Ravensbourne University London students help bring history to life in new Battle of Trafalgar podcast

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Ravensbourne University London students have played a key role in the production of ‘Great Battles – Trafalgar’, a new podcast series produced in partnership with Towton Audio.

The production, led by Ravensbourne lecturers James Hynes (Music and Sound Production) and John Paul Chapple (Digital Film Production) while being recorded on campus, features Professor Matthew Hughes of Brunel University in conversation with Cambridge University history graduate, Ella Blackburn. It will be released on October 21 to coincide with the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, as part of a wider launch of the Towton Audio brand later this year.

I love the idea of getting my students to work with real clients in a real-world setting. One of the benefits of having students undertake such projects in the university is that they can work in an environment they know, and they can therefore perform at their best.”

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James Hynes , Lecturer in Music and Sound Production, Ravensbourne University London

Founded in 2020, Towton Audio is a commercial audio platform specialising in history-based content delivered in drama formats and fictionalised interviews with historical figures. ‘Great Battles – Trafalgar’ represents an exciting new direction for the company.

Several Ravensbourne University London students contributed to the project in both production and behind-the-scenes roles, including:

  • Sound Recordist and Sound Designer – Abdal Hussein
  • Sound Recordist – Gabriel Soriano
  • Sound Recordist – Roman Jacubik
  • Video Editor & Sound Designer – Sam Steele

I have been really impressed with the quality and professionalism of the students at Ravensbourne University London under the supervision of James and John Paul and look forward to collaborating again in the near future.”

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Kevin Moorhouse , Managing Director, Towton Audio

The collaboration also extended beyond the studio. Earlier this year, students Sam Steele and Abdal Hussein joined the Towton team at ‘The Podcast Show’ in the Business Design Centre, Islington, London, where Sam was interviewed alongside James Hynes about their experience working on the project.

Ravensbourne University London is incredibly proud to support projects such as this podcast series, which gives students the access to real world briefs, insights and opportunities that equip them for future success in their chosen industries.

Find out more about our Sound and Film courses here.

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