Braw Talent's 'Create!' Podcast

Season 1, Episode 8: David Munro chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan.  EPISODE 8 - DAVID MUNRO: Episode 8 of our final episode of our Create! Podcast  Season 1 and features an interview with Glasgow composer, pianist, visual artist and Music Director or Celtic Thunder David Munro.  David's broad-ranging career has led him to work as a musical director, répétiteur, composer and choral conductor in ballet, opera, musical theatre and, later, as a producer and arranger in commercial music. Throughout this Podcast he chats with Colm about his fascinating journey to date, whilst also gets the listener into the festive spirit as they discuss a number of David's orchestral arrangments from Celtic Thunder's Christmas Voices album. It's an absolute pleasure to welcome David onto the Create! Podcast.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

Season 1, Episode 7: Damian McGinty chats with Braw Talent's Colm Keegan.  EPISODE 7 - DAMIAN MCGINTY: Episode 7 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Irish singer/actor and Celtic Thunder star Damian McGinty.  Damian rose to fame with Celtic Thunder at the young age of 14 before touring the world with them, recording several #1 selling DVDs and Albums along the way. He then entered and won the TV competition The Glee Project and featured on the Glee show itself for two seasons before returning to the Celtic Thunder setup alongside our host, Colm Keegan. It's an absolute pleasure to welcome Damian onto the Create! Podcast.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

EPISODE 6 - Chloe Agnew: Episode 6 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Irish singer and Celtic Woman star Chloe Agnew.  Chloe rose to stardom at the young age of 15 as one of the original principal singers of world music show Celtic Woman. Since then Chloe has toured the world with this record selling production and has toured as a solo artist across the US. Her debut original Christmas single 'From Me To You' has just been released and we're thrilled Chloe could find the time to join our Create! Podcast. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

Braw Talent's Create! Podcast Season 1, Episode 6: Chloe Agnew EPISODE 6 - Chloe Agnew: Episode 6 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Irish singer and Celtic Woman star Chloe Agnew.  Chloe rose to stardom at the young age of 15 as one of the original principal singers of world music show Celtic Woman. Since then Chloe has toured the world with this record selling production and has toured as a solo artist across the US. Her debut original Christmas single 'From Me To You' has just been released and we're thrilled Chloe could find the time to join our Create! Podcast. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

Braw Talent's Create! Podcast Season 1, Episode 5: Danny O'Donoghue EPISODE 5 - Danny O'Donoghue: Episode 5 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Irish singer-songwriter Danny O'Donoghue. Throughout this episode we talk about the importance of mental health; the feeling of performing to a sold-out stadium in your hometown for the first time (no pun intended!); becoming a judge on The Voice UK and advice Danny has for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

EPISODE 5 - Danny O'Donoghue: Episode 5 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Irish singer-songwriter Danny O'Donoghue. Throughout this episode we talk about the importance of mental health; the feeling of performing to a sold out stadium in your hometown for the first time (no pun intended!); becoming a judge on The Voice UK and advice Danny has for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

Braw Talent's Create! Podcast Season 1, Episode 4: Josie Long EPISODE 4 - JOSIE LONG: Episode 4 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with British comedian and actor Josie Long. Josie has toured for years as a stand-up comedian, written for both radio and tv and has been featured on various celebrity shows such as Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls. Josie has won several highly acclaimed awards, including the If.comeddies Best Newcomer award at the illustrious Edinburgh Fringe Festival for her show Kindness and Exuberance. She has been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show three times. Outside of performing, Josie co-founded the mentoring charity Arts Emergency in 2013 as a way to do something meaningful for the young people most affected by rising tuition fees and cuts to the arts. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

EPISODE 4 - JOSIE LONG: Episode 4 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with British comedian and actor Josie Long. Josie has toured for years as a stand-up comedian, written for both radio and tv and has been featured on various celebrity shows such as Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls. Josie has won several highly acclaimed awards, including the If.comeddies Best Newcomer award at the illustrious Edinburgh Fringe Festival for her show Kindness and Exuberance. She has been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show three times. Outside of performing, Josie co-founded the mentoring charity Arts Emergency in 2013 as a way to do something meaningful for the young people most affected by rising tuition fees and cuts to the arts. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder and is also a qualified teacher of music.

Braw Talent's Create! Podcast Season 1, Episode 3: Nathan Carter  EPISODE 3 - NATHAN CARTER: Episode 3 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with country singer sensation Nathan Carter. Throughout this episode we discuss growing up in Liverpool; taking up music from a young age and how important the Irish community was for regular performances; performing on stage in Dublin's 3 Arena; hosting his own Nathan Carter TV show on RTÉ and all information regarding his album released today, Thursday 12th November, entitled 'The Best of the First 10 Years'.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder, and is also a qualified teacher of music.

EPISODE 3 - NATHAN CARTER: Episode 3 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with country singer sensation Nathan Carter. Throughout this episode we discuss growing up in Liverpool; taking up music from a young age and how important the Irish community was for regular performances; performing on stage in Dublin's 3 Arena; hosting his own Nathan Carter TV show on RTÉ and all information regarding his album released today, Thursday 12th November, entitled 'The Best of the First 10 Years'.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder, and is also a qualified teacher of music.

Braw Talent's Create! Podcast Season 1, Episode 2: Stuart Murdoch EPISODE 2 - STUART MURDOCH: Episode 2 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Glasgow-based singer-songwriter of Indie music group Belle & Sebastian. Throughout this episode we discuss growing up in Scotland; embarking on a music career and the multiple challenges that are met when doing so; staying motivated after achieving great success and turning to directing for musical drama God Help The Girl.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder, and is also a qualified teacher of music.

EPISODE 2 - STUART MURDOCH: Episode 2 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Glasgow-based singer-songwriter of Indie music group Belle & Sebastian. Throughout this episode we discuss growing up in Scotland; embarking on a music career and the multiple challenges that are met when doing so; staying motivated after achieving great success and turning to directing for musical drama God Help The Girl.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder, and is also a qualified teacher of music.

Braw Talent's Create! Podcast: Season 1, Episode 1: Doug King EPISODE 1 - DOUG KING: Episode 1 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Glasgow-based writer/director whose debut film was nominated for a BIFA Discovery Award. In this episode we chat with Doug about the reasons he fell in love with the world of film; current projects such his brand new short movie Do No Harm which is released this week; Doug's early influences & experiences and any advice he would have to any young aspiring film director who may be listening. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder, and is also a qualified teacher of music.

EPISODE 1 - DOUG KING: Episode 1 of our Create! Podcast features an interview with Glasgow-based writer/director whose debut film was nominated for a BIFA Discovery Award. In this episode we chat with Doug about the reasons he fell in love with the world of film; current projects such his brand new short movie Do No Harm which is released this week; Doug's early influences & experiences and any advice he would have to any young aspiring film director who may be listening. ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder, and is also a qualified teacher of music.

Braw Talent's Create! Podcast: Season 1 - Pilot SEASON 1 PILOT: Ahead of our Create! Podcast launch next week, here is a preview of what to expect. This Pilot Episode provides listeners with an insight into what our Create! Podcast is all about, who Braw Talent are as well as excerpts from previous work.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder, and is also a qualified teacher of music.

SEASON 1 PILOT: Ahead of our Create! Podcast launch next week, here is a preview of what to expect. This Pilot Episode provides listeners with an insight into what our Create! Podcast is all about, who Braw Talent are as well as excerpts from previous work.  ABOUT THE CREATE! PODCAST: This Podcast is hosted by Braw Talent's Colm Keegan as he interviews various guests within creativity in the hope of inspiring listeners about to embark on their journey to take note and learn from successful creative practitioners.  ABOUT BRAW TALENT: Braw Talent is a Social Enterprise CIC based in Glasgow, Scotland passionate about providing an education where creative opportunities are not determined by postcodes or left to chance. Where young people are empowered with the tools, skills and confidence to hone their creative talents and consider careers within Scotland's vibrant and rapidly growing creative industries.  ABOUT THE HOST: Colm Keegan, one of the three founding members of Braw Talent and the host of this podcast, is an Irish entertainer most noted for his role as one of the principal singers of world music show Celtic Thunder, and is also a qualified teacher of music.