WORDS BY Jacqui James ALRIGHT, HEY! IS what Australia desperately needs right now – A big dash of happiness, glamour and a wicked sense of humour, entwined with important messaging …
You Won’t Forget This Name, Kaiyah Mercedes
WORDS BY Jacqui James KAIYAH MERCEDES IS an extraordinary sixteen-year-old Melbourne singer/songwriter who, mark my words, has a big future ahead of her. In ten years’ time, you’ll be hearing …
Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story
As a massive U2 fan, I looked forward to listening to the audiobook every day! And the funny thing, Bono sometimes talks with the same tone of healthy sarcasm as …
There’s No Stopping This Truck
WORDS BY Jacqui James PHOTOS BY Eric “Chowie” Chow MELBOURNE’S based band Truck is determined to bring the pure joy of hearing good rock back to the masses. Truck is …
Zac Eichner’s Break-Up Song To Himself
WORDS BY Jacqui James ADELAIDE singer/songwriter Zac Eichner is one of those artists you find yourself drawn to. When I listened to his latest single Not A Break-Up Song, his …
The Impressive Alice Fraser
I think it depends on who you talk to, but legally speaking we’re a lot better off than we were a couple of hundred years ago. On the other hand, if someone’s a creep, we can’t just get our nearest male relative to challenge them to a duel anymore, so progress is a mixed blessing. I don’t think people get away with low grade public disrespect as much any more.
Tibi – A Force To Provide Inclusivity At All Gigs
I was very grateful to receive a lot of positive feedback from the disability community when Tibi started. People were excited to see a disability led company taking on the world of live events. One of the most important things to remember is no two persons access requirements will be the same. That is why it is crucial to have as much information provided online. This allows people with disability to step into a space confidently with knowledge of what is available to support their access requirements. If a person cannot find the answer to their question or need clarification on something, have a contact number or email available where someone from your team can answer all access related queries.
Emma Donovan’s Voice – A Vehicle For Change
WORDS BY Jacqui James AS A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD, Emma Donovan’s powerful voice was heard! She began singing at church with her family which went on to performing at events and talent …
Gigs ‘n Interviews’ Undiscovered Find – Karen Harding
WORDS BY Jacqui James AS MELBOURNE EMERGES from the world’s longest lockdown, singer/songwriter Karen Harding saw the need to express what many of us might be feeling. Her new Single …
The Wait Is Finally Over For Vika And Linda
The whole record was recorded live in the studio – everyone in together, bass, drums, piano, guitar, vocals then overdubs were put on and vocals were fixed up but usually we nailed the song by the second or third take so in that respect you could say yes it definitely made it more organic and pure.
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