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“The Flying Fruit Fly Circus is hoping a revamped National Cultural Policy will foster a cultural shift so Australians have a greater appreciation for the arts and arts training.
A town hall style meeting was held in Albury this week to canvas what artists and creators thought the future of the arts should look like in Australia, as part of a federal government initiative to develop a new National Cultural Policy to bring drive, direction and vision back to the arts industry.”
Thanks to Elaine Sander for this share!
Fruit Fly boss says arts not 'forgotten and trivialised' under new government
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'There's a feeling that what we do is acknowledged and respected again'Here's hoping!!
“In commanding public space and using one of the most traditionally masculinised expressions of popular music practice, she directly challenged the sorts of expectations many people have around gendered norms, particularly what women in their elder years look and sound like.
Not everyone gets to age on stage
Some of the most persistent social restrictions placed on women and gender diverse musicians are in relation to age.”
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There’s 80 year olds around here still riding push bikes ?? Still sailing? ! Age is a product of many things
“In commanding public space and using one of the most traditionally masculinised expressions of popular music practice, she directly challenged the sorts of expectations many people have around gendered norms, particularly what women in their elder years look and sound like.
Not everyone gets to age on stage
Some of the most persistent social restrictions placed on women and gender diverse musicians are in relation to age.”
theconversation.com
Joni Mitchell’s performance at Newport Folk Festival defied the ‘permissible’ ways older women ‘should’ behave.
“Meeting Place is a disability-led forum designed for arts professionals and emerging artists. Its program offers a dynamic mix of professional workshops, panel discussions and networking experiences that showcase artists and arts leaders who are Deaf, disabled or Neurodivergent.”
Melbourne to host 10th anniversary of Meeting Place - Arts Access Australia
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Meeting Place is a disability-led forum designed for arts professionals and emerging artists. Its program offers a dynamic mix of professional workshops, panel discussions and networking experiences t...
Join the dots!Join the Dots is an vibrant artist-run creative workshop in Marrickville, Cadigal and Wangal land that runs artist studios, rehearsal spaces, recording studio, woodworking workshop & gallery space on site for emerging and established artists alike.
Join the Dots is opening their doors for Creative Trails as part of EDGE Sydenmham this weekend! Find out more at the links in the comments. 👇
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Music and film contemporaries are sharing their tributes for Grease star Olivia Newton-John, who died aged 73.
Follow all the updates in the live blog: www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-09/olivia-newton-john-dead-live-blog/101313244
George Takai’s farewell read “We have lost a great, iconic artist in Olivia Newton John, gone too soon from us at age 73. I trust she is now in the great Xanadu beyond. Know that we are forever hopelessly devoted to you, Olivia. Rest in song and mirth.”
She was an amazing artist and person
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“Music and film contemporaries are sharing their tributes for Grease star Olivia Newton-John, who died aged 73.”
Follow all the updates in the live blog: www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-09/olivia-newton-john-dead-live-blog/101313244
George Takai’s farewell read “We have lost a great, iconic artist in Olivia Newton John, gone too soon from us at age 73. I trust she is now in the great Xanadu beyond. Know that we are forever hopelessly devoted to you, Olivia. Rest in song and mirth.”
Olivia Newton-John, star of Grease dies aged 73
www.abc.net.au
Messages posted to her official social media accounts said the 73-year-old "passed away peacefully" at her ranch in southern California surrounded by family and friends.Such a brave and beautiful person - RIP Sweetheart 🙏
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‘Her sister Beverley Sheehan said: "Judith's joy for life, her constant optimism, creativity and generosity of spirit were always an inspiration to me".
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Judith Durham gave voice to a new strand of our identity and helped blaze a trail for a new generation of Aussie artists," Mr Albanese said.
"Her kindness will be missed by many, the anthems she gave to our nation will never be forgotten."
Singer Anthony Callea posted on Twitter: "The skies above just gained a voice of an angel".
Arts Minister Tony Burke said: "Once, the best known Australian voice was Judith Durham's.
"With the Seekers and solo Judith earned her place as an icon of our music. In 1967 10% of the Melbourne population attended a single gig.
"What a contribution. What a loss. I am Australian will be played forever. RIP."’
The Seekers lead singer Judith Durham dies aged 79
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The lead singer of The Seekers Judith Durham has died aged 79 after a lengthy battle with ill health.I am Australian makes me cry. Every time! And we sing it in my choir!
Her Light will Live on in so many Hearts <3 xoxoxo
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Create! Hence: be”create”ive!
Thank you to Elaine Sander for this post share!Almost everyone has an inborn need to create; in most people this is thwarted and forgotten, and the drive is pushed into other activities that are less threatening, less difficult, and less rewarding. In some people, that need to create is transmuted into the need to destroy. ~Marcus Sedgwick
(Book: The Monsters We Deserve amzn.to/3zQxg4Y)
(Art: Painting by Basel Dahman)
We concur!So true!
#teachers #teachersrock
For my son who is ASD standardized testing was a way of showing his true capabilities. This was shown repeatedly via NAPLAN and ICAS testing. Getting good marks in school requires all sorts of skills like talking in class, doing presentations, and and working well in groups of kids where you have no choice about who is in your group. He got pretty average marks in his reports but was outstanding in standardized testing. He did great in his HSC and is now doing Engineering. There is a place for standardized testing as it shows your basic skills. There are no rules which say that teachers have to teach to the test or drill students. My kids have never been subjected to this. Teachers do need to make sure their students are reaching minimum standards.
No two pieces of a jigsaw puzzle are the same, even if some have the same shapes.
Truth
Lovely man!
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