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The Grapevine: Writing About The Soul Of Melbourne With The Paris End

The Paris End is a new online publication by local writers Sally Olds, Cameron Hurst and Oscar Schwartz.

Hungry for more arts and culture writing, the trio put their heads together and launched…

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Yalinguth

Banksia: Jason Tamiru On Yalinguth At Gertrude Street Projection Festival

Yorta Yorta man Jason Tamiru joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to yarn about the upcoming Yalinguth Live at Gertrude Street Projection Festival this Friday 4 August.

Jason spoke about the importance of the…

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Gail Mabo

Smart Arts: Gail Mabo On Honouring Tradition Through Arts Practice

Gail Mabo continues the legacy of her father, Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo, activist for First Nations’ native title land rights, through art.

Speaking with Richard Watts, Gail describes how her ground-breaking multidisciplinary approach to…

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Scott Darlow

The Mission: Yorta Yorta Musician Scott Darlow on Music and Justice

Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and didgeridoo player Yorta Yorta musician Scott Darlow pulls over on the highway while on tour to chat to us about music and spreading the word about justice for First Nations…

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Runa Mont

Mooncake Guest Mix: Deep and Vibrant Mix from Vietnamese Producer and DJ Runa Mont

Hailing from Saigon - producer and DJ Runa Mont delivers on a guest mix to celebrate the release of her debut EP The Eternal Portal. Similar to the record, blending electronic, industrial and…

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Full Circle: Bluetung's Distorted Folk Interpretations

Sydney-based musician and electronics technician Bluetung shares thoughts on his latest album, Eternity By The Stars. The release - out on Theory Therapy - combines traditional folk and acoustic songwriting elements with…

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Uncle John Brown with car

Banksia: Fitzroy Through The Decades With Uncle John Brown

Proud Wiradjuri and Dja Dja Wurrung man and beloved community member, Uncle John Brown joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about new exhibition Fitzroy through the Decades from the collection of Uncle

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Simon Mavin

Stylin’: Simon Mavin On “Going Solo” And The Return Of Hiatus Kaiyote

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Simon Mavin returns to Stylin to talk to Ennio Styles about his debut solo EP, Good Hair Day / Only You & Me. Despite playing in dozens of…

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High Pass Filter

The Good, The Dub & The Global: High Pass Filter’s Revolutionary Sounds

Systa BB is joined in studio by Kelly and Anthony from iconic electro-dub band High Pass Filter, to mark the release of a new compilation of studio recordings, live tracks and remixes. Together…

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Mabe Fratti

Double Bounce: Elevating Cello With Mabe Fratti

VQ is joined in studio by Guatemalan-born, Mexico City-based cellist and composer Mabe Fratti, and her guitarist Héctor Tosta, to talk about their visit to Australia and Fratti’s latest album Se Ve Desde

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Daniel Burt, Nat Harris, David Brand, Simon Winkler

Breakfasters: David Brand on St Kilda's History and Open House Melbourne

Architect David Brand who specialises in heritage, teaching, and urban design joins us in the studio to speak about his walking tour of St. Kilda flats and the history of the suburb ahead…

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Romeo and Juliet Bell Shakespeare 2023

SmartArts: Talking Love with Romeo and Juliet

A play we’ve all seen a million times, but done a little bit differently.

Bell Shakespeare’s new production of Romeo and Juliet breaks tradition with unusual casting and minimalist stage design, bringing the…

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Snooper

Neon Sunset: Wreaking Havoc With Snooper

Annaliese is joined in the studio by Blair and Connor from Nashville punks Snõõper to talk about manifesting skorts, manic live shows, and their debut album, Super Snõõper. They also share song…

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Bruce Pascoe Author Photo

The Mission: Bruce Pascoe and Allan Clarke On The Story Of Dark Emu

Best selling author of Dark Emu and film director Allan Clarke join host of The Mission Daniel James to talk about their new documenatary, The Dark Emu Story Bruce and Allan talk about…

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Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis

Banksia: Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis Discusses Exhibition 'Yarn'

Proud Pitta Pitta woman, emerging artist, researcher and curator Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss exhibition Yarn.

Based around storytelling, Yarn connects with this year's NAIDOC theme For Our

Interview
Jen and Fee

Maps: Jen Cloher Reflects On The Magic And Legacy Of Milk! Records

Following last week’s announcement that beloved Melbourne indie Milk! Records will be closing at the end of 2023, Fee is joined by musician and label co-founder Jen Cloher to look back on 12…

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maggie tra press colour

Press Colour: The Multidimensional World Of Maggie Tra

Sydney based electronic producer, dj, label head and musical polymath Maggie Tra joins Sam to chat about her myriad projects. As well as running Hanoi Community Radio and her label SYS Sister Sounds…

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DMAs

The Distant Sky: How DMAs Embrace The Britpop Massive

Johnny Took of DMAs joins Renae - filling in for Kate - on The Distant Sky. The pair talk about DMAs out-sized success in Europe and what it’s like being embraced by…

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KiTa

Full Circle: KiTA Interview And Guest Mix

Naarm/Melbourne based producer KiTA joins Milly on Full Circle to talk about his latest EP Ceramic, out via iconic Amsterdam imprint Knekelhuis. He also jumps behind the decks for a special live…

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The Particles

Press Colour: Looking Back With Indie Pop Pioneers The Particles

Steven Williams, drummer and manager of legendary Sydney group The Particles, joins Sam on Press Colour to talk about the band’s retrospective, 1980s Bubblegum. Steven discusses the band’s origins in the punk scene…