Vandal Factory

chamæleon is a collaboration between Palestinian writer Farah Chamma's poetry and Brazilian producer LIEV's musical soundscapes. They explore the intersection between spoken word and musical texture, diving into the unknown to search for belonging and identity. Henry interviews them about So many ways To Move, a combination of audio, visuals and words which they performed in York on 1st June 2025. For more episodes featuring Palestinian artists, check out episodes #19, #26 and #29 as well as various other Factory Floor Cuts bonus episodes. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

Henry & Nat return to MPF for another gobby live episode! We're joined by Millie Manders who talks about her musical influences, the politics on her latest album and performs some cracking acoustic bangers alongside musician Joe. We discuss collectivism, ask the audience what brings them hope and play Punk band Or Ale? Find us on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

"We should be the brick in your wall and not just the morter you put on top." As part of episode #32, we spoke to artists about their freelance experiences. Taken from that episode, this is Natalie's full interview with actor Daneka and visual artist Kit. We discuss life as a disabled creative and their current projects, including Kit's Trans Saints Project. We unpack ideas of access, inclusion, Spoon Theory and the challenges of being a self-employed. Check out episode 32 for more freelance experiences, and episode 20 for more disabled voices and activism. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

Hannah Khalil is an Irish-Palestinian playwright whose play My English Persian Kitchen recieved rave reviews after sold out shows. Hannah spoke to us about freelancing for episode #32, but here is the full interview where Hannah also discusses her plays and craft. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

This is the full interview with Zita Holbourne multidisciplinary artist, poet, musician, Trade Unionist and educator. Zita spoke to us about her workshops and her work for Artists Union England. An edited version first appared in episode #32. They take on casework and support members through workplace disputes, connect artists in their local area and campaign for sustainable futures, equality, respect and access in every aspect of life and work. Listen to episode #32 for more conversations about self-employed life. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.