Upbeat for Friday 18 August 2017

1:30 PM.The Going West Books and Writers Festival is characterized by friendliness, intimacy, hospitality, accessibility and good food. Director Nicola Strawbridge talks about getting the right balance… Read more Audio

1:00 PM.Too much focus on success rather than enjoyment of music is leading to young musicians facing incapacitating levels of performance anxiety later in life, says music professor Dianna Kenny. Read more Audio