publicly-funded charitable arts organisation. Specialising in writing bespoke interviews, features and other editorial content with a focus on compelling client-led storytelling.
Case study
Tawananyasha Riley Mamvura
Highlighting one of B:Music’s funded projects. B:Music is the music charity responsible for two of Birmingham’s iconic venues, Town Hall and Symphony Hall. Their mission statement is to inspire a love of music through performance, participation and learning.
The B:Music Scholarship is a new scheme for young musicians who have shown raw and exceptional talent on their instrument, but who may not have the financial means to develop their skills and achieve their potential.
Feature & Interview
Sampad's Asian Spring
Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage exists to support the development of the South Asian arts sector to be strong and resilient and connects people and communities to South Asian and British Asian Arts and Heritage by breaking down barriers, raising critical issues and amplifying unheard voices.
Asian Spring is an annual celebration of South Asian dance featuring vibrant performances from dancers across the region, showcasing the rich and diverse traditions of South Asian culture.
Spotlight
Jasmine Gardosi
Part of an interview series highlighting and promoting artists who are set to perform on the stages of Town Hall and Symphony Hall, with a focus on platforming traditionally underrepresented artists.
An interview with Birmingham Poet Laureate (2022/24) Jasmine Gardosi ahead of their show ‘Dancing To Music You Hate’, a spoken word performance mixed with live jazz and Celtic music celebrating their identity as a gender queer person.
Launch
B:Eats Spring Menu
B:Eats is the daytime and evening eatery created by BMusic, the music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, serving food and drink in the heart of Birmingham from inside the transformed spaces at Symphony Hall.
An interview with B:Eats’ Head Chef and staff ahead of their Spring Menu launch, with some exciting South Asian-inspired dishes.
More writing
Moseley-based band The Lost Notes on their third album and upcoming performance
An interview with The Lost Notes on their new album, musical inspirations and their relationship with B:Music and the venues ahead of their performance at Symphony Hall.
Chef Lee on appearing on the Hairy Bikers BBC Two Christmas special, and Christmas at B:Eats
A year after opening B:Eats, Chef Lee and the restaurant were recognised by the legendary Northern chefs, The Hairy Bikers; and Lee was invited to appear on their Christmas special which broadcast on BBC Two.
B:Music Meets…
An interview series showcasing and promoting artists set to perform on the stages of Town Hall and Symphony Hall with a focus on platforming traditionally underrepresented artists.
Social media content
Hand model for brochure launch.
Quick interviews with the cast of ‘This Town’, a BBC Two series by ‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, on the red carpet press night at Town Hall.
Interview with Beverley Knight ahead of receiving an Honorary Degree from Birmingham City University.
Testimonials
“If you have three minutes to spare, spend it reading this wonderfully heartwarming interview with Tawananyasha Riley Mamvura, on versatility and the B:Music Scholarship. This is why we do what we do!”
“Thank you for doing justice to our conversation. I love how much you were able to preserve the live-ness of our chat with verbatim quotes - I don’t think I’ve ever sounded so myself in an interview like this before!”
Jasmine Gardosi
