Anthony Barlow introduced LoveSsega as the first keynote for the GTE Conference 2022 last weekend. He has been active within South London for some years, but also travelled the world as a member of the band Clean Bandit. He has worked on projects since which have involved young people, and when the lockdown led to a loss of income and other opportunities, he was able to secure some funding from the Arts Council.
He is a fascinating person with a hugely varied background. He shared some of the work that he has been doing and invited delegates to connect with him.
One of the products of the work he completed was a comic. There were some interesting thoughts on the value of such a product and why he added a price and an ISBN on something that was generally handed out at schools, or can be downloaded free of charge (by those who can, as he pointed out).
A few of the key messages that I took away:
- Everyone has a role they can play in such circumstances.
- Don't load it all onto Greta and the other young climate activists
- He referenced the influence of his own teachers.- we matter to the young people in our care
- Talk to parents who might be working in that field and get them involved
- Take care with eco-anxiety
The tragic story of Ella Adoo Kissi-Debrah is one we have referenced before on the blog with regards to our work with Year 9 on air quality.
Check out Julie's Bicyle as well. Another new one for me.
Love Ssega in London
Thanks to Love Ssega for a thought provoking presentation and discussion that followed, and for the links to some new resources. Thanks to Anthony too, for involving him in the event.
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