Art Smitten - The Podcast

November 25th.  Shreyas and Tom talk to Alison about the Japanese Film Festival.

November 25th. Hosts, Shreyas and Tom talk to Caroline de Costa on Missing Pieces.

November 25. Tom and Shreyas talk to Bianca Gannon on The Sound of Shadows: Sugar Coated.

AWARD-NOMINATED PODCAST! Hosts Dana and Catie interview twelve-year-old Melbournian, Jael Wena, who will represent Australia at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Belarus this month.  Held on Sunday 25th November at the Minsk Arena, Belarus, ABC ME will broadcast all the incredible performances of the 16th Junior Eurovision Song Contest competition during a very special family television event on Monday 26th November at 6pm. You can catch Jael representing Australia at Junior Eurovision live on ABC ME, the ABC Me app, and ABC iview at 6pm on Nov 26. You can vote for Jael online via the Junior Eurovision website (https://junioreurovision.tv/), from Saturday the 24th of November 2018.

The final instalment of ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’. Bringing you the very best of Bendigo’s premiere White Night Festival in September this year including the rich arts and culture that we discovered whilst touring around the incredible city of Bendigo. In our final episode of the series, we hear from the many voices of Bendigo, how Bendigo has changed according to local Geoff Cartwright and your hosts spill their thoughts, feelings and recommendations about the event. Keep an ear out for our littlest interviewee with the most endearing radio voice! Hosted by Dana Hamilton, Andrew Kelso and Tom Parry. Edited by Andrew and Dana. Produced by Dana. In-studio show host: Tom. Originally broadcast on SYN Nation: 3/10/18. 

The third instalment of ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’. Bringing you the very best of Bendigo’s premiere White Night Festival in September this year, and the rich arts and culture that we discovered whilst touring around the incredible city of Bendigo. In this week's episode your host talk about one of their favourite artworks of the evening - a 10 minute light projection performance of Australia's involvement in WWII projected onto the Bendigo War Memorial. They also chat to local Peter Quinn, a retired army recruit, and his partner about their opinions of the projection and the event as a whole.  Hosted by Dana Hamilton, Andrew Kelso and Tom Parry. Edited by Andrew and Dana. Produced by Dana. Originally broad cast on SYN Nation: 19.09.18.

The second instalment of ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’. Bringing you the very best of Bendigo’s premiere White Night Festival in September this year, and the arts and culture that we discovered on the date. In this week's episode: Audio from the Opening Ceremony, an address from Greater Bendigo Mayor Margaret O’Rourke and Interview with the Festival Artistic Director David Atkins, as well as interviews with locals and visitors and reviews of the art we saw. Hosted by Dana Hamilton, Andrew Kelso and Tom Parry. Edited by Andrew and Dana. Produced by Dana. In-Studio Hosts: Andrew and Dana. Originally broadcast on SYN Nation on 12.09.18.

The very first instalment of ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’. Bringing you the very best of Bendigo’s premiere White Night Festival in September this year, and the rich arts and culture that we discovered whilst touring around the incredible city of Bendigo. In this week's episode we bring you the afternoon prior of White night: A cultural visit to The Golden Dragon Chinese Museum, a tour of Bendigo with local tour Guide, our very own Tom, and the expectations your hosts held for the events of White Night later that evening.  Hosted by Dana Hamilton, Andrew Kelso and Tom Parry. Edited by Andrew and Dana. Produced by Dana. In-studio show hosts: Tom and Aidan. Originally broadcast on SYN Nation: 05.09.18.

Wednesday 14 September 2018. Contemporary music outfit Forest Collective and cabaret artist Danielle Asciak bring to the fringe stage music by Warhol’s muse, model and musician Nico (and The Velvet Undergound) with world premiere commissioned arrangements. Caberet performer Danielle Asciak came on to chat about the complexities of putting together such a powerful show. 14 - 16 September, Fringe Hub: Main Theatre of the Lithuanian Club, Nth Melb. Tickets: www.melbournefringe.com.au

Wednesday 14 September 2018. Writer and performer Rae Isbester came in to chat to us about Nigella Lawson, delicious treats and cabaret. Her show ‘Nigella: Love Bites’ is on at the Alex Theatre in St Kildaas part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival Friday 20th– Sunday 22ndSeptember. Tickets: www.melbournefringe.com.au or www.ticketek.com.au Listen in for a cheeky ticket promo code.

Sunday September 9th. Maria and Christian talk to Vidya Rajan and Emma Smith over sleepovers and girl power for their fringe show Sleepover Gurlz.

Sunday September 9th. Maria and Christian talk to Stephanie Kalfas on her work as a Fashion Designer/ Doctor.

Sunday September 9th. Christian and Maria talk Tree Puns with Stephen Amos and Dylan Marshall from Pinning for Affection.

Sunday 26th August. Marcie, Christina and Ben talk to Susannah Williams and Warren Tec on Melbourne Listening, an immersive piece that was on during the MIFF.

Sunday August 26th. Marcie, Ben and Christina talk to Rebecca Lister and Penny Gibson about their theatre show 2:20AM.   If this Interview talks about sensitive issues. You can contact Lifeline on 13 14 11 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

Sunday 19th August. Tom and Dwight talk with Rhiannon Newton about her latest show 'We Make Up Each Other' at Dancehouse and the use of nature within the performance.

Sunday 19th August. Dwight and Tom talk to Dylan Watson about the show 'Love Song' and how the play differs from other plays about love.

Wednesday 15th August Show. Associate Artistic Director of The Little Theatre Company, Ryan Murphy, came in to share his process putting together upcoming show “Chemistry” by Jacob Marx Rice. 29th August-14th September at the Alex Theatre in St Kilda.   Best put by Ryan himself "You will see yourselves in these characters".     

Wednesday Show 15th August. Live in the studio, we spoke with Chris Kalandadse (Writer, Director, Actor) and Joseph Addamo (Producer) of Melbourne Fringe Festival Show "Worth". Running from the 19th-23rd of September at The MC Showroom in Prahran. 

Wednesday Show 8th August - Full interview with creator and producer of theatre piece "I'm Not a Monster" showing at the Butterfly Club on August 11th, 18th and 25th.