Georgia Malone's Here Goes Nothing

Trailblazing director. Dr. Lindy Hume, AM, has made an indelible impact on the Australian arts scene with her opera direction, Festival leadership, and advocacy for the arts in regional communities. It’s difficult to believe that when she first arrived on the scene, she needed to apply for a grant for the privilege of observing another female director at work. Part of the reason female directors are no longer a novelty in the Australian cultural scene comes down to Lindy Hume and her fearless leadership. Lindy is joined in this episode by Anne Dunn, Executive director and co-CEO of the Sydney Theatre Company, for an inspirational chat about glass ceilings, balancing gender, the changing role of the artistic director, and the ways in which arts can work as a galvanising force in regional communities.
Show notes:
Lindy Hume’s website: https://lindyhume.com/
Anne Dunn: https://theatreheritage.org.au/membership/events/1242-anne-dunn
Crimson Rosella: https://crimsonrosella.com.au/
Lindy at Hothouse Theatre, Albury-Wodonga: https://hothousetheatre.com.au/about-hothouse/people/
Darwin Festival: https://www.darwinfestival.org.au/
Sydney Festival: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/
Heliosphere: https://concreteplayground.com/sydney/event/heliosphere-the-dream-engine
Ngarukuruwala with Genevieve Campbell https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/events/ntwf-murli-la-ngarukuruwala-womens-group-genevieve-campbell
Ngallak Koort Boodja: https://www.albany.wa.gov.au/events/ngallak-koort-boodja-our-heartland/1498
Ten Days on the Island: https://tendays.org.au/
Isabella’s Room: https://www.needcompany.org/en/isabella-s-room
The Manganiyar Seduction: https://www.riotartists.com/artist-roster/themanganiyarseduction/
Elizabeth’s Bookshop, originator of Blind Date with a Book: https://www.elizabethsbookshop.com.au/product-category/blind-date-with-a-book/
Robert LePage: https://exmachina.ca/en/robert-lepage
An Iliad: https://queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/an-iliad

Dr. Nicola Forrest, AO, is a powerhouse. As one of Australia’s most visible and respected philanthropists, her impact on the arts sector throughout Australia has been one of the most enduring, vital support systems ever designed to elevate Australian culture. From humble beginnings in country New South Wales to her role as co-founder of Minderoo Foundation and owner and director of Tattarang, one of Australia’s largest private investment groups, Dr. Forrest has a unique view on what makes the arts so important, and discusses her role in helping it thrive.
Show notes
Dr. Nicola Forrest, AO: https://forrestresearch.org.au/members/dr-nicola-forrest/
On Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Forrest
Andrew Baker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-baker-55075430/
Minderoo Foundation: https://www.minderoo.org/
Philanthropy: https://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/helping-others-is-the-most-satisfying-thing-you-can-do-in-life-nicola-forrest/
Black Swan State Theatre Company: https://blackswantheatre.com.au/
Sculpture by the Sea: https://sculpturebythesea.com/
WAAPA and Minderoo: https://www.minderoo.org/stories/ecu-waapa-facilities/
Perth Symphony Orchestra: https://perthsymphony.com/
Bourby Webster: https://bourby.com/about/
PICA: https://pica.org.au/
Fremantle Press: https://fremantlepress.com.au/
Fremantle Biennale: https://fremantlebiennale.com.au/

It takes an incredible amount of work to generate art: even more so when you strive to create work that is meaningful, impactful, and memorable. As Artistic Director of the Perth Festival, Anna Reece carries a heavy responsibility in delivering unforgettable Festivals, one after the next, and chats with Vernon Guest (Ten Days on the Island) about the challenges and rewards of this vital position.
Show Notes
Anna Reece: https://www.perthfestival.com.au/news-stories/2025/meet-artistic-director-anna-reece
Perth Festival: https://www.perthfestival.com.au
Vernon Guest: https://tendays.org.au/about/vernon-guest/
Vernon on Here Goes Nothing, Episode 3: https://heregoesnothingpod.substack.com/p/episode-3-talking-festivals-with
10 Days on the Island: https://tendays.org.au/
John Curtin College for the Arts: https://www.jc.wa.edu.au/
NIDA: https://www.nida.edu.au/

Finding space to create art can be at best an annoyance and at worst an existential threat. Renowned multidisciplinary artist and inaugural winner of the PAWA Ripple Effect Award James Berlyn is taking on this challenge by considering how space may be offered and how this leads to cultivating artists, and in turn audiences, with a bold vision for the future. James is joined in conversation by prolific director, dramaturg, and performer Jeffrey Jay Fowler, for a lively conversation on how these challenges might be met.
Show notes
James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimbohbee/
Apply for the Ripple Effect Residency at the West Berlyn Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/westberlynspace/
Jeffrey Jay Fowler at The Last Great Hunt: https://www.thelastgreathunt.com/aboutus
Tawdry Heartburn’s Manic Cures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am-25FWeUnk
Dragon I: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/dragon-i-tackles-ai-theatre-perth-festival/106421822
Nuit Blanche Paris: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/nuit-blanche-2026-et-si-c-etait-votre-tour-de-creer-109440
ARCO Sr/Jr: https://performinglines.org.au/projects/arco/
The Velvet Sundown - AI generated band https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/14/an-ai-generated-band-got-1m-plays-on-spotify-now-music-insiders-say-listeners-should-be-warned
Proximity Festival: https://proximityfestival.com/

When chronic illness means a physical theatre artist can no longer move, does that damage their ability to create art? Performer Sarah Nelson has created art across Australia and throughout the world, using her body to create art through mask, circus, physicality, puppetry, and curious exploration, but her greatest challenge came when she was hit with a case of Long Covid that was so serious her family thought she might not make it. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Sarah used this experience to create a new, award-winning artwork, and energised her purpose to advocate against artist burnout, mental distress, performing while injured, and the debilitating relentless cycle of project funding.
SHOW NOTES
Sarah Nelson: https://www.sarahnelson.net/about
Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelsroad/?hl=en
Kelli McCluskey: https://pvicollective.com/people/kelli-mccluskey/
Kelli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pvikelli/
PVI Collective: https://pvicollective.com/
Koramburra giant earthworm: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gippslandhistory/posts/3638890809674253/
Prue Vermay: https://www.thegazette.com.au/20150812arts-doyenne-is-saluted-by-peers/
Annie Stainer: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/jul/04/annie-stainer-obituary
Suitcase Circus: https://www.suitcasecircus.com/
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre: https://sppt.com.au/
DADAA: https://www.dadaa.org.au/
Sarah’s Projects: https://www.sarahnelson.net/projects
Into the Fog: https://pica.org.au/whats-on/sarah-nelson-hyper-local-artist-in-residence/
The Georgia Malone Artist Prize: “The Georgia Malone Prize will be awarded to one recipient from the yearly cohort who has shown resilience, innovation and courage in delivering their Artist Fund project and in their approach to sustaining a career in the arts.” https://www.minderoo.org/media/wa-composer-wins-50-000-minderoo-prize-for-groundbreaking-album-exploring-the-sounds-of-motherhood/
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