Why This Bournemouth Leader Says Culture Comes First

Описание: Rooted & Rising – Steve (Community, Culture & Voice)

In this episode of Rooted & Rising, we sit down with Steve, a deeply rooted community leader and creative force in Bournemouth whose work lives at the intersection of culture, connection, and care.

Steve is a Co-Chairperson of It’s All About Culture (IAAC), a community-focused organisation championing cultural engagement, grassroots creativity, and collective wellbeing. Through IAAC, Steve plays an active role in supporting local charities, facilitating workshops, and strengthening community organisations—always with people at the centre.

Driven by a genuine passion for service, Steve believes in the power of music, art, and culture as tools for empowerment and social change. His work is not about visibility, but impact—creating spaces where voices are heard, stories are honoured, and communities are supported to grow.

Alongside his community leadership, Steve is also a poet and performer. For him, art is more than expression—it is release, reflection, and healing.

“What people won’t hear when I talk, they will hear it through poems.”

This conversation explores how creativity becomes a language of truth, how culture builds bridges, and why staying rooted in community is essential to rising together.

🎙️ Listen in for an honest, grounded reflection on purpose, poetry, and the power of culture to change lives.”