Be enthralled by Latham's stories of growing up in the U.S., including meeting some very famous musicians, and then his move to Tasmania. 

Be enthralled by Latham's stories of growing up in the U.S., including meeting some very famous musicians, and then his move to Tasmania.&nbsp;

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.

Latham Thigpen, and his musical journey from the U.S. to Tasmania

Hear from two rising stars in the Tasmanian music scene – singer/songwriter and rap artists Jakob Gibson, or simply “Gibb”, and also his fellow rapper J-Pex, in this episode of The Hot Seat

They tell our host Shabih about how they came into music and what inspires them to be creative. When Jakob recently appeared on the TV program “Australian Idol”, the experience turned his life around.

Hear from two rising stars in the Tasmanian music scene &ndash; singer/songwriter and rap artists Jakob Gibson, or simply &ldquo;Gibb&rdquo;, and also his fellow rapper J-Pex, in this episode of The Hot Seat
They tell our host Shabih about how they came into music and what inspires them to be creative. When Jakob recently appeared on the TV program &ldquo;Australian Idol&rdquo;, the experience turned his life around.

Jacob Gibson and J-Pex, local musicians

Carol Chan is new to Tassie, and she discusses with host Rob Youngs about her early life in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, and the impact that life and study in Australia and Launceston has had on her outlook.  

Carol Chan is new to Tassie, and she discusses with host Rob Youngs about her early life in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, and the impact that life and study in Australia and Launceston has had on her outlook.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carol Chen, student from Vietnam

Rick Marton is well-known in the community from Rotary and tourism and mental health support and the Deloraine Craft Fair, to his most recent gig as the Channel 7 TV weatherman. He also tells Chris Sayer about his charity – Rosie’s Reading, which is a children’s literacy program that encourages young people to read books.

Rick Marton is well-known in the community from Rotary and tourism and mental health support and the Deloraine Craft Fair, to his most recent gig as the Channel 7 TV weatherman. He also tells Chris Sayer about his charity &ndash; Rosie&rsquo;s Reading, which is a children&rsquo;s literacy program that encourages young people to read books.

Latham Thigpen, and his musical journey from the U.S. to Tasmania

The Hot Seat, on City Park Radio

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