56. Emily Ashton: on getting arrested & musical protesting

This week we speak with the inspiring Emily Ashton, baroque cellist, viola da gambist and climate activist. Emily is a founding member of XR Baroque, a group of early music environmentalists who perform at Extinction Rebellion protests. We discuss how we process the overwhelm and anxiety that come with thinking about climate change, the murkiness of being a freelance musician and staying true to your beliefs, and the tension between the need for systemic and individualistic change in environmental action.We are so grateful to Emily for talking with such eloquence and gravitas on one of the most important topics.XR Baroque's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/375287633080945/Check out Extinction Rebellion's website to see how you can get involved: https://extinctionrebellion.ukSupport usWant to support us on a regular basis? Consider joining our Patreon for £3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/tmdtaGot a few pennies to spare? Buy us a Kofi! https://ko-fi.com/thingsmusiciansdonttalkaboutFeeling extra generous? Help us raise funds for the podcast: https://www.gofundme.com/f/things-musicians-dont-talk-aboutFollow us on all the socials: @tmdtapodcastEdited by and music composed by Katy Ehrlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hattie Butterworth and Rebecca Toal host a podcast of insight and change in the classical music and arts professions. Delving into the often stigmatised worlds of mental health, injury, discrimination and productivity, classical music issues are spoken and revived. Join Hattie, Rebecca and guests for important conversations, inspiring moments of wisdom and poignant vulnerability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.