Trump’s own words in a 3rd graders voice🤣

Roll up! Lovely to have the endorsement of the original Oldest, Nicest Venue In London for our show at the Newest, Nicest Venue In London. We’re deep into rehearsals and it’s sounding preeeeetty epic…

8th October @EartHackney we’re launching our new album ‘Collaborations: Volume Two’ with guests including @DJYodaUK @OlaOnabule and many, many more! Can’t WAIT for our biggest, most ambitious collaborative show since we sold out the Barbican.

DREAM TEAM! Amazing 👊👊👊👊👊

Did you know that shanties now sung on the east coast of England originated in the Caribbean?! I spoke to the brilliant shantymen known as the Lowestoft Longshoremen for the podcast at the incredible @FirstLight_Fest last month. Full interview: originofthepieces.com

Brand new single HACKED SOUL (feat. @OlaOnabule ) is OUT NOW! Stream in all the usual places, or better still download from @Bandcamp hackneycollieryband.ffm.to/h…

Practicing with the great #arefdurvesh for our gig tonight at #CCB in Lisbon… Bad tabla manners…

With theme tune and lots of appearances from us (and lots more to come) - check it out!

Latest episode features our powerhouse rhythm section in collaboration with the Filament Choir - tune in!

New podcast claxon! Naked gigs! Live choirs! @hackneycolliery ! @WiltonMusicHall ! Tune in shows.acast.com/651cae7e315a… via @acast

Roll up! Last few tickets available!

Olly, Luke and Ed will be joining @stevepretty and other guests for this, reworking some old material and premiering some new. Should be really special!

TOP BRASS Ep.2 Sat 13th Jan on @BBCRadio2, presented by @morrisontrumpet Feat. @BrassAgainst @hackneycolliery Los Angeles Trumpet Ensemble (w/ Wayne Bergeron) @fodensband Hornheads @PandemoniumBB Holly Cole w/ @CanadianBrass 6ix Toys @Yayennings & more! tinyurl.com/TopBrass62

Plus HCB trombone family @SteveTMusic @RosieTurton Tune in!

A more detailed, in-depth episode than usual thanks to @thenitinsawhney 's incredible depth & breadth of knowledge about flamenco and music more generally, but so much interesting stuff in this episode! Plus @stevepretty losing his mind performing some solo festive Steve Reich

This is going to be a really special night - some brand new material, some reworked old favourites, some insightful chat… 20th January at one of the greatest venues in the country, @WiltonMusicHall where we had our Explorations residency in 2022

Check out @stevepretty new podcast, with lots of HCB Easter eggs and insights into all manner of things musical. If you’re ’music curious’, this is for you!

ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 I’m back at my favourite venue @WiltonMusicHall on 20th January for a live recording of my podcast, and a lot of live music from me and my @hackneycolliery buddies, @ValeriaHarpist @chrislintott and more. It will be a lot of fun! ROLL UP wiltons.org.uk/whatson/854-?…

I thought this clip might resurface today. I played in the Parkinson band on numerous occasions (including the infamous Meg Ryan interview), and we often talked about this episode. He always gave his guests the maximum opportunity to shine.

From childhood, we are sold the notion that success is synonymous with the accumulation of wealth. For example, in the music industry, a “successful” artist will often be expected to focus on work that accumulates money for themselves or their manager/ label / publisher / agent. For me, artistic success comes from creating something you’re proud of, helping out or collaborating with other artists, discovering something beautiful or bringing happiness to others through your art. We all need to make a living but that is not my measure of achievement. On a larger scale, I see the NHS as something to be proud of as, unlike in America, for example, it prioritises healthcare before making money for private ownership. Economists who believe in capitalism see profit maximisation as the biggest motivator for a successful society. For me, a successful society is about placing personal fulfilment and compassion for others above everything. Imagine if the world worked that way. I hope that’s how our next government thinks.