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The Downing Arts Podcast

Louisa Denby

Booking Overview

A college arts interview podcast focused on Downing College’s drama, music, visual arts, literature, and creative-arts activities, with guests typically drawn from students, staff, Fellows, alumni, and emerging artists. PR agencies could credibly pitch musicians, actors, playwrights, writers, visual artists, cultural professionals, and alumni with distinctive careers, particularly those connected to Cambridge or Downing; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 41

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 967 subscribers

Instagram: 7.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

artspodcast@dow.cam.ac.uk

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Host

Louisa Denby - Director of Music at Downing College, University of Cambridge, and presenter of the college’s creative-arts podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
A connection to Downing College or the University of Cambridge, or demonstrable work in music, drama, literature, visual arts, or related cultural fields. The show accommodates students and emerging practitioners as well as established alumni and professionals.
Required Achievements:  
Creative work such as performances, plays, compositions, exhibitions, or publications, Distinctive careers in the arts, culture, academia, public service, or the wider Downing alumni community

Recent Guest Discussions

Leigh Turner - His Career In Diplomacy And Experiences As A Downing Alumnus.

Jude Hughes - A Play He Has Written And Current Theatrical Work.

Lily Ellis - Life And Experiences One Year After Graduation.

George Jackson - Starting A Career In Musical Theatre After Graduation.

Recent Topics

Creative Arts, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Literature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Downing Arts Podcast
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MT26.2 The Princess and the Surfboard

October 08, 2026

PhD student Jo Tonge introduces us to the weird and wonderful world of Hawaiian surfboards.Cover image credit Tom Pohaku Ston.-=-=-=-Thursday 8 October, 6pm, Chapel: Postgraduate Matriculation Evensonguntil Sunday 11 October, Heong Gallery: 'Ten Good Years' Exhibition https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/creative-arts/heong-gallery/ten-good-yearsTickets are now on sale for Big Band Roulette on Saturday 24 October: https://fixr.co/event/big-band-roulette-mission-from-god-tickets-744252047-=-=-=-

MT26.1 Freshers' Special

October 01, 2026

Downing Freshers' Reps: James Woodham and Zaria JG.@downingfreshers2026Email: freshers-reps@dow.cam.ac.uk-=-=-=-Downing College Music Society: Ameiyah Jeyachandran & Elliot Roberts (Co-Presidents).@downingcollegemusicsociety / @downingjazzbandEmail: college.music@dow.cam.ac.uk-=-=-=-Downing Dramatic Society@downingdramaticsociety_https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/current-students/clubs-and-societies/downing-dramatic-society-=-=-=-The Chapel Choir of Downing College@choirdowningwww.dow.cam.ac.uk/a...

ET26.9 May Week Special

June 25, 2026

A feature-length episode to finish off this fourth series of the Downing Arts Podcast: a special interview with Downing alumnus and former diplomat Leigh Turner.-=-=-=-'Ten Good Years' continues in the Heong Gallery until Sunday 11 October.-=-=-=-Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this series. If you would like to take part in the Michaelmas Term series of the podcast, please email artspodcast@dow.cam.ac.uk.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Downing Arts Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Downing Arts Podcast?

The Downing Arts Podcast is hosted by Louisa Denby. Its publicly listed email is artspodcast@dow.cam.ac.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Downing Arts Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Downing Arts Podcast: artspodcast@dow.cam.ac.uk.

How many listeners does The Downing Arts Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Downing Arts Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Downing Arts Podcast?

The Downing Arts Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: A connection to Downing College or the University of Cambridge, or demonstrable work in music, drama, literature, visual arts, or related cultural fields. The show accommodates students and emerging practitioners as well as established alumni and professionals. Common among recent guests: Creative work such as performances, plays, compositions, exhibitions, or publications; Distinctive careers in the arts, culture, academia, public service, or the wider Downing alumni community. Recent guests include Leigh Turner, Jude Hughes, and Lily Ellis.

How hard is it to get booked on The Downing Arts Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Downing Arts Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Creative Arts, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, and Literature. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

artspodcast@dow.cam.ac.uk

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