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2026
Sam Strong: Gasworks Turns 40
As Gasworks Arts Park turns 40 in 2026, it’s shifting focus from legacy to what comes next. Sam Strong explains ...
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17
2026
Katrina Sedgwick: Federation Square’s Open Air Program
Federation Square’s Open Air program brings a month of free music, cinema and culture to Melbourne’s CBD. Katrina Sedgwick talks ...
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17
2026
Pieta Farrell: Midsumma Festival’s 2026 Program
The Midsumma Festival’s 2026 program spans hundreds of events across Melbourne and beyond. Pieta Farrell explains how the 2026 festival ...
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17
2026
Benjamin Graetz: ‘TINA – A Tropical Love Story’ at the 2026 Midsumma Festival
'TINA – A Tropical Love Story 'is not a traditional tribute show, but a personal, joyful and political celebration of ...
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2
2026
Lucy Durack: Ringing In 2026 With the Australian Pops Orchestra New Year’s Eve Gala
Lucy Durack joined JOY Drive ahead of the Australian Pops Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve and The Day Before Gala Concerts, ...
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21
2025
Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Christmas Songs Get Stuck in Our Heads
Christmas music triggers instant memories, emotions and associations, often within seconds of hearing it. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explains why ...
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14
2025
Leo Stubbing: The Songs That Shaped 2025
From Kylie Minogue’s record-breaking Tension tour to Taylor Swift’s chart-dominating year, Leo Stubbing from The Sound Museum looks back on ...
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14
2025
Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Sad Christmas Songs Feel So Right
Many of the Christmas songs we return to each year are filled with heartbreak, nostalgia and longing. Associate Professor Lauren ...
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14
2025
Hugh Sheridan: New Album – The Merriest
Hugh Sheridan joins us to talk about his brand-new Christmas album 'The Merriest' and the memories, traditions and family chaos ...
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14
2025
Dr Peter Hoar: Why Cassette Tapes Are Making a Comeback
In an age of endless streaming, cassette tapes are quietly returning to music shelves and artist releases. Senior Lecturer Peter ...
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