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Creative Lives On Air

Creative Lives On Air is a dynamic partnership between Creative Lives and BBC Local Radio stations.
It shines a spotlight on everyday creativity through local radio, boosting wellbeing and reducing isolation. Creative Lives On Air began with BBC Radio Merseyside as a legacy project following the 2008 EU City of Culture in Liverpool.

Creative Lives On Air also develops bespoke learning and training opportunities in radio and podcast making. 

Research conducted between 2018-20 by Nick Ewbank Associates concluded that 'People electing to take part in Creative Lives On Air projects between April 2018 and March 2020 experienced an enhanced sense of wellbeing.'

We currently have six locally embedded Creative Lives On Air producers working across the UK. They work with local artists and grassroots organisations to encourage participation in creative activity. They deliver live creative taster sessions and highlight local creative activity to BBC Local Radio audiences, which can attract up to 200,00 listeners per station. 

"We’ve loved working with Creative Lives, the partnership has strengthened our relations in Devon and enabled our reporter the time to bring stories and projects from the community to a new audience." - Mark Grinnell, Editor, BBC Radio Devon

"BBC Local Radio has always valued creativity as a way to bring communities together. Our partnership with Creative Lives On Air has helped showcase the work of hard to reach groups and communities on programmes at BBC Radio Leeds – it’s a relationship that has gone from strength to strength. During these uncertain times, expression through art and creativity has never been more important." - Shahid Hussain, Assistant Editor, BBC Radio Leeds

Creative Lives On Air is supported by Oak Foundation.

If you like to find out more, please contact Jess Plant, Media Partnerships Director on email: [email protected]

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Freelance Evaluator

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Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Freelance Producer role in partnership with BBC Radio Tees

Freelance Producer role in partnership with BBC Radio Tees

Opportunity to support the delivery of ‘Northern Souls - Going Down The Welly’ and develop content that promotes creative participation in the North East. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Lift the Lid

Lift the Lid

Raising awareness of creativity for young people in Leeds Read more

Published: 5th November, 2022

Updated: 17th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Northern Souls - Going down the Welly

Northern Souls - Going down the Welly

Collaborative community project that spotlights the stories behind The Welfare Centre in Easington Read more

Published: 13th October, 2022

Updated: 31st October, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Creative Lives On Air: Phase Two Report

Creative Lives On Air: Phase Two Report

New report reflecting the role played by Creative Lives On Air supporting people during lockdown. Read more

Published: 30th September, 2022

Updated: 14th October, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

How to improve your mental health: creative mindful minutes

How to improve your mental health: creative mindful minutes

Inspiring stories and quick creative activities to boost your wellbeing, reduce stress and improve your mental health Read more

Published: 25th September, 2022

Updated: 23rd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Creative Lives On Air: Highlights

Creative Lives On Air: Highlights

Latest stories from creative people featured on air via BBC Local Radio Stations Read more

Published: 21st July, 2022

Updated: 18th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

BBC Radio WM

BBC Radio WM

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio WM thanks to Creative Lives On Air Read more

Published: 20th July, 2022

Updated: 18th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Making Conversation

Making Conversation

A short radio series produced by Creative Lives, BBC Radio Suffolk and BBC Radio Norfolk Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Updated: 21st September, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Sound of Cov Network

The Sound of Cov Network

A community project bringing the city’s community, student and hospital radio stations together Read more

Published: 19th January, 2022

Updated: 22nd July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Creative Inspiration

Creative Inspiration

Your go-to place for inspiring ideas and stories to get your creative juices flowing Read more

Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 3rd January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

New Beginnings - An Exhibition by the People of East Anglia

New Beginnings - An Exhibition by the People of East Anglia

A photography exhibition to mark the New Year Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 19th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

BBC Radio Tees

BBC Radio Tees

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio Tees through the Creative Lives On Air initiative Read more

Published: 12th October, 2021

Updated: 27th June, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

BBC Radio Suffolk & Norfolk

BBC Radio Suffolk & Norfolk

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio Suffolk & Norfolk thanks to Creative Lives On Air Read more

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 5th October, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

BBC Radio Sheffield

BBC Radio Sheffield

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio Sheffield through the Creative Lives On Air initiative Read more

Published: 7th October, 2021

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Creative Lives On Air

Creative Lives On Air

Our exciting partnership with BBC Local Radio stations across the country Read more

Published: 7th June, 2021

Updated: 13th October, 2021

Author: Adam Warren

Creative Lives On Air Wales

Creative Lives On Air Wales

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio Wales through the Creative Lives On Air initiative Read more

Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 26th July, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

Creative Lives On Air Devon

Creative Lives On Air Devon

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio Devon through the Creative Lives On Air initiative Read more

Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 26th July, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

Community Podcast Making Projects

Community Podcast Making Projects

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio Merseyside through the Up for Arts initiative. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 7th October, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

Creative Lives On Air Coventry & Warwickshire

Creative Lives On Air Coventry & Warwickshire

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio CWR through the Creative Lives On Air initiative. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 20th September, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Creative Lives On Air Lincolnshire

Creative Lives On Air Lincolnshire

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio Lincolnshire through the Creative Lives On Air initiative. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 26th July, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

Creative Lives On Air Leeds

Creative Lives On Air Leeds

Inspiring listeners by celebrating everyday creativity on BBC Radio Leeds through the Creative Lives On Air initiative. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

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