Is This Thing On?
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago -Welcome to Queensland Music Festival's 'Is This Thing On?' - the latest podcast series highlighting our 2019 programme and shining a light on our 20-year legacy of delivering live music state-wide. Each episode, we'll delve into our programme to uncover the stories that have inspired this year's events and meet the incredible people that have helped make them happen. Tune in for behind the scenes stories, insider information and more! This series, we're celebrating our 20th Anniversary with wonderful stories that shine a light on our programme and our decades-long legacy. We invite you to discover something to spark your curiosity, from world premieres, spectacular community events and festival favourites. Have a listen and join us in celebrating where we have gone over the last 20 years, and where we will go this July.
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Episodes
An Opera at Jimbour with Hayley Sugars by Gabi Bergman
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MBGabi Bergman sits down to chat with internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Hayley Sugars, about Opera at Jimbour, and the unique experience of performing at Queensland's largest opera gala.
A Queensland Music Festival by Noel Mengel
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBNoel Mengel provides an outsider's perspective on Queensland Music Festival's 20-year history and reflects its legacy of uniting people state-wide through unique, communal music experiences.
A Spotlight on Queensland's Yarrabah Music & Cultural Festival by Elverina Johnson
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MBYarrabah local, and Queensland Music Festival's first Indigenous producer, Elverina Johnson, discusses the development of the Yarrabah Music & Cultural Festival, from humble beginnings, to a huge day of world-class music and local cultural experiences.
Birds of a Feather by Myles McGuire
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBIn this episode, Myles McGuire sits down with composer Jessica Wells to discuss the relationship between arts and conservation, and what drew her to tell the story of the mysterious Night Parrot.
Carol Lloyd's Inspirational Legacy by Sean Sennett
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBMusic writer and Carol Lloyd Award judge, Sean Sennet, reflects on the immense legacy of 'Australia's original rock chick', Queensland's own Carol Lloyd.
Changing the Narrative Through Music by Sean Mee
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBSean Mee reflects on the massive community spectacular 'Under This Sky', and how Queensland Music Festival collborates with communities to tell stories by, for and with the community in mind.
Jessie Lloyd's Mission by Myles McGuire
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBMyles McGuire sits down with Jessie Lloyd, where they discuss Jessie's mission to reclaim Indigenous history of life on state-run settlements through music.
Meet the Masterminds Behind Queensland Music Festival
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.91 MBQueensland Music Festival's past Directors reflect upon the last 20 years of delivering incredible live music events state-wide.
Music Makes the World by Joel Edmondson
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.91 MBOur brilliant Executive Director considers the importance of music in fostering a community, and what this means in an age of technological interconnectedness. He argues that as convenience progressively outweighs need for genuine human connection, Queensland Music Festival "gives us a chance to unplug for a while, and instead, plus into each other."
On Pointe by Myles McGuire
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.71 MBThis episode, Myles McGuire interviews Queensland Ballet's Li Cunxin. Li discusses The Little Green Road to Fairyland, Queensland Ballet's regional endeavours, and collaborating with Queensland Music Festival.
Raising Your Voice in Song by Steve Bell
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MBSteve Bell reflects on 'You're The Voice' and the power of coming together in song to raise a voice for social good.
Reflections on The Power Within by David Burton
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBDavid Burton reflects on Queensland Music Festival's legacy of producing high quality, bespoke community productions across Queensland, and how this relates to our mission to transform lives and communities through music.
Striking a Chord by Myles McGuire
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBThis episode, Luke Jerram discusses the international sensation 'Play Me, I'm Yours', and the power of music to connect people and redefine public spaces.
The Responsibility of the Arts by Katie Noonan
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBOur fabulous former Artistic Director, Katie Noonan, ruminates on her tenure at Queensland Music Festival, the legacy of her mass choir projects and considers the responsibility of the Arts to comment on the orders of the day.
The World's Biggest Orchestra by Erica Hart
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MBWe're reminiscing on some of favourite moments from the last 20 years of Queensland Music Festival. This episode, the fabulous Erica Hart looks back on our successful world record attempt in 'The World's Biggest Orchestra', and how, with 7,224 musicians joining the effort, "Queensland showed the world the strength and power of Queensland's musical community.
Welcome to Queensland Music Festival
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MBIn this episode, Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Leeanne Enoch MP, Dominic McGann, Katie Noonan and Joel Edmondson invite you to lose yourself in Queensland Music Festival's 20th Anniversary programme, and spark your curiosity with events filled with uniquely Queensland stories.
Where the Treasure Lies by Marguerite Pepper
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBUpon reflection on Queensland Music Festival's 20 years of live music state-wide, Marguerite Pepper considers the value of empowering regional communities to take part in music-making and the importance of showcasing musicians and supporting communities across Queensland.
Whole Lot of Hart
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBThis episode, we are shining a light on our brilliant former Director of Programming, the incredible Erica Hart, and celebrating her impact on Queensland's cultural landscape throughout her 13-year-long tenure with Queensland Music Festival.