Podcast appearances and mentions of Sydney Town Hall

II News headlines II Listen here - Uruguay mourns former President José “Pepe” Mujica (89) – Ex-guerrilla turned humble leader, donated 90% of salary, legalized weed & abortion. (Film: The 12 Year Night) - EPA slow to act amid rising ocean temps. - NSW pesticide kills corellas – Hundreds of birds choke to death; chemical under scrutiny. - Gaza's deadliest day since ceasefire broke – 100+ killed in strikes. Gaza European Hospital destroyed – Only cancer center gone, ICU/incubators offline. (IDF “tunnel” footage debunked by ABC.)Song - BiGSaM - لو مرة بس (If Only Once)II Voices 4 Palestine II Listen HereFrom the rally on Nakba Day (Thursday 15th May) on south lawn of Unimelb Parkville campusSome words from emcee about campus security and repression of student activism& hearing fromRanem Abu-Izneid, a Palestinian dental student at the University of Melbourne, who was targeted by the IDF in her dorm at Al-Quds University in the West Bank in November.Thanks to Edmi, new programmer with Monday breakfast, for the recording.Song - Cairokee - Telk Qadeya كايروكي - تلك قضية        II Tamil Refugee Council Interview II Listen HereWe talk to Renuga Inpakumar from the Tamil Refugee Council about the historical and current significance of the ongoing persecution of the Tamil people both here and in Sri Lanka.May 18th, 2025, we mark sixteen years since the peak of the Tamil genocide at Mullivaikkal. It is not only a commemoration —it is a global call to actionMay 18th at 12PM, the Tamil Refugee Council will lead a mass rally at Sydney Town Hall on Gadigal LandII This is the Week II Listen hereComrade Kevin provides us with an update on the week that was.II Vijay Prashad Interview II Listen hereExcerpt from a recent interview that Tobia did with Indian Marxist jounalist/historian Vijay Prashad from The Tricontinental Institute of Social Research, Leftword Books and Global South Insights pt 1 of 3Song - Toumani & Sidiki - Lampedusa (live @Bimhuis Amsterdam)

In this episode, we speak with Matthew Walker. The British neuroscience professor is the author of “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams”, and he’s coming to Australia shortly to speak at Vivid Sydney in conjunction with the Sydney Writers' Festival. Walker has lately become the sleep expert of choice around the world for his deep research and clear thinking about one of life’s great mysteries – and necessities. This student of the sandman will be on stage in front of a packed audience at Sydney Town Hall on May 27, but for the moment, he joins Good Weekend senior writer Konrad Marshall for a chat about the incredible benefits of a good night's sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does heartbreak sound like to you? This week’s stories are about heartbreak… whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the loss of who you once were…or a relationship that didn’t work out. Sounds of Heartbreak In our first story, Lee explores the sounds of different kinds of heartbreak and whether they can become sounds of healing. Produced by Lee Chan. The Supervising Producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan Kobi Dog Fionn explores the different ways one can cope with the loss of a pet. Written and performed by Fionn McCabe at live graphic storytelling night Read to Me, on 9 March 2024 at Sydney Town Hall. Musical accompaniment by Martin Peralta. Recording by Zacha Rosen. Find more info about Read to Me by visiting their insta @readtome_ and more of Fionn’s work at https://www.fionnmccabe.com/ Support emerging producers, artists & creatives by hitting follow or subscribe wherever you get your Podcasts. Make, meet and learn with All The Best - follow our Substack for audio workshops, events and pitching opportunities. All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Image Credit: Lindsey Vassalo Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ryan Holiday for an in-depth dive into Stoic wisdom, delivered to a packed audience at Sydney Town Hall in Australia.

The Ube Festival was held at Sydney Town Hall on October 5, 2024. - Ginanap ang Ube Festival sa Sydney Town Hall nitong ika-5 ng Oktubre 2024.

On August 2, the Russian Orthodox Male Choir of Australia will perform at Melbourne Town Hall. Choir director Nektariy Kotlyarov told SBS Russian about the upcoming concert, tours in Europe, and how he reacted to last year's incident when a group of people with Z symbols came to stage at the choir concert at Sydney Town Hall. - 2 августа в Melbourne Town Hall выступит Русский православный мужской хор Австралии. Руководитель хора Нектарий Котляров рассказал SBS Russian о предстоящем концерте.

“Counting & Cracking” is a play that spans four generations of a Tamil family across Sri Lanka and Australia from 1956 to 2004. It was first produced by Belvoir and Co-Curious at the Sydney Town Hall in January 2019 for the Sydney Festival. With a cast of 19, the play runs for three and a half hours. - இலங்கைப் பின்னணி கொண்ட ஆஸ்திரேலிய குடும்பம் ஒன்றின் நான்கு சந்ததியினரின் கதைகளை – கொழும்பு நகரிலிருந்து பெண்டில்ஹில் வரை – எடுத்து வரும் ஒரு அரங்கக் காவியம் “எண்ணிக்கை, இல்லையேல் கையோங்கு (Counting and Cracking).”

Sydney Town Hall-ийн талбайд болсон үндэсний бүжгийн өдөрлөгөөр нэгэндээ хайртай байхыг Монголчууддаа уриалжээ.

On Monday evening, pro-Palestine protesters marched to Sydney's Opera House, which was lit up in solidarity with Israel. The protesters started their rally at the Sydney Town Hall, but the event quickly got out of hand as anti-Semitic sentiments were chanted. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the protesters also lit up flares- but only one person was arrested by the end. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Final Countdown to the Aboriginal Voice Referendum Day approaches Lidia Thorpe has a meltdown over an Aboriginal flag-burning video. Plus Hamas launches a bloody land assault on Israel from Gaza. It's the final countdown to the Aboriginal Voice Referendum Day on October 14. Former A Current Affair Host Ray Martin said at an official Yes event attended by Anthony Albanese that if you vote no because you don't know you're a dinosaur or a dickhead. More polls show that the No vote is in a commanding lead. The Warriors of Convict Resistance released another video where a member mentioned Lidia Thrope by name, burnt the Aboriginal flag, and gave a Nazi salute. The Australian Federal Police are investigating, they recently charged Australian Meditations with using a carriage service to offend over a previous Warriors of Convict Resistance video released in January 2022. Lidia Thorpe accused the Prime Minister of wanting fascists to come get her. Lidia is part of the progressive no campaign wanting a treaty first. Hamas has launched a bloody operation into Southern Israel with over 700 Israelis confirmed murdered so far including 260 at the Re'im Music Festival with others kidnapped. Muslim Arabs were celebrating in the streets of Western Sydney last night with a pro-voice Imam Ibrahim Dadou telling Muslims in Lekemba how elated he was about the Hamas assault. Government buildings across Australia including Parliament House and the Sydney Opera House are being lit up in the Israel flag colours. Hamas is a listed terrorist organisation in Australia. A pro-Palestine rally is taking place at Sydney Town Hall tonight with a man carrying the Israeli flag removed by NSW Police. Two thousand Victorians attended the annual March for the Babies in Melbourne on Saturday. The official pro-abortion counter-protest was cancelled by organizer Christopher Johnson whom Avi Yemini recently confronted about his unhinged triggered behaviour. All the pro-abortionists could muster was two feminists interrupting March President Bernie Finn during an address outside Premier Jacinta Allan's office. Ashley Paul Griffith who's been named as the childcare worker charged with 1600 child sex offences against 91 girls at childcare centres in Brisbane, Sydney and abroad over a 15-year period was allegedly attacked in a Queensland prison along with Brett Peter Cowen the man convicted of murdering 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe in 2003. Back in August West Australian MP James Hayward was found guilty of an incident dealing with an 8-year-old girl. The Met Police arrested Reclaim Party leader and recently sacked GB News host Laurence Fox on suspicion of ‘conspiring to damage ULEZ cameras. Yet journalist Chris Packham can produce a documentary advocating climate activists break the law and not be arrested. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's signature policy announcement at the Conservative Party Conference was to ban cigarette smoking for the next generation copying New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern's prohibition lead. Nigel Farage attended the Conservative Party conference in his capacity as a GB News reporter but announced he would stay with the Reform Party the successor party to his Brexit Party. A severely obese man who can't fit out his front door Gavin Plumb has been charged with attempting to hire a hitman to kidnap and murder ITV Host Holly Willoughby. MAGA Republicans as well as Donald Trump have endorsed Rep Jim Jordan to become the House Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted last week over hiding foreign aid to Ukraine in the Continuos Spending Resolution. The Biden Administration has waived 26 federal laws to build a border wall in the Rio Grande Valley, though Joe Biden told reporters he doesn't believe border walls work. 31-year-old Antifa activist Ryan Carson was stabbed to death in New York City by 18-year-old BLM activist Brian Dowling. Dowling's lawyer described him as a great kid. Carlson's girlfriend Claudia Morales refused to give a description of his attacker because he was black. Carlson's friends set up a GoFundMe so they could take time off work to properly grieve. NZ Police have concluded a trespasser at the home Te Pāti Māori candidate Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke was not racially motivated. The trespasser was a National Party member who claimed he wanted to congratulate her for recent high polling. Email: me@timwilms.comMessage: https://t.me/timwilmsWebsite: http://timwilms.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfrontGab: https://gab.com/timwilmsTelegram: https://t.me/wilmsfront Support the Show:Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membershipDonate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/ Other Unshackled Links:Website: https://www.theunshackled.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackledTwitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackledGab: https://gab.ai/theunshackledTelegram: https://t.me/theunshackledMinds: https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled Music and Graphics by James Fox HigginsVoice Over by Morgan MunroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet a scientist working to build and test a fusion power plant. Fusion Professor Howard Wilson has intimate knowledge of plasma -the stuff inside stars- and what is needed to safely contain it on earth. Prof. Wilson *Science Week Announcement!* See 'Dr Karl and Friends' live at the Sydney Town Hall. Thurs 17 August at 6:30pm. Free registration at drkarl.com

PhD student Kirsten Banks tells Dr Karl of deep of a journey toward a new candle standard. Stellar seismology and the search for exoplanets may make galactic maps more accurate. @Astrokirsten *Science Week Announcement!* See 'Dr Karl and Friends' live at the Sydney Town Hall. Thurs 17 August at 6:30pm. Free registration at drkarl.com  

In this special episode of A Podcast of One's Own, we take you inside Julia's sold out Sydney Writers' Festival event at the Sydney Town Hall with Indira Naidoo.More than a decade on from what is now known as the Misogyny Speech, Julia and Indira discuss the speech's origins, where we are today and the future for women leaders. The event was recorded live by the ABC's Compass program, which is hosted by Indira.Show notes You can watch Compass with Indira Naidoo at Compass : ABC iviewJulia Gillard's book Not Now, Not Ever: Ten years on from the misogyny speech is available to purchase at Not Now, Not Ever by Julia Gillard - Penguin Books AustraliaMore information about the Sydney Writers' Festival can be found at Sydney Writers' Festival (swf.org.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Nektary Kotlyarov, who, being a fourth-generation migrant, not only speaks fluent Russian, but also leads the Russian Orthodox Male Choir of Australia. - Интервью с Нектарием Котляровым, который, являясь мигрантом в четвертом поколении, не только прекрасно говорит по-русски, но и руководит Русским православным мужским хором Австралии. Он рассказал о жизни хора и предстоящем большом концерте.

Jessica Dettmann is the author of three novels: How To be Second Best, This Has Been Absolutely Lovely, and Without Further Ado, and a picture book called There's No Such Book. After a decade working as a book editor for Random House, HarperCollins and freelance, she made the transition to writing after having kids. She was born and raised in Sydney and here she remains, disappointing her fourteen-year-old self, who assumed she would be living in the pensione in Florence from A Room With A View by now.Our interview begins at 00:19:00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Mini book club: Am I Normal Yet? by Holly Bourne (The Spinster Club #1)Evie is 16 and determined to be 'normal', continuing her recovery from OCD and anxiety. But as she starts college and tries to live a 'normal' teenage life, things start to spiral out of control. An enjoyable, although at times emotional, exploration of how mental health is never linear. Plus, it's a rousing feminist manifesto - although we think some of the topics would be discussed slightly differently today than in 2015. In this interview, we chat about:Why Jessica is obsessed with the 1993 adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing and how it sparked the idea for this novelHow Willa's love for that movie has shaped her romantic journey and why Jessica wanted to explore that in the novelExploring large families and their intricacies in fictionJessica's experience working in the publishing industry and how it felt to transition into being an authorHow Jessica once sat on the balcony of Sydney Town Hall dressed as a Christmas angelBooks and other things mentioned:How Do You Like Me Now?, Pretending and Girl Friends by Holly BourneMuch Ado About Nothing (1993 film - see the opening scenes here)Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (film)10 Things I Hate About You (film)Upstart Crow (TV series)Into the Woods (production and film)Follow Jessica at @jessicadettmannauthorWithout Further Ado is available now. Please note that we choose podcast guests independently of Caitlin's job at HarperCollins Publishers. Although her job does help put us in touch with authors, we choose our guests based on what we've enjoyed reading and think you'd find interesting. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir will perform at the Gala Concert of the Out & Loud & Proud International choral festival on Thursday at Sydney Town Hall.  Rev. Bill Crews chats to the president of the choir, Kate Deakin, about the upcoming event.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

365 ДНІВ У ВІЙНІ, ЩО ТРИВАЄ 9 РОКІВ... "UKRAINE Secrets of resilience" - виставка про секрети української незламності відбудеться 24 лютого в сіднейському у Sydney Town Hall в рамках відзначення річниці повномасштабного вторгнення російських збройних сил на українські землі. Не схожа на інші, веселі і красиві виставки, ця виставка групи українських художників з Сіднею “True Blue & a little bit of Yellow” - про сумне, про війну та нескореність українців...

365 днів у війні, що триває 9 років - Україна непереможна. Добре відома Юлія Швед, вокалістка, джазова співачка, педагог та продюсер музичного дійства "Ukraine Undefeated" розповідає для SBS Українською про те, як в Сіднеї 24-го лютого буде відзначатися річниця повномасштабного наступу російських збройних сил на українські землі в інтерв'ю з Тетяною Колдуненко...

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir, in association with Sydney WorldPride, is delighted to announce a 500-strong massed choir at the Gala Concert of the Out & Loud & Proud International choral festival on Thursday, 23 February in the magnificent Sydney Town Hall. https://tinyurl.com/4d35k3k8Support the showCheck out more content on www.lotl.com

It's World Cup Final week in Qatar and Muslims are using the event in a highly coordinated proselytizing campaign, or what they call Dawah, both in person and online.Sam Green, is a senior campus pastor with the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students, and his special interest for twenty years has been on reaching Muslims for Jesus Christ (See Sam's website see also his course Engaging with Islam). Sam first came to prominence in this exchange with Islamic Apologist Ahmed Deedat in 1996 at Sydney Town Hall.Sam Green says the culture war bumps between the west and the east about alcohol and LGBTI issues are just tip of the iceberg, compared with the coordinated efforts being put in by Muslims backed by the government of Qatar. ***As The Pastor's Heart grows in audience our opportunities and responsibility grow as well. We want to get better and that takes more resources. We are asking listeners to partner with us to help fund our production, editorial, distribution and promotion.To support The Pastor's Heart - http://patreon.com/thepastorsheart Support the show

Every year for 24 years MCC Sydney has given Sydney a gift: A place to come on Christmas Eve where everyone is welcome with no exceptions. A place to come and reflect on the meaning of Christmas and experience something memorable.We chat with PJ, the events coordinator. @lotlmedia 

Imagine losing and needing to reclaim all your rights every six months -- your right to study, work, and access to healthcare.Today's broadcast is dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers, and focuses on two "No-one Left Behind" rallies, in Melbourne and Sydney, to demand the government makes good on its promise to provide permanent visas.Ian Rintoul spokesperson from the Refugee Action Coalition (NSW) reports on the rally outside the Sydney Town Hall, on 6th November 2022.David from the Refugee Action Collective (RAC, Vic), reports on the rally outside the State Library, Melbourne, on 5th November 2022, and the impact of protest laws. 

Acknowledgement of Country// News Headlines// 7:15 - Yemurraki Egan and Naomi Kennedy-Bamblett//We'll hear a short clip of speeches from the Naarm NAIDOC March this past Friday the 8th of July, featuring Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara man Yemurraki Egan, and Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri and Trawlwoolway woman Naomi Kennedy-Bamblett . Thanks to Ayan from Diaspora Blues for the recordings.  https://www.3cr.org.au/diasporablues Mondays at 2:30pm on 3CR 7:30 - Stephanie Bernard//Stephanie Bernard is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne, researching the most distant galaxies with space telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope. She joins us today to discuss the recent release of images taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, and to talk about telescope's potential to deepen our understanding of the universe. Stephanie is also an astronomy and science educator at Scienceworks, the Melbourne Planetarium, and the Victorian Space Science Education Centre. Stephanie also co-presents an astronomy podcast called Spaghettification that you can listen to here.  7:45 - Kelly and Spike//Kelly Whitworth and Spike Chippalone speak with us about the upcoming launch of Homeless in Hotels, a 3-part radio series documenting life in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic, which premieres on 3CR on Thursday the 28th of July at 12PM. Kelly produces Radical Australia here on 3CR and is passionate about peer-produced media. Spike is a peer support worker at a Melbourne homeless health service with a lived experience of homelessness and drug use. Together, they co-hosted the former 3CR peer homelessness show, Roominations, and co-founded the Homeless Persons Union Victoria. 8:00 - Ella Shi//Ella is the Digital and Communications Organiser at the Migrant Workers Centre. She's previously worked as a community organiser, student union representative and is also a former ASU workplace delegate. She joins us today to speak about importance of the Migrant Workers 2022 Survey, and how this impacts their work and policy recommendations.  8:15 - Renuga Inpakumar//Renuga Inpakumar from Tamil Refugee Council is a young Eelam Tamil activist and Law/Arts student with a long history of organising to amplify Eelam Tamil issues. She joins us today to provide an analysis of the economic crisis and mass protests in Sri Lanka from an Eelam Tamil perspective, highlighting some important concerns that have often gone neglected in mainstream media coverage. Renuga's activism and organising has focused on issues including the return of land to Eelam Tamil people, and the recognition of Tamil Eelam and Tamil Eelam genocide, calling for those responsible to be held to account. If you're in Sydney, support the action by joining the July 24 rally at Sydney Town Hall. Songs//Thelma Plum - When It Rains It Pours

Σε μια άρτια διοργανωμένη εκδήλωση πραγματοποιήθηκαν χθες βράδυ σε αίθουσα του Δημαρχείου του Σύδνεϋ, Sydney Town Hall, τα επίσημα εγκαίνεια της έκθεσης με αυθεντικά έργα τέχνης από την Ελληνική Επανάσταση του 1821.

Η αντίστροφη μέτρηση έχει ξεκινήσει για τη συναυλία στο Sydney Town Hall της Εθνικής Μητροπολιτικής Χορωδίας της Αυστραλίας.

Με πλέον εντυπωσιακό έκθεμα, το νεκρικό προσωπείο του Θεόδωρου Κολοκοτρώνη, το οποίο βγαίνει για πρώτη φορά έξω από το Πολεμικό Μουσείο της Ελλάδας, λειτουργεί αυτή την περίοδο έκθεση για το 1821 στο Δημαρχείο του Σύδνεϋ, Sydney Town Hall.

"Hold on to the goodness this country offers. Because the only other option is to fall into despair and given the stakes, that's not actually an option." – Benjamin Law What a lucky country we are – sunburnt, egalitarian, no worries. But look beyond the marketing slogan and you may start to wonder: where the bloody hell are you? In this special highlight from the SWF Great Debate – moderated by the unsparing Jennifer Byrne – journalist, columnist, TV screenwriter and author Benjamin Law argues that maybe Australia isn't so bad. After all, there's universal healthcare, gun control, MasterChef…it's enough to make Benjamin strip down on stage at Sydney Town Hall to reveal a Southern Cross ‘tattoo'.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farhad Bandesh spent almost eight years in Australian immigration detention centres, in Manus Island and in Melbourne. For this year's Refugee Week he participated in the Band Together event, which was organised by Asylum Seeker Centre, Amnesty International Australia and City of Sydney, at Sydney Town Hall. Farhad performed a number of his songs in English as well as a Kurdish song. - Le em lêdwane da le gell penaxwazî pêşûy Durgey Manus, Ferhad Bandeş bas le beşdarî kirdiniyan dekeyin le boneyek le Sydney ke be nawî "Band Together" bû le Heftey Penaberanî 2021. Berêz Ferhad, çend goranîyekî be zimanî Înglîzî pêşkeş kird û goranîyek be zimanî Kurdî.

German-born Australia-based conductor Johannes Fritzsch and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra bring Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony to the stage at the Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. - Die meisten Feiern zu Beethovens 250. Geburtstag fielen wegen der COVID Beschränkungen im vergangenen Jahr ins Wasser. In dieser Woche bietet aber das Sydney Symphony Orchestra unter der Leitung von Johannes Fritzsch eine willkommene Gelegenheit, etwas von dem versäumten Musikgenuss nachzuholen. Mittwoch Abend, Freitag und Samstag erklingen Beethovens 6. Symphonie – die Pastorale – zusammen mit der Ouvertüre zu ‘Egmont‘ in der Sydney Town Hall. Dirigent Johannes Fritzsch sagt, er freut sich auf ein Konzert mit Publikum.

There will be protests on Saturday in front of Melbourne Parliament House and Sydney Town Hall to demand that the Australian government broaden their travel ban exemption criteria so that partners of Australians can enter Australia to be reunited. - Am Samstag sind vor dem Parlament in Melbourne und vor der Town Hall in Sydney Proteste gegen die angeblich schwierige und schleppende Vergabe von Partnervisa durch die Regierung angesagt. Tausende von Australiern, die gerne einen zukünftige Ehepartner, Verlobten oder sonst jemanden, der ihnen nahe steht, nach Australien holen wollen, müssen bis zur Verzweiflung warten. Claudia Genuttis ist Expertin und hilft bei Visumanträgen.

The right to protest has been withdrawn during Covid so it is topical that BMUC presenter Nick Franklin recently interviewed activist Stephen Langford on Rights, Rorts and Rants. Stephen was arrested for sticking a pamphlet on a Governor Macquarie statue in Sydney and spent a "horrendous" couple of nights locked up for it. Stephen doggedly protests every Friday at Sydney Town Hall as a constant reminder of the imprisonment of refugees. Stephen shared his recommendation of a recently released documentary called White Riot directed by Rubika Shah about Rock Against Racism, a movement that began in 1976 to take on the National Front. If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can leave an audio comment about our show, which may be added to one of our podcasts. This episode was broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM on 27th November 2020. Apply to be a guest on our show. Join a union - 1300 486 466 or join online. Join BMUC. Rights, Rorts and Rants is broadcast from 4pm to 6pm on 89.1FM or can be live streamed from rbm.org.au. The BMUC pays its respect to, and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundangara first peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land. Disclaimer: We seek a range of perspectives but that means that views expressed in these podcasts are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rightsrortsandrants/message

(Originally aired in October 2020) David Drury is one of Australia's most acclaimed organists, known especially for his talents in improvisation. He is the only Australian organist to have won the prestigious "Tournemire prize" for improvisation at the St Alban's International Organ Competition. He has given recitals around the world including at Notre Dame and La Madeleine in Paris, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Cathedral in London, and has appeared many times at the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Town Hall. He is currently the Director of Music at St Paul's College within the University of Sydney and has published a large number of compositions for choirs through "Crescendo Music".

Catherine Alcorn is an award winning artist and producer who works extensively in theatre, cabaret and television. As an artist, Catherine has produced and performed in national and international tours of her own stage shows The Divine Miss Bette, Go Your Own Way: The Story of Christine McVie, Cathartic and 30 Something and is a regular fixture in Festival programs including Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Sydney Festival and as Ambassador for Noosa Long Weekend and Ballarat Cabaret Festival in 2014/15. During her appointment as Ambassador, both festivals broke attendance and box office records. In 2018 Catherine made her triumphant USA and Sydney Opera House debut in her most famous role as The Divine Miss Bette, winning her the Best Cabaret Production in the 2018 Broadway World Awards. As a producer, Catherine's cabaret credits include Creative Director of Slide Lounge (2010 - 2014), Slide Cabaret Festivals (2011 - 2013), From Sydney With Love: A Concert for Orlando at Sydney Town Hall (2016), High Standard for Actor Benevolent Fund (2019) and in October 2017 launched Glen Street Theatre's inaugural Cabaret In The Glen program in the role of Artistic Director. Her television credits include The Today Show (NINE Network), Making Australia Happy (ABC) and Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure (HARPO) Since founding Tenacious C Presents, Catherine has produced and delivered multiple tours and productions to regional theatres and festivals across Australia.  More info here http://tenaciousc.com.au/​ In this episode: We talk about how we are coping in the time of COVID19 and how our producing practice will change. We crystal​ ball what the future may look like and why relationships are going to be more important than ever moving forward.

On The 10th January 2020, tens of thousands of Sydney Siders gathered at Sydney Town Hall to Demand Climate Justice. In this episode School Strike 4 Climate Organiser, Ambrose Hayes, addresses The People.

On The 10th January 2020, tens of thousands of Sydney Siders gathered at Sydney Town Hall to Demand Climate Justice. In this episode Climate Activist Izzy Raj-Seppings, addresses The People.

On The 10th January 2020, tens of thousands of Sydney Siders gathered at Sydney Town Hall to Demand Climate Justice. In this episode student Luka Saunders, addresses The People.

On The 10th January 2020, tens of thousands of Sydney Siders gathered at Sydney Town Hall to Demand Climate Justice. In this episode Chloe Rafferty, Uni Students For Climate Justice NSW Co-Convener, addresses The People.

On The 10th January 2020, tens of thousands of Sydney Siders gathered at Sydney Town Hall to Demand Climate Justice. In this episode Social and Human Rights Activist, Larissa Payne, ­­­­­­­­­­­­addresses The People.

On The 10th January 2020, tens of thousands of Sydney Siders gathered at Sydney Town Hall to Demand Climate Justice. In this episode ­­­­­­­­­­­­Fire Fighters For Climate Justice's, Jim Casey, ­­­­­­­­­­­­addresses The People.

Join Cullen in part one of the I'm Free Sydney's Sight Seeing tour. Check out our new memory test below for this episode 2020. Cullen and the team meet Ross at the beginning of an entertaining and informative tour in part one of our podcast tour through the center of Sydney. The I'm Free walking tour is warmly primed with the best stories, insights, and tips throughout the heart of the city.  Enjoying the stories on The, I'm Free Tour Sydney Covering local transport, activities, restaurants, and bars to give you a sense of place in the same way the locals like Ross and his tour team do. During the easy-walking 2½-3 hour tour, we uncover some of Sydney's hidden history and explore the sites of Australia's most famous city under the guiding light of our friendly tour guide.  The I'm Free Sydney tour guides give a series of well-crafted insights into the people, places, and events of this sun-blessed city. Rain, Hail, thunder or Shine, Ross's I'm Free Tours walk every day. Stories abound on the I'm Free Tour Sydney And with no need to book, this is the perfect place to turn up shortly after your arrival in Sydney and find your local guide in a bright green T-shirt. Perfect for an update on upcoming events, art, restaurants, and of course, those hidden bars and noodle shops to help you better enjoy your time in Sydney just like a local. Ross joins Cullen and the team this morning at Sydney's Town Hall with the opening of the tour, exploring Sydney's remarkable beginning and development. Some of the convict colony stories might surprise you like the opening of the tour that digs deep beneath your feet of Sydney's Town Hall, revealing some of its hidden stories beneath the stonework. Tours start out at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm every day from the Sydney Town Hall Square. With no need to book, you'll easily find your guide wearing a bright green "I'm Free" T-shirt on George St between Sydney Town Hall and St Andrew's Cathedral. One of the many places visited on the I'm Free Tour in Sydney Group bookings can be made at least 24 hours in advance  Groups of 10 or more can register with www.imfree.com.au at least 24 hours in advance.  To maintain the quality of our regularly scheduled tours, the I'm Free tour team will need to organize you a separate private tour.  And full terms and conditions can be found on the I'm Free Tours private tours https://www.imfree.com.au/sydney/private-tours/ web page. WHEELCHAIRS: The Sydney Sights tour is wheelchair friendly. Find out more about I'm Free tours in both Sydney and Melbourne and  https://www.imfree.com.au/aboutus/ and stay tuned to join us for part two of our Sydney Sights tour on the EATT Magazine podcast. And join us for more travel podcasts here  https://eattmag.com/travel/  

Allan and Darren attempt their first “emergency” episode, recorded on Friday 4 October, the day after Prime Minister Morrison delivered the 2019 Lowy Lecture at the Sydney Town Hall. The conversation is structured around a commentary Allan wrote for the Lowy Interpreter that same day, in which he argues that the speech “marked a clear step away from the sort of Australian foreign policy articulated in the government’s 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper and towards the worldview of Trumpism and Brexit”. Darren, in contrast, found a lot more than Allan to like in the speech, and explains why he saw evidence of a clear theory of the political causes behind the crisis afflicting the rules-based order. This is probably the most significant disagreement Allan and Darren have had in the history of the podcast, which makes for a lively conversation! We invite our listeners to email us at australia.world.pod@gmail.com We welcome feedback, requests and suggestions. You can also contact Darren on twitter @limdarrenj  We thank AIIA intern James Hayne for his help with research and audio editing and XC Chong for research assistance. As always, we’re grateful to Rory Stenning for composing our theme music. Relevant links Scott Morrison, “In our interest”, 2019 Lowy Lecture, Sydney Town Hall, 3 October 2019: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/speech-lowy-lecture-our-interest Allan Gyngell, “Scott Morrison strikes an anxious and inward-looking tone”, Lowy Interpreter, 4 October 2019: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/scott-morrison-lowy-lecture Scott Morrison, Speech to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, 23 September 2019: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/chicago-council-global-affairs Nick Bisley, “‘An ally for all the years to come’: why Australia is not a conflicted US ally”, Australian Journal of International Affairs 67(4) (2013): 403-418: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10357718.2013.803029 Tony Abbott, “Remarks at G20 Leaders’ Retreat”, Brisbane, 15 November 2014: https://pmtranscripts.pmc.gov.au/release/transcript-23959

September 30thSYDNEY CLIMATE STRIKE Produced by Vivien Langford in Sydney. Thanks to Michaela and Andy in MelbourneSpeakers:Gadrian Hoosen – Garawa and Yanyuwa man from Boroloola, Pacific Warriors, Jean Hinchcliff, Tommy John Herbert MUA, President of Teachers’ Federation, ASU,PSA, ETU, CFMMEU, APHEDA, Parents and Grandparents and a Concerned Scientist .Music: Ready by Montaigne and New Orleans by David RovicsIt felt like an historic turning point. Not just the 100,000+ in the Domain but the new energy in the climate movement. One of the marshalls was Jenny, a climate activist I knew from 12 years ago. She reminded me of the street theatre we used to do down at Circular Quay, dramatising the climate emergency. I’d borrow a polar bear suit from a Greenpeace Giant and was glad of the disguise as I didn’t want to be recognised from my workplace. I had piles of fur around my ankles but Japanese Tourists would put their arms around me and want a cute photo. Most people didn’t understand at all that we were doing a “Die In” Climate Change was not mainstream. Now, Jenny said, she went to organising meetings and”it’s all new people”.The kaleidoscope has turned and a new coalition of students and workers, parents and professionals, has unified around the disbelief that we are still making profits out of an economy that is creating catastrophe.The media reported this as a children’s event and missed the fact that unions and churches were there in great numbers. The students have been making allies with unionists and have been on a steep learning curve about the  dire realities of striking for most workers in Australia. As I wove through the crowd I learned that many workers are affected by climate change already. You will hear from a ship builder working inside the metal hulk on a heatwave day, of the firemen and forest workers confronted by uncontrollable fires in areas where they are running out of water. Factory workers processing milk are losing jobs because of the drought. Electricians working on solar farm installations are horrified at unskilled casuals working for $10 an hour and no regulation of the work.  There were hundreds of stories there to be told As we walked past the parliament I imagined a cynical sign in the sky “....Tell someone who cares!” because this new climate awareness of workers and young people does not seem to be registering among our leaders. You can send this podcast to any of them in case they are trying NOT to hear the message from the streets. https://www.3cr.org.au/beyondzero POWER OF COUNTRY TOUR  at Sydney Town HallMusic by Stuart Nuggett in Jingili Language –Bundurru (food)Speakers:Millie Telford – Seed Mob, Indigenous youth climate movementStuart Nuggett – Jingili Musician from Beetaloo BasinNicole Hutton – Garrawa woman from BoroloolaNaomi Hogan – Lock The Gate Alliance/Stop Origin Fracking the NTJulie Lyford – Groundswell Gloucester. The town that said NO to AGL gas.“Now is NOT the time in history for Origin Energy to be rolling out polluting and damaging fracking gas fields across the NT” Lock the gate.Naomi Hogan held up the latest Beyond Zero Emissions report “The 10 gigawatt vision for the NT” and Sydney Town Hall roared. We were there to hear traditional owners and NT Community members help us understand the risks to precious waterways, to local health and to all of us if that gas is ever allowed to hasten climate catastrophe.Millie Telford, a vivacious young leader, animated the conversation on stage with musician Stuart Nuggett and Nicole Hutton. She said “We can’t do it alone. It’s time to take this fight all around the country”City people were urged to stand with our fellow citizens in remote parts of the NT. They cannot rally 100,000 climate activists, as we can in the cities, but we can support them by sending a message to Origin Energy and the NT government who lifted their moratorium on fracking for gas.It's not too late to bring it down again.Julie Lyford encouraged the NT people from her experience in Gloucester, they fought off AGL gas and the Rocky Hill Coal Mine and call themselves  the mouse that roared.She said “Do not be scared at AGMs Tell them how it is. Stick to the facts, Truth is everything. Media is your power. Documents are your tools. Look after each other, stay focused and united.”Message from SeedMob: Melbourne 3rd October 6pm Collingwood Town Hall . 144 Hoddle St. Power of Country Tour. Get your tix online at EVENTBRITE.Message from Lock the gate: Sydney  16th October, 8am, Martin Place near Macquarie StOrigin Energy AGM. Stand with Traditional Owners for land water culture and Climate.Breaking News“NSW Independent Planning Commission refuses consent for Bylong valley Coal Mine” They cited agricultural and heritage impacts and said the proponent had not done enough to “minimise GHG emissions associated with this project” 

On this episode of Glam City, Anna and Chelsea speak with City of Sydney Councillor Jess Scully and Curator Margaret Betteridge about public art, Sydney Town Hall and the city’s civic collection.More info:You can find more information on Jess Scully’s work with City of Sydney on her website or via City of SydneyThe Eora Journey is a visionary project that celebrates the living culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Sydney.Interested in more information the City of Sydney’s Cultural Policy and Action Plan?Peak into the City of Sydney Civic Collection that Margaret manages.Margaret’s book, Our City: 175 Years in 175 Objects is available through Trove.Are you an artist interested in Sydney? Check out the City of Sydney Public Art Strategy.If you have a GLAM idea for something that should be on the show- get in touch-GLAMcity@2ser.com.Music: Joan Sutherland- Coloratura Gallore, Teddy Bergström, Jack Elphick and Epidemic Sound

Writer S.Shkathidharan and Director Eamon Flack, discuss the monolithic endeavour that has been breathing life into COUNTING AND CRACKING after it was first conceived over 10 years ago. *  *  *  On the banks of the Georges River, Radha and her son Siddhartha release the ashes of Radha’s mother – their final connection to the past, to Sri Lanka and its struggles. Now they are free to embrace their lives in Australia. Then a phone call from Colombo brings the past spinning back to life, and we are plunged into an epic story of love and political strife, of home and exile, of parents and children. Counting and Cracking is a big new play about Australia like none we’ve seen before. This is life on a large canvas, so we are leaving Belvoir St and building a Sri Lankan town hall inside Sydney Town Hall. Sixteen actors play four generations of a family, from Colombo to Pendle Hill, in a story about Australia as a land of refuge, about Sri Lanka’s efforts to remain united, about reconciliation within families, across countries, across generations. We’ve done some big shows before – Cloudstreet, Angels in America. This is big too, but in a different way: it’s a new kind of Australian story. What makes it magnificent is its grand theatrical sweep, and its vision – deeply moving, compelling – necessary, of why we must never flag in the pursuit of an open society. Co-produced with Co-Curious Sri Lankan Meal provided by Dish Dining & Events. COUNTING AND CRACKING SYDNEY TOWN HALL JAN 11 - FEB 2 TICKETS: https://belvoir.com.au/productions/counting-and-cracking/

Writer S.Shkathidharan, Director Eamon Flack, and Cultural and Costume Advisor Anandavalli describe the mammoth undertaking that is COUNTING AND CRACKING, and the pressing need for theatre that speaks to the multiplicity of Australian and Sri-Lankan Australian life. *  *  *  On the banks of the Georges River, Radha and her son Siddhartha release the ashes of Radha’s mother – their final connection to the past, to Sri Lanka and its struggles. Now they are free to embrace their lives in Australia. Then a phone call from Colombo brings the past spinning back to life, and we are plunged into an epic story of love and political strife, of home and exile, of parents and children. Counting and Cracking is a big new play about Australia like none we’ve seen before. This is life on a large canvas, so we are leaving Belvoir St and building a Sri Lankan town hall inside Sydney Town Hall. Sixteen actors play four generations of a family, from Colombo to Pendle Hill, in a story about Australia as a land of refuge, about Sri Lanka’s efforts to remain united, about reconciliation within families, across countries, across generations. We’ve done some big shows before – Cloudstreet, Angels in America. This is big too, but in a different way: it’s a new kind of Australian story. What makes it magnificent is its grand theatrical sweep, and its vision – deeply moving, compelling – necessary, of why we must never flag in the pursuit of an open society. Co-produced with Co-Curious Sri Lankan Meal provided by Dish Dining & Events. COUNTING AND CRACKING SYDNEY TOWN HALL JAN 11 - FEB 2 TICKETS: https://belvoir.com.au/productions/counting-and-cracking/

Polemicist, orator and fearless social critic Christopher Hitchens brought a unique combination of wit and eloquence to his dangerous ideas. Public conversations that challenged the orthodox and discussed the undiscussable were a specialty and his opening speech at the first Festival of Dangerous Ideas was no exception. To celebrate the importance of dangerous ideas, we inaugurate ‘The Hitch'. Christopher's good friend, Stephen Fry, delivered a special keynote oration – a masterclass on the lost art of fabulous disagreement. This talk was recorded live on stage at the Sydney Town Hall as part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2018.

Stephen Fry conjures the lost art of fabulous disagreement at a special Sydney Town Hall event. Presented as part of the 2018 Festival of Dangerous Ideas, the keynote talk was given in honour of the first ever FODI speaker and Fry's late friend, Christopher Hitchens. The event was welcomed by Uncle Allen Madden.

Ten years after the biggest financial upheaval since the Great Depression, much has changed, but many of the features of financial systems that lead to the crisis remain in place. Australia is widely seen as having weathered the GFC better than any other developed country, and having escaped the Great Recession that followed. Former prime minister, Kevin Rudd joined a panel of political and financial leaders from that time including Ken Henry,  Richard Holden and for the UNSW Centre for Ideas event, After the Crash: Australia in the World Ten Years on from the GFC. Chaired by journalist Jennifer Hewett, the panel discussed the factors behind Australia's success, explored the long-term impact of the crisis and what its effects are today. This talk was recorded live at After the Crash: Australia in the World Ten Years on from the GFC at Sydney Town Hall, 25 October 2018.

As a member of the first Rock n Roll band **EVER** formed in Australia, Alan Dale and the House Rockers, John Charter has been there from the very start and is a true pioneer of music in this country.Performing on a triple Aussie headlining show at the Sydney Town Hall in 1957, starring Johnny O'Keefe and the Dee Jays, Col Joye and the Joy Boys and Alan Dale and the House Rockers, John meets his future musical partner and another legendary Australian band is formed - Johnny Rebb and His Rebels. The musical director of iconic TV show Bandstand, John was also a driving force in bands such as the Digger Revell Revue and The Delltones. Thanks for Listening - please like our Facebook page - All Australian Music Stories. Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Interviews Rohingyas flee violence with no long-term solution to the crisis in sightThe UN estimates that over 100,000 Rohingya people have fled violence in Rakine state in Myanmar during the past weeks. There are media reports of burnt out villages and attacks on civilians and the UN is calling for an urgent response to this humanitarian crisis.Dr Costas Laoutides is a Senior lecturer in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin University. He and his colleague Dr Anthony Ware have been working on a book about the Rohingya people for the past three years and have done field work in Rakine state. He told Wednesday breakfast that the situation in# Myanmar is more complex than the media portrays.Dr Jonathan Pickering on the US exit from Paris Agreement and the implications on that decision.EventDaryl Taylor in the studio to talk about his efforts to build a council approved Earthship (radical natural building) in Kinglake, following Black Saturday fires. And sharing an upcoming workshop in September, plus Mike Reynolds (Earthship pioneers) tour in October.Alternative News segment Guest - Lucie Bradley, Laneway Learning co-founder and Melbourne coordinator. Kristian Leammie-Ruff speaks with us about 'Mind the Gap', an exhibition looking into the Pine Gap military intelligence facility in the Northern Territory.More info on Pine Gap- Listen hereJust Equal campaign rally at Sydney Town Hall breaks records. On Sunday, Sept 10th the Just Equal campaign held a rally at Sydney Town Hall to proudly show support for the LGBTIQA community and encourage people to vote YES! for marriage equality in the postal vote which begins this month. Around 30,000 people attended making it the biggest rally supporting LGBTIQA rights in Australian history. People were encouraged to bring their placards and dress to impress, and they did! Judith from 3CR Wednesday breakfast was there and spoke with people about why they had come out on the day. Check out what they said on our website.

On 27 July the UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, delivered the 2017 Lowy Lecture at Sydney Town Hall.

Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture   The 2016 Sydney Peace Foundation Prize was presented to Naomi Klein at Sydney Town Hall on Friday 11 November. This inspiring lecture and award ceremony featured an opening song by Missy Higgins, an introduction by Senator Patrick Dodson and the awarding of the Prize by Professor Gillian Triggs.“The Jury commended Klein for proposing solutions that not only reduce emissions and end fossil fuel extraction, but also aim for social justice, economic fairness.”MONDAY BZE Radio Mon 5-6pmTUNE in http://3cr.org.au/streaming LIVECATCH Podcasts @ http://bze.org.au/podcastsTWEET it in : @beyondzeronews and #bzeliveFB conversation: https://www.facebook.com/beyondzeroemissions/ 

Vicki Viidikas was born in Sydney 1948. (The same year as Michael Dransfield.) Her parents split up when she was a child and her mother moved to Queensland where Vicki went to school until she was 15. She came to Sydney and studied art for a year, took a series of casual jobs as a waitress, then employment at Abbey’s bookshop near Sydney Town Hall. She started writing at sixteen and never stopped. Writing became her passion and her life. She was a pioneer as a young female poet in the pre-baby boomer generation of predominantly male poets in Sydney, the first of us to be published in an established journal. She was 19 when her first poem was published in Poetry Australia. Vicki was one of only three women to be published in the University of Queensland Press’ initial paperback poets series of 20 books.https://rochfordstreetreview.com/tag/vicki-viidikas/https://www.amazon.com/New-Rediscovered-Vicki-Viidikas/dp/0980571766

Assisted dying has no more committed opponent than the Catholic Church. They have thrown resources, and the full weight of their political influence, against it wherever it has been proposed. That’s why the words of Sydney’s Archbishop Anthony Fisher – one of Australia’s most senior Catholic clerics, and a man who commands the ear of many politicians – are worth listening to. Archbishop Anthony Fisher, debating ethicist Peter Singer at Sydney Town Hall, 13 August 2015 — Source: YouTube Listen closely, and what you’ll hear is a masterclass in FUD: Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. The same seeds sown by opponents of assisted dying to great effect down the years. What lies inside those little seeds of FUD? In this episode – for the first time – we’re going to find out. 'I think it's almost unheard of that the elderly feel more as a burden and the opposite is true. They feel empowered by this, it strengthens them.' Joeri Veen, spokesperson for ANBO – a peak body representing the Dutch elderly – discussing the impact of euthanasia laws on ANBO’s members Please note: this podcast is not about suicide. If you are interested in increasing your understanding of suicide and how to support someone experiencing suicidal ideation, visit the Conversations Matter or beyondblue websites.If you (or someone you know) require immediate assistance, contact one of the following 24/7 crisis support services: Lifeline (13 11 14), Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467), MensLine (1300 78 99 78), beyondblue (1300 22 4636), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or eheadspace (1800 650 890). Hear more Embed player Listen Better Off Dead: interview with Tom Keneally Tom Keneally is one of Australia’s best-loved and most successful authors – and a former Catholic seminarian. Here, he discusses the belief of some Catholics that pain can purify, and that suffering redeems the soul. Know more Video: 'Q&A: Facing Death' – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 9 November 2015 Article: 'FactCheck Q&A: Were 550 babies killed last year under Dutch euthanasia laws?', by Colleen Cartwright (reviewed by Lorana Bartels and Jan F. Koper) – The Conversation, 16 November 2015 Opinion: 'Assisted dying: Sorting the facts from the half-truths and the misleading statements', by Ross Fitzgerald – Age, 15 December 2015 Video: 'Lord Carey on Assisted Dying – July 2014' – Christina Summers, 19 August 2015 Website: Christians Supporting Choice for Voluntary Euthanasia Video: 'Euthanasia debate: Professor Peter Singer versus Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP' – Sydney University Catholic Society, 13 August 2015 In this episode Anthony Fisher Nancy Elliott Catherine Glenn Foster Nick Cooling Alex Schadenberg John Fleming Henk Reitsema Kevin Yuill Joan Hume Illya Soffer Pierre Gyselinck Bob Joondeph Joeri Veen Mie Moerenhout Cheryll Brounstein Eduard Verhagen Our theme music was composed by Zig Zag Lane for Zapruder's Other Films, and edited by Jon Tjhia. Music used in this episode includes 'Untitled #8 (Popplagith)' (Sigur Rós), 'Hold Me Through' (Luke Howard), 'I Might be Wrong' (Radiohead) and 'Forty-Eight Angels' (Paul Kelly). Your stories If you're suffering, or someone you love has died badly – in a hospital, in palliative care, in a nursing home, or at home – add your voice and tell your story here. Further information Better Off Dead is produced by Thought Fox and the Wheeler Centre. Executive producers Andrew Denton and Michael Williams. Producer and researcher Bronwen Reid. For Better Off Dead, the Wheeler Centre team includes Director Michael Williams, Head of Programming Emily Sexton, Head of Marketing and Communications Emily Harms, Projects Producer Amita Kirpalani and Digital Manager Jon Tjhia. Editing, sound design and mix on this episode is by Martin Peralta. Additional editing by Bec Fary and Jon Tjhia. Thank you Thanks to field producer Emily Sexton, and to Paul Kelly and Sony ATV for the use of his song ‘Forty Eight Angels’. The series Subscribe in iTunes, or your favourite podcast app. #betteroffdeadpod Better Off Dead is produced by Thought Fox in partnership with the Wheeler Centre. It is written and created by Andrew Denton for Thought Fox.

Listen to me chat with Jane Singleton CEO of The Sydney Peace Foundation Come and Meet Julian Burnside, winner of the Sydney peace Prize 2104 November 5 2014 Sydney Town Hall

One of the most popular KISS-related shows we've done was our GPS: KISS Landmarks episode with special guest host Chris Epting. Chris is well-versed in KISS, pop culture, and travel as he's written books on all three. He also now hosts a great new music talk show that you can access HERE.  We had such a great response to that episode that we knew we had to do a part 2 for this year's KISSMAS in JULY. We're fortunate that Chris was equally enthusiastic about coming back to discuss KISS Landmarks. So, let's crank up the engine and hit the highway! 1 Washington Blvd  Detroit, MI 48226 - Cobo Hall A  very pivotal location in KISS’ history. Most well-known for a sold-out 3 night stand in January of 1976, Cobo was one of the hosts of the Alive! album and was a meeting place for the blue-collar faithful that made up KISS’ early fan base.  Cobo Hall It’s also worth noting that it was the host venue for 1984’s Animalize Live/Uncensored performance as well as the venue chosen for the kickoff of the Alive 35 tour in 2009. 238 Bagley Avenue, Detroit, MI - MichiganPalace Another well-known marker of KISS’ early Detroit dominance, the Michigan Palace was built in 1926 as a movie theater and hosted KISS on their earliest American tours.  Michigan Palace location It was also a beneficial presence for KISS’ promotional efforts as it was utilized for the videos for Rock N Roll All Nite and C’mon & Love Me as well as the cover photo for the Alive! album shot by Fin Costello. The majority of the structure was torn down but the ornate ceilings can still be seen above the parking garage that sits in its place today. Corner of 23rd & 8th, NYC – Dressed to Kill Cover site. The only non-structure on our list, this street corner will always big popular in the annals of KISStory. In 1975, a then-struggling KISS was working on a creative photo shoot with legendary New York photographer Bob Gruen.  Inspiration struck during this shoot and the members of the band were in quick need of some business suits. Peter, being the only one that actually owned a suit, looked spiffy on this cover but the rest of the band looked awkward due to having to borrow manager Bill Aucoin’s duds and Gene borrowing Gruen’s wife’s clogs. It’s a strange album cover for sure but always a destination for KISS fans visiting the Big Apple. 1255 Hempstead Turnpike  Uniondale, NY 11553 - Nassau Coliseum While Madison Square Garden will probably always be the crown jewel of New York rock concerts, Uniondale’s Nassau Coliseum has a special place in KISStory from a special time. On 12/31/1975, the band was presented with their first gold album awards prior to taking the stage.  Nassau Coliseum Also of note for this concert was the fact that Blue Oyster Cult were the opening act. This was symbolic in the fact that a year prior, KISS was opening in this venue for BOC. This took place 2 years to the day of their first public performance at the Academy of Music. A true crossroads for the band on their way to superstardom. 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92110 – San Diego Sports Arena Now known as the Valley View Casino Center, the San Diego Sports Arena was host to many classic rock bands from the 1970’s and KISS is no exception. Built in 1966, the arena has hosted numerous sporting events as well as notable concerts by acts like Jimi Hendrix, Tina Turner and Metallica.  San Diego Sports Arena San Diego Sports Arena fits in the KISS ether by way of one very famous photograph. The gatefold image of KISS in full bombastic glory from the Alive II album has always been a stern message to other bands to “Top this!” While it’s one of the most iconic photos in rock history, it’s origin location is refuted by the original photographer. Barry Levine has claimed in interviews that the photo was not snapped at Sports Arena but, in fact, at L.A.’s Forum. Regardless of where it was taken, it still makes many say “Wow” upon first glance. 254 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 – Studio 54 Studio 54 will always be strongly tied to the disco era. The Manhattan haven for debauchery was an escape for many well known celebrities from the entertainment and fashion worlds including members of KISS. Paul Stanley was actually inspired to write ‘I Was Made for Lovin’ You’ after a night at 54 listening to pulsating disco beats that were on top of the charts.  Studio 54 Also of KISS note, Studio 54 was the host venue for one of the only times that band performed as a trio. KISS were set to lip-synch to the song ‘I’ from the Music from The Elder album during a live satellite broadcast for the San Remo Festival in Italy in January 1982. Ace Frehley was a no-show and the band had to soldier on despite his absence. A very strange location for a very strange performance from a very strange album. Strange, indeed. Cascais Hall, Lisbon Portugal After taking a huge leap of faith by unmasking on MTV in 1983, KISS decided to go half a world away to break in the fresh-faced version of the band. Located. literally, in a highly vegetated jungle-like atmosphere, KISS unveiled their new look for the Lick it Up tour at Cascais Hall in Lisbon, Portugal.  Cascais Hall, Lisbon As evidenced by the footage on KISSOLOGY Volume 2, the Portuguese fans were a bit surprised by the band’s new appearance but were quickly won over by the energetic ferocity that they still brought to the stage. T C Industrial Park, Depew NY, 14043 – Borden Ink Plant (Marvel Comics) By 1977, KISS were keenly aware of what it took to generate press attention. They took full advantage of a good story by flying out to the Borden Ink Plant near Buffalo, NY to pour viles of their own blood into the red ink for use in their upcoming Marvel comic.  Borden Ink, Depew NY Marvel master Stan Lee was on hand as well as a notary and members of the press. This was an iconic moment in the band’s history and it also ushered in the saturation of non-musical merchandise that was to come. 1 Stuart St  Binghamton, New York 13901 – Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena We’re sure a lot of KISS fans are wondering what Binghampton, NY could possibly have to do with Kisstoric landmarks. Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena was built in 1973 and has hosted a number of notable events including a pair of Elvis’ final concerts.  Broome County Arena, Binghampton NY Of KISS note, it is the only venue to feature a full Mark St. John KISS performance. Struggling with Reiter’s Syndrome, St. John was sidelined for most of the Animalize tour and played a couple of split shows with then-replacement member Bruce Kulick. But in Binghampton, St. John would play the entire set. Being a rather small arena, only a select number of fans got to witness one very unique and short-lived lineup of KISS. 100 1st Avenue Nashville TN - Riverfront Park Fresh off the release of KISS My Ass: Classic KISS Regrooved, the band was only playing a handful of U.S. dates in 1994. Decibel Gee’s own Chris Czynszak was fortunate enough to see one of them.  Riverfront Park, Nashville TN Headlining the Gibson Guitars 100th Anniversary concert, KISS played after an eclectic mix of artists including Pat Travers, Brother Cane, and Fleetwood Mac. The band threw down a musical gauntlet without the use of pyro or flashy stage effects. Performing on a floating stage, the band pulled out a barrage of heavy and obscure tunes that had the diehards panting for more. Truly a unique concert in KISStory. 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 - DodgerStadium After record-breaking attendance numbers on the reunion tour or 1996-97, KISS were determined to assault the media with the launch of new album and tour Psycho Circus. On Halloween night of 1998, the band received wall-to-wall coverage on the FOX Network due to their guesting on numerous shows including Mad TV and Millenium.  Dodger Stadium The network also aired the beginning of a raucous concert at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium. While the merits of the album and pre-tour hype are hot-button topics for any KISS fan, it’s pretty clear that this venue, on this night, hosted a band that had truly returned to form. 8255 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90046 – Casablanca Records Offices Soon to be documented by a Hollywood film and already documented by the great book by Larry Harris, Casablanca Records Offices were abuzz in the 1970’s in more ways than one.  Casablanca Records Site With cocaine running rampant and hype spilling out of every corner thanks to the enthusiasm of label owner Neil Bogart, the Casablanca Offices provide a perfect example of the phrase “If walls could talk.” There are some famous photos in KISS-fan circles of the large billboard outside the building that would regularly feature KISS album advertisements. 3000 West Alameda Avenue, Burbank, California – NBC Studios This location is famous for some of the biggest moments in television history; The Tonight Show being one of the biggest. But, for KISS fans, this sacred ground is the site of one of KISS’ most explosive television appearances.  NBC Studios Site On 4/1/1975, KISS ripped through a handful of future-classics in front of a slack-jawed audience on The Midnight Special. This fiery performance included loads of energy by the front three as well as machine gun-like drumming from Peter Criss as well as Chris totally trashing his drum kit at the end of the set (a la Keith Moon). This footage is a great way to show a newbie how powerful KISS was in the early days. 483 George St  Sydney NSW 2000, Australia – Sydney Town Hall While KISS’ popularity was certainly waning in the United States in 1980 after a big change in sound and a personnel change at drummer, the band was massive in Australia. The KISS tour of Australia in 1980 was as close to Beatlemania as a band could get.  Sidney Town Hall Playing soccer stadiums, making front page news every day, and parties that seemed to never end, the band had their official welcome on the balcony of Sydney Town Hall looking down on thousands of fans that had gathered to get a glimpse of their heroes. 2121 Trumbull St., Detroit, MI 48216 – Tiger Stadium If there was ever one place that every KISS fan wanted to be it was Detroit’s Tiger Stadium on June 28th, 1996. Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter finally delivered on what so many fans had dreamed of; a full reunion with the original band.  Tiger Stadium Site Playing to a massive sold out audience, KISS was there to say “Meet the new boss….same as the old boss” 8852 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 – The Viper Room Guest host Chris Epting has a personal KISS connection to this venue and the next. The Viper Room was the venue that Chris and his son were allowed to interview all four members of KISS on August 13, 2012.  The Viper Room The band were there to unveil the massive Monster book. Chris and his son had a special moment with the band as Gene took note of the strong father and son bond that had connected the two through the love of the band. 6300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA ‎- Rock and Brews Restaurant Closing out our discussion of KISS Landmarks is another location near and dear to Chris Epting. On May 13, 2013 the band performed and impromptu 3 song set at the grand opening of Rock and Brews PCH location.  Rock & Brews PCH Not using their trademark gear, the band performed with the gear that was laying around but still pulled off an energetic set that had KISS fans in the crowd excited. We close out the show with an exclusive audio clip of KISS performing ‘Hotter Than Hell.’ Buy Music! 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Grace COSSINGTON SMITH, Orchestral concert: Dr Sargent conducting in the Sydney Town Hall c.1939, oil,pencil, pen and ink on cardboard on composition board, 45.9 (h) x 41.0 (w) cm. Collection of the National Gallery of Australia