2024 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
I acknowledge the Erawirung people as the Traditional Custodians of the skies, lands and waters of the place where I live and wrote this blog. I honour their culture and care for Country. I acknowledge…
My Top Ten Songs for Triple J’s 2024 Hottest 100
“Music is a science, it heals depression, it awakens, most people don’t know, they just take music for an entertainment, something to dance to, and enjoy yourself and you go to bed and forget it…
A Tribute to Elefant Traks
It was around July or August last year that I started to think about what I might do to recognise the 25th birthday of Elefant Traks. I had previously written a blog about Elefant Traks…
Some Reflections from ChangeFest 2024
Last month I had the opportunity to attend ChangeFest in Mildura, Victoria. It was such a transformative and inspiring experience that I just had to write a blog about it. But before I get into…
My Top 10 Songs for Triple J’s 2023 Hottest 100
“When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest of times, and to the latest.” Henry David Thoreau[1] I always look forward to…
2023 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
I must acknowledge first up just how privileged I am to be able to attend the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival and learn from authors and activists from all around the world. It was an…
Where’s my Voice …!?
It is with much hesitation that I write this blog as I have tried not to engage in the campaign around the voice referendum. The whole process has left me feeling hollow, frustrated and ashamed.…
My Top 10 Songs for Triple J’s 2022 Hottest 100
“Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” – Plato “Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich…
My Spring 2022 Soundtrack
“When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest of times, and to the latest.” Henry David Thoreau[1] Whilst I appreciate great musicianship…
My Winter 2022 Soundtrack
“Throughout most of the world and for most of human history, music making was as natural an activity as breathing and walking, and everyone participated.” Daniel Levitin, author of ‘This is Your Brain on Music’…