Talkaoke visits Knowle West for Futures Festival!
In August and September 2023, we have been collaborating with Knowle West Media Centre in Bristol. We explored Knowle West’s past, present and future as part of Future Festival. We celebrated with an exhibition of archival footage and local voices. Together, we honoured the rich history of Knowle West and shared our hopes for the […]
End of life conversations with St Helena Hospice
Between May and August 2023 we collaborated with St Helena Hospice in Colchester, Essex on a project that got people talking about one of the most difficult and sensitive subjects – end of life care. Turns out that many people found it easier to talk about the actual moment of death rather than preparation and […]
Europe – a new home for Talkaoke!
We are delighted to announce our European partnership with ABBIT – Meeting Innovators based in Beerse, Belgium! This means that you can book our beautiful freshly designed Talkaoke pop up talk show table for your live event wherever you are in Europe. Whether you’re planning an opening party at a festival, networking session at your […]
We Make Podcasts
Podcasts seem to be a very popular medium these days and quite rightly so! At The People Speak we always encourage people to use their voices to express their thoughts, listen and connect with others – even people outside of our typical social bubble. Besides, making your own podcast is a way of democratising the […]
Digital Apprentice for over 60s
Digital Apprentice is a project by The People Speak that aims to empower older Tower Hamlets residents to overcome digital exclusion by cultivating their digital and creative skills, and helping them to develop and test ideas with a digital angle to life. By taking part in Digital Apprentice project you will: Receive individual support with […]
If You’re Watching This – I’m Dead
Death shouldn’t be taboo. We want to find fresh perspectives on the subject, celebrating and re-framing death as both an end and new beginning. Through Talkaoke talkshow-style events and workshops, we want to foster dialogue among young people of different faiths and backgrounds in Tower Hamlets about valuing life and considering the legacy we leave […]
Spatial Radio presents D.i.E on Air
We collaborated with Spatial Radio – a student run station broadcasting from the University of the Arts London Central Saint Martins – where one of our collaborators Teddy Godwin runs a weekly radio programme D.i.E. on Air, produced by Jess Sammut. D.i.E. on Air embodies DIE (Diversity Inclusivity Equity) through surrealist play, live on air. […]
Talkaoke turns 25!
From a furry to a glowing doughnut – a conversation with Mikey Weinkove It is hard for me to believe that Talkaoke has been going for 25 years. It’s been one long party – says Mikey Weinkove, the initiator of Talkaoke and co-founder of The People Speak art collective. The origins of Talkaoke – the […]
Collaboration with In-Situ and Building Bridges
We have been collaborating with in-situ and Building Bridges for 10 years, helping the residents and stakeholders of Pendle Borough envisage a better and more connected borough of the future. As part of this ongoing project we have done a number of residencies, trained new Talkaoke hosts and produced events in the areas overlooked by […]
Talkaoke Skills Lab
Talkaoke Skills Lab is a unique artist development opportunity piloting a new approach to intercultural dialogue, collaboration and skills exchange by bringing together in a virtual and hybrid space artists, creatives, cultural practitioners and change-makers from Uganda and the UK. The programme is provoked by a 1970s ‘social sculpture’ theory by the artist Joseph Beuys, […]
