Carousel Radio

For the final Carousel Radio show, Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability or Autism. The show includes an update from the Oska Bright Team as they prepare for another film festival, music from the Carousel Chorus and Carousel Anthem Musicians, sea-themed poems in ‘You, Me & The Sea’, audio diaries about living independently for the first time in 'Sounds Like My Life', and ideas for changing the country from St. John's College in Brighton in 'When I'm Prime Minister'. The show ends with the announcement of two new Carousel podcasts. Tune in for details.For updates visit:  carousel.org.uk/carouselradio

Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability or Autism. The show includes music from from Club Soda rock band, MALZ, sea-themed poems, an audio diary account of international dating,  and ideas for changing the world from Downs View Life Skills College in Brighton. www.clubsoda.org.uk

Jason, Joel and Paggy present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability. The team discuss tips for hiding treasure, protest contests and creative uses for unwanted gifts. The show includes music from The Daniel Wakeford Experience, the final part of Jonny Schachter's alternative history of the 20th century, and ideas for changing the world from Downs View Life Skills College in Brighton. www.danielwakeford.com

Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability. The show includes a poem from Charlie Hatto as well as the second part of Jonny Schachter's alternative history of the 20th century. Three audio diarists discuss the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. Joel & Jason discuss starfish, improvise a story regarding a diver and an underwater monster, and devise a plan in case the Werewolf population increases. Music comes from F.witch's LP 'Ice Cream on Mondays'.

Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability and autism. The show includes a poem from Electric Mutant X, a Halloween tale from Charlie Hatton, Jonny Schachter's alternative history of the 20th century in which his dad, Dr Mel Schachter, becomes UK prime Minister instead of Winston Churchill. Four audio diarists discuss the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. Joel & Jason reinvent school dinners and discuss sand dollars and rainbows. The show also features a song from Dean Rodney Jr. & the Cowboys. There is news of a Blue Camel Club night and Series 3 of Carousel TV.

Joel, Fran, Paggy and Claire present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability. The show includes Jonny Schachter's memories of Californian beaches for 'You, Me & The Sea'; writer, Debbie Caulfield outlining changes she would make in 'When I'm Prime Minister'. The team ponder the wonders of an aquatic puncher, and the delights of Razzmatazz. Sam Castell-Ward and Jonny provide audio diaries. The show also features a song from 'The Black Bawlerz' to celebrate their appearance at Carousel's 'The Rockhouse' club night. 

Joel, Jason and Paggy present 'You, Me & The Sea' which includes a story about Atlantis by Debbie Caulfield. The team work out how to be the worst Prime Minister, how to rebuild Atlantis, ponder Jason's 'Sea Facts' about the Telescope fish, whilst Sam Castell-Ward returns with an audio diary. New music from Sebastian Golgiri and The Hackkets.

Claire,  Joel and Jason present 'You, Me & The Sea' which includes coastal poems from Charles Hatton and Sam Castell-Ward.  Asa tells us how he would improve life for all in ‘When I'm Prime Minister’. Sam and Susannah have recorded more audio diaries for 'Sounds Like My Life'. This episode features an interview and music by DJ Florida from Baked Beans Performing Arts in Battersea, and a new song from the Carousel Chorus.

Fran, Joel and Jason present 'You, Me & The Sea': poems, stories and songs inspired by the sea. Charles Hatton tells us how he would improve life for all in ‘When I'm Prime Minister’. Sam and Susannah have recorded audio diaries for 'Sounds Like My Life'. This episode features The Revs performing at the Rockhouse and a new song from the Carousel Chorus.fairground.bandcamp.com

Fran, Claire and Jason present 'You, Me & The Sea': poems, stories and songs inspired by the sea; ‘When I'm Prime Minister’, where we ask, 'if you were the most powerful person in the country what would you do to make your life, and the lives of others better?' Also, 'Sounds Like My Life', radio diaries where people talk about the challenges and triumphs in their daily lives, which includes a contribution from a familiar voice. This episode features music by Luminous Starchild and Sam Castell-Ward.

Joel, Jason and Fran present 'You, Me & The Sea': poems, stories and songs inspired by the sea, ‘When I'm Prime Minister’, where we ask, 'if you were the most powerful person in the country what would you do to make your life, and the lives of others better?' Also, the show includes 'Sounds Like My Life', radio diaries where people talk about the challenges and triumphs in their daily lives. We also hear from Team Domenica, a Brighton-based organisation who support young people with learning disabilities to acquire the skills and confidence needed to get paid employment & reach their full potential.www.teamdomenica.com

Joel, Jason and Fran present some new features including 'You, Me & The Sea': poems, stories and songs inspired by the sea. ‘When I'm Prime Minister’, where we ask, 'if you were the most powerful person in the country what would you do to make your life, and the lives of others better?' A radio diary feature called 'Sounds Like My Life', where people talk about the challenges and triumphs in their daily lives. We also hear from Team Domenica, a Brighton-based organisation who support young people with learning disabilities to acquire the skills and confidence needed to get paid employment & reach their full potential.www.teamdomenica.com

Bubble Club creates social and artistic opportunities for learning disabled people in and around London. They host regular live music club nights at a mainstream venue on Brick Lane, in the heart of East London. They also run art projects and DJ workshops as well as make podcasts and live radio.In this show Joel speaks to DJs and the host from Bubble Club, Rufaro, Ollie and DY T-Way.Find out more at:https://www.bubbleclub.org/

Electric Mutant X is a writer, poet, digital music producer and spoken word artist also known as Yassin Zelestine aka MC Silvercat. In this podcast, Yassin discusses writing and science fiction with Joel and Claire, reads a new story and plays excerpts of her music and spoken word recordings.Hear more music at:https://soundcloud.com/amphetkat

The Award-winning Carousel Radio Podcast features songs, poems, sketches and stories by artists with a learning disability. In the second edition of ‘Following Rules Apply’, Joel and Jason are back searching for answers to questions no-one thought needed asking. These include: how would you use a magical teleporting rock? How would you disguise an illegal banana warehouse? How would you get a chicken elected as President of the United States of America?

The Award-winning Carousel Radio Podcast features songs, poems, sketches and stories by artists with a learning disability. In ‘Following Rules Apply’, Joel and Jason search for answers to questions no-one thought needed asking including the worst thing to hang from a crane, a new plot for the film, 'Titanic', and the perfect Teddy Bears' picnic.

Adrian Clarke is a singer, guitarist and saxophonist in the band, The Carbonators who are supported by Club Soda in Croydon in south London.In this podcast, Adrian looks back at the last decade of the Carbonator's adventures in rock n roll, punk, blues, soul and free jazz and their aim to create 'good phonics'. 

Robyn Rocket Steward is an author, an educator who provides autism training, and co-host of the ‘1800 seconds on Autism’ podcast for BBC Sounds. Robyn organises regular live music events called 'Robyn's Rocket' in  London, offering a space for experimental music and improvisation by musicians with and without a Disability. As a composer and trumpet player, Robyn has released 30 EPs,  singles and albums. Over this two-part podcast, Robyn picks a selection of tracks from her back catalogue, and talks about her journey and inspirations as an artist and event organiser. 

Aspiring Author and spoken word artist, Joel Cooper, talks about his writing, performance and involvement in Carousel's Arts Cafe events. There is a preview of Carousel's A Lark in the Park evening in Brighton. Also, a range of Carousel artists reflect on their long-standing relationship with Brighton's Corn Exchange, for gigs, club nights and film festivals. 

Robyn Rocket Steward is an author, an educator who provides autism training, and co-host of the ‘1800 seconds on Autism’ podcast for BBC Sounds. Robyn organises regular live music events called 'Robyn's Rocket' in  London, offering a space for experimental music and improvisation by musicians with and without a Disability. As a composer and trumpet player, Robyn has released 30 EPs,  singles and albums. Over this two-part podcast, Robyn picks a selection of tracks from her back catalogue, and talks about her journey and inspirations as an artist and event organiser.