On Tour in Seattle

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The Arts Hour is on tour in Seattle, USA. Leading voices from music, film and gaming join Nikki Bedi to share their views on what makes Seattle’s culture so distinctive; from the rich legacy of its independent music scene to the creative innovation of its tech companies. At Rainier Arts Center with a live audience Nikki and guests explore what action is needed to secure the future for the next generation of artist in Seattle amidst increasing inequality, a housing crisis and the challenges of the pandemic. The award winning filmmaker, curator and advocate, Tracy Rector tells us about her work uplifting Indigenous and BIPOC voices in Seattle and internationally. The Grammy nominated artist Hollis will be talking about her journey from local musical theatre to performing on the biggest of stages with hip hop superstars Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Bonnie Ross of Xbox Game Studios and 343 Industries gives us an insight into what it takes to make Halo, one of the world’s most popular video games. Seattle’s inaugural Civic Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna reflects on expressing the immigrant experience in Seattle through poetry. Featuring live music from the Marshall Law Band the funk-hop collective, that captured the city’s imagination performing on the streets during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020. Plus comedy performance from Chris Mejia, who became a Tik Tok sensation with his viral videos about life in Seattle. This programme was made in partnership with KUOW Seattle public radio. Produced by Mugabi Turya, Katharine Longworth, Eva Walker and Jack Thomason Technical Producers: Liam Juniper and Mark McDonald (Photo: The Arts Hour On Tour at Rainier Arts Center, Seattle. Credit: Juan Pablo Chiquiza, KUOW)