Filming Musicians & Ministers in Parliament

Sometimes, work , play and cause come together.

UK Music hired me to cover the launch of the #LetItBeeb campaign in Portcullis House.

This involved a security search (keys, not a knife) by the good people at the gates of power, meeting my heroes, filming in a place that I mustn’t show on film, serious points about the future of our BBC, being seen, but not seen, filming a live gig by Jake Bugg (got it, it’s awesome, can’t show it – sorry), capturing 3 speeches, ingratiating myself with politicians and pop stars, capturing testimony to further the aims of the campaign (sign here), tasting obscenely fine party snacks and then drinking heavily in the House of Commons with awesome dedicated people.

Tough times.

Hard work is good for the soul, but it’s rarely this rewarding and so much fun.

Here’s a selection of the event.

UKM Sam Smith #LetItBeeb from Jim Stokes Creative on Vimeo.

UKM Patrick Kielty #LetItBeeb from Jim Stokes Creative on Vimeo.

UKM Nick Mason #LetItBeeb from Jim Stokes Creative on Vimeo.

UKM Suzi Mann #LetItBeeb from Jim Stokes Creative on Vimeo.

UKM Jake Bugg #LetItBeeb from Jim Stokes Creative on Vimeo.

UKM Jake Bugg Interview #LetItBeeb from Jim Stokes Creative on Vimeo.

UKM Andy Burnham #LetItBeeb from Jim Stokes Creative on Vimeo.

Jake Bugg at the #LetItBeeb Campaign launch

Nick Mason by Jim Stokes. 20 years of listening to the mans music led me to filming him in Portcullis House.

Sam Smith, happy to play his part in the #LetItBeeb Campaign

Jake Bugg being interviewed at the #LetItBeeb campaign launch at Portcullis House

Jake Bugg plays a live set at portcullis House for #LetItBeeb

The awesome Suzi Mann sticking up for #LetItBeeb

Patrick Kielty has something to say about the importance of music and the BBC

Raised on The Stone Roses & Happy Mondays, Andy Burnham, Shadow Home Secretary supports the #LetItBeeb Campaign