![]() | Alan Miller is a director, author, producer and co-director of NY Salon, a forum for inter-disciplinary, open debate. He is also the co-founder of the Truman Brewery, a 10-acre site in London’s East End. The Truman Brewery now has over 200 companies, ranging from recording studios to art galleries, entertainment spaces, restaurants, bars, cafes, fashion and retail. It has helped regenerate a significant area of London, creating a new cultural quarter. Alan is also a film director and has had his work broadcast internationally, with a specialisation in music videos and live events. He writes on various cultural issues for several publications, including spiked, Culture Wars, and The Huffington Post. |
Battle for science
"Of all the political and cultural festivals, none beats the Battle of Ideas for its eclecticism and willingness to invite controversial and absorbing debate."
John Kampfner, Chief executive, Index on Censorship; former editor, New Statesman