‘This Is Mint’ – brand-new Podcast spotlighting North of England creatives

Rochdale Creates Exclusive: ‘This Is Mint’ – brand-new Podcast spotlighting North of England creatives

This is Mint, is a brand-new podcast hosted by Heather Ferrier, which speaks to the creators, trailblazers and the movers and shakers of the composer’s favourite place in the world: the North of England.

In the first episode of This is Mint, Heather talks to musician Richard Dawson from his home in the North East. They discuss his new album End of the Middle, how art inspires writing, touring life, Italian bistros and a goose festival.

Each episode of This Is Mint will premiere exclusively on the Rochdale Creates website one week before it hits streaming platforms. Keep an eye out for future episodes and don’t miss Heather’s upcoming conversation with some of Rochdale’s most exciting creative voices!

Hailing from Greater Manchester, Heather Ferrier is an alt-folk accordionist, clog dancer and composer who is changing the perceptions of folk and the accordion, all on her own terms. Her latest EP Engine for the Sound creates music that sets the accordion free from its stereotypes and, with an extended lineup of musicians, expresses everything Heather stands for, using powerful melodies and jazz-influenced harmony.

Watch the first episode here.