EastCast

On this week's EastCast we have the editors of new literature magazine Open Pen in the studio, who also read us a story from the latest issue. We also welcome Zoe Bryant, our new arts reporter, who shares her top tips with us. Melanie has been finding out about a new venture you can get involved in called Fish Island Labs, and Pearl Wise brings us her usual array of music by bands and artists performing live in East London over the coming weeks including Only Real, Brandt Brauer Frick, Shy Nature and Courtney Barnett. Listings this week include a short film festival complete with red carpet, Stoke Newington Literary Festival and an artist painting the walls of an East London hotel. Tune in 8am every other Monday on NTS Live or cach us any time at www.eastcastshow.com, iTunes or Stitcher Radio.