We begin our coverage with Jorge Menidis, the 2024 Sydney Comedy Festival Director, who gives us an overview of what we can expect this year. Over the coming weeks we meet some of the featured comedians from the star-studded line-up, including Matt Harvey, Chloe Maddren, Nick White and Bonnie Tangey. From 22 April to 19 […]
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Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 6 minutes to read Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby is an interview series that unveils all the beauty, complexity, challenge, wonder and joy interwoven into the experience of musicians who are mothers. I chose this title, because often times when we think of mothers […]
Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 7 minutes to read Briana Cowlishaw is a new mum to baby Kaia. 8 months into motherhood and getting back into the swing of things at work, Briana tells me about juggling her portfolio career as a performing musician, singer/song writer, visual artist, educator and Music […]
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This week meet Scott Hoatson and Brendan Murphy who are the two stars of Potted Potter, a parody that covers all seven Harry Potter books in seventy minutes. Between them they portray 320 different characters, along with flying dragons and a live game of Quidditch. If you do some quick calculations you average 12.5 seconds […]
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Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 6 minutes 30 seconds to read If you look at Caitlin Yeo’s body of work, you may come to realise that her music has impacted you in a big way. She is one of the greatest musical storytellers with her composition and style bringing to life […]
Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 6 minutes to read An auspicious day for Emily Wurramara is here. Today 4 April 2024, sees her release her new single Midnight Blues. Emily wants this track to be a safe space for people to feel ALL their feelings! She explains: “It’s precious to show […]
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Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 9 minutes to read Kate Wadey pours her heart into her music to deliver authentic sonic waves that stop you in the moment and get you in the feels. You’re missing out if you have not yet experienced her nostalgia-inducing voice and evocative music. There’s something […]
Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 5 minutes to read Jess Green is a creative force. Her career spans so much between her Art-Pop project, Pheno; her post-grad research for the Equity in Jazz Program at the Sydney Conservatorium; connecting with young music lovers in children’s programs such as Musica Viva’s Two […]
Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 12 minutes to read In a picturesque corner of the Southern Highlands, amid the tranquil landscapes of Robertson, resides Amber Kenny—an artist, mother, and spirited musician carving her path in the bustling world of music. As she embarks on her journey towards recording her debut album […]
Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 10 minutes to read The seeds of music were planted early for Emma Donovan when, as a child in the 80’s, she started singing in her uncle’s legendary Indigenous Australian band, The Donovans. From small things, big things grow…and on Emma’s career grew to include her […]
Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 13 minutes to read Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby is an interview series that unveils all the beauty, complexity, challenge, wonder and joy interwoven into the experience of musicians who are mothers. I chose this title, because often times when we think of […]
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Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 5 minutes to read Keyna Wilkins’ vast artistic output is extra impressive when she reveals how much time each day she has to dedicate to her music in between life and raising her twins. She keeps it short an sweet in this interview where she shares how […]
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