What"s On Watford

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Episode 29 - Black History Month (with Clive Saunders...

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2026/10/04

Send us Fan Mail Black History month brings a focus and support of the thriving Black community and culture in Watford. Our featured interview is with Clive Saunders OBE who has been at the centre of the Watford African and Caribbean Association and a wide range of impactful events for many years. There is also a full round up covering some of the up coming cultural and event highlights. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford. Brought...

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41:09

Episode 28 - The Thriving Watford Town Centre (with...

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2026/09/01

Send us Fan Mail Watford Town Centre is bucking the national trends and is growing. Our featured interview is with Kara Mesiano, CEO of Watford Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) who is a big part of that success in creating a vibrant and cultural high street. She shares the great opportunities they provide and some future plans. There is also a full round up covering some of the up coming highlights. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture hap...

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39:28

Episode 27 - Classical, Folk and Wind music for all...

What"s On Watford ·

2026/08/07

Send us Fan Mail Watford has a thriving and diverse music scene, that can often surprise and delight you.. Our featured interview is with David Silver, multi instrumentalist and connected with a fascinatingly wide range of music groups and activities. There is also a full round up covering some of the up coming highlights. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford. Brought to you by the Watford Pump House working with all cultural partners in Watford.

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Episode 26 - Programming Theatre (with Andrea Lungay)

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2026/07/03

Send us Fan Mail Theatre can be diverse, immersive and thought provoking, but fundamentally it is all about story telling. Our featured interview is with Andrea Lungay, founder of Hidden Views and assistant programming producer for Watford Palace Theatre. There is also a full round up covering some of the highlights of the July Watford Fringe Festival. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford. Brought to you by the Watford Pump House working with al...

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63:03

Episode 25 - Watford Fringe Festival 2026 special

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2026/06/06

Send us Fan Mail Watford Fringe Festival is back for the 10th time from 1st-31st July with more than 100 performances at 23 venues. In this special episode, as well snippets from 11 Fringe shows, there is an insightful round table in depth interview with Aaron Simmonds, Jonha Ash and Julia Bolden, who in addition to talking about their shows, cover how to market show, their experiences of Fringe festivals and more. There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming soon. ...

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36:03

Episode 24 - Art in Herts (with Steve Bockling)

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2026/05/05

Send us Fan Mail There is a growing art scene in Watford with new options to create, view and purchase art. Our featured interview is with Steve Bockling, founder of the new Art in Herts gallery venue, and two local artists. There is also a full round up covering some of the many events coming up in May in Watford. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford. Brought to you by the Watford Pump House working with all cultural partners in Watford.

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Episode 23 - Journey to Jazz (with Ilario Ferrari)

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2026/04/04

Send us Fan Mail Watford is hotspot for a wide range of Jazz music and attracts performers from around the world. Our featured interview is with Ilario Ferrari, an international Jazz composer, recording artist and multi instrumentalist. This episode includes and exclusive rendition of Ilario's song Above the Clouds recorded just for What's on Watford. There is also a full round up covering some of the many events coming up in April in Watford. What's On Watford is your guide to the am...

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38:06

Episode 22 - It's all a lottery (with Sam Sheriff)

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2026/02/05

Send us a text The National Lottery has a major source of funding for Culture in the UK for many years, but did you know it has been headquartered in Watford since the beginning. This episode features an informative interview with Sam Sheriff, Chief People & Places Officer at Allwyn, the current National Lottery operator, and explores behind the scenes of this dream making organisation. There is also a full round up covering some of the many events coming up in Watford kicking of an...

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Episode 21 - End of year roundup (Tina Fuller with...

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2025/12/18

Send us a text In collaboration with Vibe 106 this episode features a fun discussion hosted by Tina Fuller with professional performers Tiger Jazz and Big Mama Funk that includes how to look after your voice, how to get gigs, cheese and much more. There is even a bonus Christmas song from the duo. There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming up in Watford this Christmas and into the new year. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watf...

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Episode 20 - A classical touch (with Daisy Stephens)

What"s On Watford ·

2025/11/04

Send us a text Classical music can sometimes seem elitist, but through film and game music, orchestras and chamber ensembles are reaching an increasingly wide audience. Our featured interview is with Daisy Stephens from Audentior Symphony Orchestra and BBC journalist. Daisy shares how Audentior are making an impact in Watford and how playing together brings many benefits. There is also a bumper round up covering some of the many events coming up at the Colosseum, Palace Theatre, the Pum...

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Episode 19 - Using your voice (with Tina Fuller)

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2025/09/30

Send us a text Voices are a big part of the sound of Watford through radio, voice overs and of course podcasts. Our featured interview is with Vibe Radio presenter, voice over artist and event host Tina Fuller. There is also a bumper round up covering some of the many events coming up including Black History Month and much more. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford. Brought to you by the Watford Pump House working with all cultural partners in W...

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Episode 18 - On TV

What"s On Watford ·

2025/07/25

Send us a text Watford is awash with talent and many find their way onto our TVs. Our featured interview is with Big Mama Funk a renowned local singer who shares some behind the scenes BGT and Bradley Walsh stories. There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming up through the summer including more Watford Fringe Festival, events in Cassiobury Park and more. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford. Brought to you by the Watford Pu...

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Episode 17 - Watford Fringe Festival 2025

What"s On Watford ·

2025/05/31

Send us a text Watford Fringe Festival is back from 1st-31st July with more than 120 performances at 20+ venues. In this special episode, as well snippets from 11 Fringe shows, there is an insightful round table in depth interview with Stephen Smith, Rohan Ashar and Elise Fabrise, who in addition to talking about their shows, cover how to market show, their experiences of Fringe festivals and more. There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming soon. What's On Watford...

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Episode 16 - Creating new works of art

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2025/04/29

Send us a text New works of art are constantly being created in Watford covering everything from new music and visual art through to thought provoking theatre. Our featured interview is with Tayla Kenyon an award winning actor, writer and singer, who talks about her career and creating new works. There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming soon including Jazz Junction Festival, Enrich Festival, Bushey Performing Arts Festival, Watford Fringe Festival and much more. What'...

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Episode 15 - Jazz

What"s On Watford ·

2025/03/21

Send us a text Watford is hotspot for a wide range of Jazz music and attracts performers from around the world. Our featured interview is with Ruth Fisher, one of the leading Jazz radio presenters in the UK and head of programming for Watford Jazz Junction Festival. There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming soon. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford. Brought to you by the Watford Pump House working with all cultural partne...

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Episode 14 - Live music scene

What"s On Watford ·

2025/02/09

Send us a text Watford has a long history of great small music venues and a breeding ground for acts that go on to international recognition. Johnny's Bar and Café is a new independent music venue based at 96 Queen's Road, helping to revive and continue this reputation. This episode includes an interview with Johnny's Bar Events Manager, Beth Krauss. There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming soon. What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and...

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Episode 13 - New Year Vibes

What"s On Watford ·

2025/01/11

Send us a textA start for a promising cultural year for Watford. This episode features an interview with Vibe107.6 Radio's Rachel Wilkes.There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming soon.What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford. Brought to you by the Watford Pump House working with all cultural partners in Watford.

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Episode 12 - Panto, Toys and Christmas

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2024/11/26

Send us a textThis episode looks at some of the cultural treats coming up in the Christmas period including the Panto Aladdin at the Watford Palace Theatre, a new musical and much more. This episode features an interview with West End theatre producer Chris Wheeler.There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming soon.What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford. Brought to you by the Watford Pump House working with all cultural par...

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Episode 11 - Local dramatics

What"s On Watford ·

2024/10/02

Send us a textWhat's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford.This episode looks at the thriving local amateur dramatic scene in Watford. A special live group interview with Judi Campion (Belmont Players), Alex Kenny (Cassio Productions) and Wendy Moir (Pump House Theatre Company and alumni of Pump House CYT).There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming soon.Brought to you by the Watford Pump House working with all cultural partner...

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Episode 10 - Outdoor exhibitions

What"s On Watford ·

2024/08/07

Send us a Text Message.What's On Watford is your guide to the amazing art and culture happening in Watford.This special episode kindly sponsored by Berkeley Homes is all about art in outdoor public spaces. It includes interviews with Mikaela Griffith - development manager with Berkeley Group, Fran Kershaw - local artist and Ian Port - Proud Watford.There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming soon.Brought to you by the Watford Pump House working with all cultural par...

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