Vocal Babble

In this episode, Julie and Richard are joined by the brilliant Raffaella Covino, CEO and founder of Applause for Thought, a community interest company dedicated to improving mental health support and education within the arts and entertainment industry. Raffaella shares the story behind the creation of Applause for Thought, offering her honest insights into mental health support across the industry, alongside her hopes, ambitions and vision for the future of the organisation. Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Guest: Raffaella Covino from Applause for Thought Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd. Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge Music: Scarlet Halton Photography: Christopher James Creative Design: Tom Harrop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of Season 3, Julie and Richard are joined by the brilliant Owen Woodgate, founder and accountant extraordinaire at Tax For Actors. Having previously worked as a performer, agent and producer, Owen is now one of the go-to accountants for artists and creatives working across the arts and entertainment industry. We get to know the man behind the spreadsheets and uncover some insightful tips, hints and practical advice to help you navigate the financial side of a creative career. Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Guest: Owen Woodgate - Tax for Actors Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd. Studio: Podcast Rooms, London Bridge Music: Scarlet Halton Photography: Christopher James Creative Design: Tom Harrop www.vocalbalance.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning: This episode contains discussions relating to suicide and mental health. The views, thoughts and experiences shared are those of the individual contributors. If you are seeking help or support, please refer to the selected list of charities and organisations provided below. To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, co-host Richard Halton is joined by voice and performance physiotherapist Darel Evans from P-Rehab London, business coach Andy Dunn from Creative Flourishings , and actor, founder of Christopher James Creative and producer of Vocal Babble, James Leeman, for this special roundtable episode on men’s mental health. Together, they share their personal experiences and reflections on mental health, exploring the challenges faced by men and discussing how mental health is experienced within their respective professions and industries. Through an open and honest conversation, they aim to raise awareness, encourage understanding, and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Host: Richard Halton Guests: Darel Evans, Andy Dunn and James Leeman Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd. Studio: Podcast Rooms, London Bridge Music: Scarlet Halton Photography: Christopher James Creative Design: Tom Harrop Mental Health Charities and Organisations: Andy’s Man Club www.andysmanclub.co.uk MIND www.mind.org.uk Applause for Thought www.applauseforthought.co.uk Movember uk.movember.com Reasons To Stay www.reasonstostay.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Julie and Richard are joined by one of the UK’s most sought after contemporary pop vocal coaches, Joshua Alamu, who has coached artists such as Little Mix, Rita Ora, Fleur East and Raye. Joshua is also the founder of the infamous Vocal Tubes©, which is used by artists and coaches throughout the industry. In this episode, we learn more about Joshua and discuss all things voice and life. Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Guest: Joshua Alamu Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd. Music: Scarlet Halton Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge Photography: Christopher James Creative Artwork: Tom Harrop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Julie and Richard are joined by Nottingham born actress and life and performance coach Sophie Linder Lee, for an inspiring and honest conversation. Sophie shares her journey through the industry so far, alongside the powerful work she does to support performers in navigating their careers while protecting their wellbeing in a demanding and ever changing profession. Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd. Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge Music : Scarlet Halton Photography: Christopher James Creative Artwork: Tom Harrop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Julie and Richard are joined by performer Katie Deacon, who, after training in classical ballet, made the move into musical theatre. Reflecting on her journey, Katie chats about the differences between the two worlds, her passion for great teaching, and how, despite the odds, she advocates for a change to the narrative around how dancers are perceived in musical theatre. Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Guest : Katie Deacon Producers : James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd. Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge Music: Scarlet Halton Photography: Christopher James Creative Design: Tom Harrop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Julie and Richard chat with actress Kirsty Sparks, who recently returned to the industry after a 20 year hiatus. Having enjoyed a celebrated career in shows such as ‘Me and My Girl’, ‘Cats’ and ‘Starlight Express’, she then stepped away from the industry to focus on her family while exploring other pursuits, including work as a choreographer, artistic director, teacher and fitness coach. Following her return to the stage in the UK tour of ‘Hairspray’, she can now be seen in the UK and Ireland tour of ‘Top Hat’, which previously played at Chichester Festival Theatre and the Southbank Centre. Kirsty shares her journey and reflects on what it has been like to step back into the spotlight. Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Hosts : Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Guest: Kirsty Sparks Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd. Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge Music : Scarlet Halton Artwork: Tom Harrop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Julie and Richard is actor and star of stage and screen, Max Harwood. Best known for his breakout role as Jamie in the Amazon film ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ , as well as appearances in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ , 'Black Mirror' and ‘Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief ’, Max joins us to share insights from his journey so far. Drawing on his own experiences, he discusses his thoughts on how to look after yourself both professionally and personally while navigating the entertainment industry. Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Guest: Max Harwood Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel Music : Scarlet Halton Artwork: Tom Harrop at Designed by Tom Photography : Christopher James Creative Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vocal Babble hosts Julie Gossage and Richard Halton are joined by Thomas Walton, actor and founder of the community interest company Theatre North. Together, they discuss all things theatre in the North of England and whether it is viable to pursue a performing career on stage while living outside London. Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Guest: Thomas Walton Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel Music: Scarlet Halton Artwork: Tom Harrop at Designed by Tom Photography: Christopher James Creative Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of Season 1, Julie and Richard answer questions from listeners, picking a random selection from The Babble Box as they tackle topics on all things voice and life. Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Time Stamps: 1:16 Question 1: Any tips for for pre-menstrual voice syndrome affecting singing? 6:38 Question 2: Why does my voice get tired so quickly during practice? 13:35 Question 3: How much should I practice each day? 21:37 Question 4: Any tips for dealing with stage fright? 35:38 Question 5: How do I heighten my belting range? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we meet some members of the Vocal Balance HQ team. With Julie taking the hosting reins solo, the episode focuses on getting to know the people behind the company and exploring the importance of being part of a team. Cast: Julie Gossage, James Leeman, Louisa Beadel, Charlie Clay, Amy Whittle and Matt Faull. *Please note: As our team members are based across the UK, this episode features a mix of guests joining both online and in person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Episode 2: Julie and Richard delve deeper into the conversation around all things related to side hustles, joined by actress, writer, and founder of Prep Your Rep London, Ceili O'Connor. Can the entrepreneurial side of an actor help them thrive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part One of Episode 2, Julie and Richard are joined by actress, coach, writer, and founder of Prep Your Rep London, Ceili O'Connor. Together, they discuss all things related to side hustles and explore whether the entrepreneurial side of an actor can help them thrive. This episode is split into two parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the very first episode of Vocal Babble . In this episode, we chat to our hosts and Vocal Balance co-founders, Julie Gossage and Richard Halton, to find out more about them and the story behind Vocal Balance Production: Vocal Balance Ltd. Hosts/co-founders: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel Music: Scarlet Halton Photography: Christopher James Creative The Vocal Babble producers would like to provide a special thanks to Rebecca Ridout for providing the recording equipment for this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.