Hello and welcome to Sounds of…  a podcast created by Drum and Brass, with the support of Arts Council England in which we explore the impact of music on our lives.  In today’s episode we hear Drum and Brass director, Julie Hoggarth talking to Darren Begnor..

Darren Begnor is a writer, designer and artist. He is currently nearing the end of his probation period and aiming towards a creative career. He wrote "Not for Human Consumption" about his own prison experience. This play features in the "No Bars" book and asks serious questions about prison, drugs and the choices we all make. It has been used as a resource in secondary schools and has been turned into a radio play, featuring Darren himself. Today's conversation about art, life and ambitions is typical for the two protagonists ...