In today’s What Next? podcast, Maurice Biriotti chief executive of SHM and incoming chair of Spitalfields Music talks about the impact of the arts on our day-to-day lives.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? podcast, Spitalfields Music’s 2015 Associate Artists: Emily Hall, David Bates & Shabaka Hutchings each tell us about an inspirational musical moment in their lives.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? podcast, John Critchley local resident, audience member and long-time supporter of Spitalfields Music talks about the importance of getting involved in your local community.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? podcast, Abimaro Gunnell singer, songwriter and workshop leader talks about women in music.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? podcast, founder of The Trampery Charles Armstrong talks about the organisation’s relationship with the Barbican Centre and their new joint venture Fish Island Labs.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? podcast, Sidd Khajuria digital content producer at the Barbican talks about their relationship with The Trampery and their joint enterprise Fish Island Labs.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? talk Laila Ferandes-Yasin from THAMES Youth Orchestra discusses the role of music in her life.

Throughout this year’s Summer Festival our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? podcast, Sir John Sorrell founder and chairman of the Creative Industries Federation talks about his role in championing the arts in society.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? podcast, Tim Saunders creative arts leader at Osmani Primary School talks about the importance of arts in schools.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? podcast, Stella Duffy writer, theatre maker and driving force behind Fun Palaces talks about why she thinks ‘everyone an artist, everyone a scientist’.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In today’s What Next? podcast, students from the Royal Academy of Music‘s Open Academy talk about why they wanted to get involved in community music making as part of their training.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In the next What Next? podcast, Fran Lobo one of Spitalfields Music’s Trainee Music Leaders talks about why she’s become a music leader.

This summer our What Next? series is back, asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In the fourth What Next? podcast, Paul Augarde head of Creativity & Innovation at Poplar HARCA talks about the role of the arts in regenerating an area.

This summer our What Next? series is back, asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In the third What Next? podcast, Becky Stewart co-founder at Codasign talks about the relationship between digital technology and the arts.

This summer our What Next? series is back, asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In the second What Next? podcast, Kate Whitley composer and co-founder of Multi-Story: talks about the impact of where we present classical music.

This summer our What Next? series returns asking questions about what the future of the arts within society might look like. We’ve invited guest speakers to give their thoughts, in a series of podcast talks, about the role of the arts in cities, in local communities, right now. Each day throughout our Festival we’ll be releasing a podcast which you can find on our blog, on our website, on SoundCloud or iTunes.

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In the first What Next? podcast, Director of Programme: Learning & Participation Clare Lovett introduces this summer’s series

The speakers come from a range of backgrounds, from the arts to social enterprise, to business leadership and futurism. Each talk covers a topic they are passionate about, addressing and provoking challenges for the future. We want to spark discussion, and you’re invited to join in @SpitsMusic #WhatNext

In our final What Next? podcast, Chief Executive of Spitalfields Music, Abigail Pogson asks ‘What next for collective cultural life?’

Click play below to listen to Abigail’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We hope you’ve enjoyed listening to our What Next? series! You can listen back to any episode via our website or iTunes.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series has been part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival.

In today’s What Next? podcast, Crowd Out composer David Lang asks ‘What next for music?’

Click play below to listen to David’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next and final podcast is released on Sunday 22 June and is given by our Chief Executive at Spitalfields Music, Abigail Pogson.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, the Osmani Primary School debating team asks ‘What next for getting young people involved in community making to create a socially active society?’

Click play below to listen to their thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Saturday 21 June and is given by Crowd Out composer, David Lang.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, MP for Bethnal Green & Bow, Rushanara Ali asks What next for the arts and well-being?

Click play below to listen to Rushanara’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Friday 20 June and is given by the Osmani Primary School debating team.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, co-founder of the East End Trades Guild Krissie Nicholson asks ‘What next for independent businesses in the local area?’

Click play below to listen to Krissie’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am. The next podcast is released on Thursday 19 June and is given by Rushanara Ali, MP for Bethnal Green & Bow.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts, Matthew Taylor asks ‘What next for the cultural ask?’

Click play below to listen to Matthew’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Wednesday 18 June and is given by Members of the East End Trades Guild.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

Click play below to listen to Jo’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Tuesday 17 June and is given by Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive at the Royal Society of Arts.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, Director-General, BBC, Tony Hall asks ‘What next for the BBC?’

Click play below to listen to Tony’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Monday 16 June and is given by artist & consultant of 53 Million Artists, Jo Hunter.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, Artistic Director of Sadler’s Wells Alistair Spalding asks ‘What next for culture at the heart of growth in London?’

Click play below to listen to Alistair’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Sunday 15 June and is given by Director-General, BBC, Tony Hall.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

Click play below to listen to Jessie’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Saturday 14 June and is given by the Artistic Director of Sadler’s Wells Alistair Spalding.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, journalist, producer and Spitalfields Music audience member Tom Chivers asks ‘What next for audiences and social media?’

Click play below to listen to Tom’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Friday 13 June and is given by music leader Jessie Maryon Davies.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, CEO of Providence Row, Pam Orchard asks ‘What next for music being a leveller and something everyone can do?’

Click play below to listen to Pam’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Thursday 12 June and is given by journalist, producer, and Spitalfields Music audience member Tom Chivers.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation, Kevan Collins asks ‘What next for Tower Hamlets?’

Click play below to listen to Kevan’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Wednesday 11 June and is given by Providence Row CEO, Pam Orchard.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, Group Leader of Libraries in London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, Zoinul Abidin asks What Next for Tower Hamlets?

Click play below to listen to Zoinul’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Tuesday 10 June and is given by Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation, Kevan Collins.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, Spitalfields Music volunteer, Elizabeth Goldman asks ‘What next for volunteering?’

Click play below to listen to Elizabeth’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Monday 9 June and is given by Group Leader of Libraries in London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, Zoinul Abidin.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, Headteacher at the Cherry Trees School, Stuart Walker asks ‘What next for music and young people in Tower Hamlets?’

Click play below to listen to Stuart’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Sunday 8 June and is given by Spitalfields Music volunteer Elizabeth Goldman.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, violinist and co-leader at the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Maggie Faultless asks ‘What next for the audience?’

Click play below to listen to Maggie’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Saturday 7 June and is given by Headteacher of the Cherry Trees School, Stuart Walker.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, community activist and writer Naseem Khan asks “What next for the arts in a place of change?”

Click play below to listen to Naseem’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Friday 6 June and is given by Margaret Faultless, violinist and leader at the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, digital media advisor & thought leader, Jeremy Silver asks ‘What next for digital media and live events?’

Click play below to listen to Jeremy’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Thursday 5 June and is given by Naseem Khan, a community activist and writer.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

In today’s What Next? podcast, Deputy Mayor for Culture & Education, Munira Mirza asks What Next for the arts, culture and creative industries in London?

Click play below to listen to Munira’s thoughts (or if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and on iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Wednesday 4 June and is given by Jeremy Silver, an entrepreneur, digital media adviser and thought-leader.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.

To begin our What Next? podcast series, Kate Wyatt, our Programme Director: Festivals here at Spitalfields Music explains why we’re asking the question “What Next?”

Click play to hear Kate’s thoughts (if you’re viewing this on email, head over to the blog to hear the podcast):

We’ll be releasing podcasts each day throughout the Summer Festival available here, our website and iTunes from 8.30am.

The next podcast is released on Wednesday 28 May and is given by Munira Mirza, Deputy Mayor for Culture & Education, Greater London Authority.

Join the debate and let us know your thoughts on What Next? Email, comment, Facebook or tweet with #WhatNext

This series is part of Spitalfields Music Summer Festival – find out more and book tickets on our website.