Hard to believe the Tasmanian Poetry Festival has been running for 40 years ....  the brainchild of local poet Tim Thorne.... and the tradition continues this year.

A  special event was held to launch season 2024 ... the Launceston launch of a special publication "Tim Thorne Greatest Hits" -- a special tribute by Lucie Thorne to honour the memory of her Dad.

Lucie Thorne popped into the Long Lunch program to tell us about the book ... and to give some insights into home life living with a poet and her involvement with the poetry festival through the decades.

Dur: 18'50

Book published by Puncher and Wattmann.

More info on Lucie Thorne

Tasmanian Poetry Festival Facebook page

<p>Hard to believe the <a href="https://www.taspoetryfest.org/">Tasmanian Poetry Festival</a> has been running for 40 years ....  the brainchild of local poet Tim Thorne.... and the tradition continues this year.</p>
<p>A  special event was held to launch season 2024 ... the Launceston launch of a special publication "Tim Thorne Greatest Hits" -- a special tribute by Lucie Thorne to honour the memory of her Dad.</p>
<p>Lucie Thorne popped into the Long Lunch program to tell us about the book ... and to give some insights into home life living with a poet and her involvement with the poetry festival through the decades.</p>
<p>Dur: 18'50</p>
<p>Book published by <em><strong><a href="https://puncherandwattmann.com/product/greatest-hits-selected-poems-1968-2021/">Puncher and Wattmann</a></strong></em>.</p>
<p>More info on <a href="https://luciethorne.com/"><strong>Lucie Thorne</strong></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tasmanianpoetryfestival/">Tasmanian Poetry Festival Facebook page</a></strong></p>

Lucie Thorne

The Fiends of Theatre North have held another Cinq et Sept and invited Dr Jane Woollard back to the "stage" for Scandals, Squabbles and Artistic Ambition: Further adventures with Tasmania's theatrical ghosts of the 1830s and 40s.

It is known that performers in the 1830s and 40s travelled extensively on Australian touring routes to ply their trade, earn an income, and build their reputation and star status. 

It was a highly competitive industry, and performers often fell out, resorting to the Magistrate's Courts or the press to resolve their disagreements.

Tasmania's early theatre practitioners also had artistic triumphs, and pushed boundaries. They attempted new work, and re-imagined old work, in the never-ending search for novel programming, to attract audiences, and earn their keep.

Stuart Loone, programs manager at Theatre North introduced the evening.

https://theatrenorth.com.au/friends-2024

For shows, and program information  https://theatrenorth.com.au/

<p>The Fiends of Theatre North have held another Cinq et Sept and invited Dr Jane Woollard back to the "stage" for <strong><em>Scandals, Squabbles and Artistic Ambition</em></strong>: Further adventures with Tasmania's theatrical ghosts of the 1830s and 40s.</p>
<p>It is known that performers in the 1830s and 40s travelled extensively on Australian touring routes to ply their trade, earn an income, and build their reputation and star status. </p>
<p>It was a highly competitive industry, and performers often fell out, resorting to the Magistrate's Courts or the press to resolve their disagreements.</p>
<p>Tasmania's early theatre practitioners also had artistic triumphs, and pushed boundaries. They attempted new work, and re-imagined old work, in the never-ending search for novel programming, to attract audiences, and earn their keep.</p>
<p>Stuart Loone, programs manager at Theatre North introduced the evening.</p>
<p><a href="https://theatrenorth.com.au/friends-2024">https://theatrenorth.com.au/friends-2024</a> </p>
<p>For shows, and program information  <a href="https://theatrenorth.com.au/">https://theatrenorth.com.au/</a> </p>
<p>  </p>

Cinq et Sept - Dr Jane Woollard

In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.

In Tasmania, Ade Ishs is having a special afternoon on Apr 28 to celebrate IJD with an afternoon matinee at the Crowded Lounge in Latrobe.

After spending his early years in Indonesia, he travelled the world for study, work and his music.

A few years ago, Ade and his family fell in love with Tasmania and moved from Melbourne to settle..... and to continue to compose and play jazz.

This is our discussion.

Jazz Spectrum is heard every Sunday morning 9-11am on City Park Radio.

Find out more about Ade at https://www.adeishs.com/

Information about IJD here https://jazzday.com/

<p>In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (<a href="https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/jazzday">UNESCO</a>) officially designated April 30 as <strong>International Jazz Day</strong> in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.</p>
<p>In Tasmania, Ade Ishs is having a special afternoon on Apr 28 to celebrate IJD with an afternoon matinee at the Crowded Lounge in Latrobe.</p>
<p>After spending his early years in Indonesia, he travelled the world for study, work and his music.</p>
<p>A few years ago, Ade and his family fell in love with Tasmania and moved from Melbourne to settle..... and to continue to compose and play jazz.</p>
<p>This is our discussion.</p>
<p><strong>Jazz Spectrum is heard every Sunday morning 9-11am on City Park Radio.</strong></p>
<p>Find out more about Ade at <a href="https://www.adeishs.com/">https://www.adeishs.com/</a></p>
<p>Information about IJD here <a href="https://jazzday.com/">https://jazzday.com/</a> </p>

Ade Ishs - International Jazz Day

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 Tasmanian locals - Neil Gray & Bob Connor.. It was the genesis of a debut CD.... Distant Shores.

Graeme has his heart on settling in Tasmania, but for the time being is a FIFO musician catching up with The Stovies every month. 

The Scotsman told his story and played some of the music from the CD during the Long Lunch program on City Park Radio.

More details and information about their debut CD -

https://thestovies.com.au/  - https://www.facebook.com/thescotsmanmusic - https://www.thescotsmanmusic.com/

<p>When a Scotsman emigrates to Australia, the mere mention of whiskey is enough to organise a gig in a Tasmanian distillery.</p>
<p>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 Tasmanian locals - Neil Gray &amp; Bob Connor.. It was the genesis of a debut CD.... Distant Shores.</p>
<p>Graeme has his heart on settling in Tasmania, but for the time being is a FIFO musician catching up with The Stovies every month. </p>
<p>The Scotsman told his story and played some of the music from the CD during the Long Lunch program on City Park Radio.</p>
<p>More details and information about their debut CD -</p>
<p><a href="https://thestovies.com.au/">https://thestovies.com.au/</a>  - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thescotsmanmusic">https://www.facebook.com/thescotsmanmusic</a> - <a href="https://www.thescotsmanmusic.com/">https://www.thescotsmanmusic.com/</a> </p>
<p> </p>

The Scotsman & The Stovies

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, they gathered together a panel featuring Michael Edgar, Dr Asher Warren, Jane Johnson, and Sally Richardson.

For this conversation, Stuart Loone asked the question - what was the moment their outlook was changed by the theatre.

In partnership with Theatre North, a 56min version was broadcast on City Park Radio on Monday 8th April. 

<p>Friends of Theatre North in Launceston continue to hold regular conversations for its theatre going members and the public.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>On March 21, they gathered together a panel featuring Michael Edgar, Dr Asher Warren, Jane Johnson, and Sally Richardson.</p>
<p>For this conversation, Stuart Loone asked the question - what was the moment their outlook was changed by the theatre.</p>
<p><em>In partnership with Theatre North, a 56min version was broadcast on City Park Radio on Monday 8th April. </em></p>

Cinq et Sept - Theatre that Changed Me

 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 Aotearoa New Zealand.

But criminal deportation has a long history in Australian colonies... sometimes known as transportation.

We know about the relentless campaign the Reverend John West waged to end transportation from England but it seems the practice took hold in Australia too.

In this lecture, Associate Professor Kristyn Harmanexamines the lives of some of formerly free people who were criminally deported to, or within, Van Diemen’s Land in the 19th century.

The annual John West Memorial Lecture is organised by theLaunceston Historical Society.

The lecture was held on 17th March and broadcast on City Park Radio 1st April 2024.

#launceston #launcestonhistoricalsociety #convicts #transportation #criminaldeportation

<p><em><strong> A Good Riddance: The Inception of Criminal Deportation in Colonial Australia</strong></em></p>
<p>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 Aotearoa New Zealand.</p>
<p>But criminal deportation has a long history in Australian colonies... sometimes known as transportation.</p>
<p>We know about the relentless campaign the Reverend John West waged to end transportation from England but it seems the practice took hold in Australia too.</p>
<p>In this lecture, Associate Professor Kristyn Harman<strong> </strong>examines the lives of some of formerly free people who were criminally deported to, or within, Van Diemen’s Land in the 19th century.</p>
<p>The annual John West Memorial Lecture is organised by the<strong> <a href="https://launcestonhistory.org.au/">Launceston Historical Society.</a></strong></p>
<p><em>The lecture was held on 17th March and broadcast on City Park Radio 1st April 2024.</em></p>
<p><em>#launceston #launcestonhistoricalsociety #convicts #transportation #criminaldeportation</em></p>

36th John West Memorial Lecture

The first of this year’s Friends of Theatre North Community Conversations for 2022. These conversations are insightful, fun and fascinating. First up, it’s a chat with a stalwart of the Deloraine Dramatic Society - Patricia Woods. From almost the first day of moving to Deloraine, Pat has been at the heart of Society’s productions, most notably organizing the Deloraine Festivals of One Act Plays. Listen to this Conversation with Friends, once again in partnership with Friends of Theatre North, City Park Radio is pleased to bring you “Conversations With Friends” for 2022.

<div>The first of this year’s Friends of Theatre North Community Conversations for 2022. </div><div>These conversations are insightful, fun and fascinating. First up, it’s a chat with a stalwart of the Deloraine Dramatic Society - Patricia Woods. </div><div>From almost the first day of moving to Deloraine, Pat has been at the heart of Society’s productions, most notably organizing the Deloraine Festivals of One Act Plays. </div><div>Listen to this Conversation with Friends, once again in partnership with Friends of Theatre North, City Park Radio is pleased to bring you “Conversations With Friends” for 2022.</div>

The first of this year's Friends of Theatre North Community Conversations for 2022. 
These conversations are insightful, fun...

Theatre North Conversation, March 2022 - Pat Woods

Held on March 3rd, 2022, at the University of Tasmania and organised by the Launceston Historical Society, Dr Alison Alexander spoke on John West's role in the anti-transportation battle and the fight against transportation in the 1840s.
The Reverend John West was the first editorial writer with local newspaper The Examiner, that celebrates 180 years this year.
We invite you to listen to the story of John West and how his sermons and editorials brought people to the cause, how he persevered, and finally won, against the might of the British Empire.

<div>Held on March 3rd, 2022, at the University of Tasmania and organised by the Launceston Historical Society, Dr Alison Alexander spoke on John West's role in the anti-transportation battle and the fight against transportation in the 1840s.</div><div><br></div><div>The Reverend John West was the first editorial writer with local newspaper The Examiner, that celebrates 180 years this year.</div><div><br></div><div>We invite you to listen to the story of John West and how his sermons and editorials brought people to the cause, how he persevered, and finally won, against the might of the British Empire.</div>

Held on March 3rd, 2022, at the University of Tasmania and organised by the Launceston Historical Society, Dr Alison Alexander spoke on...

34th John West Memorial Lecture - Dr Alison Alexander

Another insightful, fun and fascinating evening, as we go into Conversation with members of the Launceston Musical Society - celebrating the 40th anniversary of this wonderful institution. Since 1981, the Launceston Musical Society has entertained and delighted northern Tasmanian audiences with memorable productions such as Godspell, Rent, Chicago, Crazy for You and Hello Dolly! We welcome long-standing LMSers with their new(ish) production team to reflect on the past 40 years: the memories, the successes and the big changes in community theatre over that time.

<div>Another insightful, fun and fascinating evening, as we go into Conversation with members of the Launceston Musical Society - celebrating the 40th anniversary of this wonderful institution. Since 1981, the Launceston Musical Society has entertained and delighted northern Tasmanian audiences with memorable productions such as Godspell, Rent, Chicago, Crazy for You and Hello Dolly! We welcome long-standing LMSers with their new(ish) production team to reflect on the past 40 years: the memories, the successes and the big changes in community theatre over that time.</div>

Another insightful, fun and fascinating evening, as we go into Conversation with members of the Launceston Musical Society - celebratin...

Theatre North Conversation, November 2021 - Launceston Musical Society 40th Anniversary

Join us for another insightful, fun and fascinating morning, as we go into Conversation with Pearl Treasure (yes that is her real name)!Pearl's first appearance onstage was at the age of 5 when she danced in the Launceston competitions. Her love and participation in theatre has continued her whole life. She has danced, acted, directed and sung with many local and international artists. Her heart has always been in the theatre and she has generously passed this love on to many of her students. Pearl is delighted to be given this opportunity to reflect on her rich and varied career …. Introduced by Danny Gibson…

<div>Join us for another insightful, fun and fascinating morning, as we go into Conversation with Pearl Treasure (yes that is her real name)!</div><div>Pearl's first appearance onstage was at the age of 5 when she danced in the Launceston competitions. Her love and participation in theatre has continued her whole life. She has danced, acted, directed and sung with many local and international artists. Her heart has always been in the theatre and she has generously passed this love on to many of her students. Pearl is delighted to be given this opportunity to reflect on her rich and varied career …. Introduced by Danny Gibson…</div>

Join us for another insightful, fun and fascinating morning, as we go into Conversation with Pearl Treasure (yes that is her real...

Theatre North Conversation, September 2021 - Pearl Treasure

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