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Supajam Education
by Supajam
Welcome to SupaJam Education Podcasts! SupaJam is a unique group of Post-16 specialist music colleges based in Swanley, Canterbury, Brighton and Wandsworth. We offer carefully tailored placements to young people aged 16-25 with an EHCP. Many of our students may have previously struggled in mainstream education due to social, emotional or special educational needs but our bespoke campuses, small class sizes and caring, supportive st
Episodes
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Our students and staff react to the UK Creative Festival!
Hello everyone! In this week's show, our students and staff react to the UK Creative Festival, which is an annual celebration of music, media and creativity held in Margate every year! The festival has a careers fair, industry panel talks, and even the chance for our students to perform music at...
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Want to make money from music? David from PRS tells you how!
Getting paid royalties when your music is played or performed on radio, streaming, podcasts, or live in music venues is a great source of income for music makers... but how do you tap into it?! Making money from music isn't always easy, but David from PRS explains how in this podcast, recorded…
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Florence Sommerville - Interview at our Canterbury Base
Hello everyone! We were so lucky to have award winning singer/ songwriter Florence Sommerville visit our Canterbury base to perform for us... Which you hopefully checked out last week! This week, we have an interview with her talking about her creative process - enjoy! Enjoy!
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Florence Sommerville gig at Canterbury!
We were so lucky to have award winning singer/ songwriter Florence Sommerville visit our Canterbury base to perform for us... ... and do a podcast with us (coming next week!) This week, you can check out her performance of 4 of her amazing songs, and tell the story of each song in between. Then...
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Previous student Alex tells us all about life after SupaJam!
Alex was with us for many years, and now has gone on to work in music & media. In this podcast, he shares many insights into the kind of things you could expect to be doing once you are ready to leave SupaJam and launch your own career! Episode 2 of this coming soon!
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He has worked with Madonna, Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran, AND MORE! - Interview with Steve Sidelynk
We have a blockbuster episode of our show to kick start this academic year.... ...This guest has worked with some of the most famous musicians EVER.... ... Steve Sidelynk, who is a drummer & drum machine programmer, talks to us about working with: Madonna, Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran, Pharell...
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Part 2 - Walk About the UK Creative Festival With SupaJam
Hello everyone! Time for part 2.... This summer, we were lucky enough to attend the UK Creative Festival in Margate - In this video, we walk around the stalls and find out what everyone is bringing to the festival's career fair! (We also had students performing at the festival.... videos of that...
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Walk About the UK Creative Festival With SupaJam - Part 1
This summer, we were lucky enough to attend the UK Creative Festival in Margate - In this video, we walk around the stalls and find out what everyone is bringing to the festival's career fair! (We also had students performing at the festival.... videos of that will be coming out soon too!)
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Nebraska (USA) based songwriter Andrea von Kampen talks to us about music, touring, and more!
In this week's episode, we welcome Andrea von Kampen to our podcast! She joined us from Nebraska, USA, via Zoom, and our Canterbury students Lois and Lily chatted with her about her music. Very exciting to have an international guest! She is also on tour in the UK this August, and you can find…
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HMV in-store gig - Canterbury Student Reaction + Music!
Tune in to see our students reaction to the HMV in store gig where our students performed covers and original songs all afternoon! This also includes 2 x original songs from Cody and Oakley - enjoy!
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Making videos for Kasabian, One Direction, Star Wars... - Grant from Moonshine Productions tells us all!
In this week's podcast, Grant from Moonshine Productions tells us his story, letting us in on how he made it in the video/ film industry, and how you can too! Find out more about his company here: https://www.moonshineproductions.co.uk/about/ Watch his videos here:...
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Councillor Keith Mitchell (former Mayor of Swanley) Answers Our Questions
In this interview, Councillor Keith Mitchell (former Mayor of Swanley) answers our questions about music, what the council is doing to help people in the area, and what he would do if he had the dream budget and launch any project he wanted!
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How to write, record, & market a song - Canterbury Careers Day Panel Talk
In this week's video podcast, we have a special talk, live from our careers day in Canterbury! The theme of the talk is about taking a song from creation all the way through to release and marketing. Lucy May Walker - Songwriter who has been featured on BBC radio 2 and more - Gives us loads of…
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Our Students & Staff React to The Great Escape Festival 2026!
In this week's episode, our students & staff give us their reaction to The Great Escape Festival 2026! The festival takes over the entire city of Brighton with 450 artists playing over 600 shows, and our students formed a media team to capture as much as they could!
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Steven Bamidele Talks to Us About Being a Musical Artist - Live from Great Escape!
In this week's episode, Steven Bamidele Talks to Us About Being a Musical Artist - Live from Great Escape! He was at the Glow Artists showcase, and if you'd like to know more about that, check out last week's episode with Glow Artists Founder, Martha
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Interview - NYC band - Punchlove - they just spoke to us from Paris!
Bonus podcast alert! The amazing band Punchlove (shoegaze/ experimental/ lots of fun noise!) just spoke to us whilst they are on tour in Paris! We recorded the zoom call at 4PM today! They hit the UK tomorrow (!) and we made this special podcast with them about their experience as an artist…
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Martha from Glow Artists chats to us - The Great Escape Festival
In this week's episode, our student Chris interviews Martha, the founder of Glow Artists. We had just seen her company's live showcase at The Great Escape Festival, and it was great to find out more about how she helps up and coming artists!
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Champion Trees tell us about their new record, gigs, and song writing process
Don't miss Champion Trees upcoming gig! 10 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00 The Old Church, Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 9ES, UK Tickets: https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/313 Thank you to our students Alfie & Tyler G for helping prepare and host this podcast. More about the artist Champion...
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Jawdropped - We interview the up & coming LA band! - Live at The Great Escape Festival
Our students and staff were lucky enough to catch Jawdropped's set at the Hope and Ruin, and we got to interview them afterwards!
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Student Success Story - Our ex-student Sam tells us how he set up his own music business!
We were lucky that one of our leavers, Sam, visited us on our careers day. It was amazing to find out how he has set up his own music business, using the skills he learned at SupaJam - Tune in to find out the whole story!
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Launching our new Swanley Base! - Florence Sommerville joins us to celebrate!
To help celebrate the launch of our new base in Swanley, Florence Sommerville joins SupaJam staff Laura and David for a discussion about all things song writing! If you are a budding song writer, then this one is for you! PS - don't forget to listen to the gig she played for us too - available on...
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How to make MUSIC VIDEOS - With Chris from Dog Brain Videos
Chris has worked making videos with bands like Pendulum, Wargasm, and South Arcade... and now he shares his knowledge and skills to help SupaJam students make their own music videos! Find out more here: https://www.dogbrainvideos.com
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The Life of Kaitlin - Student interview about her time at SupaJam!
In this podcast, made at our new Swanley base, Kaitlin shares her story of her time at SupaJam, chatting with Nuala, Sam and David A great example of a student loving life at SupaJam!
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How to get PAID ROYALTIES as a music maker - Kenny from PRS EXPLAINS
In this week's podcast, Kenny from PRS explains how they help you get PAID as a music maker. Recorded live at the most recent DITTO conference , at the O2 arena in London!
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How to Start a Video Production Company - Chris at Wildwood Media
This week we have Chris from Wildwood Media telling us the story of: how he got into film making, starting his own company, and even creating his own feature length movie! If you've ever wondered "how can I work in the film industry?" - then this is for you! Also great for musicians who want to...
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Earl's Court Launch Party - We speak to a founding member of MTV!!!
At our launch party for our new Earls Court Base, David Court and I had the opportunity to chat to the incredible Susie Pearl! She worked for Sony, co-founded MTV, and has worked with incredible artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Paul McCartney. In this podcast she shares inspirational...
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SupaJam Sounds - Behind the Sounds! - Ryan interview
As we continue to celebrate the SupaJam Sounds compilation, I'm delighted to share with you Ryan's story, all about his contribution to the compilation! PS - we have some more interviews to come... and if you were on the album but haven't booked your interview yet... but want to... email me back...
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SupaJam Sounds 2 - Behind the Sounds! - Oakley Osmond Interview
As we continue to enjoy & celebrate the INCREDIBLE compilation album of music by our students, we chat to Oakley Osmond, to find out all about his music and contribution to the record! Find out more about Oakley's music here: https://linktr.ee/truebxwarrior Filmed & Edited by Ewan Gartshore
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SupaJam Sounds - Behind the Sounds! - Justination interview
As we continue to celebrate the SupaJam Sounds compilation, I feel happy to share with you an interview from Justination, about his contribution to the compilation! PS - we have some more interviews to come... and if you were on the album but haven't booked your interview yet... but want to......
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Bonus Live Talk - Find out how to get WORK EXPERIENCE at a HUGE Festival! - bOing! Festival - Canterbury
Bonus podcast, recorded live in Canterbury! Find out how to get WORK EXPERIENCE at a HUGE Festival! - bOing Festival - Canterbury
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Our Creative Industries Podcast is TWO YEARS OLD (& how it can help YOU!)
I am so excited to let you all know that our flagship podcast, The Creative Industries Podcast turns 2 years old today! In that time, students have helped me interview 76 (!) different guests, all with different expertise in the entertainment industry!! This podcast celebrates that, chats about…
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Going from music production, to Esports, to live sound!
In this week's episode, we have Suzanna who is the lead tech at Brighton Venue Daltons, and we have a chat about: Growing up somewhere rural, but still finding a community of music makers Learning about music production Getting into ESports as a career Then pivoting into live music / sound...
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Paris-based duo tell us all about playing festivals, song writing, and their 2026 UK Tour
Don't miss their London gig on 7.3.25! Tickets below... https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/246 Other UK tour dates available here: https://www.instagram.com/specialfriendmusic/?hl=en-gb Special Friend - French/American indie-noise-pop duo based in Paris. Formed in 2018 by Erica Ashleson...
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"Whimsy Goth" or "Fairly Tale Funeral" as a music genre? - Get The Full Story With Black Bordello...(part II)
This week, we have another special video podcast (video available on YouTube) where we interview the incredible Black Bordello. They have been featured on BBC radio 6, gigged in New York, done 3 UK tours in only one year, and even played Bestival! In the interview, we discuss their music, and…
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Exploring otherworldly, darker, and spookier sounds - The Black Bordello Interview (Part I)
This week, we have another special video podcast (video available on YouTube) where we interview the incredible Black Bordello. They have been featured on BBC radio 6, gigged in New York, done 3 UK tours in only one year, and even played Bestival! In the interview, we discuss their music, and…
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More students react to the UK Creative Festival!
In this episode, we were lucky to have some amazing guests from St Edmund's Dover school, telling us all about their experience at the UK Creative Festival. Tune in to learn more about the festival and the opportunities available to young people!
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Amazing songwriter, Lucy May Walker, talks to our students!
We were so luck that Lucy came to our Canterbury base to perform and record a Shelf Session for us... And then she recorded this podcast with our students, giving behind the scenes details on: - Writing Songs - Being a performer - And how busking on the street led to a huge break on BBC radio 2!!!
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Mixing Pop, Folk, Jazz & Soul - Bold New Duo Cass & George Chat To Us - Part II
Catch them LIVE at The Stags Head, London, 7PM, 24th Jan 2026, Info and Tickets here: https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/271 Cass and George - Cass & George are a pop leaning groove/neo soul recording duo based in london. Their genre bending sound is littered with pop, folk and soul…
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Exciting New Duo Who Blend Pop, Neo Soul, Jazz & More....The Cass & George Interview - Part I
Catch them LIVE at The Stags Head, London, 7PM, 24th Jan 2026, Info and Tickets here: https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/271 Cass and George - Cass & George are a pop leaning groove/neo soul recording duo based in london. Their genre bending sound is littered with pop, folk and soul…
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NHS X SupaJam - The Collab Podcast!
Hello everyone! We are so lucky to have Yasmin and her guests recording the NHS' EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) podcast series at SupaJam Canterbury! This has provided amazing work experience for our students. In this special collaboration, Yasmin interviews David from SupaJam (Radio &...
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How did Oz Craggs go from working a guitar shop, to making over 10 000 records?!?
This week, we have the amazing music producer Oz Craggs talk to us about how... ... he went from working in a guitar shop in Kent as a teen... ... To building a very DIY home studio in his parents garage (whilst working as a cleaner to pay for it all)... ... To then creating one of Kent's leading...
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Becoming a music entrepreneur & studio owner! - Meg from South Lane Studios
Hello Everyone! In this week's episode, we have a very inspiring chat with Meg from South Lane Studios in Brighton, and find out how: - She got into music management with two of her friends before she was 20 - How that snowballed into building a studio, - Getting a big deal with Sony music - and...
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Being a Music Promoter & Gig Organiser - Charlie from Real Sounds tells all!
Ever wanted to learn how to put on gigs, work with amazing artists, and create memorable events? Then Charlie is your man! In this episode he tells our students all about his career in music, and how he started out from being a shy teenager in the background, to working with some of his favourite...
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What's it like to perform live electronic music at a major theatre?
Our students tell us all about performing live electronic music at a special show in Canterbury Check out videos from the event here:
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SupaJam Live at the DITTO Music Conference! - Supporting Young Music Creatives
SupaJam hosted a panel talk at the UK's largest music conference this year! Our very own Tom led a chat with Gil Tee from Black Deer Festival, and Phoebe from Youth Music. They talked about opportunities for young people in the music industry, and gave some amazing advice and stories. Enjoy! More...
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Our student Brad talks about performing music in different languages
In this week's show, we chat with our student Brad, who has a strong interest in different languages, and international music. We chatted about some of his favourite songs and artists, and a song he was just about to perform on stage that same day! If you want to explore different corners of the...
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Youth Music Funding - Live from DITTO!
We recorded this one live at the 2024 DITTO conference, and we are looking forward to their next one. It was amazing to learn all about the funding available to young musicians, and neuro-diversity in the music industry!
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Radio Producer Tells Us Industry Secrets!!!
This week we have a video podcast (video available on YouTube), recorded live at our Canterbury base (and we are hoping to record more of these across all our bases in the future!) Our guest is Casey Dale, a freelance radio producer who has worked on award winning shows, including BBC…
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What's it like to have a creative job in marketing? - Live from the UK Creative Festival
Hello! Ever wondered what it is like to have a cool and creative job in marketing, where you get to work on different projects all the time, and develop different skills? Well, Katie and Noel have spent years in this industry and now even have their own agency! Find out all about it here...
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Celebrating National Coming Out Day Podcast - NHS x SupaJam Special!
To celebrate National Coming Out Day (Sat 11th Oct 2025), Yasmin and Simon from the NHS recorded this special podcast at SupaJam. Yasmin is in charge of NHS Kent's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team and program, and she records a regular podcast at SupaJam, delving into relevant topics in each...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to SupaJam Education Podcasts!
SupaJam is a unique group of Post-16 specialist music colleges based in Swanley, Canterbury, Brighton and Wandsworth.
We offer carefully tailored placements to young people aged 16-25 with an EHCP.
Many of our students may have previously struggled in mainstream education due to social, emotional or special educational needs
but our bespoke campuses, small class sizes and caring, supportive st
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