The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists

A podcast for working class artists & creatives. Only 18% of UK performers are WC, with fewer still in other art forms. #WeAreThe18Percent. @tommayhew hosts.

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

Episode 6 is here!! We have the awesome @RubyMartinArt chatting to us about art, comedy, pocket money, Krispy Kremes and noticing your class in later life

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

Check out my latest #podcast https://t.co/50ZV5Ht0c6 on #Podbean

[Comical Comedy @comedy_comical]

Hello friends, our next show is 20th of June (ticket link going up shortly) and I would love to keep in the spirit of the RA Summer Exhibition for our June and 17th July show and would love both previous and new acts to sell stuff as well as flyers for any nights you may run!

[Tom Mayhew @TomMayhew]

I've written a piece about being a working-class comedian for the British Comedy Guide. It talks about how hard it is for comedians from low-income backgrounds to do the Edinburgh Fringe, and how difficult it was for me last year. #WorkingClassComic https://t.co/Mx4lERuTwz

[Create London @Create_London]

The response to the research was overwhelming - in the year since publication, it has inspired podcasts, conferences, press campaigns, MP inquiries and more. Check out the @The18Percent podcast for some good listening: https://t.co/lk5GlEA6bI

[Ruby Martin @rubytmartin]

Flaws in the industry, such as lack of sufficient education, grants, connections or opportunities etc. (I recommend the @The18Percent, @artsemergency and Panic! It's an Arts Emergency report for more stats and life experiences on it)

The main point me and the writer I think are

[Bob Clarke @Editbob]

Take 11 minutes to watch my speech. Some of you might find it uncomfortable and too direct. But it is my opinion and experience and I make no apology for speaking out. It may help people who are sincere and want to make real change. Contact [email protected]

[Tom Mayhew @TomMayhew]

I loved doing this last year. It's a wonderful thing set up that tells comedians from poorer backgrounds that yes, you can play in the same playground as the rich kids. That support is vital. You should definitely support it if you can.

[Tom Mayhew @TomMayhew]

I am really, really proud of how my show is shaping up. If anyone has any previews or new material spots I could grab, I would really appreciate this, as this show will be something special.

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

@canuckuk @minniebirch Or first tries!

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

@minniebirch It's ok! We have a new laptop, so will hopefully have some things out soon!

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

We've got some great episodes coming very soon - apologies for the radio silence of late: our producer had her laptop stolen and unfortunately our host doesn't have the money to get one, so we've been struggling to edit! Please bear with and we will get some more up v soon. Thnx

[Atletico Spudland🎙🎥📸 @atleticospud]

Thanks Tom for coming on
Had a great laugh with you man.

Plotting the revolution ever since ✊

[Tom Mayhew @TomMayhew]

I had a nice time on the @The_ComedyCast https://t.co/x1AIV1lM2I, which you can listen to here!

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

@minniebirch @ChloeHawes01 Always happy to meet new working-class artists, if you fancy coming on?

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

WORKING CLASS PLAYWRIGHTS YES PLEASE MATE, get on this guys, these shows'll be so good #WeAreThe18Percent

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

Did you know that our entry for Eurovision this year is working-class? Best of luck to @MichaelRiceOff! Keep representing. https://t.co/OD0gNASFRy

[Rebecca Winson @rebeccawinson]

The next person who tells me that wanting and saving up for nice things (an iPhone, nice glasses, a leather jacket) is "betraying your working class roots" will get get a right proper working class slap.

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

Any of our followers who are interested in comedy writing, do check out Newsjack. It's open to submissions from anyone.

[DMs Are Open @DMsAreOpenBBC]

NEWSJACK IS BACK AND WE’VE MISSED YOU!

We will open for submissions on Friday 1st Feb for all your topical sketches and one-liners. Next week we’ll be posting writing tips and if you have any questions, email us at [email protected].

https://t.co/TqYEj0t13h

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

If you've not heard ep 2 with Bob Clarke yet, you might wanna get on that 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

[The 18% Podcast: Celebrating Working Class Artists @The18Percent]

https://t.co/hjnpFDsytr
#WeAreThe18Percent
@Editbob @MAMAYouth

[Dr Jenny Thatcher @JennyAThatcher]

Loving the amount of academics stating their working-class identity in bios. Recognise that having a PhD removes us from certain aspects of precariousness our friends & family face daily, but stating we’re working class is political when entering traditional middle-class spaces.

[Paul Casar 🦔 @Paulcasar]

Regardless of your social status or whether you're in the entertainment industry or not this is essential listening. Knowing that there are good people out there doing good things to enable others find their way in life is utterly inspiring. @The18Percent @MAMAYouth @Editbob x