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In conversation with Russell Brand

In conversation with Russell Brand
Speaker(s): Russell Brand

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We handpick every artist and speaker who makes up our four-day programme across 24 stages, installations and outdoor performances. Take a look at everyone performing by venue, day, genre or see...

A Yearning For Learning: The State Of Education

Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family. “ So said Kofi Anan. But what does education look like in the UK today? Are...
Speaker(s): Winchester University, Gurminder Bhambra

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IT'S CHRISTMAS

In conversation with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

Let's spend an hour with the head honcho of the Church of England! It's great to get the chance to check in with the Archbishop of Canterbury every now and then. Let's ask him how it's going? How...
Speaker(s): The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

Scripture and Violence: Challenging Assumptions

Join in a 'Scriptural Reasoning' session where we will explore the assumptions around passages in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred texts that might seem to incite the very violence and hatred...
Speaker(s): Scriptural Reasoning, Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers

The Laugh Temptation: Is Everything Funny? Or Are Some Things Off-Limits?

Forty years ago this autumn, churches were picketing Monty Python's Life of Brian. Now university campuses ask comedians to sign agreements not to touch on a range of issues before taking gigs. A...
Speaker(s): URC, James Cary, Elf Lyons

Interfaith Matters

Young laureates from this year's 21 For 21 Programme share an honest discussion about the joys and challenges of interfaith work. With Georgia May (Programme Director at Rose Castle Foundation),...
Speaker(s): Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers, 21 For 21

Is Protest Art Just Propaganda? Or Is All Art A Form Of Protest?

A group of leading arts activists at the festival chew the fat about whether art is just a reflection of life and the world in which we live, or a lens that can effect change in the world and in the...
Speaker(s): Michael Leunig, Balaklava Blues presented by Belarus Free Theatre, Debbie Lewer

Personal Spirituality with Michael Leunig

Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's but give your art to God. Cartoonist, artist, philosopher and poet Michael Leunig often explores the idea of an innocent and sacred personal inner world. Join...
Speaker(s): Michael Leunig, Modern Church

Storying with L’Arche

Join us for a conversation about storytelling with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama, Tim and Lucille from the L'Arche Preston Community, and Charlotte Overton-Hart who founded Story Chaplain, a...
Speaker(s): Pádraig Ó Tuama, L'Arche Community

So where do we go from here?

We've partied. We've protested. But what do we do now with all that we've wrestled with this weekend on the climate catastrophe that faces us if we just stick to business as usual? As we head back to...
Speaker(s): Extinction Rebellion, The Anti Fracking Nanas, Christian Aid

Everyday Extremism

It's easy to think that extremism is other people - lone shooters in New Zealand mosques, for instance. But it is also easy for us all to stop noticing and speaking out against everyday extremism in...
Speaker(s): Ivan Humble, Lisa-Raine Hunt

Is Church History?

The numbers aren't great. When only 1% of under 24's identify with the Church of England, it's no surprise some people say it's had its day. But how do you take the pulse of a body like a church?...
Speaker(s): Kate Bottley, Bishop Stephen Cottrell, Liz Adekunle

Holy Mothers of God: What is Holiness?

What do the stories of the women of Jesus' genealogy have to tell us about sex, work, marriage and holiness? With Marika Rose. This session will focus on Mary, in whose experience the themes of...
Speaker(s): Winchester University