H.Mur and Xen Nhà were both in a documentary production fellowship in New York City, when the impact of COVID 19 was continuing to unravel and international travel was facing significant restrictions. As Part of ‘FCAC Writes’, a series of new literary work, published on the FCAC website and curated by Bigoa Chuol. They wrote a collaborative piece about their decision to return to Melbourne. They chat to Bigoa about friendship, shared history and the importance of their collaborative practices.

H.Mur is a visual artist and educator based in Melbourne. They are concerned with the everyday poetics and politics of bodies at the margins of margins and work across projection art, the moving image and photography.

https://hilomur.com

Xen Nhà is a documentary maker and artist. They believe, Sound stirs our imagination and Xen Nhà works with it as a way to invite people to imagine that another world is possible.

https://www.xennha.com

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants Program.

In this episode, Amy chats to singer/song-writer and guitarist for the Hackkets, Peter Tolhurst. Peter is a FCAC legend who has played and toured with The Hackkets for over 20 years. They discuss what it means to be an all-abilities band, how Peter finds inspiration for his music, and how the Hackkets have been using technology innovatively even before it was ‘cool’. Tune in to listen to one of the Hckkets’ catchiest tunes!

Check out Peter’s work:

The Hackkets: https://www.facebook.com/thehackkets/

FCAC: https://footscrayarts.com/artlife/

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants Program.

In this episode, Urvi chats to literary powerhouse Leah Jing McIntosh. Leah is a writer and photographer as well as the founding editor of LIMINAL  magazine. The two discuss the types of authors and literature they never studied at Uni, what inspired Leah to start a powerful movement with LIMINAL, as well as the challenges she's faced in maintaining her anti-racist and decolonial practice. As a special treat for listeners, we hear a magical piece of performance poetry by Darlene Silva Soberano and Hannah Wu presented by LIMINAL for NIDA nights.

Check out Leah's work:

Wesbite: http://leahjing.com/

LIMINAL: https://www.liminalmag.com/

Collisions: https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2020/07/21/153877/pantera-acquires-liminal-anthology-collisions/?fbclid=IwAR3lHPhMzt3deDmVm0EJ2cmQAXLZXRuQyl8G5-P9SyJWr90wIF_CZSgZ3Wg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_leahleahleah/

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants Program.

In this episode Bigoa chats to Atong Atem, a South Sudanese artist and writer from Bor living in Birraranga, Melbourne. Her 2015 Studio series was recently acquired by National Gallery of Victoria as an integral part of the NGV Contemporary Australian Collection. She shares the interwoven experiences of art and identity and where lately, she finds joy. Atong “is alive and doing OK.”

Check out Atong's work:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atongatem/

Website: www.atongatem.com

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants Program.

In this episode, Vyshnavee talks to film-maker, journalist and author Santilla Chingaipe about what inspires her to work across multiple art forms to express the stories of Australian migrants. The two discuss strategies for early-career film-makers, re-defining beauty on a personal and political level and the complexities that come with being a ‘Third Culture Kid’. Tune in to hear about Santilla's exciting upcoming projects that are creating real changes to the way we tell stories about ourselves and others.

Check out Santilla's work:

'Black as me': https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/black-as-me/video/a5ed38eeda66f48ded4771d52bda3cbd

'Third Culture Kids': https://iview.abc.net.au/show/art-bites-third-culture-kids

Website: http://www.santillachingaipe.com/

Photo credit: Atong Atem

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants Program.

In this episode, Adrienne chats to local classical musician Ben Opie about the origins of his love for the oboe and the different directions his career has taken as a professional musician and facilitator. The two discuss Ben’s ensemble Inventi and his passion for musical outreach programs, especially in the digital age, to connect with those who may otherwise remain isolated.

Check out Ben’s work:

Website:https://www.benopie.com.au/

Inventi Ensemble: https://www.inventiensemble.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inventiensemble

Peninsula Festival: http://www.peninsulafestival.com.au/

Photo credit: Rhea Caldwell

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants Program.

In this episode Ben chats to local hip-hop artist Henoke Nega (HANCOQ) about what inspires him musically and his nuanced journey to becoming a producer and owning his own record label. They discuss the importance of work ethic, the intersection of music with dance and film, as well as the need for more representation of the African diaspora within the arts industry.

Check out HANCOQ’s work:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hvncoq

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvncoq/?hl=en

Sound cloud: https://soundcloud.com/hancoq

Link tree: https://linktr.ee/hvncoq

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants Program.

In this episode, writer, editor and publisher, Kent MacCarter, shares his experiences in each of these roles within the arts industry. We hear his valuable insights into the processes of arts funding in Australia, how his education and life experiences led him to becoming the managing editor of the much-loved Cordite Poetry Review and how literary communities support emerging writers, particularly from disparate backgrounds.

Check out Kent's projects: https://redroomcompany.org/poet/kent-maccarter/

Cordite Poetry Review: http://cordite.org.au/

Cordite Books: https://corditebooks.org.au/

Joyful Strains: Making Australia Home https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/joyful-strains/

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants Program.

Photo credit: Nicholas Walton Healey

In this special episode, we hear a soulful original from Kalala and Diego, the duo who make up GOOD LUCK OMEN. Arthur talks to Diego and Kalala about how they started their band, their process  creating albums as well as Kalala’s transformational experience performing with the legendary Sampa the Great.

Check out GOOD LUCK OMEN: https://www.facebook.com/goodluckomen/

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants.

In this episode, Jess Ankomah speaks with Melbourne lyricist Remi Kolawole about his connection with Footscray and what it means to be part of the city’s Black art scene. Remi speaks intimately about his identity, wellbeing, and choosing to delay his forthcoming album. Listen in as the rapper reveals he may have a future in music beyond hip-hop.

Check out Remi:

http://www.remikolawole.com/

https://www.instagram.com/remikolawole/

https://remi1.bandcamp.com/

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants.