Radio Lewisham: Youth Voice Commission

In the final episode of our gaming mini series, Racheal takes a look at the make-up of the gaming industry in the UK, where women and non-binary people are still vastly underrepresented. Racheal interviews Nigel Twumasi, a former software engineer turned creative entrepreneur who has spent years working to challenge stereotypes and improve access into gaming.  

Nesh and Brandon take us into the world of video game streamers and content creators, unpacking what it means to be a streamer and speaking to two professional content creators in the industry about their journey into gaming.

James looks at the independent side of the gaming industry with indie games developer Stephanie Abbott. Stephanie shares their experiences as an indie developer, the work behind their studio Maple Butter Studios and their specialism in Cosy Games and Visual Novels.  

Presenters Nesh and Brandon explore the various roles involved in creating games with ustwo games CCO Danny Gray. Danny also discusses his journey into gaming, the challenges along the way, and the happy accidents that led him to create of one of Nesh’s favourite games Monument Valley.

This LGBTQ+ History Month, young people from Lewisham Music created a 2-hour radio special about the historic and present influence of LGBTQ+ musicians within the local music community and wider musical landscape in London.Produced and presented by Radio Lewisham’s Micah and Rita, we heard from the LGBTQ+ musicians currently leading the way in Lewisham, exploring their experiences working as queer creatives in the borough, and asking how we can continue to reduce barriers for people from these communities.Image: Cleo Savva (left) and Margomool (right).

Exploring the experiences of young Black people growing up in Lewisham in the past, present, and future this Black History Month. Created by Radio Lewisham. Presented & produced by Indi, Michelle and Micah.