The latest news, interviews and media appearances from Kevin Barr and CMD Collective.
Here you’ll find press features, interviews, radio appearances and updates as the journey continues. Thank you to everyone who continues to support the music, books, radio programmes and the growing CMD Collective community.
Latest Feature
Featured Interview – Bishop’s Stortford Community Podcast
9 August 2026
I recently had the pleasure of joining the Bishop’s Stortford Community Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about music, creativity, piano teaching, songwriting and why music has the power to change lives.
During the interview we explored my journey as a piano mentor, composer and author, along with the philosophy behind CMD Collective and why encouraging creativity at every age is so important.
What we discussed
- Music as far more than exams and grades
- Building confidence through learning an instrument
- Songwriting and composing original music
- Supporting music education
- The inspiration behind CMD Collective
- The importance of creativity within local communities
- My upcoming work on Phoenix98fm
Watch the interview
Bishops Stortford Community Podcast
My thanks to the Bishop’s Stortford Community Podcast for the invitation and for the opportunity to discuss the positive impact music and creativity can have on people of all ages.
If you would like to learn more about my work, explore my original music and books, or enquire about piano lessons, you’ll find everything through CMD Collective.
Featured by Your Harlow
9 July 2026
I’m delighted to have been featured by Your Harlow in an interview exploring my journey as a songwriter, author, piano mentor and now radio presenter.
We discussed the inspiration behind CMD Collective, my original music, my novel The Line We Hold, and my passion for helping people discover the joy of music.
A huge thank you to Michael Casey and everyone at Your Harlow for the opportunity.
▶ Read the article and watch the interview
Phoenix98fm Interview
July 2026
Ahead of joining the presenting team at Phoenix98fm, I was invited into the studio to talk about music, songwriting, books and the exciting new chapter of presenting The Kevin Barr Show.
During the interview, we talked about my background as a songwriter, author and piano mentor, the vision behind CMD Collective, and my passion for sharing great music and supporting the local community through broadcasting.
It was a pleasure to spend time with the team, and I’m grateful for the warm welcome and the opportunity to share my story.
▶ Watch or listen to the interview
Phoenix98fm
Joining the Phoenix98fm Team
July 2026
I’m delighted to have joined the presenting team at Phoenix FM.
Broadcasting gives me another wonderful opportunity to share great music, support local life and connect with listeners across the community.
This page will continue to feature interviews, programme highlights, behind-the-scenes moments and media appearances as The Kevin Barr Show and CMD Collective continue to grow.
▶ Listen to Phoenix98fm
About CMD Collective
CMD Collective brings together everything I create under one banner:
- Original music
- Books
- Piano education
- Radio
- Creative projects
- Community initiatives
Whether you’ve discovered CMD Collective through the music, books, piano education or radio, thank you for visiting. I hope you’ll enjoy following the journey in the months and years ahead.
CMD Collective 