Vandal Factory
@vandalfactory.bsky.social
Arts & activism podcast.
How's your hope? How's your anger?
Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/Podbean/YouTube our website or wherever you get your podcasts!
Hosted by Natalie Quatermass & Henry Raby
https://linktr.ee/vandalfactory
How's your hope? How's your anger?
Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/Podbean/YouTube our website or wherever you get your podcasts!
Hosted by Natalie Quatermass & Henry Raby
https://linktr.ee/vandalfactory
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Vandal Factory
@vandalfactory.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Hello!
We're a podcast about arts & activism. We've chatted with actors, musicians, comedians, directors, writers, dancers, film-makers and more!
Listen on most podcast sites/apps and our website.
linktr.ee/vandalfactory
We're a podcast about arts & activism. We've chatted with actors, musicians, comedians, directors, writers, dancers, film-makers and more!
Listen on most podcast sites/apps and our website.
linktr.ee/vandalfactory
Our latest episode features Alexia from Destroy Boys!
If you like your queer punk, check out episode 34!
If you like your queer punk, check out episode 34!
August 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Our latest episode features Alexia from Destroy Boys!
If you like your queer punk, check out episode 34!
If you like your queer punk, check out episode 34!
Did you hear about the naughty ex-headteacher who got arrested?
Clip from the latest episode of Vandal Factory.
Clip from the latest episode of Vandal Factory.
July 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Did you hear about the naughty ex-headteacher who got arrested?
Clip from the latest episode of Vandal Factory.
Clip from the latest episode of Vandal Factory.
New episode out now!
Featuring @joshuaidehen.bsky.social chatting about his new collection and what gives him HOPE!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Featuring @joshuaidehen.bsky.social chatting about his new collection and what gives him HOPE!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
July 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM
New episode out now!
Featuring @joshuaidehen.bsky.social chatting about his new collection and what gives him HOPE!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Featuring @joshuaidehen.bsky.social chatting about his new collection and what gives him HOPE!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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The Big Freelancer Survey 2025 - Report, 'Who's taking the hit?' is out now.
The data provided by thousands of respondents since 2020 presents a clear and deeply concerning picture of the situation in which UK arts freelancers find themselves.
freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance...
1/5 🧵
The data provided by thousands of respondents since 2020 presents a clear and deeply concerning picture of the situation in which UK arts freelancers find themselves.
freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance...
1/5 🧵
July 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Big Freelancer Survey 2025 - Report, 'Who's taking the hit?' is out now.
The data provided by thousands of respondents since 2020 presents a clear and deeply concerning picture of the situation in which UK arts freelancers find themselves.
freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance...
1/5 🧵
The data provided by thousands of respondents since 2020 presents a clear and deeply concerning picture of the situation in which UK arts freelancers find themselves.
freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance...
1/5 🧵
We took a break from recording the latest podcast...
July 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We took a break from recording the latest podcast...
Featuring Palestinian poet Farah Chama and Brazillian musician LIEV, chamaeleon explore identity and resistance.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or via YouTube!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or via YouTube!
July 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Featuring Palestinian poet Farah Chama and Brazillian musician LIEV, chamaeleon explore identity and resistance.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or via YouTube!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or via YouTube!
New podcast out now!
Featuring @milliemanders.bsky.social recorded LIVE at Manchester Punk Festival!
Featuring @milliemanders.bsky.social recorded LIVE at Manchester Punk Festival!
June 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
New podcast out now!
Featuring @milliemanders.bsky.social recorded LIVE at Manchester Punk Festival!
Featuring @milliemanders.bsky.social recorded LIVE at Manchester Punk Festival!
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My full podcast with @vandalfactory.bsky.social on being a creative & work for @artistsunioneng.bsky.social added bonus - Blue Skies #ellafitzgerald I sing this every day -every time someone announces they have gone over to Blue Sky I start singing it 🎵🎶🎹🎤 👩🏾🎤
youtu.be/SYNVKX4BpuM?...
youtu.be/SYNVKX4BpuM?...
Factory Floor Cuts: Zita Holbourne (Artists Union England)
YouTube video by Vandal Factory
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May 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My full podcast with @vandalfactory.bsky.social on being a creative & work for @artistsunioneng.bsky.social added bonus - Blue Skies #ellafitzgerald I sing this every day -every time someone announces they have gone over to Blue Sky I start singing it 🎵🎶🎹🎤 👩🏾🎤
youtu.be/SYNVKX4BpuM?...
youtu.be/SYNVKX4BpuM?...
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Live at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
January 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Live at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
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Freelance in the arts? This is for you.
🎭 On stage or backstage
🎶 Opera, dance, touring, circus
🎨 Design, tech, live events & more
We need your voice in The Big Freelancer Survey.
📝 Take part now: 👉 buff.ly/b6cekkK
#BigFreelancerSurvey #Freelancers
🎭 On stage or backstage
🎶 Opera, dance, touring, circus
🎨 Design, tech, live events & more
We need your voice in The Big Freelancer Survey.
📝 Take part now: 👉 buff.ly/b6cekkK
#BigFreelancerSurvey #Freelancers
March 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Freelance in the arts? This is for you.
🎭 On stage or backstage
🎶 Opera, dance, touring, circus
🎨 Design, tech, live events & more
We need your voice in The Big Freelancer Survey.
📝 Take part now: 👉 buff.ly/b6cekkK
#BigFreelancerSurvey #Freelancers
🎭 On stage or backstage
🎶 Opera, dance, touring, circus
🎨 Design, tech, live events & more
We need your voice in The Big Freelancer Survey.
📝 Take part now: 👉 buff.ly/b6cekkK
#BigFreelancerSurvey #Freelancers
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Culture As Resistance.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
February 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Culture As Resistance.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Bad times
The reports about changes to Arts Council England‘s eligibility for Project Grants is going to rock the industry.
Should be made public in the next 2 weeks but crikey, it looks bleak for artists and independent organisations not in receipt of ACE regular funding.
Should be made public in the next 2 weeks but crikey, it looks bleak for artists and independent organisations not in receipt of ACE regular funding.
February 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Bad times
Culture As Resistance.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
February 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Culture As Resistance.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
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Freelancers!
We need YOU!
We need YOU!
January 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Freelancers!
We need YOU!
We need YOU!
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We want to hear from YOU!
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We want to hear from YOU!
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Freelancers!
We need YOU!
We need YOU!
January 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Freelancers!
We need YOU!
We need YOU!
Live at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
January 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Live at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
Episode #28: Joy Is Resistance!
Featuring Marina Barham from the Al Harah Theatre near Bethlehem and Amber Massie-Blomfield.
We talk about theatre and art as a tool for social justice and change!
Featuring Marina Barham from the Al Harah Theatre near Bethlehem and Amber Massie-Blomfield.
We talk about theatre and art as a tool for social justice and change!
January 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Episode #28: Joy Is Resistance!
Featuring Marina Barham from the Al Harah Theatre near Bethlehem and Amber Massie-Blomfield.
We talk about theatre and art as a tool for social justice and change!
Featuring Marina Barham from the Al Harah Theatre near Bethlehem and Amber Massie-Blomfield.
We talk about theatre and art as a tool for social justice and change!
We want to hear from YOU!
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We want to hear from YOU!
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Don't Let Your Guard Down!
Episode #28 was released just after the 2024 general election. We talked about Labour's cultural promises. Plus, we interviewed Emilia from punk band The Menstrual Cramps and the folks at the Hangout CIC, an LGBTQ+ youth club.
Episode #28 was released just after the 2024 general election. We talked about Labour's cultural promises. Plus, we interviewed Emilia from punk band The Menstrual Cramps and the folks at the Hangout CIC, an LGBTQ+ youth club.
January 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Don't Let Your Guard Down!
Episode #28 was released just after the 2024 general election. We talked about Labour's cultural promises. Plus, we interviewed Emilia from punk band The Menstrual Cramps and the folks at the Hangout CIC, an LGBTQ+ youth club.
Episode #28 was released just after the 2024 general election. We talked about Labour's cultural promises. Plus, we interviewed Emilia from punk band The Menstrual Cramps and the folks at the Hangout CIC, an LGBTQ+ youth club.
For the 2024 UK general election, we released the ACTIVIST ARTS MANIFESTO.
Writers, musicians, actors, & directors told us what needs to change about the cultural sector.
Including @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for East Leeds.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts or via our website!
Writers, musicians, actors, & directors told us what needs to change about the cultural sector.
Including @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for East Leeds.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts or via our website!
January 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
For the 2024 UK general election, we released the ACTIVIST ARTS MANIFESTO.
Writers, musicians, actors, & directors told us what needs to change about the cultural sector.
Including @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for East Leeds.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts or via our website!
Writers, musicians, actors, & directors told us what needs to change about the cultural sector.
Including @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for East Leeds.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts or via our website!
In episode 26 we met two amazing Palestinian artists from Bethlehem.
Taqi Spateen creates murals across the world. Juman Quneis is a film-maker telling women's stories. We’re also joined by Jon Wakeman from East Street Arts.
Find out why people in Leeds are "friends of salt & revolution."
Taqi Spateen creates murals across the world. Juman Quneis is a film-maker telling women's stories. We’re also joined by Jon Wakeman from East Street Arts.
Find out why people in Leeds are "friends of salt & revolution."
January 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In episode 26 we met two amazing Palestinian artists from Bethlehem.
Taqi Spateen creates murals across the world. Juman Quneis is a film-maker telling women's stories. We’re also joined by Jon Wakeman from East Street Arts.
Find out why people in Leeds are "friends of salt & revolution."
Taqi Spateen creates murals across the world. Juman Quneis is a film-maker telling women's stories. We’re also joined by Jon Wakeman from East Street Arts.
Find out why people in Leeds are "friends of salt & revolution."
Passionate poet Shareefa Energy and insightful film-maker Richard Weston were guests on episode #25.
We discussed political creative writing and working class stories.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts, or via our website!
We discussed political creative writing and working class stories.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts, or via our website!
January 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Passionate poet Shareefa Energy and insightful film-maker Richard Weston were guests on episode #25.
We discussed political creative writing and working class stories.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts, or via our website!
We discussed political creative writing and working class stories.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts, or via our website!
Live from 2024's Manchester Punk Festival!
Episode 24 featured poet Liv Wynter and folk-punk stalwart Erica Freas and a lovely audience of punx!
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
Episode 24 featured poet Liv Wynter and folk-punk stalwart Erica Freas and a lovely audience of punx!
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
January 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Live from 2024's Manchester Punk Festival!
Episode 24 featured poet Liv Wynter and folk-punk stalwart Erica Freas and a lovely audience of punx!
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
Episode 24 featured poet Liv Wynter and folk-punk stalwart Erica Freas and a lovely audience of punx!
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
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Due to the nature of freelance employment & lack of a sector specific tax code, it is impossible to collect much data.
When a freelancer goes out of business they do so so quietly that unless you’re really listening, you won’t hear a thing.
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
When a freelancer goes out of business they do so so quietly that unless you’re really listening, you won’t hear a thing.
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
January 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Due to the nature of freelance employment & lack of a sector specific tax code, it is impossible to collect much data.
When a freelancer goes out of business they do so so quietly that unless you’re really listening, you won’t hear a thing.
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
When a freelancer goes out of business they do so so quietly that unless you’re really listening, you won’t hear a thing.
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork