Banksia

Vanessa has a yarn with Nick Currie, A descendant of the Mulunjali Clan of Yugambeh people and Kuku Yalanji people of Brisbane and Beaudesert and Kuku Yalanji people of the rainforest regions of Far North QLD.

Known for his diverse artistic and curatorial practice both in subject matter and medium, from abstract work on canvas, to murals and contemporay art installations, exploring social, cultural and personal themes. The visual vocabulary links to themes of Indigeneity, emotional responses and larger community values.

Vanessa speaks with her brother Neil Morris (also known as DRMNGNOW) on their latest single 'Ngarwu', connecting to country through music, and using language in their music.

Later in the show, Vanessa speaks with Ghenoa Gela on her show Gurr Era Op, running from June 12th to 16th, as part of RISING. Gurr Era Op--meaning'the face of the sea' in Miriam Mir, the language of the Eastern Torres Strait--explores the Torres Strait Islanders' fight against the climate crisis and celebrates Torres Strait culture.

Host Vanessa Morris speaks to writer and editor Bianca Valentino to discuss her recently published essay in the Griffith Review, Against the Grain: finding the meaning in punk, speaking to her experince growing up within the punk scene, and explroing her spirituality. Vanessa also speaks to co-curators Kimberley Moulton and Kate ten Buuren of the outdoor exhibition at Federation Square, The Blak Infinite during RISING.

This week, Vanessa is joined by Dan Sultan to talk all about his upcoming performance with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

The collaboration is set to occur during NAIDOC Week this year and will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dan's debut album, Blackbird.

Friday July 12th is sold out! So get in quick for the last few spots of the Saturday July 13th show, tickets available here: Dan Sultan X MSO

Papua New Guinea and Gunditjimara artist Kaiit joins Banksia to talk about single Space and new independent label BIG SIS ENERGY RECORDS

Vanessa has a yarn with First Nations soprano Sarah Prestwidge who will be performing on Deborah Cheetham Fraillon's Parrwang lifts the sky at the Malthouse theatre, also Cheryl Leavy (Kooma and Nguri Nations) who is a stella prize judge, here for MWF (Melbourne writers festival)

Banksia host Vanessa Morris is joined by Susannah Day, CEO of The Torch, ahead of the opening of exhibition Confined 15, which provides a dedicated space for First Nations people who have experienced incarceration in Victoria. Morris is also joined by Leon Rodgers as they chat about their upcoming composition piece, Seven Sisters for the first Voices showcase at MSO

Vanessa Morris is joined by proud Wik and Solomon Islander artist Ziggy Ramo ahead of the release of the book, album and exhibition, Human? A lie that has been killing us since 1788.

Described as a necessary reading for those seeking to learn more about so-called Australia’s history, Ziggy reflects on how ‘Human?’ expands on debut album and 2020 release ‘Black Thoughts’ and explains his experience growing up under the weight of a lie that so-called Australia is built on.

Vanessa speaks with comedians Janty Blair and Jay Wymarra about their recent festival performances in this special comedy edition of Banksia.

Join Vanessa as she sits down with RONA., a Mparntwe and Naarm-based producer, Kaytetye artist, and DJ. In this episode, RONA. discusses her latest release, 'Be My Medicine' along with past projects, upcoming gigs, and her exciting international tour.