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Stephen Page Bangarra

Banksia: Bangarra Artistic Director Stephen Page talks SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert

Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Stephen Page joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia ahead of SandSong: Stories from The Great Sandy Desert performances at Arts Centre Melbourne, which will see Bangarra return to Melbourne…

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Merli

Mooncake Bonus Mix: Small FRY's Merlion Mix

Inspired by a recent vacay, Small FRY shares friends and faves from Singapore in latest Merlion Mix

Photo: Visit Singapore

Tracklist:

How - The Analog Girl

Your Love - Intriguant

ANGEL MESSAGE -…

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Putrika

Mooncake Guest Mix: Putrika Returns to Her Homeland of Indonesia In Intimate Guest Mix

Eora via Jakarta experimental producer Putrika takes us on a journey to her homeland of Indonesia, in her mix showcasing musicians, producers and rappers such as Filastine & Nova, Bottlesmoker and Noise from…

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Gabe Filippa

Represented: Guest Feature Mix - Gabe Filippa

Gabe Filippa is the features editor of Sneaker Freaker magazine and ignoble bedroom DJ.

Sweet Chilli Philly is his debut mix, which he describes as "a mix hotter than Satriale's Pork Store". So…

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Eden Fiske - Alchemy Orange

Banksia: Eden Fiske of Alchemy Orange talks about exhibition Into the Everywhen

Koorie writer, curator and painter Eden Fiske joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to yarn about Into the Everywhen which they co-curate with interdisciplinary Yorta Yorta artist Shahn Stewart through floristry and botanical art…

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YIRRAMBOI - co lead

Banksia: Creative leads Sherene Stewart and J-Maine Beezley discuss new appointments for YIRRAMBOI 2023

New creative leads for YIRRAMBOI Sherene Stewart (Taungurung/Filipino) and J-Maine Beezley (Wakka Wakka) joined Vanessa Morris for a yarn about their appointments, experience with the festival over the last five years, and work…

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Alfred Lowe

Banksia: Alfred Lowe talks about ceramics works and new APY Arts Collective Gallery

Arrernte artist Alfred Lowe joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about their ceramics works and the opening of the new APY Arts Collective gallery space in Docklands, which they described an performance…

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Maree Coote Daughters of Melbourne

Mystifying Melbourne: “Daughters of Melbourne, A guide to the invisible statues of Melbourne."

An unfortunate yet crucial fact about Melbourne is that we have only one (and a half) Melbourne women represented in statue form in this fine city. Those are alarming numbers. Author and illustrator…

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David G. Haskell

Uncommon Sense: David G. Haskell On The Beauty Of Listening In Nature And The Crisis Of Sensory Extinction

Host Amy Mullins is back and joined by American biologist David G. Haskell who talks about his new book on the evolution and beauty of sound in the natural world and across human…

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Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt

Banksia: Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt discusses new book Bobtails Friend

Yamatji-Noongar author, artist and Elder Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt joins Vanessa Morris to yarn about new children's book Bobtail's Friend, which was inspired by the impacts of bullying and the recent experience of her…

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Mayari

Mooncake Guest Mix: Mayari Unearths Ethereal Energy in Guest Mix

Formally performing as Ali Adriano - now known as Mayari, the Naarm-based ambient pop producer unearths ethereal energy in her of mix of favourite local acts such as FRANK-X, Rino and Juno Mamba…

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Fiona Foley - 02

Banksia: Fiona Foley discusses 35 year retrospective exhibition Veiled Paradise

Badtjala artist Fiona Foley joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss their exhibition Veiled Paradise at McClleland Gallery, which she describes as “a 35 year retrospective.”

“It covers printmaking, sculpture, photography, four films…

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clairegcoleman-vanessa-morris-2022

Banksia: Claire G. Coleman talks 'Enclave'

Noongar writer Claire G. Coleman says that Enclave, her fourth novel, is just as exciting to see out in the world as her first.

Claire tells Banksia presenter Vanessa Morris that she's…

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Dylan River

Banksia: Dylan River talks about directing new series Mystery Road: Origin

Kaytetye director Dylan River of new six-part television series Mystery Road : Origin joins Banksia to discuss making the prequel of much-loved crime drama, Mystery Road.

“Mystery Road has become a bit of…

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Carissa Nyalu

Banksia: Carrisa Nyalu discusses song Wanyarra release via First Sounds Vol. 8

Yorta Yorta Dja Dja Wurrung artist Carissa Nyalu joins Banksia to talk about their song Wanyarra which is performed in Dja Dja Wurrung language and released through indigiTUBE's new First Sounds Vol. 8

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Chloe Hooper and Breakfasters

Breakfasters: Chloe Hooper Digs Into The Dark Stuff In ‘Bedtime Stories’

Award-winning author Chloe Hooper joins Daniel and Mon on Breakfasters to talk about her new book, Bedtime Stories.

When Hooper’s partner Don Watson was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive illness she…

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Petra Stock

The Grapevine’s FOI Correspondent Petra Stock Reveals Safety Concerns Around Remote Learning

Journalist Petra Stock joins Kulja on The Grapevine for her Freedom of Information segment. The pair discuss Petra’s most recent FOI investigations relating to remote learning and the various platforms being used by…

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Andre La Gerche

Radiotherapy: Cardiologist Dr Andre La Gerche Gives Long COVID Recovery Tips

The Radiotherapy team are joined by cardiologist Dr Andre La Gerche to talk about long COVID, and how to help tackle some of the side effects of the often debilitating syndrome.

Andre explains…

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RahRah

Neon Sunset On 'Rah! Rah! 2.2: A Feminist Punk Retrospective'

Janelle Johnstone is one of the brilliant minds behind Rah! Rah! 2.2: A Feminist Punk Retrospective of Melbourne Music, and she joins Annaliese to talk about the forthcoming event happening as part of…

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Kenji Takimi

The Cave: Listen Back To Kenji Takimi's Exclusive Mix

Kenji Takimi is a pioneer of the alt-disco scene, master selector and Japanese dance music luminary, whose live sets are truly the stuff of legend. In town for a few shows, he dropped…