Music Mothers and Others

Chris McAllister is a Sydney based comedian and Instagram phenomenon. Through their daily posts of trans joy, Chris gives audiences across the world a chance to get together and share. With the hashtag #ICanTell Chris invites the internet to feedback in a GOOD way – and they truly have commanded a force for good. In the leadup to the Sydney Comedy Festival Show I Can Tell Chris talks to Liz about comedy, parenting and being just generally fun to follow. Come for the allyship, stay for the advice about tea, and enjoy the ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a break for writing, research, teaching and parenting, Shelley and Liz are back. Keep an ear and an eye out for new episodes coming soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Conway is Australian musical royalty - actually musical royalty generally. Talking to us on the back of her book, Book of Life (Allen and Unwin) it's an incredible story of music, motherhood, childhood, partnerhood and all the things in between. In this episode Deborah talks about her life with Willy Zygier and their now grown up girls, also wonderful creative people. Read the book, see and hear them play around the country, and generally bask in her fantastic output, leadership and creative drive. We are so honoured to have her with us generally, and in this little series in particular. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We here at Music Mothers and Others LOVE talking about gigs that you can bring your kids to. And our next guest Liz Irby is someone who loves this topic as well! She lives in Collorado with her husband and two little  kids, where she works for a music non-profit called the Music Appreciation Society which curates intimate shows for multi-generation audiences.  AND She's just completed a Masters with Distinction from the Berklee College of Music, with a thesis that explores the potential market for music concerts that provide onsite childcare. Our guest has a history of working in promotions, events, and tour managing — and she is also a singer who currently performs with her 5-piece band called Barely Folk. Joining us via Zoom, all the way across the Pacific ocean, is Liz Irby!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're now spoken to Georgia Fields twice on MMO - and in this second chat we were lucky enough to also feature some new music, with Georgia's permission, pieces from her new songs "How A Girl Becomes A Puddle", "In My Blood" and "Find Your Way Back". In addition to working as a self-managed artist for over a decade and raising two children, in recent times musician & songwriter Georgia Fields has launched a new online community called Mother Lode – a space to support and connect working mums in the Australian music industry, and a way to work collectively to encourage structural changes that will make the industry more accessible for mothers. She is absolutely speaking, and playing, our language! Georgia's professional life as an independent musician, songwriter, and arranger based in Melbourne, Australia positions her perfectly to connect communities of like minded and diverse people. In this chat we ask her about her own career, but also her aspirations for improving and expanding the industry. You can find Mother Lode on Instagram @findthemotherlode, and https://www.findthemotherlode.com/read See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Eck is a comedian, writer, actor. He's also written specifically for children's film, television and books, including Happy Feet 2 (just that tiny little thing…). Right now you might be enjoying his work on“Ginger and the Vegesaurs” on the ABC TV, or about to get into his next kids book “The Day The Moon Came to Stay” (all of which is excellent), whatever else is in your way stop it now so you can come and chat with us and Gary — welcome to Music Mothers and Others!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber Horsburgh is music industry exec, artist coach, major label whisperer, educator and consultant to a bunch of amazing different services. Through Deep Cuts she also provides education for the rest of us – showing that having a good idea or song isn't enough to get noticed – and that's ok – we can all be creative in getting our art out! Amber is also the creator of “Sew It Goes”, a video series going beyond the bounds of motherhood, identity, creativity and all the things that can pull us in different directions as humans as well as creators and sustainers of other little humans. She spoke to us via Zoom now from the other side of the world, so don't mind the odd audio crackle! Welcome to MMO, Amber!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest for this week is Dr Phoebe Green. She's a musician, a teacher and a performer, and keen listeners who have gone along to see the smash hit musical “& Juliet” in Melbourne may have spotted her in the band! Phoebe is also a nominee for an APRA/AMCOS ‘Art Music' award for the “performance of the year: notated composition” category, for “While You Sleep” by Kate Neal. We're super excited to hear more about her wonderful musical life–and how this all works with a family of 2 little ones! Thanks so much for joining us on Music Mothers and Others, Phoebe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mezz Coleman is Melbourne-based vocal coach, a singer-songwriter, and a musician. In short, she's in the middle of a long and varied career! So far highlights include a support spot for NZ's Kimbra, backing vocalist and sessional singing work for Marcia Hines, Delta Goodrem, and Anthony Callea; and performing at the 2021 Vision Australia ‘Carols by Candlelight concert' - who hasn't dreamed of being part of that special annual event? Mezz has often talked about forging a career in music while also being a mum (to two kids), and you may have heard her speak on “the Art of Being a Mum” podcast. Her new album is “I Never Said a Word” - and we're here to hear all of yours, Mezz! Welcome to Music Mothers and Others - and thanks for letting us feature some of you gorgeous music, tracks "“Much More Than This”, “Chasing Light” and “Magic Moment”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Williams is podcast maker, producer and general audio wiz, he's worked for the ABC, BBC, Listnr and as an awesome indie audio maker as well. In this chat we talk about how to juggle audio production and the creative life in general, also facing all the challenges of mid-career (ish) life and experience. Mike and Liz met at uni when he was an undergrad, and to say she's super proud of him is a complete understatement. A Dad to little Daphne, and with a newbie on the way, we've loved hearing how balances all these brave new worlds. Welcome Mike!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest for this week is Danny Chifley. He's also been in community broadcasting (in some way, shape or form) for 20 odd years – and counting! In Sydney, 2SER listeners will know him as the voice to wake up to – smooth and sunny, but not so sparky to make you hate being up early. Before he was with us he was (and still is) Banga, making music for more than 20 years including hip hop with Chaos Maths and Dirtbox Kings, and more recently making electronic, ambient and experimental sounds with Vape Dadz. We're thrilled to have you with us DannySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne listeners may think of Jacinta Parsons like an awesome extended family member. A stable for ABC radio Melbourne for many years, nationally and internationally she has written books (Unseen and A Question of Age) and worked in television and podcasts. Jacinta Parsons is not just a prolific voice in the Australian media, but also an important intersectional advocate, MC and speaker. Way back when she started in community radio in Melbourne, and these days she's teaching at RMIT while still creating, contributing and studying herself. We are so thrilled to have her with us and to just generally bathe in her awesomeness, welcome to Music Mothers and Others, Jacinta!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claire Tonti is a Naarm-based singer/songwriter and podcaster. While she's spent time in the trenches of motherhood, teaching, CEO-ing of the Big Sandwich Media Company and former Primary School Teacher and sound and media (including with her super interview pod TONTs), it's only in the last little while that she's finally made it back to music. The result is her debut album “Matrescence”. In these 11 songs Claire has dug into the process and transition that happens with child rearing – following the ups and downs all, somehow, with melodic contour and acoustic approach that covers both the sweet, and sour, of it all. It's nostalgic, hopeful, real and bloody lovely, actually. Welcome to the show, Claire Tonti, and this episode also includes clips from the album track “This Mother Thing”, “All Kinds of Lovely”, and “Fear to Feel”, all used with permission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie Who has been on our radar for quite some time, and we are so happy to have her as the final guest for this series of Music Mothers and Others! She's the host of “Sing-a-Song” on Kinderling radio, she's an independent singer-songwriter (with albums “Little Folk” and “I love you the most” + the book) , and she performed recently at the inaugural Major Minor Music Australia  Awards —known as “The Ma's”! - we're exhausted thinking about it all. Coming up next for Angie is a collaboration with NZ performer, Claudia Robin Gunn, for a lovely kids'  lullaby song about Echidnas!! She's a performer that captures the joy of parenting, and makes music that brings families together. Welcome to the show, Angie Who!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With The Big Moon Juliette Jackson makes gorgeous albums with connection, drive and dreamy indie rock edge. The latest, Here Is Everything, leans right into Jules' life change exploring how becoming a parent, and especially becoming a mother, works (or doesn't) with the ol' ways of rock and roll. She, and the album, are a bloody joy. In our chat the UK musician talks about how a decade's worth of gigging and touring prepared her for the real extremes - the early days, weeks and months of motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is a producer, artist, multi-instrumentalist, collaborator, and generally awesome force in the Australian music industry. You might know him through his work on various projects with Mo'Ju, Tim Rogers, Emma Donovan, Ecca Vandal, Hermitude, Wil Wagner, Parvyn Singh and others, or you might be a standout fan of his own work - three albums (and counting) released as Joelistics. We are thrilled to have him with us, please welcome Joel Ma also known as Joelistics!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is an ARIA nominated children's musician for "Benny and Friends”, an award winning early childhood educator, dad and passionate supporter of Australia's children's music scene. He's a podcaster at “Benny Time”, featuring a star studded cast of Australian and New Zealand children music greats, and ALSO the creator of Major Minor Music Australia (MMMA), a collective who work toward the celebration, support, and uplifting of the Australian Children's Music industry and it's artists. Their  flagship event is the MMMA Awards —known as “The Ma's” -- happened recently in Sydney and we can't wait to talk to him about it, and the rest of his work! Welcome to Music Mothers and Others — Benny Thatcher from Benny Time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is in charge of preserving the history and memorabilia of Australian music? Kylie's hotpants, Nick Cave's archives, Split Enz costumes, the early photos of The Seekers… these are all artefacts of a particular time in our lives and they're all on display in the physical collection at the Australian Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne. The words of bands, musicians, and music industry workers are also documented in the many online “Stories” on the AMV's website, including the excellent series of articles about parenting and industry, titled ‘Music Industry Mums' which features artists such as Emma Donovan and Fiona Duncan (from Spiderbait). Today we are thrilled to talk to one of the people who remind us of our physical and audible memories; welcome to the Senior Curator of the Australian Music Vault and Music Collection — Caz Laffan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lo Carmen is across it all in the Australian industry – musician, writer, actor – and general awesome creative force. You might have seen her in The Year My Voice Broke, Red Dog or Blue Murder, heard her as a solo artist, including with new single “Half Girl Half Beast” (as Lo Carmen and the Great Beyond); or read her recent book Lovers, Dreamers, Fighters: A Love Story about songs, secret histories and self-invention through Harper Collins (if not, tell Santa we sent ya!). She's also Mum to another amazing musician, Holiday Sidewinder. We are thrilled to have her with us – welcome Lo CarmenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This guest speaks to the very core of what we do here at Music Mothers and Others – helping us make the music industry more of a literal and metaphorical family! John Cheong-Holdaway is a parent, musician, member of the punk kids band RIOT BABY and now, booker for the new “Family Jams” concert series in suburban Brunswick in Melbourne. The idea is to make events that our own families wanted, using original music, drawing on the existing eclectic community, and building capacity that is inclusive and welcoming. If you're lucky you might still get be able to tickets for the last few shows for in November and December 2022, and if not keep an eye and ear on their YouTube and socials for their next adventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Kelly is a Melbourne-based saxophonist and composer with a diverse musical practice that is rooted in jazz and also  draws on a range of influences and styles. He's a busy, busy person: composer-bandleader for his own bands JK Group and Josh Kelly Trio, and—for the latter— the proud owner of EP “Rising”, which launched at The Melbourne International Jazz Festival in October 2022. All this while he's also also wrangling a lovely 3 year old toddler with wife and legend in her own right Maggie May! Welcome to Music Mothers and Others…..Josh Kelly, with snippets of his work "Final Strength" featured throughout with permission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is a legend of the dancefloor. As DJ Kate Monroe she made House a Home for so many of us learning our way in the 2000s and beyond; and since 2006 she's also been the founder of Kiddo Disco – a proudly inclusive and bloody amazing series of events where anyone can disco, and where the next generation of music fans and given an invitation, and permission, to find their people and their tunes. It's with a little giggle and a promise not to ask for too many requests, that we welcome DJ Kate Monroe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This guest is a deadset legend of the Australian music industry. If Molly Meldrum taught 1970s and 80s kids how to love pop music, Myf Warhurst took the mantle into the 2000s, 20teens and now. Via music press, trashy lunchtime quizzes, Spicks and Specks, Eurovision, radio, and amazing standalone curation works, she gives us ways, and permission, the love the heck outta music and all it can do for us. She's talking to us here on the back of her book “Time of My Life” through Hachette Books – a memoir that uses songs as signposts, and confirms for all, if there was ever any doubt, that she leads our national musical family. We are delighted to welcome (Dame) Myf Warhurst to our show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you miss us? We missed you! Don't be thrown off by (not so Baby) Anthony and his preference for getting chippies rather than the pod - he'll come around. Looking forward to being back in your feeds shortly - Shelley and LizSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martha WainwrightThis very special ‘out of session' episode is an interview with Martha Wainwright. The Canadian/America singer songwriter is a prolific artist and performer, as well as part of one of the most loved musical dynasties ever, the Wainwright/McGarrigle families. Although there's no getting away from her name (she does admit having considered it, at least once), instead Martha continues to build on the legacies she's inherited. Her new album “Love Will Be Reborn”, is a gorgeous adventure into how things have changed – not always happily – but how new things can emerge if you keep going. It's not all sunshine and roses, but it's not all dark skies and deep gin glasses either. She spoke to Liz during lockdown – and she, and we, can't wait to have her back in Australia when this little virus getting in everyone's way is sorted out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Again, we are so damn lucky to have some many wonderful guests to give us insight into how they manage their artistic lives and, well, the rest of their lives. In this second 'Best Of', here guests from Season 1 give us their recommendations to improve industry - how, from their viewpoint, they think we could make the creative space a much more family friendly one. Thanks again for listening, and to our guests for their time and faith in us all doing the juggle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are so lucky to have the best of the best from all aspects of industry. Artists, promoters, techs, teachers … you've heard it, you know. Over our two seasons we've asked everyone who'll talk to us what they would do to improve industry – to make it more family friendly, for as many families (and friends) as possible. The answers are wonderful – and we're pleased to say that we're starting to see and hear change too. Small Fry Rock, we're looking at you! This ep also features The Soul Movers (hello Murray Wiggle), Jane Gazzo and a host of others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask all our guests this question here at Music Mothers and Others – finish the sentence ‘the kids and I are listening to'…'The answers to the question have been genre and era defining, weird, wonderful and delightful! This is a 'best of for Season 1' - We'd also love to hear from you – what are YOU and the kids listening to where you are – be in touch and let us know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask all our guests this question here at Music Mothers and Others – finish the sentence ‘the kids and I are listening to'…'The answers to the question have been genre and era defining, weird, wonderful and delightful! This is a 'best of for Season 2' - We'd also love to hear from you – what are YOU and the kids listening to where you are – be in touch and let us know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever pined to see your favourite Australian band play live, but you're stuck at home with the baby? Enter the amazing “Small Fry Rock” concert series, created for Sydney audiences by our guest today, . These gigs bring on the live music for the grown ups but at a nap-friendly afternoon time slot AND in a venue that caters to the little ones: let the toddlers take over the moshpit with their groovy dancing and balloon-popping moves! “Small Fry Rock” provides that much-needed grown-up music fix at a time when parents need it the most.KJ (Kristie Jane) TaintonIn this episode KJ explains how necessity was the mother of invention for her own practice – literally juggling her own bub and music industry work as we spoke. She also gave us insight into her own musical inspirations, including an excellent older brother (how many great careers were launched by the taste of their siblings?) It's an amazing initiative that's sure to go from strength to strength.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Mack and Murray Cook are the heart of The Soul Movers, a Sydney based retro funk (plus more) mega group. Now three albums deep they talk about their new offering, “Evolution” while also exploring what got them here.Although Murray's musical life might be a bit more well-known to audiences of a certain age (the OG Red Wiggle, but of course), Lizzie's journey is also fascinating and varied. Dean Martin! Dusty Springfield! Bruce Springstreen! The White Stripes! Dan Sultan! – there's so much here to unpack.Lizzie and Murray describe the music they make (both in the past and now) in terms of ‘spreading joy' – and indeed, what a joy they are! Listen for more about their current work, as well as projects with the next generation including established and emerging artists, all while having ‘belief' the broader village.Full tour dates and release information is available via their website, as well as their super active socials@soulmoversband (Insta)fb.com/soulmoversbandsoulmoversband.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tegan Taylor is one of the most trusted voices in Australian radio at the moment. For over a year now, Tegan has been one half of the ABC's must-listen podcasts —Coronacast—along with Dr Norman Swan. Together, they have provided a steady voice of reason during the coronavirus outbreak, by asking questions, giving clear answers, and always showing the importance of staying open to learn more. They've won the nation's hearts and trust, and more than one award in their travels too (hello, Walkleys!).In our chat Tegan talks to us about juggling (or seesaw-ing) between work/life roles, working and parenting in lockdown and generally being a calm, informed but entertaining voice guiding the nation. She's a complete delight, and also available on the twitter bug at https://twitter.com/teegstarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In addition to working as a self-managed artist for over a decade and raising two children, in recent times musician & songwriter GeorgiaFields has launched a new online community called Mother Lode – a space to support and connect working mums in the Australian music industry, and a way to work collectively to encourage structural changes that will make the industry more accessible for mothers. She is absolutely speaking, and playing, our language!Georgia's professional life as an independent musician, songwriter, and arranger based in Melbourne, Australia positions her perfectly to connect communities of like minded and diverse people. In this chat we ask her about her own career, but also her aspirations for improving and expanding the industry. You can find Mother Lode on Instagram @findthemotherlode, with a website to come soon. This episode features Georgia's song, used here with full permissionThe Hood and the Hunter, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country music star Felicity Urquhart & folk/blues musician Josh Cunningham are, separately, highly accomplished and award winning musicians with extensive ‘musical lives'. Now, they are making wonderful music again, with their ‘duet album', “The Song Club”, out now via ABC Music/Universal.togetherThis baby arose from a challenge that began pre-lockdown in 2020 and brought everyone some sanity as well as some great tunes, as part of an initiative where artists were invited to a creative collective that challenged members to . The outcome was a lifeline to creative work during the crisis: they played all the instruments and did all the production themselves from Urquhart's home studio on the NSW Central Coast, creating enough ‘good tunes' to make a whole new release.write one song a weekDuring the chat they each talk about their own journeys to and through music, as well as how their building a musical life together. All with family life happening as part of, rather than apart from, the stage and recording booth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician, writer, broadcaster and self described ‘Music Industry Veteran' Jane Gazzo ‘‘welcomed us into the weekend' every Saturday morning in the late 90s as the co-host of the youth music tv show Recovery. She spent the naughties broadcasting to the UK spreading musical good news, returned to commercial radio to give it some proper cred and has most recently returned to the ABC for the lockdown and beyond music show The Sound.As a journalist she's been working across media for years too – and we love her music writing as well as presenting and interviewing. Jane's series of interviews with “Music Industry Mums” for the Australian Music Vault has given us particular inspiration, with Jane leading the way in bringing the worlds of music and motherhood together. Candid practical and inspiring pieces, Jane's skills bringing people's stories to the page with vivid detail.In addition to catching her talking to us (with Shelley and Liz fangirling like it's 1999), if you're in Melbourne you can also catch her live as part of the Music at the Movies series. A deadset legend, continuing leading light in the industry and of course, a Music Mother and Other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

, the General Manager of Music Victoria — the not-for-profit independent voice that champions all things concerning the Victorian music industry. He's had a past life as an active musician, a band tour manager in Europe, and an artist manager, working with artists such as Chet Faker, Midnight Juggernauts, Grimes and many more.Dale PackardDale is also a dad who has combined his love for kids and the music industry by solely directing his own development project —the .Club Kids Music Academy It has become a platform for young children to experiment with electronic music and technology in an educational and creative space.During our interview Dale shares insights from his many vantage points, including as a parent to an extremely cool little person who also pops up at the end of the interview. Two for one, listeners – a great set of recommendations to add to your next playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Childz Play is “the world's premier Kidz Bop review podcast”, dreamed up by comedians and general creative masterminds Adam H. Phillips and R. Alex Murray. For those of us who didn't grow up with Kidz Bop in our lives, think of it as the Mickey Mouse Club meets the 100% Hits franchise – an insanely popular American series of albums where kids re-record hit songs of the day, but with all the swears taken out.The podcast started as a joke between gaming friends Adam H. Phillips and R. Alex Murray, and our first contact with them started through a podcasting algorithm that thought ‘people who talk about kids and music might also want to talk to each other'. This chance encounter has turned into a hilarious chat about what kids music actually is (or if there even is such a thing), while getting to the heart of what two grown men are actually doing paying this much attention to Kids Bop, anyway.Along the way we also learn about their other ‘lives' – R. Alex Murray is also a children's entertainer, standup and multipod man, while Adam H Phillips has a former live as a Dad Band . You can find and support their pod via the Missing Sock network – they even do merch as well as their own ‘kids safe' covers.ProdigySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T Wilds (Tania Wilds), a singer/songwriter based in the Blue Mountains in NSW.With a former musical life in the Sydney nineties-naughties indie superscene with SPDFGH and , she's since been in, out and around the industry here and also overseas. To get the up-to-date details, she's here to tell us about the journey, and her new work, “I Swim”, her first work in over a decade.Half a CowParticularly inspiring was how parenting put her work in pause, but then also, was a major part of getting her back in the scene. It wasn't just a love of the craft, but the active encouragement of her daughter who's gotten Wilds back out there. This is a ‘stage Mum' of a different type – when the daughter is the one pushing Mum back to the stage! The work, and the chat, was a delight. And the music is incredible. Full access to the her independent single, “I Swim” is up on the podcast too, with full permission granted. As well as a co-written original with Mum and Bub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shevonne Hunt really is across music, mother(ing) and other(ing), with her voice and words across some of the most well known parenting media across Australia. With a background in news and documentary, she now brings warm commentary to the hard slog of everyday life with littlies.Shevonne is a broadcaster, podcaster, writer, producer, MC and facilitator (and more). You may hear her most regularly as the voice of Feed Play Love and The Parent Panel for The Parent Brand, or read her work on Daily Life or Kidspot, or feel in love with her as a producer and audio maker for the ABC, where she's made award winning docos for Backyard Briefing, RN and local radio.In this episode she talks about creative industries work before, during and after having kids, with one of the most stella being this piece, “The Music Makers“, as well as the great podcast she created called “The Lullaby Effect” with Dr Anita Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ben Green is a Brisbane-based researcher and teacher in music and creative industries as well as a member of what he calls “two low key but constant bands that are mostly dads”. Can we call them “Dad Bands”? Have a listen for yourself – we love them! Tape/Off (https://tapeoff.net) and Gold Stars (https://zangrecords.bandcamp.com/album/noise-bridge). This episode also feature's Ben's music, used with full permission. Follow the links there for more.Ben is a cultural sociologist working in music scenes, cultural policy and youth studies. He is a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at Griffith University and teaches in creative industries at JMC Academy. His forthcoming book (Routledge) draws from research with fans and musicians about the musical moments that have defined their lives and continue to drive them, including cherished family memories. Other projects have included live music planning for local government, music-making as a source of well-being for young people, and COVID-19 recovery in the arts. You can read more at of his work below –Peak Music Experiences: A New Perspective on Popular Music, Identity and Scenes ‘A long way to the top: Australian musicians balance multiple roles to make their careers work' (The Conversation)‘Researching Regional and Rural Music Scenes' (Popular Music & Society). This episode also features "Valley" by Gold Stars, used with full permission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The creative industries are not just one thing – so the best creative industries workers are never doing just one thing at a time. Enter Fionna Allan – a music mother and other who seems to never be idle. She's a Creative Project Manager (amongst other things!) working across a variety of music and arts platforms, including arts & music festivals, live music venues, community radio and events. Currently based in Victoria, Australia, she's worked across the world in event production, festival production, ticketing and box office, artist bookings, venues and radio.Fionna's email address at the moment has her named as “Office Manager, 94.9 MAINfm“, and she's recently taken on the role of Regional Music Coordinator for Mt Alexander Shire – working for Music Victoria/Regional Arts Victoria. We're thrilled to hear about how she juggles, and has juggled, it all. During our chat she also dropped lots of names (and we loved it!), everyone from Peaches to LCD Sound System, Jon Spencer Blues, Beth Ditto, Hot Chip and Will Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For International Women's Day 2021 we're celebrating by revisiting three of our 2020 guests, Nardi Simpson, Nat Bartsch and Kate Duncan. As women who cover different aspects of the creative industries, they each taught us something important about mixing the personal with the professional. These three were just some of the gems we gathered during season one in 202o – thank you again for everyone who took a chance on us and shared their stories.Keeping this all together are their answers to the question ‘What would you change or add to make the music and creative industries better for families'? Recorded under the veil of COVID in bedrooms, front rooms and playrooms, there is of course the odd baby crying and mother death stare shot – so don't mind the audio moving around a bit at times.As always – content is key! Thanks again for listening, and if you want to hear the full eps, and more, go to our menu or search through on your pod provider. And don't forget to support these and other artists as well too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.