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If you’re reading this, I’d love for you to come and join us in the sky for the second instalment of our new radio pilgrimage. This show is 3 hours of wholesomeness, accompanied by the songs that we have connected with over the last few months. Nothing but gratitude. Breathe in and click on the link in my bio to join us on the magical musical hill. Tell your mates you love them ! Put the kettle on !

Eclectricity Vol. 2: https://m.mixcloud.com/jack-watkinson/eclectricity-vol-2/

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ECLECTRICITY VOL. 1:

Recorded a brand new radio show with my dear friend Ben a few weeks back. It was so much fun. The music that has moved us over the last few months.🏊‍♂️ Ben was also the first guest on my show in San Francisco and came up with the name “Ice Elation” (and Eclectricity).

Jack: "Here is the first episode of a new radio adventure for me and my dear friend Ben. A show born out of love and an idea having had dinner at his flat every week since June. The idea was to go back and forth and play the songs that have shaped our days, that we have connected with and that have moved us. Click play to hear over two hours of eclectic music, with wholesome and funny conversations throughout, featuring Sean Lock, Norm MacDonald, Marc Rebillet, Bruce Lee, Terry Alderton and Matthew McConaughey. This is only the beginning..."

Ben: "Whatever you're doing, whether it be doing the dishes, scrolling on Instagram, (half) watching T.V, we want you to enjoy these carefully and lovingly curated songs that hold special places in our hearts. Even if one of you just thinks to yourself: 'Hm, that was pretty good,' and resumes your activity, we have done our job. Sit back, listen, and enjoy. We love you."

50 shows published on Mixcloud!

https://m.mixcloud.com/jack-watkinson/eclectricity-vol-1/

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Find all my shows in their entirety via this link!

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ICE ELATION EPISODE 20: Click the link to the 20th episode of my lockdown radio show… At this point we were almost a year into lockdown... I thought it would be good to reflect on the  music that has got me through it all… Ice Elation was all about diving into music in search of the amazing across every genre. This show of Ice Elation showcases the 20 songs that stand out to me from every show.

Click the link to escape with me upon the magical musical hill, the soul lagoon in the sky...

https://www.mixcloud.com/jack-watkinson/ice-elation-ep-20-soul-disco-funk-gospel-jazz-world-hip-hop/

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Here is my 7 day creative process for “Ice Elation” - the radio show I produced and presented from my shed (but was transported to soul paradise) throughout the global pandemic.

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DAY 5: I use this day to promote my latest show - usually composing a post with contextual artwork that had moved me that week. I have done this since my very first radio show in 2016. 

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BBC NEW VOICES 2019.

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Having volunteered at BBC Introducing Norfolk and also at a BBC New Comedy event in my final year of University, I was invited to appear as a guest on BBC Radio Norfolk on “The Social”.

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"And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for UEAs Lovely Days will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever"

- Revelations 22:5

In September 2015, two great forces connected, creating a new star whose energy would radiate throughout the universal sound waves. Hailing from Bedfordshire and Ealing, West London these two emerald ducklings have now entered their final form of crystal gold music eagles. No matter how much sleep, no matter the physical condition we have put ourselves in. The one guiding light has always been the radio show. Following the star has bought us from Jaipur to Istanbul, Slough to Brooklyn, Nashville straight to Sao Paulo. Then back to Norwich. Of all the funk pies we've served, lathered in funk sauce, the spiritual zen, the analysis of daily objects. It all comes down to this. Tune in, enter the church for we will be spreading the word of love, music and happiness for the last time. Wearing gowns of silk and pink cashmere. Ray Charles on the Organ. A choir consisting of Andrea Bocelli. Sister Sledge. Earth, Wind and Fire. Daryl Hall & John Oates. Quincy Jones as Arranger. All in the Norwich Cathedral. The Phoenix has risen yet it must become one with the earth through turning into magical musical ash which spreads across the land. Go forth and spread the word. Preheat the oven cos we're coming home.

Demo for the final series of UEAs Lovely Days.

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The Zen Zone Air Check: 

The first link I am going to share with you is a 2 minute “Air Check” of one of the most popular episodes of “The Zen Zone” for KSFS Radio. It features an interview with Marco Chin Wang, a 19 international exchange student thousands of miles from his home in Hong Kong. We discuss music, and life in America as foreign exchange students. He also shares context to his song request, expressing how it reminds him of his first love. He later thanked me for having him on the air and proclaimed it was one of the best things he has done. Marco is one of 20 guests that I have had on so far on my radio show in San Francisco.

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March 2018: ...As part of the College Crossover Series with The University of Nevada... I interviewed CJ Adkins from L.A and the show was played in multiple states across different campuses in America.

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February 2018: Chilling with the 17th and 18th guests on The Zen Zone.

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February 2018: There were rumors, people had been discussing this. It happened. The Return of the Jedi, the prodigal son returned. Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole. Chaz Michael Michaels, Jimmy MacElroy. Hall, Oates. Jack Watkinson, Hugo Clancy. He landed and we took off, the co pilot was in the cockpit. San Francisco’s Lovely Days!

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February 2018: More guests on the Zen Zone all the way from Rome, Italy!