Sneak Up

Host Jack Colquhoun sits down with Vic Edirisinghe, the Director of Sydney management & touring label Astral People. In a follow up to our festival episode at the start of the series, they discuss the ever-changing landscape of Australian music. Most notably the politics around live music and what challenges we might face in the future.

On our latest episode of ‘Sneak Up’, host Jack Colquhoun chats with Poppy Starr Olsen, a young skateboarder who’s hoping to secure her place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Having skated from the age of eight, Poppy lives and breathes skating to say the least. In this chat, we cover her upbringing, balancing international competitions with her schooling, and the future of the sport post-Olympics.

On our latest episode of ‘Sneak Up, host Jack Colquhoun chats with Melbourne-born, LA-based singer songwriter Banoffee. With her debut album ‘Look At Us Now Dad’ out in February, alongside a slew of Aussie shows, there’s plenty to talk about. Synaesthesia, adjusting to the LA lifestyle and her love of ice cream mixed with hot chips are just a few we cover.

On this week’s episode of ‘Sneak Up’, Jack is chatting with Rachael Gunn, whose done her PHD on breaking. While most may know it as ‘breakdancing’, this chat runs through a history of the form, its influence, the concept of it as a language and why to never call it that. With breakdancing set to feature at the Olympics in coming years, there's no better time to bust a move.

On our latest episode of 'Sneak Up', host Jack Colquhoun chats with up and coming local producer, Ninajirachi. Having started making music at an incredibly young age, being mentored by the one and only Nina Las Vegas, and now playing FOMO all around the country, you best get used her name.

On this week's episode of 'Sneak Up', Jack chats with Sydney-born illustrator, artist, speaker and social presence Martina Martian. Her messages of positive affirmation have no doubt turned up in everyone's feeds in some capacity, with recent work for brands like Nike, Adidas and Adobe. Her and Jack discuss her recent move out of Sydney, the future of visual communications and the social responsibility of social media.

With the most recent worldwide Climate Action Rally, and an ongoing conversation about our environment and our future become ever more heated, what better time to discuss how our audience can be doing their bit for the planet. Discussed questions and concerns sourced from Sneak Up's own audience, Business Insider's Jack Derwin takes us through each. Should we be worried? What are people doing to help? Can I do anything? It's all here.

On this week's episode of 'Sneak Up', Jack is speaking with Swedish's own pop sensation, Tove Lo. Having just released her latest album 'Sunshine Kitty', she discusses identity, the pressures of being in the limelight and her undying love for her craft.

On this 'Sneak Up' minisode, we're discussing all things Tik Tok. The new video sharing and editing app is quickly becoming the talk of the town, but why? Host Jack Colquhoun sits down with PTV's resident Tik Tok expert Brad Esposito, to give us the lowdown and predictions for its future.

Host Jack Colquhoun chats the art of tattooing with Insta-famous tattoo artist Sophia Baughan. They discuss the growing popularity of the medium, its historical reputation and association with the world of bikers, the misconception of women in the industry, and the dumbest tats she’s ever had to give.

The next guest on our 'Sneak Up' podcast is California's most exciting new mover and shaker, Channel Tres. Fresh off the back of supporting Childish Gambino, touring the country and making his stellar Splendour debut.

Angus Stone has been a staple in the Australian music industry for a number of years now. Firstly with his success as brother-sister duo Angus & Julia Stone, and now with his excellent solo project Dope Lemon, his most artistic and experimental endeavour to date. Stone had a great chat with host Jack Colquhoun at The Espy in Melbourne, to chat all things from his new album 'Smooth Big Cat' to his infamous Byron Bay ranch. Sit back, relax and soak up the good vibes.

Host Jack Colquhoun chats with brother sister duo Georgia and Caleb Nott, aka New Zealand indie-pop outfit Broods. Calling from their home in LA, they chat all things music - from the importance of surrounding yourself with other creatives to Georgia's all-female sonic endeavour 'The Venus Project'. Settle in for an insightful conversation with a fresh perspective on living abroad and breaking down barriers in the music industry.

Host Jack Colquhoun sits down with Sydney-born and Bali-based artist, Brad Eastman (aka Beastman). They chat all things life and work, from living in Indonesia to painting impressive murals in rural areas. Beastman's art is good in every sense of the word - both visually and for the community too.

Host Jack Colquhoun sits down with owner and founder of self-care dance studio Groove Therapy, Vanessa Marian. From relocating to NYC, to dance as a method of self-expression and a key to good mental health, this chat is a serious toe-tapper.

Host Jack Colquhoun sits down with Adelaide rapper Allday ahead of the release of his third LP ‘Starry Night Over the Phone’. From relocating to LA to writing the same song over and over, nothing is off limits when it comes to a dude as blunt as Allday.

Host Jack Colquhoun chats with up-and-coming director Imogen McCluskey, whose first feature-length production is part of this year's Sydney Film Festival programme. From chats about diversity within the Australian film industry and the export of Aussie films, to musing over the struggles of directors in an age dominated by streaming - this conversation is an in-depth look at film production as a whole.

Host Jack Colquhoun chats Sydney Fashion Week with PTV's Senior Style Editor Melissa Mason - an investigation into whether it's more important to be seen there or see shows. They discuss the social capital of 'being seen' and how this effects movements in the fashion industry. Lucinda Price also pops by for a round up of some of the hottest shows and looks from the week that was.

When it comes to commentary on Australian culture & politics, there are few people that do it as well or as visibly as Scott Marsh. From Egg Boy to Kanye, Marsh has made a name for himself as one of Australia's most respected graffiti artists. In this episode we chat high art, what inspires him and how to judge a good subject.

Whether you're looking to start making your own threads, or looking to get an alternative to where your money might be going, this conversation with two up and coming local brands will no doubt deliver. Host Jack Colquhoun sits down with the owners and operators of two very different streetwear brands doing exciting things in their own different ways, Homie of Melbourne, and Any Means of Sydney. Looking for a take on threads that feels a bit more fresh? You've come to the right place.

From crazy costumes to crazy weather conditions, festival organisers deal with various highs and lows. But what really goes into organising a festival? How do they start? Host Jack Colquhoun sits down with the director of Secret Garden Festival, Clare Downs to chat about its vibrant story. Plus Tom Caw of Untitled Group, shares his insight on running some of Australia’s most reputable boutique festivals including Pitch Music & Arts Festival and Beyond The Valley.

Aside from delivering stellar interviews with some of the most exciting upcoming creatives around, Sneak Up will look to inform its listeners on the changing landscape of Australia’s culture. This week host Jack Colquhoun sits down with Pedestrian TV’s Deputy Editor, James Hennessy, to discuss how the NSW election will impact legislations around live music. Is it really as hopeless as people make it out to be?

Host Jack Colquhoun sits down with some of Aussie hip hop's freshest talent, Melbourne-based soul queen Kaiit, and Dom & Marty from Sydney’s most popular boy band, Triple One. They give us a valuable insight into the changing landscape of the genre, the importance of promoting an inclusive music culture, and mixed definitions on cultural appropriation.

Host Jack Colquhoun catches skating pioneer and original Z-Boy, Tony Alva, while he’s in town for Vans’ House of Vans event. Chatting live from Commune in Sydney, Alva offers some great life advice, delves into the history of his Era shoe design and drops some true Californian wisdom for one very entertaining ‘expression session’.

Host Jack Colquhoun gives us a brief run down on what 'Sneak Up' is all about. From music to street art and everything in-between, we'll be keeping you in the know with all things fresh throughout 2019.