In this Hot Seat program, we remember one Tasmania’s prominent theatre personalities. Greg Leong died in March, aged 79, after a life of mentoring performers and artists across Tasmania, and the world. He was an artistic director, performer, curator and administrator, and as General Manager of Theatre North he brought many memorable performances to our city. We pay tribute to Greg Leong by replaying his interview with Sheila Hoban from 2018.

In this Hot Seat program, we remember one Tasmania&rsquo;s prominent theatre personalities. Greg Leong died in March, aged 79, after a life of mentoring performers and artists across Tasmania, and the world. He was an artistic director, performer, curator and administrator, and as General Manager of Theatre North he brought many memorable performances to our city. We pay tribute to Greg Leong by replaying his interview with Sheila Hoban from 2018.

Created at community radio station City Park Radio in Launceston, Tasmania.

... where you will meet someone from the Launceston community.

The Hot Seat, on City Park Radio

Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.

The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.

Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.
The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.

A tribute to Greg Leong

Stuart McCarron is President of the Riverside Olympic Football Club. 

Stuart joins presenter Rob Youngs to discuss the history of the Club, the challenges it presents, his love for the game, and the enduring contribution he and his family have made, plus the connections to it that have shaped his life. 

Stuart McCarron is President of the Riverside Olympic Football Club.&nbsp;
Stuart joins presenter Rob Youngs to discuss the history of the Club, the challenges it presents, his love for the game, and the enduring contribution he and his family have made, plus the connections to it that have shaped his life.&nbsp;

Stuart McCarron, Launceston Olympic Football Club

You’re about to meet the host of City Park Radio’s new Celtic program on Thursday nights at 9pm, called “The Celtic Seisiun”. Amy Dillon is fascinated by the music and culture of all the Celtic nations, so much so that she shares her passion on Community radio. 

Amy tells Chris Sayer about how she fell in love with all things Celtic, and why the music seems to have a place in the Australian landscape. You can hear Amy Dillon, and some of her favourite Celtic songs, in this Hot Seat program.

You&rsquo;re about to meet the host of City Park Radio&rsquo;s new Celtic program on Thursday nights at 9pm, called &ldquo;The Celtic Seisiun&rdquo;. Amy Dillon is fascinated by the music and culture of all the Celtic nations, so much so that she shares her passion on Community radio.&nbsp;
Amy tells Chris Sayer about how she fell in love with all things Celtic, and why the music seems to have a place in the Australian landscape. You can hear Amy Dillon, and some of her favourite Celtic songs, in this Hot Seat program.

Amy Dillon, Celtic music radio presenter

Aisha Oladele joins presenter Rob Youngs to discuss the wonders of her homeland Nigeria, the importance of education in her family, and her relocation to living and studying to be a nurse in Launceston.

 

Aisha Oladele joins presenter Rob Youngs to discuss the wonders of her homeland Nigeria, the importance of education in her family, and her relocation to living and studying to be a nurse in Launceston.
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A tribute to Greg Leong

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