Banksia: wani toaishara Discusses Exhibition Exchange and Creative Practice
Congolese award-winning visual artist, spoken word poet and storyteller wāni toaishara joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss their works in exhibitions Exchange at Blak Dot Gallery and the TarraWarra Museum Biennial 2025:…
Banksia: Andrea James On The Black Woman Of Gippsland
Yorta Yorta/Gunaikurnai theatremaker Andrea James about The Black Woman of Gippsland launching at the Melbourne Theatre Company and presented as part of YIRRAMBOI until 31 May.
The Black Woman of Gippsland is a…
Future Perfect: The Financial Challenges Confronting Live Music Venues
As Australia’s live music crisis continues, live music venues are facing skyrocketing insurance premiums, threatening their survival and the viability of the industry at large.
Dylan Bird is joined by Stephen Crombie, owner…
Indigenuity: Stacie Nicholson-Piper Discusses 'Banj Ba Walert', A New Exhibit For YIRRAMBOI
Proud Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrung and Ngurai Illum-Murrung woman, Djirri Djirri Dancer and curator for the Victorian Indigenous Research Centre at the State Library Victoria, Stacie Nicholson-Piper joins the team for a chat…
Twang: Chatting With New Zealand's Delaney Davidson
Denise Hylands welcomes New Zealand-based country artist Delaney Davidson into the studio to chat about his perpetual career throughout the years, from his long history with Melbourne and its music community to his…
Future Perfect: Lessons And Questions From The 2025 Federal Election
The Australian federal election saw a stunning landslide victory for the Labor Party, landing the Albanese government a clear majority in its second term in parliament.
Dylan Bird is joined by Amy Remeikis…
The Golden Age of Piracy: The Formative Five of Owen Williams from The Tubs
Tristen Harris is joined by Owen Williams, singer for London-based indie band The Tubs this week on The Golden Age of Piracy. They've just released their second album with Cotton Crown, a…
The Australian Mood: Billy Baxter Of The Hollowmen On Their First Shows In 35 Years
Billy Baxter of The Hollowmen jumps onto the show to talk about the band’s upcoming reunion shows, marking the group’s first time playing their album So Long in full after 35 years. Since…
Breaking And Entering: Ripple Effect Band On The Importance Of Storytelling
From performing at the APRA AMCOS’ Awards Night to being booked for RISING’s 2025 Day Tripper event, it’s safe to say that Ripple Effect Band are taking the music scene by storm. They…
The Exchange: Bryony Lee On Over 30 Years In The Music Industry
Music industry veteran Bryony Lee has worked in almost every avenue of the music scene. From artist liaison, to booking for venues while holding down the front of the house. With over 30…
Banksia: Daniel Browning on First Nations Events at Melbourne Writers Festival
Bundjalung and Kullilli writer, journalist and radio broadcaster Daniel Browning joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss curating First Nations events at Melbourne Writers Festival.
Daniel discusses the importance of topic areas covered…
Banksia: Margo Kane On Returning To The Stage Through YIRRAMBOI
Cree-Saulteaux Métis artist Margo Kane joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about her return to the stage through new performance There’s Something I’ve Been Meaning To Tell You… presented through YIRRAMBOI.
Drawing…
SmartArts: Ben Graetz Brings Tina Turner To YIRRAMBOI Festival
Guest hosts Oliver Coleman & Steph Teitelbaum welcome Ben Graetz onto SmartArts this week to discuss his upcoming show which honours the life and work of Tina Turner, as part of YIRRAMBOI festival.
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Mooncake Guest Mix: Robert Baxter's STARGIRL Era
Naarm based artist/producer/ballroom performer/DJ/model Robert Baxter in their feminine/gay/sexy/pop era releases debut EP STARGIRL and guest mix featuring Mooncake's star girls like Audrey Nuna, Charli XCX and Rina Sawayama
Check out STARGIRL the…
Brutal Realms: Post Rock Band Treebeard Europe-Bound For Dunk! Festival
Pat and Rhys from post rock/metal outfit Treebeard join Stu Carlson this week on Brutal Realms.
Having initially made a name for themselves in 2021 with their debut album Nostalgia, 2024…
The Score: (S)hits & Giggles, A Night Of Comedy And Music By Refugee Artists
Samira is joined in studio by Palestinian producer DJ Matab and Raw Comedy finalist Bahaa to introduce their upcoming show (S)hits & Giggles, a night of music, comedy, and belly dancing, all…
Local and/or General: Fade Evare's New Music
Siblings Tori and Mira Holleman are half of the 4-piece band Fade Evare. They join Jas to discuss the upcoming release of their new single 'Sky Writing'. They also delve into the behind…
Breakfasters: Sleepless Over Footscray
The founder of Sleepless Footscray Festival Troy Rainbow-Meyer dives into what we can expect for this year's edition, as Sleepless prepares to take over Footscray this May. Troy speaks to the production of…
Pebbles: Wild Gloriosa Talks 'Growing Pains' And The Beauty Of Authenticity
Soulful songstress Wild Gloriosa joins Bumpy and Emmy in the studio to discuss her brand new EP Growing Pains, and the meaning and makings behind the five stunning new tracks. She chats…
Radiotherapy: Raina MacIntyre On 'A Vaccine Nation'
Epidemiologist, biosecurity expert and author Raina MacIntyre joins Panel Beater's team to discuss her new book Vaccine Nation, which confronts the dangerous rise of anti-science movements and the decline of vaccination rates…