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Salford Voices l Episode 1 l The Salford Way

2026-04-1710:31

In this episode artists Matt Concannon and Jody Findley look back on their journey to writing The Salford Way, a poem that explores what it means to be a Salfordian, written using the words of local residents. The episode includes interviews with Salfordians recorded in libraries, schools, community centres and foodbanks. This is Salford's story told by Salford 2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and Art with Heart are on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford, putting Salfordians firmly at the heart of the centenary celebrations. To celebrate Salford’s big birthday, we teamed up with local artists and communities across the city to share stories from the past and present and to listen to what Presenters: Rachel Moorhouse and Sarah Emmott Executive Producer: Art with Heart and Reform Radio Series Producer: Aisha Williams for Reform Radio Assistant Producer: Mia Vines Booth for Reform Radio Art with Heart Producing team: Rachel Moorhouse, Rose Sergent and Sarah Emmott. This project has been made possible by the generous support of the GMCA and The Booth Charities. It has been funded by UK Government with support from Salford CVS. www.artwithheart.org.uk

Salford Voices l Episode 2 l Salford's Got the Good Stuff

2026-04-1713:06

In this episode we ask, what could Salford look like if we chose to centre the health and happiness of residents above all else? Taking inspiration from the city’s motto, which translates to ‘The welfare of the people is the highest law’, Art with Heart partnered writers Ben Mellor and Izzy Coward with men’s mental health group Talk About It Mate to create a poem and imaginary news broadcast from Salford in 2126. This is Salford's story told by Salford 2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and Art with Heart are on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford, putting Salfordians firmly at the heart of the centenary celebrations. To celebrate Salford’s big birthday, we teamed up with local artists and communities across the city to share stories from the past and present and to listen to what people hope the next 100 years will bring. Presenters: Rachel Moorhouse and Sarah Emmott Executive Producer: Art with Heart and Reform Radio Series Producer: Aisha Williams for Reform Radio Assistant Producer: Mia Vines Booth for Reform Radio Art with Heart Producing team: Rachel Moorhouse, Rose Sergent and Sarah Emmott. This project has been made possible by the generous support of the GMCA and The Booth Charities. It has been funded by UK Government with support from Salford CVS. www.artwithheart.org.uk

Salford Voices l Episode 3 l In a City Where There's Love

2026-04-1708:35

In this episode we hear a youth perspective on the future of Salford. Hear what Youth Unity, CommUNITY Little Hulton’s youth group want for their city over the next 100 years. The episode includes the performance of a new poem created by the group with support from writers Jae Bradley and Louis Glazzard. This is Salford's story told by Salford 2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and we’re on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford, putting Salfordians firmly at the heart of the centenary celebrations. To celebrate Salford’s big birthday, we teamed up with local artists and communities across the city to share stories from the past and present and to listen to what people hope the next 100 years will bring. Presenters: Rachel Moorhouse and Sarah Emmott Executive Producer: Art with Heart and Reform Radio Series Producer: Aisha Williams for Reform Radio Assistant Producer: Mia Vines Booth for Reform Radio Art with Heart Producing team: Rachel Moorhouse, Rose Sergent and Sarah Emmott. This project has been made possible by the generous support of the GMCA and The Booth Charities. It has been funded by UK Government with support from Salford CVS. A special thanks to For Housing, Salford. www.artwithheart.org.uk

Salford Voices l Episode 4 l Building, Connecting, Growing

2026-04-1712:44

In this episode we take a behind-the-scenes peek at Art with Heart’s community banner project, including interviews with artists Chris Alton, Emily Simpson and Ada Eravama and the residents who made the Salford Voices exhibition. The Banner exhibition is a visual celebration of Salford’s renowned community spirit and reimagining of the coat of arms of the City of Salford. This is Salford's story told by Salford 2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and Art with Heart are on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford, putting Salfordians firmly at the heart of the centenary celebrations. To celebrate Salford’s big birthday, we teamed up with local artists and communities across the city to share stories from the past and present and to listen to what people hope the next 100 years will bring. Presenters: Rachel Moorhouse and Sarah Emmott Executive Producer: Art with Heart and Reform Radio Series Producer: Aisha Williams for Reform Radio Assistant Producer: Mia Vines Booth for Reform Radio Art with Heart Producing team: Rachel Moorhouse, Rose Sergent and Sarah Emmott. This project has been made possible by the generous support of the GMCA and The Booth Charities. It has been funded by UK Government with support from Salford CVS. www.artwithheart.org.uk

Salford Voices l Salfordians l Episode 1 Salford 'til I die!

2026-04-1702:49

Matt Smith, 47, Higher Broughton Matt is the proud secretary for the Salford Red Devils Supporters Trust. In this episode, the rugby fanatic and community member talks about discovering his love of rugby in a family of football fans, the importance of the Rugby League to Salford’s working class communities, and the shift in young people’s aspirations in his local community. Salfordians: The people make the city 2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and Art with Heart on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford, putting Salfordians firmly at the heart of the centenary celebrations. To celebrate Salford’s big birthday, we teamed up with local artists and communities across the city to create a brand-new podcast. Salfordians is a mini-series highlighting 10 people who have provided a fascinating snapshot into their lives, detailing Salford's past, present and hopes for the future, capturing a unique audio archive for future generations. Presenters: Rachel Moorhouse and Sarah Emmott Executive Producer: Art with Heart and Reform Radio Series Producer: Aisha Williams for Reform Radio Assistant Producer: Mia Vines Booth for Reform Radio Art with Heart Producing team: Rachel Moorhouse, Rose Sergent and Sarah Emmott. This project has been made possible by the generous support of the GMCA and The Booth Charities. It has been funded by UK Government with support from Salford CVS. www.artwithheart.org.uk

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