The Scotsman & The Stovies

When a Scotsman emigrates to Australia, the mere mention of whiskey is enough to organise a gig in a Tasmanian distillery. For Graeme McColgan, it meant having to source/borrow audio equipment. A chance meeting in northwest Tasmania to borrow some gear led to making music with two well known Tasma…

Cinq et Sept - Theatre that Changed Me

Friends of Theatre North in Launceston continue to hold regular conversations for its theatre going members and the public. In 2024, these talks have been badged "Cinq et Sept" -  just another name for an enjoyable early evening, centered on good company and convivial conversation. On March 21, t…

36th John West Memorial Lecture

 A Good Riddance: The Inception of Criminal Deportation in Colonial Australia Over the past decade, many Australians have become familiar with the concept of criminal deportation. Since December 2014, more than 3,000 people have been deported from Australia, with around 60% being returned to Aotea…

Graeme Connors

Graeme Connors celebrates 50 years with My Lyrical Lifeon page and on  stage. “One of the greatest pleasures as a performer, is to tell a story in time, in the moment, and feel that emotional connection between you and your audience”–Graeme Connors Master singer-songwriter Graeme Connors is openi…

Tamar Valley Peace Festival - Rhoda Roberts AO

On the International Day of Peace (21st September 2023), The Tamar Valley Peace Festival hosted a forum to discuss the theme of the power and potential of festivals to be a driver of positive social change through awareness, education and change and the opportunity this creates to build more peacef…

Local actor Peter McAllum, talks about his role in the new film "Streets of Colour"

Peter McAllum chats with Long Lunch host Ron Camplin about this new film.

Tas v Qld State game, with Andy Bennett at half-time

Recorded at half-time of the historic State game between Tasmania v Queensland on July 1, 2023 ... hear Tassie footy legend Andy Bennett talking to Dave Mohr and Blair Brownless. And then relive the final few exciting moments of the game, and the celebrations that followed.

Benjamin from local band LENNON WELLS

Benjamin Wells was recently a guest on the Long Lunch program, talking to Chris Ball about his band, his music, and his family. Lennon Wells are a Hobart band that have played around Tasmania, and in this podcast you'll hear their new song "Coming Home".

Northern Tasmania in Conversation about The Voice

The University of Tasmania invited The Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon Linda Burney MP, local Indigenous leader Nick Cameron, the Federal Member for Bass, Bridget Archer MP, and former Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein for a discussion on The Voice referendum, moderated by the Vi…

Theatre North Conversation, April 2023 - Dr Jane Woollard

If you ever wanted to hear about early theatre in Launceston, this will be fascinating. Dr Woollard will regale you with stories of visiting thespians, scoundrels and rogues, tell you about the first performance spaces in Launceston, and perhaps give you the first examples of the Tasmanian north s…