S2 E1 Chris Packham | The Music Bridge

In this special episode of The Music Bridge, Neil McCormick is joined by British naturalist, broadcaster, and writer Chris Packham for a powerful conversation recorded live at the Royal Overseas House in London, as part of the Planetary Arts event “The World We Want – Art for Planet and Peace.”Set against a backdrop of global urgency, the discussion explores how we communicate the reality of environmental change, the challenges of inspiring collective action, and the role creativity must play in shaping a better future. Packham speaks candidly about society’s tendency to react rather than prevent - reminding us that “we’re terrible at prevention but we’re really good at cure” - and calls for a more proactive, courageous approach to protecting the planet.Drawing parallels with the civil rights movement in America, the conversation reflects on the historic power of protest music and questions why today’s cultural landscape lacks the same unifying voice. Together, McCormick and Packham examine how art and music can once again become catalysts for change and why young people hold the key to driving that transformation.With urgency, honesty, and moments of provocation, “if you want to make change, sometimes you’ve got to make trouble,”  this episode sets the tone for a new era of The Music Bridge: one that connects culture, activism, and the collective imagination needed to build the world we want.Follow, subscribe, and join the conversation - Buy Chris' new book, ‘Nature is the answer’: www.penguinrandomhouse.com- Chris Packham Official Website: chrispackham.store/ IG: @chrisgpackham2  FB: Chris G Packham