Shout Sister Shout: Ellen Kirkwood (IWD 2021)

Approx. 10 minute read Shout Sister Shout is a passion project and an utter joy to work on. I am fortunate to be the first to cast my eyes over the thoughtful written responses that I’ve received from the wonder women of jazz, improvised and world music who have participated in my interview series to […]

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New Art Exhibition: Malanypa Munu Kangkuru @ Aboriginal Contemporary (6-14 March 2021)

  Ernabella Arts and Aboriginal Contemporary proudly present Malanypa Munu Kangkuru – Younger Sister, Older Sister 12 stunning new works by Rachael and Alison Lionel from APY Lands Sisters Rachael and Alison Lionel first came into the Ernabella art centre as children. They would sit, watch and learn from their mother, Yurpiya, and grandmother, Pantitiji […]

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Newcastle Podcast Awards 2021

Who knew Newcastle had its own thriving podcast community? Not me! It came as a surprise as I walked into the inaugural Newcastle Podcast Awards last Sunday to see over 100 local podcasters elegantly dressed and talking shop as they waited with anticipation for the ceremony to begin. Organised by the dedicated Melanie Sergeant (Newcastle […]

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MOVIE: THE GRIZZLIES, a True First Nations Story

THE GRIZZLIES AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE FIRST NATIONS ACTORS TELL INSPIRING TRUE STORY From March 18, Heritage Films is bringing the inspiring true story of THE GRIZZLIES to cinemas across Australia for the very first time! Featuring remarkable raw performances from its young Indigenous cast, it’s the perfect uplifting film to captivate audiences of any age. The […]

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SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS (19 Feb-7 March 2021)?️‍?

SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAM GUIDE From the phenomenal parade to poignant talks, dazzling nights of live performance and visual feasts of fancy, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns in 2021 with a glittering program of events. With a jam-packed program of events, performances, exhibitions and community activities, there’s something […]

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Looking Glass & New Requiem 18 February 2021

Arts Thursday  Join Maisy Stapleton and Paula Towers this Arts Thursday to meet two very special gusts. Hetti Perkins Hetti Perkins has worked with Indigenous artists for over 30 years as a curator, as well as a writer and presenter, in particular for the ABC documentary art and soul and on colour theory for SBS. […]

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Paradise on Earth & cards celebrating contemporary attitudes

Arts Thursday 4 February 2021 Join Maisy Stapleton and Paula Towers this Arts Thursday to meet two very special gusts. Dr Anne Watson Anne is the Curator of an exhibition at the Museum of Sydney exploring aspects of the life of Marion Mahony Griffin, in particular her relationship with Castlecrag in Sydney. Marion Griffin’s life […]

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Arts Wednesday 27 January 2021

Presented by Bronwyn Rennex On today’s show I play an interview I recorded with Moshe Rosenzveig – Founder and Artistic Director of Head On Photo Festival and photographer Michael Jalaru Torres . We discuss a fabulous initiative  they are working on called First Sight, which aims to develop and promote upcoming First Nations photographers.   […]

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REVEALED! 21 January 2021

Join Maisy Stapleton and Paula Towers to explore beneath the city and discover one of Sydney’s major metropolitan galleries. Firstly, a new exhibition, Thresholds, opens at the Tin Sheds Gallery, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, Sydney University. A collaboration between artists Julia Davis and Lisa Jones, curated by Claire Taylor, the exhibition takes visitors […]

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