Instrumental: Black British Trailblazers
ASSISTANT PRODUCER & PRESENTER
As part of the BBC Sounds Audio Lab programme, Mia developed, produced and hosted a documentary-style podcast spotlighting the overlooked contributions of Black British artists across genres including classical, dance, punk, pop and folk. Her role spanned creative development, scripting, presenting and overseeing production - blending rich storytelling, music, and cultural insight to reframe the narrative of British music history.
Instrumental is a Reform Radio production for BBC Sounds Audio Lab
Written, Produced and Presented by Mia Thornton
Supervising Producers: Aisha Williams and Olivia Swift
Executive Producer: Rebecca Gaskell
Technical Production: Sami El-Enany
Original Music: Axel Kacoutié
Artwork: Nakisha Kiely
Commissioning Editor: Khaliq Meer