Banksia: Leila Gurruwiwi Discusses Agency Project's UPLANDS
Leila Gurruwiwi joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss Agency Project's new initiative UPLANDS which partners with over 20 remote and regional arts centres and features of 150 artists.
As a world-first immersive…
Uncommon Sense: Is China Actually A Threat To Australia?
With the Prime Miniister in Beijing for a historic visit, James Curran speaks with host Amy Mullins as he examines Australia's diplomatic relationship with China, their long and varied relationship dynamic since the…
Uncommon Sense: Claire Deak On Sotto Voce – Recovering & Reimagining The Work Of Baroque Women Composers
Melbourne-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Claire Deak talks about her debut solo album, Sotto Voce, and the two women composers of the Baroque whose music she recovered and reimagined – Francesca Caccini (1587-c. 1645)…
Banksia: Myles Russell-Cook discusses new exhibition space Wurrdha Marra at the NGV
Senior Curator, First Nations and Australian art, Myles Russell-Cook joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss new First Nations space Wurrdha Marra at the NGV.
Wurrdha Marra is a new dynamic exhibition space…
Uncommon Sense: Understanding The Voice To Parliament With Kerry O'Brien & Thomas Mayo
Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and award-winning journalist Kerry O'Brien sit down with Amy for a special in-depth conversation about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, which Australians will vote on…
Banksia: Amelia Jean O’Leary on STAUNCH ASF at Fringe
First Nations Gamilaroi Yinarr Amelia Jean O’Leary joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about STAUNCH ASF a new contemporary dance of hers that will be at Fringe Festival.
STANCH ASF explores…
Banksia: Yhonnie Scarce Discusses 'In Absence' Structure Ahead of Craft Contemporary
Kokatha and Nukunu woman and artist Yhonnie Scarce joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia ahead of a live conversation they will be having with architecture studio Edition Office and NGV Senior Curator of Contemporary…
Mystifying Melbourne: Rose Chong Costumes
Established 44 years ago, Rose Chong Costumes holds a special place in the community and is now the longest-standing store on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy. Aisha speaks with Rose about the rich history…
Mooncake Guest Mix: Strap In for SURANA In The Mix
SURANA is a producer, DJ, drummer and performs with Naarm's finest acts like Agung Mango, Elle Shimada and Miss Kaninna. As a DJ and producer transitioning to the realms of techno, in his…
Banksia: Joel Bray On Brolga: A Queer Koori Wonderland At Fringe and Homo Pentecostus
Award-winning Wiradjuri artist Joel Bray joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about Brolga: A Queer Koori Wonderland on 7 October as part of Fringe Festival.
Brolga: A Queer Koori Wonderland is…
Banksia: Kerry Kennell Discusses New Artist Assist Program
Torres Strait Islander woman, lawyer, artist manager, consultant and facilitator, Kerry Kennell from Kennell&Co Impact Consulting joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about the new program Artist Assist.
Artist Assist is…
Uncommon Sense: Referendum Round Table With Daniel James & Rachel Withers
With the Referendum on The Voice fast approaching, Amy Mullins invited special guest Daniel James (host of Triple R’s very own The Mission on Tuesday nights) and regular federal politics segment guest Rachel…
Press Colour: Reshaping Community With CONTENT.NET.AU
CONTENT.NET.AU is a local artist collective and digital platform that is re-shaping community focussed music making across various underground rap, electronic and club disciplines. Kuya Neil, Teether, Hannah Wu and Ryan Fennis from…
Mooncake Guest Mix: ZK king Brings Fuzzy Feels For Her Friends
ZK king is the musical project of Jamie Marina Lau, producer, singer-songwriter and novelist. In her fuzzy and meditative Mooncake guest mix shouting out to family and friends whom she loves and is…
Banksia: Michael Jalaru Torres on Vessel Series At Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Photographer and Djugun and Yawuru man with tribal connections to the Jabirr Jabirr and Gooniyandi people, Michael Jalaru Torres, joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about his photography series Vessel the first…
Banksia: Jada Weazel On Debut EP 'No Peace'
First Nations artist Jada Weazel joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss new and debut EP No Peace - a five track release which features singles Hands of Addiction and Skin.
Now based…
Banksia: Colleen Raven Strangways On Photography Series at Ballarat Foto Biennale
Photographer and Arabana, Mudbura, Gurindji, Warlpiri woman, Colleen Raven Strangways joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about photography practice and series UV Songlines: Illuminating ancestral roots at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale.
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Mooncake Guest Mix: Dugong Jr Teases Unreleased Originals In Guest Mix
Naarm-based Chinese-Australian producer and DJ Dugong Jr teases unreleased originals from upcoming album Good Time Hotel (2024) and shares his favourite R&B selections including local legends Billy Davis, Jewel Owusu and Juno Mamba.
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Banksia: Hunter Page-Lochard Discusses Bangarra's Waru
Actor, writer and director Hunter Page-Lochard joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about Bangarra production Waru - journey of the small turtle.
Having previously worked on Playschool, the pair discussed how…
Uncommon Sense: Environment Update with Graham Readfearn
Graham Readfearn, environment reporter for the Guardian Australia joins host Amy Mullins for a debrief on his recent coverage of the climate crisis.
They talk about a massive series of coral bleaching events…