Episode 10: Australia on the world stage with David Ryding
Australia has always punched well above its weight in global artistic affairs, and artistic collaboration is at the heart of that.David Ryding has had a long career in the arts, as a performer, director, and arts administrator, before beginning a fruitful term as Founding Director of the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office. Georgia and Dave take this opportunity to catch up, many years after they first connected at the University Dramatic Society, to talk about the state of the arts, literature, and how things have changed.For links to many of the initiatives Georgia and Dave talk about, visit the Substack at heregoesnothingpod.substack.com.
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Episode 9: The Role of the Critic with Nina Levy
The role of the critic is a thankless one, and one whose influence is sadly waning as mainstream media abandons traditional criticism and resorts to reducing the arts to a mark out of five stars.In this week's episode of Georgia Malone's Here Goes Nothing, Georgia welcomes Nina Levy: dancer, visionary, and writer: co-founder of the Seesaw arts magazine, and fierce defender of the importance of the critic's voice. This lively discussion includes insight into the way the critical voice has changed in recent years, reducing a critique to a poster quote, the logistics of writing about something you hated, and the truism that quality journalism must be paid for.Nina Levy is a West Australian freelance arts writer and editor, and communications co-ordinator at Community Arts Network. At a national level Nina made her name as writer and critic for Dance Australia magazine, 2007-2020, co-editing the print publication 2016-2019. Nina is best known in her home state for her work as dance critic for The West Australian newspaper, 2009-2018, and as co-founder of Seesaw Magazine, an online publication covering the arts. Seesaw Magazine was launched by Nina and co-editor Varnya Bromilow in 2017, in response to the decline in coverage of the arts by mainstream media. Nina was the magazine’s managing editor until September 2023 when publication was paused due to lack of funding.For links to many of the areas that Georgia and Nina discuss, visit https://heregoesnothingpod.substack.com/
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Episode 8 : Playwriting and activism with TJ Young
The playwright's role is one of the most vital yet mysterious in all of the arts: far from the classic idea of a single writer in a room producing a completed script, the playwright is a collaborator and innovator, who generates ideas that must then be brought to life through dramaturgs, actors, directors, and designers. TJ Young is an award-winning playwright, fierce advocate for equity, beloved educator, and acclaimed podcaster. TJ joins Georgia this week to discuss the playwright's process, tips for getting started and keeping going, as well as details about the new play that Georgia has written! Inevitably, the conversation strays into American politics and the way the current environment has impacted the arts sector, but when you have two people in the room accustomed to solving all the problems in the world, the outcome is nothing but positive.For links to what TJ and Georgia discuss, check out https://heregoesnothingpod.substack.com/
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Episode 7: Arts and Advocacy with Jeremy Smith
Arts advocacy always requires its champions, and Jeremy Smith has ben a constant presence in the Australian arts scene over the last 25 years. Jeremy is a Perth-based arts administrator and self-described fierce advocate and ally for difference. Jeremy joins Georgia for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the arts, on his origins in lighting design, and on advocacy that is all about turning empathy into tangible action.Jeremy is currently finishing his four-year term as senior producers at Performing Lines WA, building on his past experience in arts administration with organisations like PICA, Creative Australia, DADAA, the AWESOME Festival and ArtsWA / Department of Culture and the Arts. Jeremy has worked closely with artists, organisations and communities in all corners of the country promoting artistic bravery, self-determination and brokering opportunities. In addition to his extensive portfolio, Jeremy championed Regional and Remote Australia under the Australia Council’s Cultural Engagement Framework and helped to develop and deliver key arts and disability initiatives.For links to many of the initiatives Jeremy and Georgia discuss, check out https://heregoesnothingpod.substack.com
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Episode 6: Talking Money with Jo Malone
Talking about money can get uncomfortable but it's important to talk about it! In the arts, the world of philanthropy can be a tricky on to navigate - we all know we need to raise private funds to support the organisation and the work they create. This, expert philanthropy manager, and friend of the pod, Jo Malone returns to talk about money, how to raise it, how to give it and how to ensure you have a will.
Presented by Georgia MaloneTaking a dive into the impact of arts and creativityWhat is it that makes us human, what makes us unique, and what adds value to your life? Often the answer to all of these questions can be traced back to our connection to arts, culture and creativity. The ‘Arts’ is often seen as a high brow endeavour that only some enjoy and partake in but it is in everyone’s lives, in some way. We all listen to music, read books, watch movies and connect with creativity for our enjoyment or mental health. This podcast gets to the heart of what the arts is and what it means. It will explore different topics with people who have devoted their lives to the arts in some way, to understand what drives them and how they connect with the arts on a personal level.Discussions will include the importance of a good play, how jazz can penetrate your soul, the role artists play in society, what compels people to leave their money to the local art gallery, why festivals just hit different, and how feminist sci-fi is a gateway drug.Interesting people with interesting ideas join me for interesting conversations.
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