If These Walls Could Talk

Something a little different for Episode 2, Season 2 of If These Walls Could Talk ...We went studio-side as opposed to a music venue. And what a joy it was to be joined by a man who played in a band with David Bowie, co-founded the newspaper The Voice, wrote Too Close To Heaven (a seminal history of gospel music), and as CEO and owner of the Premises Studio has guided the space through an ever changing socio-political and economic landscape - firmly establishing it as one of London's most cherished working studios and multi-purpose artistic spaces.Join us as we discuss Nina Simone, Blur's hidden jazz chops, and Pete Doherty's mice, interwoven with the story of a humble gentleman who has lived an extraordinary life.Ladies & Gentlemen - Welcome to The Premises Studio with its owner Mr. Viv Broughton!Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.Follow us on @ifthesewallscouldtalk_podcast and dlmdd.com.This podcast is a DLMDD Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As season 2 of the podcast begins - we delve into the history, heart, and sheer fabulousness of one of London’s most iconic queer venues ...A space that since its doors opened in the 1860s, has stood proudly at the intersection of resilience, rebellion, and celebration. It’s a place where drag legends have been born, where music and laughter has echoed through generations, and where the LGBTQ+ community has always found refuge and joy - even in the toughest times.From its legendary performances during the AIDS crisis, when the venue became a lifeline for so many, to the unforgettable stories of artists like Lily Savage lighting up the stage, it's not just a venue - it’s a living monument to queer history and culture.We are blessed in the company of the man who has done so much help carry that legacy forward - Mr James Lindsay, CEO and Managing Director of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, a venue which under his leadership continues to evolve while staying true to its roots: as a vibrant, inclusive space that celebrates diversity, creativity, and community spirit.Ladies & Gentlemen - Welcome to the Royal Vauxhall Tavern!Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.Follow us on @ifthesewallscouldtalk_podcast and dlmdd.com.This podcast is a DLMDD Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To conclude Season 1 of If These Walls Could Talk - We could not have a more fitting venue... Unquestionably, one of the world's most prestigious and iconic buildings. A space that has been at the forefront of music, culture, sport, philanthropy, politics and science since its foundation in 1871.A name that resonates globally as the pinnacle of all of the above. A space that has hosted the likes of Wagner, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, Quincy Jones, Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra, to name a few. And the countless men and women who have changed the course of history, names such as Albert Einstein, Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Emmeline Pankhurst and Stephen Hawking.Ladies & Gentlemen, welcome to The Royal Albert Hall!Joining us to help tell the Hall's story was its Head of Programming, Dave Gamble, and its lead archivist, Alicia Kirkbride, as we discuss the Hall's construction, its programming, and its constant regeneration - sprinkled in amongst some classic anecdotes featuring some of history's most revered names.Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.Follow us on @ifthesewallscouldtalk_podcast and dlmdd.com.This podcast is a DLMDD production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our latest episode, we are taking you to church (quite literally) as we make our first trip to Islington. Here, we will delve into the storied history of a space that is not only a world class music venue that's played host to the likes of Elton John, Björk, Amy Winehouse, Mavis Staples, Nick Cave, Tom Jones, Paul Weller and Philip Glass (to name but a few!) but more importantly - an organization, a philosophy, a congregation that champions an alternative, inclusive & humane gospel. A social justice and arts charity and a venue that has community at its core. Ladies and gentleman - it gives us tremendous pleasure to welcome you to the Union Chapel.And to help tell this story, we were very lucky to be joined by Head Of Programming Brett Pracownik, Marketing Manager Beth Sinden and George Allan (Trustee of Friends Of The Union Chapel).Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.Follow us on Instagram @ifthesewallscouldtalk_podcast and dlmdd.com.This podcast is a DLMDD production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Episode 10, we make the journey to West London; Chelsea to be precise. Where we are delving into the storied history of one of London's finest, busiest and longest running jazz clubs. A venue that has championed and showcased British-based artists to thrive and develop and ploughed its own furrow for nearly 50 years in an ever changing cultural, social, political and economic climate. Ladies and gentleman: it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 606 Club. And to help tell this story, we are joined by the man who has been at the helm of the 606 for longer then he cares to remember! We are privileged to wax lyrical with the 6's owner, propertier and in-house flute player - Mr Steve Rubie.Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.Follow us on Instagram @ifthesewallscouldtalk_podcast and dlmdd.com.This podcast is a DLMDD production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for Episode 9 of If These Walls could Talk as we delve into a legendary London space that is steeped in folklore. A building that has played host to some of music's and beyonds biggest icons from Charlie Chaplin to Prince. A spiritual home for countless legendary London scenes be it Punk, The New Romantics or Garage. A building that conjures up memories for so many (including myself) and since 2004, in its current incarnation, one of The UK's most forward thinking, eclectic and still full independent music venues - ladies & gentleman: welcome to KOKO.And to help tell this story we are very lucky to be joined by KOKO'S owner Olly Benghough and its Head of Music Mr Nick Lewis.Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.Follow us on Instagram @dlmdd_agency, or on our website www.dlmdd.com.This podcast is a DLMDD Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for episode 8 of If These Walls Could Talk as we discuss a venue that holds a very special place in London folklore. A space that has been gifting us live music since 1942 and continues to do so. A club that has hosted a who's who of icons, legends and heroes to so many - Louis Armstrong, BB King, Fela Kuti, The Clash, The Specials, Toots & The Maytals, Oasis, Primal Scream, Nas to name but a few.A space that holds the title of the oldest independent venue world wide. Somewhere that consistently and authentically champions new and alternative music. Ladies and gentleman - Welcome to the 100 Club!To help tell the story, we are joined by 2 generations of the family who have been at the helm of the 100 for quite some time. Owner of the 100 Club Mr Jeff Horton and Jeff's daughter and the Venue Manager Ruby Horton.Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.Follow us on Instagram @dlmdd_agency, or on our website www.dlmdd.com.This podcast is a DLMDD Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For episode 7 of If These Walls Could Talk, we delve into a venue that has been the birthplace of many a band. A stalwart of the community and has remained authentic and true to itself for the best part of two decades.To help tell that story we are joined by Tim Perry, a man synonymous with the venue for over 20 years. Ladies & gentleman - welcome to The Windmill.We cover what bands and music venues can do to support their local communities, the unlikely convergence of country and hip-hop, and how COVID brought a global audience - from Estonia to Kenya - to The Windmill.Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.Follow us on Instagram @dlmdd_agency, or on our website www.dlmdd.com.This podcast is a DLMDD Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For episode 6 of 'ITWCT', we have something different lined up with real resonance to the theme of the podcast. So instead of talking about a specific venue, today we delve into the wider, social and economic landscape that venues exist within. To help tell that story, we are joined by the fabulous Mark Davyd - founder and CEO of the Music Venue Trust; a charity which acts to protect, secure and improve UK grassroots music for the benefit of venues, communities and upcoming artists.Join us as Mark shares his love for crowd surfing, running a club in a toilet, sliding doors moments and much much more...Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.Follow us on Instagram @dlmdd_agency, or on our website www.dlmdd.com.This podcast is a DLMDD Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for Episode 5 of ITWCT -  where we're delving into the storied past of a legendary venue that is rooted in London Folklore. The spiritual and physical home for a thriving artistic community; and a space that symbolises the struggle against corporate greed, gentrification and the need to preserve the institutions that enable community and connection in an ever more fractious world. Ladies and gentleman: welcome to The George Tavern.To tell that story we are joined by the irrepressible Pauline Forster, the driving force behind The George Tavern.Follow us on Instagram @dlmdd_agency, or on our website www.dlmdd.com.Hosted by Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.This podcast is a DLMDD Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.