Sunday Arts Magazine

Simply an exhilarating Sunday Arts Magazine today. The team most enthusiastically welcomes back recurring special guest, the iconic award-winning Stephen A Russell.

Get a run down on Stephen’s recent overseas trip. Hear Stephen’s review of the Oscars. Over and above, hear about some recent movies from our regular film critic and arts journalist, Stephen A Russell.

Welcome back, Stephen A Russell.

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Welcome to another exciting Sunday Arts Magazine where the team chat with award-winning special guest, Naretha Williams.

“I am an established artist and professional producer with over twenty years experience in the Australian Creative industries sector…. I am a Wiradjuri First Nations creative and am deeply connected to Darebin”(City Council) https://fusedarebin.com.au

Naretha has been passionate for the Arts from the age of eight, when she performed in Albury as an acrobat. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Production and Events Management from the Victorian College of Arts. She is a seasoned professional with extensive experience across a dynamic range of (musical) appointments. LinkedIn Naretha is the Festivals and Events Co-ordinator with the Darebin City Council. Today she talks to Sunday Arts Magazine about the upcoming Darebin Fuse Festival, a festival which is held twice a year.

Find out about Naretha’s passion for the Arts. Find out about Naretha’s own projects and her music. What is her latest album? Find out about the upcoming Darebin Fuse Festival: what the festival involves and the wide range of stalls and activities that are available to enjoy.

The Fuse Festival takes place on Saturday 23rd March, 12noon – 6pm, at the Bundoora Homestead Art Centre.

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Welcome to another captivating episode of Sunday Arts Magazine when the team speaks to special guest, Willy Zygier.

Willy is a musician, producer and composer, who is performing along with Deborah Conway in the unique theatre performance “Songs from the Book of Life”. Willy and Deborah mostly play themselves in “Songs from the Book of Life” as they trace back through there own lives; with unflinching honesty, humour, and revelation.

This episode reveals who Willy is, and what “Songs from the Book of Life” is all about.

“Songs of Life” will be performing in Frankston on 24th March, and in Altona on 4th April.

Bookings for the Frankston performance can be made by emailing: [email protected]

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In a Sunday Arts Magazine with a difference, the team welcomes James Roberts into the studio to speak about his recent play.

James comes from a family who is passionate about music. He was a soldier in the Army briefly before realizing this was not his passion.

James is now a poet, playwright, and director. He is also a team member at JOY Media. His most recent work is the play: “Hot White Kiss”, now performing at the Butterfly Club in Liitle Collins Street, Melbourne.

Learn more about James in this episode of Sunday Arts Magazine. What is the play “White Hot Kiss” about?? All can be revealed in this episode of Sunday Arts Magazine.

“White Hot Kiss” runs until Saturday, 23rd March.

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A fascinating Sunday Arts Magazine when David and Neil chat with Rowland Thomson, owner of the iconic Hares & Hyenas Bookshop.

Truly an episode not to be missed. Learn about this exciting business and its history.

Founded in 1991 by Rowland Thomson, Hares & Hyenas opened in Prahran before having other outlets in Collingwood and Fitzroy. In 1999 Hares & Hyenas consolidated its business back to Prahran. The Business moved to a larger premises in Fitzroy in 2006. In late 2021 Hares &Hyenas moved to their current location, the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda.

Hares & Hyenas is a specialist bookshop which appeals to the LGBTIQA+ community. The shop also appeals to anyone interested in socialising in a literary setting. Even children and teenagers are catered to with the now extensive range of literature relevant to these age groups.

Anyone who is interested in a comprehensive range of literature, flags, badges, future book launches; the list is endless, a visit to this amazing bookstore is an absolute must.

Hares & Hyenas is open 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday and 11:30am – 5pm Sunday. Shop on line 24 hours.

Visit: https://www.hares-hyenas.com.au

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Award-winning playwright, writer and director, James Hazelden, is today’s special guest on a truly captivating Sunday Arts Magazine.

James performed in many school plays and has always had a passion for theatre, production and writing. From about ten years ago, James has written, then produced, many of his own plays. He recently completed a Masters in Play Writing at the Victorian College of the Arts.

Enjoy this episode when James chats to David and Neil about an upcoming play he directed: the “hilarious new comedy whodunnit”(La Mama website), Corpus Delicti.

Learn more about James, the La Mama Courthouse, and his play “Corpus Delicti”.

Corpus Delicti is performing at La Mama Theatre in Carlton from 9th to 14th April, as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Email: [email protected]

Visit: https://www.lamama.com.au

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An awe-inspiring Sunday Arts Magazine where the hosts welcome return guest, Jason Cavanagh, back to the studio.

Who is Jason Cavanagh? What has made Jason significant within the arts industry? What is the Motley Bauhaus? Listening to this episode will more than reveal the importance and significance of this incredible person.

“The Arts is criminally undervalued in Australia on all levels, from Government through society”(Jason Cavanagh on Sunday Arts Magazine, 10th March, 2024.)

Jason is a born arts entrepreneur. He started drawing “since he was old enough to hold a crayon”.(Jason Cavanagh on Sunday Arts Magazine, 10th March, 2024) When he moved from Sydney to Melbourne with his family and on finishing high school, his mother and teachers strongly urged him to start acting. As Jason had little interest in sport, acting would be a means through which he could meet other people. This was the beginning of a triumphant journey within the arts industry at a time when the industry was fighting to survive during a pandemic.

Jason wanted to create a space which operated commercially but was also able to support artists and emerging artists. Jason Cavanagh is the Founder of The Motley Bauhaus. The Motley Bauhaus originally opened in Fitzroy North in 2018. In January 2022 Jason opened a new, more multi-purpose Motley Bauhaus in the inner-city suburb of Carlton. The opening came as the arts industry had been suffering a huge setback due to the COVID pandemic.

The new Motley Bauhaus houses an expanded suite of creative spaces: a 75-seat black box theatre, spacious gallery, full-sized recording studio, dedicated cabaret stage, a dark room, and four working artists’ studios. In addition, there is two separate bar areas and a courtyard where people can mingle pre and post performance. There is also a workshop program featuring regular classes by local independent artists.

The Motley Bauhaus is open from 4pm when people are welcome to wander around and sight see. Otherwise, people are encouraged to make an appointment and book a preferred time.

Visit website: https://www.themotley.com.au

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Welcome to a remarkable Sunday Arts Magazine. David and Neil speak with return guest, James McDonald. For artists who identify as neurodiverse and for those who are interested in art, this episode is not to be missed.

James McDonald has always had a keen interest for art; having always favoured art subjects. He now holds a Degree in Fine Art, and is the Studio Manager at Arts Project Australia.

Arts Project Australia is a social enterprise: studios and galleries that support artists who identify as neurodiverse.

To celebrate their 50 year anniversary, Arts Project Australia is conducting an Open Day on 24th March.for further information about Arts Project Australia and their upcoming 50 year anniversary Open Day, visit their website at https://www.artsprojectaustralia.org.au

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An truly explosive Sunday Arts Magazine, a real must; not to be missed episode.

David an Neil speak to Bruce Peterson. Starting out as a P.E teacher, Bruce developed an interest in Arts and Culture when he moved to Italy in 2006. He saw an opportunity to create and develop an exhibition on Leonardo Da Vinci. Bruce is now the Founder and Chairperson at Grande Experiences. Grande Experiences are the pioneers of immersive digital and educational experiences. Taking concepts or raw exhibits, they create experiences of life, light and beauty, by creating visually and technically dynamic masterpieces.

“It’s been a lifelong ambition of mine to bring original Leonardo Da Vinci sketches and drawings(folios from Codex Altanticus from Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Milan, Italy) to Melbourne.” (Bruce Peterson LinkedIn, 10th March 2024.)

Find out where Leonardo Da Vinci was brought up. Find out about his education and how he was predominantly self taught.

Was Da Vinci a renowned incredible artist, or was he much more? This is revealed in this episode. “He(Da Vinci) developed a curiousity. He wanted to learn everything”. (Bruce Peterson on Sunday Arts Magazine 10th March 2024.) His lifelong ambition was always to learn. He wanted to prove things.

Learn about Leonardo’s Codex Atlanticus Pages: the collection of his writings, drawings and sketches. Why can this collection be on display for only ninety days? Further, find out why the Codex Atlanticus is only rarely ever loaned out, and to major institutions only.

For the first time in Australia, Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Codex Atlanticus Pages will go on display at The Lume Digital Art Gallery at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, commencing 16th March. Come and draw inspiration from a great figure in the past. Be entertained. See how some of the messages from Leonardo Da Vinci’s work are still relevant, and can be applied to life today.

“Art and culture is for all people, it’s for all people to understand”(Bruce Peterson, Sunday Arts Magazine, 10th March 2024.)

For more information on the exhibition and how to book, visit: https://www.thelumemelbourne.com

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An episode with a difference. Today the Sunday Arts Magazine team talk Irish dancing when they welcome award-winning Mitchell O’Hara to the studio.

Learn about Mitchell’s interesting background: his growing up as a person who identifies as queer and his transition from competitive Irish dancing into the professional show scene in 2019. Also hear about his passion for Ireland.

Mitchell is currently touring around Australia with the truly awe-inspiring show, “A Taste of Ireland”. Having performed over 300 shows since 2019, “A Taste of Ireland is coming to The Palms at Crown on 17th March, St Patrick’s Day. There will be a Matinee at 2pm and an Evening show commencing at 7pm. This popular show will also be performing at several regional locations around Victoria throughout March. “A Taste of Ireland”, one of the world’s most prominent Irish Dance shows is a show not to be missed before it takes off around the globe, again!

To learn more about this Irish Music and Dance sensation, including peformance dates and locations visit: https://www.atasteofirelandshow.com

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