It's Carnival weekend in West London, and this week, Anna welcomes Matthew Phillip, the Chief Executive of Notting Hill Carnival, to explore the deep community roots and ongoing evolution of the event. Matthew shares his personal memories of Carnival, its origins in response to racial tensions, and how it has kept its communal essence over the years. They discuss the importance of authenticity, music, and inclusiveness in fostering strong community bonds, as well as the challenges of balancing tradition with modern demands.
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Kindred is a purpose-led community space in Hammersmith, London, that blends coworking, a lively cultural programme, private-hire spaces and its kitchen-bar, Cellar, to make real-world connection easy and fun. Find out more by visiting www.wearekindred.com
This podcast is produced by Adrian Bradley
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