Today we’re joined by Julie Lockett, a dance artist originally from Essex, England, now living and working in Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Tipperary. We discuss how Julie’s work is deeply influenced by nature and the land around her, and how living in an ecovillage shapes her creative practice.

Julie shares her experience of raising children while working as a freelance artist, offering honest insights into the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood and a creative career. She also gives thoughtful advice for other artists navigating similar journeys.

Julie is an independent dance artist and Artist-in-Residence at Instant Dissidence’s Eco Dance Space, where she works between the studio and the land. Her recent solo work, Her-acre—funded by The Arts Council and supported by Dance Ireland and Instant Dissidence—was presented both nationally and internationally as part of the Eadrainn/Between Us Residency (Dance Ireland & Dance Base, Edinburgh), and was performed at Spring Moves Dance Festival 2025 in Wexford.

Julie trained at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa in Cork and holds a BA (Hons) in Dance Performance from Middlesex University, UK, as well as a BA in Modern Languages & International Relations.

This episode offers a rich exploration of art, ecology, community, and the lived experience of a working artist and mother.

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