Soar Sound
Soar Sound is a community podcast dedicated to promoting social cohesion by highlighting the voices and stories of Leicester's diverse communities. Our mission is to foster an integrated intercultural society that brings people together based on their shared experiences of living, working, and studying in Leicester.
Each episode features interviews with local residents, activists, and professionals discussing a range of topics, including social justice, public health, arts, culture, and community building. By focusing on media practices that promote individual and collective well-being, Soar Sound aims to create a sense of unity and belonging.
Run by volunteers, Soar Sound is committed to enhancing social engagement and fostering a strong sense of community connection. Subscribe to Soar Sound to stay informed about the stories that unite us in our city.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2025
Soar Sound at Riverside Festival – Sunday Voices and Stories from the City
The second day of Leicester’s Riverside Festival 2025 brought a relaxed Sunday vibe with warm sunshine, busy walkways, and a steady stream of visitors exploring the stalls, entertainment, and riversi…
Soar Sound Live at Riverside Festival – Day One Highlights
Leicester’s Riverside Festival returned this weekend with energy, colour and community spirit, and Soar Sound was there live on day one to capture the sounds, stories and celebrations from the heart …
Spotlight on Arts – What Does It Mean to Lead Leicester’s Creative Future?
This week on Spotlight on Arts on Soar Sound, we bring you a special edition recorded at the Leading Leicester: Connecting Creativity Conference, hosted at the Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre. In this…
Spotlight on Arts – Creative Journeys and Reimagined Education with Dan Edwards
In this episode of Spotlight on Arts on Soar Sound, John Coster and Rob Watson are joined by Dan Edwards, founder of 52 Stone, to trace a life shaped by creative experimentation, educational reform, …
Spotlight on Heritage – Bringing History to Life with Historical Interpreter Joe Robey
What happens when history steps out of the textbook and stands in front of you, armour gleaming, ready to talk? In this latest episode of Spotlight on Heritage on Soar Sound, John Coster and Rob Wats…
Spotlight on Art – Curiosity and Craft with Ken the Actor
This week’s Spotlight on Art on Soar Sound features a lively and thoughtful conversation with Ken Ogborn—better known in creative circles as “Ken the Actor.” Hosted by John Coster and Rob Watson, the…
Spotlight on Heritage – A Walk Through Evington’s Living History with Helen Pettman
In this episode of Spotlight on Heritage on Soar Sound, we join Helen Pettman—Chair of Friends of Evington—for a walking conversation through one of Leicester’s most distinctive and quietly remarkabl…