From Vietnam War anthems to Indigenous land rights and modern social justice movements, protest music has long been a powerful force in Australia. In this episode of Beginner’s Guide, we explore the history of Australian protest songs—how they’ve shaped public discourse, supported movements, and given a voice to the unheard. Featuring iconic tracks from Midnight Oil, Yothu Yindi, Redgum, A.B. Original, and more, we ask: can music truly be a catalyst for change? Tune in to discover the stories behind the songs that challenged the status quo.

From Vietnam War anthems to Indigenous land rights and modern social justice movements, protest music has long been a powerful force in Australia. In this episode of Beginner&rsquo;s Guide, we explore the history of Australian protest songs&mdash;how they&rsquo;ve shaped public discourse, supported movements, and given a voice to the unheard. Featuring iconic tracks from Midnight Oil, Yothu Yindi, Redgum, A.B. Original, and more, we ask: can music truly be a catalyst for change? Tune in to discover the stories behind the songs that challenged the status quo.

Errol Hayden is a 24-year-old music fan who loves to delve deep and learn about different topics. He does this in his work as a journalist and through his radio show, Beginner's Guide.

Errol Hayden is a 24-year-old music fan who loves to delve deep and learn about different topics. He does this in his work as a journalist and through his radio show, Beginner's Guide.

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