Sue Bowerman

Experience

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  Sue Bowerman LTD

  Jan 1998 - now

  • Documentary Producer @ Strut Records (K7!)

    Nov 2019 - now

  • Director, Sue Bowerman LTD

    Dec 2019 - now

  • Media Consultancy

    Jan 1998 - Nov 2019
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  Somethin' Else

  Jan 1998 - Apr 2001

  Assistant Producer

  Assistant Producer on Gilles Peterson Worldwide - BBC Radio 1Prior to that, floating BA on programmes including the British Airways in-flight series and BBC Radio 3's flagship programme, Jazz on 3.

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  Blanket Co

  Jan 1998 - now

  I work with people ranging from primary to those entering the workforce, teaching them how to use radio production tools to enhance literacy, new media skills, confidence building and to prepare them for entry into the industry. I also advise schools on the implementation of Radio facilities and the use of podcasting in mainstream teaching. Blanket also produces programmes for broadcast and enhanced podcast learning packages for Corporate and Arts Industry training events. At Blanket, we are instigators of positive change and producing great ideas the world really needs.Blanket specialises in producing radio, podcasts, promotional films and events as well as training and mentoring people of all ages and backgrounds in radio production, creative practice and associated craft.Clients include The BBC, The Roundhouse Studios, Creative Partnerships, Film London and Royal Opera House Education.Blanket = sound vision At Blanket, we are instigators of positive change and producing great ideas the world really needs.Blanket specialises in producing radio, podcasts, promotional films and events as well as training and mentoring people of all ages and backgrounds in radio production, creative practice and associated craft.Clients include The BBC, The Roundhouse Studios, Creative Partnerships, Film London and Royal Opera House Education.

  • Education Consultant

    Jun 2006 - now

  • Director: Sound Consultant

    Jan 1998 - Dec 2019

  • Producer

    Jan 1998 - Mar 2018
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  Strut Records

  Nov 2001 - Oct 2002

  Documentary Producer

  Producer of an hour long specialist music Documentary 'Nigeria 70' which told the story of 70's Nigeria, told by some of Nigeria's most prestigious musicians. Contributors include: King Sunny Ade, Tony Allen, Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, Chief Ebenezer Obey, Eddy Grant, Steve Rhodes, The Lijadu Sisters. Produced on location in Lagos, Nigeria.

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  BBC World Service for Parish Productions

  Feb 2003 - Jan 2004

  Series Producer

  Series Producer for a 4 part Nigerian Arts and Culture series called 'Sight to Sound'. Presented by Wole Soyinka, featuring Chinua Achebe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie, Tony Nwachukwu, Wunmi.

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  Roundhouse Trust

  May 2005 - Apr 2014

  Radio Tutor: Roundhouse Radio

  Inspiring and training young people in the field of radio production and presenting... they may become the next generation of Radio professionals!

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  The Roundhouse Studios

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  Radio Consultant and Tutor

  Core member of the Roundhouse Radio Tutor's Team since the studios opened in 2006. I devise and lead Radio Production programmes and mentor young people who wish to work within the Radio Industry.

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  DV8 Training Ltd

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Radio Consultant and Tutor

  Development of Radio projects, funding bids, leader of Radio based creative programmes with young people aged 14-20.

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  Film London

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Production Consultant, Project Manager and Content Producer

  I would have no hesitation in recommending both Sue Bowerman and Blanket. Film London had the pleasure of working with Sue and her team from Blanket, over a number of projects in the past two years. Blanket were utterly professional and skilled in being able to provide Film London with the recording and editing of Podcasts (both basic and enhanced with visuals) for its online presence supporting film-makers. Sue could not have been more helpful or supportive herself, always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done, passionate about the work and keeping us, as clients, happy with our commission. The finished results were of an extremely high standard and fitted perfectly our needs. We would highly recommend both Sue and Blanket.Kevin Dolan Talent Development Manager - Film London Show less

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  The British Council

  Feb 2008 - Aug 2008

  Documentary Producer

  Documentary Producer for a project led by The British Council in collaboration with local musicians in Dakar, Senegal and British producer, IG Culture. I produced a series of radio documentaries which documented this 10 day project, final concerts and initial recce to source the musicians involved. This was produced both for broadcast on the BBC World Service and for future broadcast on Red Bull Music Academy Radio.

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  Royal Opera House

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Creative Connections Programme

  Participating in this 6 month professional development programme is an honour. Working with inspiring artists and teachers spanning a wealth of creative prowess. Currently working with Richard Olivieri and Laura Colmer with a group of amazing year 5 students at Deneholm Primary School producing an original performance, written, designed, sound-designed and starred in by the young folk themselves, with a little help from us.

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  CDR Knowledge

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

  Project Manager

  The first of its kind, CDR Knowledge brings you an inspirational mobile music production event, showcasing and sharing some of the most innovative and aspirational tools for music makers, worldwide. Special guests to be announced this Wednesday.Go to: www.cdr-knowledge.com for full details

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  Red Bull Music Academy Radio

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2012

  Documentary producer and presenter

  In 2008, radio producer and journalist Sue Bowerman traveled to Senegal, with West London hip hop and bruk beat pioneer IG Culture, for a project called Bring The Noise. The intention was to explore local music scenes, put together a band, and showcase the results over two concerts in Dakar. What they came across was a bourgeoning network of musicians, separated between griot traditionalists, mould-breaking modernists and forward-looking emcees. Despite the challenging conditions, from 40 degree heat to powercuts and cramped studios overflowing with balafons, koras and other instruments, the group of players operated with utter professionalism. This audio documentary follows IG Culture and the Bring The Noise Band as they fuse traditional African instruments like the kora and the bongo, played by Lamine Konté and Mamadou Kouyaté, with the new school, represented by some of Senegal’s most respected hip hop emcees, including Xuman of Pee Froiss fame, Keyti, and Waterflow of Wagëblë. It’s a tough schedule, with nearly twenty musicians and only ten days to prepare for two special concerts the likes of which Dakar has never heard before. Together, they create a new music and a new community, and open a few ears in the process. Show less

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  Royal Holloway, University of London

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Media Festival Workshop Design and Delivery

  Pioneering the 'Sofa Sessions' events as both a unique audience participation experience as well as a great training ground for future media and events production students in the making, this event featured special guest and prolific Eastenders star, Chucky Venn. Students from the Surrey area participated in a 4 hour workshop led by Sue, assisted by a small team of Student Ambassadors, culminating in an hour long live sofa event, where students joined Chucky on the sofa, posing poignant questions and requests. #thesofasessions Show less

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  Blanket / School21

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2019

  Digital Media Consultancy

  Blanket produced a beautiful promo film for School21, the newly birthed free-school in Stratford, East London. The film is now online: http://school21.org/primary/Click the video player....Producer, Sue BowermanFilm Director, Stella ScottMusic Composed & Produced, Tony NwachukwuWe continue to work with School21, complementing their already outstanding curriculum with a Radio Club and multimedia programme, ensuring 21st century learning of an extraordinary nature. Show less

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  BBC Radio 1

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Radio 1 Documentary: British Inside - Producer (Exec Producer)

  British Inside was broadcast on BBC Radio 1 on the 31st March 2014, and was over a year in production. It was repeated on the 13th April 2014 on BBC Radio 1Xtra.You can listen to it at: https://soundcloud.com/blanket/britishinside

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  Capgemini

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Knowledge Worker
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  Discover - Children's Storytelling Centre, Stratford, London

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  Documentary Film 'Literacy SummerSchool'

  Blanket are producing a 'documentary' film which encapsulates the amazing work Discover are currently producing with around 60 year 6 students, to help prepare them in their transition to year 7 and ignite their love of literacy. Fellow practitioners and artists include: Charlie Dark, Malika Booker, Francesca Beard and Joseph Coelho.

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  University of West London

  Jan 2014 - now

  Co-authored a new degree in Radio & Digital Media with colleague Pam Myers, launched September 2015. Module Leader: Music Radio Production, Live Radio Production; Radio Documentary Production, Radio Events & OB Mgt, Projects.Consultant on Radio Studios Development & industry partnerships.

  • Senior Lecturer in Radio & Sound Design @ University of West London

    Jan 2014 - now

  • Lecturer in Radio & Digital Media

    Jan 2014 - now
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  Fantan Group

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2014

  Knowledge Worker
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  Cities & Memory

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Sound Designer
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  BBC Radio1 Stories / Big Deal Films

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  Producer (in production)

  The Things I See - a Radio 1 story exploring the experiences of young people living with psychosis

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  The Telegraph

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

  Series Producer

  ‘Churchill: The Great Orator’ - a 4 part podcast series.Featuring Gary Oldman & Sir Nicholas Soames. Producers: Sue Bowerman, Sarah Cuddon & Kate Taylor. A Blanket Production for The Telegraph

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  Sue Bowerman Ltd / Podium.me

  Mar 2018 - now

  Executive Producer - BBC Radio & BBC Sounds
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  Podium.me

  Jun 2018 - now

  Executive Producer / Consultant
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  Bauer Media Group

  Jan 2019 - now

  Series Producer, Q Presents The Making Of (Bauer Media)
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  Screen South

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  Production Company / Executive Producer