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Hearth Tales invites talented artists and creatives to join the conversation and share their inspiring journeys.

Hearth Tales thrives on the quality of the artists, makers, and creative souls I interview.

I'm looking for individuals with captivating stories to tell, eloquently shared.

If you are, or know someone in New Zealand, particularly the Top of the South Island region, who fits this description, please get in touch via Click here to email.

The types of people I'm especially interested in include, but are not limited to:

• Artists: Painters, sculptors, performance artists, printmakers, filmmakers, photographers, digital artists, installation artists, textile artists, tattoo artists, and glassblowers.
• Craft Makers: Potters, weavers, carvers, jewellers, leatherworkers, furniture makers, blacksmiths, and textile designers.
• Musicians: Singers, songwriters, instrumentalists, composers, and DJs.
• Arts Professionals: Gallery owners, curators, art educators, exhibition installers, literary agents, and arts administrators.
• Performers: Actors, dancers, comedians, storytellers, spoken word artists, and theatre directors.

Fresh FM's government funding is facing cuts in 2025, necessitating the search for sponsorships across all shows, including HearthTales. Sponsoring an episode costs approximately NZ$45 and provides exposure at the beginning and end of the show, not only on the radio but also on the digital upload to the Fresh FM website. Drawing on my experience in advertising agencies, I can confidently state that the audience impact of such sponsorships is exponentially greater than that of standalone advertisements, while also being significantly more cost-effective. I am especially interested in sponsorship that is related to the content of HearthTales in the Top of the South Island of New Zealand region. If you are interested in sponsoring HearthTales on Fresh FM, please send me an email on Click here to email and I'll pass on your details.

Hearth Tales will be available to listen to live on air on Fresh FM and on the Fresh FM website, both live and archived. I will also provide a transcript of each interview here on this website, as well as uploading it to streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and an in-studio video upload to YouTube.

Your feedback is invaluable! It's the fuel that helps Hearth Tales grow and evolve.

Hearth Tales embraces open and honest conversation, valuing the unique perspectives of each guest.

While I may not always share the same viewpoints, I believe it's crucial to amplify diverse creative voices.

However, there are some lines we won't cross. Racism, sexism, homophobia, ablism, or any form of discriminatory speech will not be given a platform.

If you have feedback, positive or constructive, please don't hesitate to share it at Click here to email.

My other projects:

• McCoy.co.uk This is my online art portfolio, showcasing my work and seeking exhibition opportunities globally. Much of the artwork is available for purchase, either as originals or prints.
• McCoy & Co My freelance design business offering interaction, digital product, service, and graphic design services.
• Wylder Studio (in development): This is a collaborative studio project with my partner, Liz Wylder, a potter, hand poke tattoo artist, green crafts master, and visual artist. Here, we experiment with various creative offerings.