Jeff was a familiar sight around Launceston, entertaining young and old alike with his masterful balloon twisting. But he has done so much more in his remarkable life, and Chris Sayer found out in this fascinating chat.

Jeff Hayes passed away in September, 2023.

Jeff was a familiar sight around Launceston, entertaining young and old alike with his masterful balloon twisting. But he has done so much more in his remarkable life, and Chris Sayer found out in this fascinating chat.
Jeff Hayes passed away in September, 2023.

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.

Jeff Hayes - magician and master balloon artist.

One of earliest Hot Seat programs, was when Adrian Wood spoke with actor and theatre veteran Bill Carney. Bill was an avid presenter of programs on City Park Radio, and his story, as told to Adrian, was fascinating and inspiring. Bill Carney sadly passed away in September, 2024, in his 91st year.

One of earliest Hot Seat programs, was when Adrian Wood spoke with actor and theatre veteran Bill Carney. Bill was an avid presenter of programs on City Park Radio, and his story, as told to Adrian, was fascinating and inspiring. Bill Carney sadly passed away in September, 2024, in his 91st year.

Vale Bill Carney

This Hot Seat episode coincided with a very special event that was held in Campbell Town on the very same day. The Northern Tasmanian Light Horse Troop hosted the War Animal Remembrance Day and a plaque was unveiled to honour the contribution of all animals that served in time of war. Terese Binns and Sherrie Rees from the Light Horse Troop talked to Chris Sayer about the Dedication, the ceremony in Campbell Town later that day, and some of the many animals that have participated in war.

This Hot Seat episode coincided with a very special event that was held in Campbell Town on the very same day. The Northern Tasmanian Light Horse Troop hosted the War Animal Remembrance Day and a plaque was unveiled to honour the contribution of all animals that served in time of war. Terese Binns and Sherrie Rees from the Light Horse Troop talked to Chris Sayer about the Dedication, the ceremony in Campbell Town later that day, and some of the many animals that have participated in war.

Terese Binns, OAM - Launceston Historical Society

If you’ve been to any local theatre over the past 40 years, chances are you’ve seen Jeff Hockley’s work. Director, lighting designer, actor – Jeff has put a lifetime of creative experience and study into so many productions, that an hour wasn't long enough to get to know him. But Chris Sayer gave it a try ...

If you’ve been to any local theatre over the past 40 years, chances are you’ve seen Jeff Hockley’s work. Director, lighting designer, actor – Jeff has put a lifetime of creative experience and study into so many productions, that an hour wasn't long enough to get to know him. But Chris Sayer gave it a try ...

Jeff Hayes - magician and master balloon artist.

The Hot Seat, on City Park Radio

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