Writer | Presenter | Artist
John Niven’s little brother Gary was fearless, popular, stubborn, handsome, hilarious and sometimes terrifying. In 2010, after years of chaotic struggle against the world, he took his own life at the age of 42. Tracking the lives of two brothers in changing times – from illicit cans of lager in ’70s sitting rooms to ecstasy […]
Read moreI spoke about my collection of novelty erasers in Stan magazine. No, really. Also includes facts/thoughts about car number plates, the nature of collecting, transience and more. UPDATE: the magazine is now offline. Bah! Will paste my interview thing here very soon.
Read moreThe Bunker Daily podcast covers politics, society and more – I’ve really enjoyed presenting these and speaking in depth to people about themes ranging from the NHS, to the BBC, to women erased from history to disaster planners. The latest episode I presented is about the Freemasons – illuminati or drinking club? – and you […]
Read moreWhite Rabbit LIVE presents HAPPY TRAILS: an evening exploring the psychedelic adventures of an A&R legend with Andrew Lauder, Mick Houghton and Richard Williams, which I am delighted to host. Andrew’s book HAPPY TRAILS, co-written with Mick and about his life as one of the record business’ most significant and highly influential figures, is published […]
Read moreUPDATE: We raised over £1200 for the British Red Cross on the night. Thanks to all who donated, it was a wonderful night. It’s baaack! For the tenth year running – yes that’s ten whole years (a decade) – Siân is doing Eurovision livedraw…. Last year we raised a whopping £1.5K for the British Red […]
Read moreThere’s a new four-part series on Sunday evening about the dreaded… Britpop. Yes, the 90s. I believe I am on it, talking about something or other, but in truth I haven’t dared watch it yet. Maybe that’s to come. If you dare, the C5 streaming link is here.
Read moreHappy to be hosting not one but THREE events at the Pop Up Subculture festival in Stroud, weekend of 25/26th March 2023. Come down! It will be fun. Am talking to Nige Tassell re the shambling world of C86 and the life thereafter. Plus Lucy O’ Brien on her wonderful book about Karen Carpenter and […]
Read morePicture the scene. It’s the last night of Grrrr! co-conspirator Pandora Vaughan’s show Total Non-Stop Action! We’re in super cool art space the Horse Hospital, a warm bottle of beer (it might be cold though) nestling in the crook of our arm. We’re listening not just to Pandora Vaughan, but to artist and writer Stewart […]
Read moreAnother cool event coming up… November 28th at the Walthamstow Trades. It’s Bez! Delighted to be hosting what will no-doubt be a fascinating and riotous evening…. From the blurb: “At the height of his initial, turn-of-the-1990’s infamy as the maraca-wielding dancer with ‘Madchester’ giants Happy Mondays, the pop-eyed Mark Berry, forever known to the world […]
Read moreAm chuffed to be speaking to Jarvis Cocker at the finale to the Stroud festival, hosted by Pop/Up – Stroud’s brand new Music & Culture Bookclub. Sunday 6th November, 20.00 – 21.00 GMT. UPDATE: It’s now sold out! So if you’ve nabbed a ticket it will be good to see you there. UPDATE UPDATE! Here’s a […]
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