Arts Nexus

Aloha and welcome to the travellers ukulele gig guide podcast. My formula is simple, I talk to people about travel and ukulele in a dynamic yarn about how the happiest little instrument in the world is changing lives one note at a time. Music, mateship and a little mayhem are woven in to tales of adventure and connection as uke playing locals share thier experiences and recommendations for visiting tourists. If you're a ukulele playing grey nomad then this is the inspirational podcast you've been looking for. It's a guide, map and people connector all in one delicious 30 minute episode.

Travellers! Today we're going out west to meet an lovely couple of eccentric ukestars! I'm referring to the adorably witty Liz Jack and her counter-alter ego Gertrude Well-ease? Well-ese? Wellies? Join me now for a delightful conversation.

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Welcome to Coming Home to your Creative Self - Inspired Interviews with Change Makers and Magic Seekers that I love and find Inspiring. I see the Creative Self as that part of each of us that is Soul-led and Co-creating with life - when we listen to its callings we find our way home to an inner sense of belonging. 

In this episode, we explore Naomi Evans’ story of coming home to her authentic self through studying art and taking time for herself. We hear of the transformation this brought forward in her life as we discuss the range of ways creativity can manifest. As Naomi (Mum’a Nai) explores turning the old and discarded into something new and useful, she also discovers new aspects of herself in the process, urging her to bring these discovers to her community so that they too can build resilience in their everyday lives. Mum’a Nai shares her top tools for cultivating resilience, suggests an art practice we all can explore, and reminds us to give ourselves permission to explore.

Mum’a Nai is an emerging artist born in Cairns in 1985. She has been creating from home her whole life, and most of her work has been around repurposing used and discarded objects, exploring the notion of beauty and function, and she has previously dabbled in floristry and making pallet wood furniture, creating flexibility to explore different styles, materials, and mediums outside the box; resulting in a crossover between traditional and contemporary craft and conceptual art. Her influences are her parents and grandparents, who were all creative in a variety of ways, and instilled a deep-seated value around repurposing. Her practice focuses on the female form, the human condition, exploring feelings, connection, community, belief systems and ideologies, storytelling, sharing positive messages and personal life experiences.

Nai is currently working on a group exhibition for a female based theme – ‘Resilience in the Face of Adversity’, to be exhibited in 2025.

“Upcycling and working with textiles makes my heart so happy!” - Naomi

IG: https://www.instagram.com/muma_nai/  

Grid Technique : https://www.art-is-fun.com/grid-method

Intro and Outro Music - Postcards by Jeremiah Johnson

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”  ― Joseph Campbell

This episode was made possible by Art Nexus Studio in Babinda as part of the Tapestry of Yarns project.

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Welcome to Coming Home to your Creative Self - Inspired Interviews with Change Makers and Magic Seekers that I love and find Inspiring. I see the Creative Self as that part of each of us that is Soul-led and Co-creating with life - when we listen to its callings we find our way home to an inner sense of belonging. 

In this episode we explore Natalia’s journey of being a musician, an artist, and an intuitive, and how her life path had taken her all around the world, and right back home to herself. In her explorations, Natalia has also tapped into the the resonance of nature including playing the music of plants and trees.

“Sitting under the trees is one of the strongest ways that we can come home.” - Natalia Mann

Natalia Lagi'itaua Mann is a harpist and resonance artist. Her work is contemporary and environmental, always questioning: “If all the world is vibration... “, using music to explore the nature of reality. At the crossroads of classical music, free jazz, indigenous and contemporary arts, Mann is regularly commissioned to create and perform new music in collaboration with leading choreographers, artists and community groups.

Her personal oeuvre follows a series of research residencies: New work Sea Change is a large collaborative work about changing sea levels. The Blue Pen books intuit wisdom from the Pleiadian star system. The Sonic Earth learns the musical resonance of trees and plants. The Art of Listening plays art as score. Synaesthetic 'light scores’ as film, photography and installation are an extension of Mann’s musical practice, and have been exhibited in Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Turkey and Barbados.

Natalia has toured internationally performing her original music for harp; and has played extensively with symphony orchestras, world, pop, jazz and experimental art music. Her albums Pasif.ist (2011) and Utterance (2017) can be found on Rattle.co.nz.

At home Natalia plays for the children’s show Bulkaway Muruku (Yarning Together), and therapeutic music at Cairns Hospital. She is a harp teacher and community mentor for the Far North Queensland Harp Connection.

Born in Wellington, Aotearoa to Samoan and Australian parents, Natalia has lived in Los Angeles, Melbourne, Istanbul and now resides in Yidinji Country with her partner Victor Steffensen and extended family, descendants of the Takalaka people of North Queensland area.

Show Notes & Links:

Resonance with Natalia - Coming Home to Your Creative Self

https://www.facebook.com/natalia.l.mann

https://www.facebook.com/NataliaMannArts/

instagram: @natalia.mann

Sonic Earth Project

Intro and Outro Music - Postcards by Jeremiah Johnson

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” ― Nikola Tesla

This episode is made possible through Art Nexus Studios in Madjandji/ Babinda and the Tapestry of Yarns Project.

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With Podcast Producers: Matt Maloney (Cairns Safer Streets) and Melissa Robertson (Arts Nexus Studio)

Feeling proud of where you live, your community, family and having hope for the future, can make all the difference. Whether still at school, heading off for your first job or just surviving day to day, where you get support and inspiration from can make all of the difference. In this series of podcasts we get to hear stories of pride, hope and aspiration. People that have made a difference in the lives, stories of bravery, dreams coming true and what a sense of community looks like.

Cairns Safer Street is a multi-agency, co-located group of State Government representatives delivering innovative projects through community and whole-of-government partnerships. This Podcast Series is a great example of a place-based approach to finding solutions for complex social issues. https://cairnssaferstreets.com.au/

Arts Nexus Studio is a community-access, digital recording studio based in Babinda, capturing creative conversations and community podcasts. www.ArtsNexus.com.au

#Cairns #SaferStreets #community #diversity #inclusion #wellbeing #belonging #inspiration #liveability #placebased #safety #family #manoora #manunda #mooroobool #fun #togetherness #healthy #happy

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Velvet Eldred made it to Mongolia where she has been working with Saraa Munkhbayar, volunteering at her summer camp for children, teaching them English using theatre games.

Saraa is community cultural development worker and politician, and advocate for young people and making changes. Saraa has a vision of making summer camp the capital of children's happiness. Saraa also has a tourism company Taiga travel. Saraa customises tourism packages with authentic experience. The money raised from these adventures goes to supporting and uplifting the whole community. Saraa's Guest House and Tour guide contact

https://www.facebook.com/taigatripmongolia

Recorded via zoom, at the Arts Nexus Studio, Babinda, Queensland, Australia “Building a Bridge to Belonging” Episode ONE    • Building a Bridge to Belonging and th...  

“In studio with Velvet Eldred and Melissa Robertson”   

 • In studio with Velvet Eldred  

#culture #heritage #ireland #mongolia #australia #communityculturaldevelopment #dreams #hopes #aspirations #travel

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Velvet Eldred chats to Melissa Robertson from Belfast, Ireland as she connects with her family lineage, heritage and mythical stories.  

#London #Ireland #Scotland #Balmoral #Belfast #Derry #Limerick #Dublin #Cornwell #MinackTheatre #Dragonlineage #solotraveller #femalesoletravel #craic #carhire #airbnb #travel

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A conversation with Velvet Eldred as she embarks on a journey across continents.

Preparing to connect with her family heritage and immerse herself into a culture she has felt affinity with since a child, Velvet will talk with us about her beliefs, what does and does not scare her about the world and where her hopes and dream take her in the early hours of the morning. Recorded at the Arts Nexus Studio, Babinda, Queensland, Australia In conversation with Melissa Robertson

#culture #heritage #ireland #mongolia #australia #communityculturaldevelopment #dreams #hopes #aspirations #travel

@Jennifer O’Conghalaigh www.celticgoddess.org

@Genevieve McGee www.shemysteryschool.com

@Llamo www.MinistryOfShe.com

www.guardiansmensrevolution.com

@Sarah Munkhbayar Saraa's Guesthouse & Tourguide, Mongolia www.facebook.com/taigatripmongolia

@Eliana Harvey www.shamankawoman.com.au

Other episodes in the series ....

“Building a Bridge to Belonging” Episode ONE    • Building a Bridge to Belonging and th...  

“Building a Bridge to Belonging” Episode THREE    • Building a Bridge to Belonging Episode 3  

“In studio with Velvet Eldred and Melissa Robertson”    • In studio with Velvet Eldred  

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With guest - Nick Wymarra

Hosted by - Melissa Robertson, Arts Nexus Studio

Nick Wymarra's professional goals are for the recovery, support and assistance to individuals, families and community through an evolving arts-based community services framework informing better practice in the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander field. Having played an integral role in the creation of “Songs from Murray Street” CD Project, Nick has a lot to share on the healing power of music. Feeling proud of where you live, your community, family and having hope for the future, can make all the difference. Whether still at school, heading off for your first job or just surviving day to day, where you get support and inspiration from can make all of the difference. In this series of podcasts we get to hear stories of pride, hope and aspiration. People that have made a difference in the lives, stories of bravery, dreams coming true and what a sense of community looks like.

Cairns Safer Street is a multi-agency, co-located group of State Government representatives delivering innovative projects through community and whole-of-government partnerships. This Podcast Series is a great example of a place-based approach to finding solutions for complex social issues. https://cairnssaferstreets.com.au/

Arts Nexus Studio is a community-access, digital recording studio based in Babinda, capturing creative conversations and community podcasts. www.ArtsNexus.com.au

#Cairns #SaferStreets #community #diversity #inclusion #wellbeing #belonging #inspiration #liveability #placebased #safety #family #manoora #manunda #mooroobool #fun #togetherness #healthy #happy #dynamiccommunity #community #reslient #resilience #tradition #culture #ceremony #ritual #together #creativity #home #family #culturalnarative #communityrecovery #criticalincident #naturaldisaster #urbandrift #cyclonejasper #acceptance #afterschoolcare #teaciing #mentor #inspiration #supportservices #youngpeope #gondwanachoir #petergarret #felixriebl #olliemcgill #spinfexgum #murraystreet #deeplistening #songwriting #music #musicheals #songsofapplewood #poetry #TorresStrait #ThursdayIsland #socialemotionalwellbeing #dreams #hope #courage #adversity #purpose #gettoknowyourneighbor #identity

MARLIYA AND SPINIFEX GUM https://gondwana.org.au/marliya/    • Spinifex Gum with Marliya of Gondwana...  

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With Guests: Patricia Ansey-Passi, Shakaya Kynuna and Robert Warusam

Patricia established Key Consultancy & Community Services (KEYCOMM) in 2020 to provide Indigenous youth mentoring and training programs in Far North Queensland. Consultancy services include connecting Indigenous families and youth with community-based support programs and services. https://keycommconsult.com.au/about/

Shakaya and Robert work with Patricia to provide programs for young people to participate in, having been involved in many themselves.

BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE podcast series Feeling proud of where you live, your community, family and having hope for the future, can make all the difference. Whether still at school, heading off for your first job or just surviving day to day, where you get support and inspiration from can make all of the difference. In this series of podcasts we get to hear stories of pride, hope and aspiration. People that have made a difference in the lives, stories of bravery, dreams coming true and what a sense of community looks like.

Cairns Safer Street is a multi-agency, co-located group of State Government representatives delivering innovative projects through community and whole-of-governenment partnerships. This Podcast Series is a great example of a place-based approach to finding solutions for complex social issues. https://cairnssaferstreets.com.au/

Arts Nexus Studio is a community-access, digital recording studio based in Babinda, capturing creative conversations and community podcasts. www.ArtsNexus.com.au

#Cairns #SaferStreets #community #diversity #inclusion #wellbeing #belonging #inspiration #liveability #placebased #safety #family #manoora #manunda #mooroobool #fun #togetherness #healthy #happy #leadership #leader #Elder #community #family #familiar #reader #writer #rolemodel #youthmentor #Cairnsfestival #3Mpride #parade #spacecadets #focusattention #musicvideo #grassroots #futureself #stress #surroundwithpositivity #livebyexample #lifeskills

Patricia Ansey-Passi - bio

"I am Patricia, my story starts with direct bloodline of the Dauareb tribe from Dauar and Waier of the Eastern Isles of Murray which is where I was raised, Meriam which means of Murray Island. My nucleus family first moved to Cairns over 20 years ago. Third language English, we evolved to a new way of living. Soon after high school I worked and travelled around Australia through most of my young adulthood dedicating myself to adventure, gratitude and new opportunities. Today Mooroobool is my home. My community orientation derives from being raised in a thriving environment filled with Meriam culture, traditions and core Christian values: Everyone is family. I don’t have a passion but I do have purpose. I started as a volunteer, working very closely with a number of multicultural families inside of the 3Ms for the most of eight years.

First volunteering in the school tuckshop at Cairns West State School then P&C directorship then State representation to caucus in the Senate with P&C QLD and QLD ED for ‘GONSKI’; I have support my Meriam elders launch and structure our community Meriam Buai Torres Strait Islander Corporation Cairns registered since 2018; I have grassroot Multicultural Mooroobool with one other elder from Penryn Island of the Cook Islands, to then register APEX Community Support Inc. with our community collective from five different local cultural groups! The same joint vision over the years- 1) lay a community foundation where our community-based-approach can take ownership of our needs. 2) develop our own activities and programs to meet positive outcomes in reaching resolution of our community challenges. 3) Now, these communities have a voice and a bridge for much needed support, yarns space and community fun too! Currently I am operating as a sole trader connecting, developing, and sharing what I know and what works in communities. You can find me at KEY CONSULTANCY & COMMUNITY SERVICES registered Indigenous Business Owner and Operator, Patricia Ansey-Passi. Thanks to all involved in our podcast- ENJOY!"

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With guest Matt Bond

Hosted by Matt Moloney, Cairns Safer Streets

Matt Bond is a local long term resident of Manoora, a musician, performer, community music therapy, photographer, Live Streamer, multi media and graphic design. A part of the team that worked with the community on Murray Street to create the CD "Songs of Murray Street". Matt is currently working with amazing social enterprise, PEACE MAKER APPAREL and swears by the affects of using the Cold Hemp Pain Cream the has given him back the ability to do things in the community again. https://www.peacemakerapparel.com.au/

Feeling proud of where you live, your community, family and having hope for the future, can make all the difference. Whether still at school, heading off for your first job or just surviving day to day, where you get support and inspiration from can make all of the difference. In this series of podcasts we get to hear stories of pride, hope and aspiration. People that have made a difference in the lives, stories of bravery, dreams coming true and what a sense of community looks like.

Cairns Safer Street is a multi-agency, co-located group of State Government representatives delivering innovative projects through community and whole-of-governenment partnerships. This Podcast Series is a great example of a place-based approach to finding solutions for complex social issues. https://cairnssaferstreets.com.au/

Arts Nexus Studio is a community-access, digital recording studio based in Babinda, capturing creative conversations and community podcasts. www.ArtsNexus.com.au

#Cairns #SaferStreets #community #diversity #inclusion #wellbeing #belonging #inspiration #liveability #placebased #safety #family #manoora #manunda #mooroobool #fun #togetherness #healthy #happy #music #musicheals #firstresponder #complexregionalpainsyndrome #CRPS #musictherapy #songconnection #songcircle #artsnexus #redcross #songsofmurraystreet #universallanguage #healingpowerofmusic #RozPappalardo #WilKepa #NigelPegrum #NickWymarra #suffering #collaborative #community #hope #happy #songwriting #guitar #musicheals #makeadifference #lonely #connection #connected

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