SmartArts: Tom Ballard’s Bringing Comedy To The West
Comedian and Footscray resident Tom Ballard drops by the studios to chat with Oslo Davis about his upcoming comedy event and fundraiser for the Vic Greens – Comedy In The West.
“I’m a…
Banksia: Dan Sultan on shows with MSO to celebrate Blackbird's 10th anniversary
Dan Sultan joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia ahead of performing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra during NAIDOC to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his album Blackbird.
Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, Dan reflected…
Banksia: Kaiit on new single Space and label Big Sis Energy Records
Papua New Guinea and Gunditjimara artist Kaiit joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about latest and long awaited single Space which is their first release in five years.
Kaiit reflected on…
Uncommon Sense: The Magic Pill With Johann Hari
British best-selling author Johann Hari joins Amy Mullins to talk about his excellent new book, Magic Pill, which examines the benefits and risks of controversial new weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy.
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Banksia: Soprano Sarah Prestwidge on performance Parrwang Lifts The Sky
London-based Darug woman and acclaimed soprano Sarah Prestwidge joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about the upcoming Parrwang Lifts The Sky performances.
Crafted by Yorta Yorta soprano and composer, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon…
Press Colour: A Patchwork Of Sound With Business Partner
Business Partner aka Warsame Hassan is a producer/songwriter/DJ orginally from Boorloo/Perth, where he played drums in a number of punk/experimental adjacent groups including the exploratory Mudlark.
In the last few years, Warsame has…
Banksia: Susannah Day on The Torch’s Confined 15 exhibition
Martu woman and CEO of The Torch Susannah Day joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about the Confined 15 exhibition from The Torch.
Featuring over 400 artworks from over 400 First…
Banksia: Leon Rodgers on Seven Sisters composition with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Worimi composer Leon Rodgers returns to Banksia to talk all about Seven Sisters work with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra through the First Voices First Nations Composer program.
The First Voices First Nations Composer…
Astrophony: Anna Emina On Archiving, Libraries And Creating Safe Community Spaces
General Vibes chats with educator, curator and writer Anna Emina ahead of the launch of the Great Book Return Volume 3 - a living and growing archive of Palestinian books, artworks and artifacts…
Mooncake Guest Mix: Hans. Get Emotional In K-Indie Mooncake Guest Mix
We are excited to share a Mooncake Guest Mix from an artist we have been repping on the show since day dot. Sydney via Auckland Korean artist Hans. shares a mix of his…
Uncommon Sense: So, Who Owns The Moon Anyway?
Amy Mullins is joined by Professor of Philosophy A. C. Grayling for a deep examination of his new book, Who Owns The Moon? In Defence of Humanity’s Common Interests in Space.
With rare…
Banksia: Ziggy Ramo on Upcoming Release 'Human? A Lie That Has Been Killing Us Since 1788'
Proud Wik and Solomon Islander artist Ziggy Ramo joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia ahead of the release of book, album and exhibition - Human? A lie that has been killing us since 1788.
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Banksia: Janty Blair on comedy practice and the Aboriginal Comedy All Stars
Proud Butchulla, Mununjhali and Woppaburra woman and comedian Janty Blair joined Vanessa Morris to talk all about their comedy practice and performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
After spending three decades as…
Banksia: Jay Wymarra on launching comedy show AmaJayus
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedian Jay Wymarra joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about debut solo comedy show AmaJayus.
Jay discussed developing AmaJayus, which included collaborating with composer Tegan…
Banksia: RONA reflects on single 'Be My Medicine'
Kaytetye artist and DJ, RONA, joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about latest single Be My Medicine.
RONA discussed the evolution of Be My Medicine over time from spending time on…
Banksia: Mitch Mahoney on creative practice and My Country exhibition at the NGV
Boon Wurrung, Barkindji artist Mitch Mahoney joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about their work through the Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions: My Country exhibition.
Mentored by, and working closly…
Banksia: YIRRAMBOI's Rosie Kalina & Sherene Stewart on the Young Onez Summit
YIRRAMBOI's Creative Associate Rosie Kalina (Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara) and Co-Lead/Creative Lead Sherene Stewart (Taungurung) joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about the Young Onez First Nations Youth Summit.
Young Onez kicks off…
Uncommon Sense: Does Australia Really Need Nuclear-Powered Submarines?
Prof. Hugh White (ANU) joins host Amy Mullins for a chat about all things AUKUS – from nuclear submarines to geopolitics and public spending.
Breaking down his recent essay for Australian Foreign Affairs…
Banksia: Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis discusses (Dis)connected to Country exhibition
Proud Pitta Pitta woman, artist, researcher and curator Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about exhibition (Dis)connected to Country at Hillvale Gallery in Brunswick.
The pair discussed how the…
Banksia: Maanyung on songwriting and latest single Bilwaali (Home)
Gumbaynggirr/Yaegl artist Maanyung joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about their upcoming single release Bilwaali (Home).
The pair also spoke about Maanyung's body of work including singles Light and Dark, Patterns…