Stories That Matter with Dame Evelyn Glennie and Jon Sterckx

Join us for the next episode in our Stories that Matter series with Dame Evelyn Glennie and Jon Sterckx in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. This was recorded whilst Evelyn and Jon were Artists in Residence at Hawkwood in February 2026. 

Evelyn Glennie has over 100 international awards to date and is the first person to forge a full-time international career as a solo percussionist. Evelyn travels the globe playing and recording with the world's finest orchestras and ensembles. Evelyn is also deaf and has with the aid of her first percussion teacher honed her awareness of sound to such a degree that she describes her body as a resonating chamber. She has commissioned and premiered over 200 new works, won two Grammy Awards, and is also a leading global advocate for listening, creativity and inclusive music education.

Jon Sterckx is a master percussionist, best known for bringing percussion from across the globe, together with 21st century technology in a unique blend of rhythmic soundscapes, world rhythms and high energy drumming. Jon has performed twice at globally renowned TED events and delivered workshops at many of the UK's World Music Festivals and events.