Ideas that move us forward

CREATIVITY

CREATIVITY·POWER

June 30, 2026

Ben Okri: AI cannot read the spirit of the times. AI cannot catch lightning

The world-renowned writer and poet on why AI has as much chance of conquering the mystical, brilliant and irrepressible human spirit as we have of conquering the sun.

CREATIVITY·EDUCATION

June 17, 2026

Nilüfer Yanya: Most people are just living side by side, getting on, being nice to their neighbours

The singer-songwriter on why she thinks the world’s divisions are overstated, why she’s been staying off social media, and the trade-offs that come with a life on the road.

South Centre Artistic Director, Mark Ball

Mark Ball: Creativity is everywhere. Opportunity is not

The Southbank Centre’s Artistic Director on culture as the last defense against

Soulwax: Four idiots making a huge noise in a room together – that’s not something AI can recreate

Stephen Dewaele of Soulwax and 2ManyDJs on why Tom Waits would never

Kamasi Washington: When people say, I want to do what’s best for me, the world starts to feel dangerous

The legendary saxophonist and composer on why conformity kills creativity, what AI might accidentally fix, and the advice he gives to young musicians today.

June 12, 2026

CREATIVITY

Eva zu Beck: I used to think success was a luxury penthouse in London

The travel and adventure filmmaker, author and presenter on how a life online and years of travel reshaped everything she thought she knew about

May 25, 2026

CREATIVITY·MORALITY

Vikki Heywood: At a fundamental level, we are social and creative beings who need each other

The former Executive Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal Court Theatre turned author on how theatre and literature can help bridge the gap

May 11, 2026

CREATIVITY·MORALITY

Julie Finch: While you cannot stop technological change, you can decide not to be a sheep

Hay Festival CEO Julie Finch on why we must protect the art of in-person conversation as the ultimate antidote to a digital world of

May 7, 2026

CREATIVITY·EDUCATION

Frank Turner: An artist has one responsibility, and one only, which is to their art

Marking 20 years since his first headline tour, the folk‑punk veteran explains why he's sceptical of celebrity activism, the causes he champions from the

April 21, 2026

CREATIVITY·MORALITY