In this episode of Behind the Scenes, host Chris Thompson chats with Christian Serrao, one of Untitled Group's managing partners, to explore the magic behind Ability Fest—Australia's fully accessible music festival.

Proudly supported by Vision Australia Radio, Ability Fest is designed to ensure everyone can experience live music, regardless of ability. With tickets priced at $60 (plus booking fees), fans can enjoy an incredible lineup featuring Ocean Alley, Kita Alexander, Cub Sport, ONEFOUR, Bag Raiders, King Stingray, Asha Jefferies, and more. The festival kicks off on October 19 at Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne (ages 16+), with a second show in Brisbane's Victorian Park on October 26.

Chris and Christian discuss the behind-the-scenes efforts to make festivals like Ability Fest more inclusive for people with disabilities.

100% of ticket sales from Ability Fest go to the Dylan Alcott Foundation, helping young Australians with disabilities pursue their dreams.

For more details, visit AbilityFest.com.au.

In this episode of Behind the Scenes, host Chris Thompson chats with Christian Serrao, one of Untitled Group's managing partners, to explore the magic behind Ability Fest—Australia's fully accessible music festival.
Proudly supported by Vision Australia Radio, Ability Fest is designed to ensure everyone can experience live music, regardless of ability. With tickets priced at $60 (plus booking fees), fans can enjoy an incredible lineup featuring Ocean Alley, Kita Alexander, Cub Sport, ONEFOUR, Bag Raiders, King Stingray, Asha Jefferies, and more. The festival kicks off on October 19 at Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne (ages 16+), with a second show in Brisbane's Victorian Park on October 26.
Chris and Christian discuss the behind-the-scenes efforts to make festivals like Ability Fest more inclusive for people with disabilities.
100% of ticket sales from Ability Fest go to the Dylan Alcott Foundation, helping young Australians with disabilities pursue their dreams.
For more details, visit AbilityFest.com.au.

The Australian Arts community is as diverse as its population. Each week Behind The Scenes looks at how people carry out these arts projects. Many stories, both fascinating and amusing are waiting to be told. 

The Australian Arts community is as diverse as its population. Each week Behind The Scenes looks at how people carry out these arts projects. Many stories, both fascinating and amusing are waiting to be told.&nbsp;

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Christian Serrao on Ability Fest 2024.

Helen Simondson from WA Museum Boola Bardip is here for our final Perth round up of the year… plus, of course, her final local guest artist for the year – Ricky Arnold, Executive Director of Art on the Move…

Then, I’m down on the banks of the Birrarung/Yarra River with author Dr Judith Buckrich to talk about her new book which, of course, is all about the Birrarung/Yarra

Meanwhile, at ArtsHouse in North Melbourne, immersive theatre group Zaffe is throwing a wedding party unlike anything you’ve ever seen and Taj Aldeeb is here to invite us along…

And finally, a bit of music from our old friend Ernie Gruner who’s soon to be playing new, improvised and surprising music with Bowlines at Prana House in Thornbury…

They’re all on this week’s edition of Behind the Scenes with Chris Thompson right here on Vision Australia Radio.

Helen Simondson from <a href="https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip">WA Museum Boola Bardip</a> is here for our final Perth round up of the year… plus, of course, her final local guest artist for the year – Ricky Arnold, Executive Director of <a href="https://artonthemove.art/">Art on the Move</a>…
Then, I’m down on the banks of the Birrarung/Yarra River with author Dr Judith Buckrich to talk about her new book which, of course, is all about the <a href="https://melbournebooks.com.au/products/yarra-birrarung-artists-writers-and-the-river">Birrarung/Yarra</a>
Meanwhile, at <a href="https://www.artshouse.com.au/whats-on/">ArtsHouse in North Melbourne</a>, immersive theatre group<a href="https://www.artshouse.com.au/events/zaffe/"> Zaffe</a> is throwing a wedding party unlike anything you’ve ever seen and Taj Aldeeb is here to invite us along…
And finally, a bit of music from our old friend Ernie Gruner who’s soon to be playing new, improvised and surprising music with <a href="https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1307660">Bowlines at Prana House in Thornbury</a>…
They’re all on this week’s edition of Behind the Scenes with Chris Thompson right here on Vision Australia Radio.

Behind the Scenes 18th November 2024

Elena Vereker from InsiteArts is here for our final Adelaide round up of the year… plus, of course, her final local guest artist for the year – prolific and eclectic playwright Verity Laughton…

Then, Australia’s first and only environmental festival – the Mountain Festival - is about to kick off near Mt Macedon and its founder and Director Sonia Orchard will tell us what’s in the programme…

Meanwhile, La Mama Theatre is about to launch its Festival of Mother Tongues – a celebration of the diversity of languages spoken in our communities and we’ll drop in to LaMama HQ to chat about it with Dora Abraham and Deakin Uni Interns Dustin Waters and Jonas Saw…

And finally, two great Australian singer-songwriters have new singles out ahead of new albums in the not too distant future. Both Ella Haber andCinta create compelling songs delivered in soulful mesmerising voices so how exciting to find out they’re touring together… so that’s a good excuse to meet them both and hear their new music,,,

They’re all on this week’s edition of Behind the Scenes with Chris Thompson right here on Vision Australia Radio.

Elena Vereker from<a href="https://www.insitearts.com.au/"> InsiteArts</a> is here for our final Adelaide round up of the year… plus, of course, her final local guest artist for the year – prolific and eclectic playwright <a href="https://www.veritylaughton.com/">Verity Laughton</a>…
Then, Australia’s first and only environmental festival – the <a href="https://mountainfestival.com.au/welcome">Mountain Festival</a> - is about to kick off near Mt Macedon and its founder and Director Sonia Orchard will tell us what’s in the programme…
Meanwhile, La Mama Theatre is about to launch its <a href="https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/festival-of-mother-tongues-2024/">Festival of Mother Tongues</a> – a celebration of the diversity of languages spoken in our communities and we’ll drop in to LaMama HQ to chat about it with Dora Abraham and Deakin Uni Interns Dustin Waters and Jonas Saw…
And finally, two great Australian singer-songwriters have new singles out ahead of new albums in the not too distant future. Both <a href="https://www.ellahaber.com/">Ella Haber</a> and <a href="https://cintasounds.bandcamp.com/album/worth-control">Cinta</a> create compelling songs delivered in soulful mesmerising voices so how exciting to find out they’re touring together… so that’s a good excuse to meet them both and hear their new music,,,
They’re all on this week’s edition of Behind the Scenes with Chris Thompson right here on Vision Australia Radio.

Behind the Scenes 11th November 2024

Yuhui Ng Rodriguez is here for our November Theatre Network Australia segment. She’ll catch us up on the This Is How We Do It report into the working trends of the independent performing arts sector – before introducing us to the TNA member of the Month – dancer, choreographer and founder of Bonnie Curtis Projects – Bonnie Curtis.

Then a bit of music from Oscar nominated, BAFTA Award winning composer David Hirschfelder who’s collaborating with renowned Chinese Harp artist, Mindy Meng Wang, to performing compositions inspired by ancient Chinese poems at Darebin Arts Centre.

Then it’s time for Screens & Streams…

…and first up, we’ll meet Luke Rynderman who, with Adam Kamien has co-written and co-directed the fascinating true crime documentary The Speedway Murders…

…after which, Marc Gracie will be along for our regular look at what we’ve seen on our big and small screens…

They’re all on this week’s edition of Behind the Scenes with Chris Thompson right here on Vision Australia Radio.

Yuhui Ng Rodriguez is here for our November <a href="https://tna.org.au/">Theatre Network Australia</a> segment. She’ll catch us up on the <a href="https://tna.org.au/this-is-how-we-do-it-2024-indie-survey-report/">This Is How We Do It</a> report into the working trends of the independent performing arts sector – before introducing us to the TNA member of the Month – dancer, choreographer and founder of <a href="https://bonniecurtisprojects.com/">Bonnie Curtis Projects</a> – Bonnie Curtis.
Then a bit of music from Oscar nominated, BAFTA Award winning composer David Hirschfelder who’s collaborating with renowned Chinese Harp artist, Mindy Meng Wang, to <a href="https://arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/Programs-and-opportunities/Programs/Darebin-Arts-Centre-Music-Program/David-Hirschfelder-and-Mindy-Meng-Wang">performing compositions inspired by ancient Chinese poems</a> at Darebin Arts Centre.
Then it’s time for Screens &amp; Streams…
…and first up, we’ll meet Luke Rynderman who, with Adam Kamien has co-written and co-directed the fascinating true crime documentary <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21025436/">The Speedway Murders</a>…
…after which, Marc Gracie will be along for our regular look at what we’ve seen on our big and small screens…
They’re all on this week’s edition of Behind the Scenes with Chris Thompson right here on Vision Australia Radio.

Christian Serrao on Ability Fest 2024.

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