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 Jack's Saturday Culture Bunker will continue to go behind-the-scenes in the arts. We celebrate the festive season with another trademark Theatre Month, exploring musicals, ballet, opera, panto and more. 

Guests this month include the legendary 3-time Oscar-winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice, and Frozen star Samantha Barks.

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Jack has curated another playlist for leading classical music magazine, Gramophone.

To mark Remembrance, Jack explores the links between classical and military music.

Jack has made his debut on Magic At The Musicals.

Jack spoke with Sir Cameron Mackintosh in a special interview to mark the legendary producer's 75th Birthday, broadcast on Sunday 17th October.

Picture: John Phillips, Getty Images

Jack hosted the Royal Marines Band Service Virtual Experience, showcasing the opportunities available to young musicians.

The video featured interviews with members of the RMBS, as well as a static display from members of the Corps of Drums.

Jack's latest article for the world-leading classical music magazine, Gramophone, has been published.

Jack's curated playlist explores the common ground between classical music and musical theatre.

Jack will be hosting two radio specials to celebrate a month of theatre birthdays: Sir Cameron Mackintosh's 75th Birthday, and 35 years of The Phantom Of The Opera on the West End.

Jack sits down with the legendary theatre producer for extended conversations on Magic At The Musicals (making his station debut) and on Scala Radio.

Magic At The Musicals - Sun 17th October

Scala Radio - Sat 30th October

The Creative UK Group (Creative Industries Federation and Creative England) have appointed a new UK Council. This will help to shape the Group's priorities, policy positions and amplify the voice of their 10,000-strong membership, representing creative organisations, businesses and educational institutions from across the UK.

Jack is delighted to be joining this UK Council, to help amplify the voice of young creatives, the radio and the classical industries.

Showing his support for the UK travel and hospitality industry, Jack has contributed an exclusive preview of a new stage project to the London Music Escapes Festival, organised by the London Tourism Cooperative (LTC). Jack's song, 'One More Second Chance', was recorded at the Scala Radio/Bauer Media studios with Jack on piano and vocals:  

https://youtu.be/4RR6JT7f0t8

Jack has joined a new initiative launched by the world-leading Glyndebourne Opera Festival, becoming a member of a new strategic think tank called the Creative Conspirators.

Jack's latest article for world-leading classical music magazine, Gramophone, has been published.

'Blurred Lines' is a curated playlist, celebrating familiar artists in unexpected repertoire.

Jack was delighted to be part of the panel for the Final of the 2021 ORA Singers Composer Competition. He joined a jury chaired by Gareth Malone, alongside conductor Natalie Murray Beale and composer Donna McKevitt.

You can watch the Final on YouTube:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIgDmy4P740

Jack has been announced as the headliner of the new London music festival, 'Music Escapes 2021', billed as the Capital's answer to Glastonbury. The Festival includes performances at multiple major London landmarks, including St Paul's Cathedral, Southbank Centre, Barbican and the Hard Rock Cafe; other artists involved include Beverley Knight and Erin Bowman. Jack's newly-recorded song will be released later in the summer.