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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…

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Daniel Browning

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…

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Margo Kane

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…

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Tina - A Tropical Love Story

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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Robert Baxter

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…

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Treebeard

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…

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(S)hits and giggles

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…

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maria somerville

Press Colour: Returning Home With Maria Somerville

Irish musician and radio host Maria Somerville calls into Press Colour mid-tour to chat to Sam about her second album Luster, her debut on iconic label 4AD.

Released 6 years after her debut…

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Kimberley Moulton

Banksia: Kimberley Moulton on TarraWarra Biennial 2025: We Are Eagles

Yorta Yorta woman, writer and curator Kimberley Moulton joined Vanessa Morris to talk about the TarraWarra Biennial 2025: We Are Eagles.

We Are Eagles presents new and existing works by over 20 artists…

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Glenny Briggs

Banksia: Glennys Briggs on Exhibition Stories Told On Country

Taungurung, Yorta Yorta, Wiradjurri, Palawa artist Glennys Briggs joined Vanessa Morris to talk about exhibition Stories Told On Country presented at Kaiela Arts during Shepparton Festival.

Presenting a range of mediums, this exhibition…

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Feel The Floor: Carla Martinez (update)

Feel The Floor: Carla Martinez From the Club to The Warehouse Project

Carla Martinez is an emerging DJ, creative & model. With diverse, refined tastes spanning vintage American Electro, House, Techno and Elements of Musique Concrète, Carla is impacting the global electronic music scene with…

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Feel The Floor: Safe

Feel The Floor: Guest Mix - Safe

Born in Egypt and now based in Naarm, Safe is a DJ and producer that has been pushing the boundaries of sound, curating sets that traverse UK Bass, Dembow, Global Club, Jersey and…

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stolen orgy

Stolen Orgy: April Amnesty Edition

Everyone's favourite cross-over show Stolen Orgy returns for a special April Amnesty edition.

Listen back to hear John Bailey and Steve Cross join forces to bring you four hours of impeccable selections across…

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Hostess

Feel The Floor: Guest Mix - Hostess (Live from Coburg North)

Hostess is the dancefloor side project of alt pop singer, songwriter, and producer June Jones. Since her debut DJ set at Dalston Superstore in London as part of a UK tour in 2023…

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Samoan film TINA

Banksia: Miki Magasiva, Anapela Polataiavo and Beulah Qualeh on film TINA

Director, writer, producer of Miki Magasiva, actress Anapela Polataiavo and actor Beulah Qualeh joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia ahead of the Australian release of TINA.

TINA is a beautiful film about Samoan teacher…

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michael hurley

O'Tomorrow: A Tribute to Michael Hurley

Pat pays tribute to singular American outsider folk artist Michael Hurley, who sadly passed away last week, aged 83.

Beginning his career in the Greenwich village folk scene of the 60s, Michael went…

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AROHA

Feel The Floor - AROHA on Channelling Ancestry and Power Through Music-Making

AROHA is a dynamic producer and DJ originally from New Zealand, now based in Melbourne, celebrated for her electrifying performances and genre-blurring sets. Fusing house and techno with breakbeat, electro, footwork, and UK…

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Ekzander

Feel The Floor: Guest Mix - Ekzander

Ekzander (aka Eben Ejdne) is a Naarm-based producer and DJ exploring rhythm and energy through the lens of bass and break music. As a monthly Area 3000 contributor under his monthly show Intersections…

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River Boy

Banksia: Tribute to Narayana of Willow Beats and River Boy

This week Vanessa Morris pays tribute and respects to a dear brother and Indigenous artist who recently passed, Narayana, who makes up one half of Willow Beats, as well as solo project River…

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david chesworth

Press Colour: David Chesworth on "The Clifton Hill Community Music Centre"

Legendary multi-disciplinary musician and artist David Chesworth joins Sam to chat about the legacy of the Clifton Hill Community Music Centre, a groundbreaking venue that ran in Melbourne between 1976 and 1983…