Banksia Triple R Podcasts

Vanessa has a yarn with First Nations soprano Sarah Prestwidge who will be performing on Deborah Cheetham Fraillon's Parrwang lifts the sky at the Malthouse theatre, also Cheryl Leavy (Kooma and Nguri Nations) who is a stella prize judge, here for MWF (Melbourne writers festival)

Banksia host Vanessa Morris is joined by Susannah Day, CEO of The Torch, ahead of the opening of exhibition Confined 15, which provides a dedicated space for First Nations people who have experienced incarceration in Victoria. Morris is also joined by Leon Rodgers as they chat about their upcoming composition piece, Seven Sisters for the first Voices showcase at MSO

Vanessa Morris is joined by proud Wik and Solomon Islander artist Ziggy Ramo ahead of the release of the book, album and exhibition, Human? A lie that has been killing us since 1788. Described as a necessary reading for those seeking to learn more about Australia’s history, Ziggy reflects on how ‘Human?’ expands on debut album and 2020 release ‘Black Thoughts’ and explains his experience growing up under the weight of a lie that Australia is built on.

Vanessa speaks with comedians Janty Blair and Jay Wymarra about their recent festival performances in this special comedy edition of Banksia.

Join Vanessa as she sits down with RONA., a Mparntwe and Naarm-based producer, Kaytetye artist, and DJ. In this episode, RONA. discusses her latest release, 'Be My Medicine' along with past projects, upcoming gigs, and her exciting international tour.

Vanessa speaks with Boon Wurrung and Barkindji visual artist Mitch Mahoney on taking part in the NGV's upcoming exhibition 'My Country,' working with his mentor and aunt Maree Clark, and how he connects to country and heritage through his multidisciplinary artworks. 'My Country' will be exhibiting at The Ian Potter Centre on Level 3 until 4 August between 10-am to 5pm daily.