The Spotlight
The Spotlight
The Spotlight takes listeners on an hour-long deep-dive, shining a light on the individuals who power the creative industries - from musicians, producers and performers to managers, curators, entrepreneurs and visionaries. Offering an in-depth conversation that uncovers the real stories, challenges and triumphs that define a creative journey. The Spotlight is a SYN Media Podcast.Social links:
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It really has been a pleasure hosting The Spotlight over the last two seasons, shining a light on people from the creative industries, from artists, producers and performers, to managers, curators, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and everything in between. It’s been an honour to give these people a pl…
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Fire Roots | The Spotlight with Takee
On the FINAL episode of The Spotlight, Takee and Germán from Fire Roots & Wave Drive yap away with on SYN 90.7 FM. Fire Roots is a Melbourne based an Alt Rock with Funk, Punk, and Latin American band. They incorporate bits and pieces of Spanish in their lyrics and are known for having very intens…
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Austin Cleary | The Spotlight with Takee
Takee and Austin talk about his musical journey, being a part of N.O.P.E (Never on Purpose Ever) and more on SYN 90.7 FM. Austin Cleary is a genre blending rapper, producer and engineer from Melbourne. His music tells vivid stories that time capsule moments of his life.
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Mellowing | The Spotlight with Takee
Takee and Mia, Mads, Rahne and Riley from Mellowing talk all about their music and more! Mellowing is a dynamic four-piece project that brings forward gender-diverse voices in an ever-evolving scene. An eclectic mix of Midwest Emo and Mathrock, Mellowing is not afraid to experiment, confront, or e…
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Peter Gleeson of The Spontaneous Choir | The Spotlight with Takee
Takee has a conversation with Peter Gleeson of the Spontaneous Choir on SYN 90.7 FM. Peter Gleeson is an Australian community music facilitator, overtone singer, and choir leader, best known for founding and running the Spontaneous Choir. His work centres on creating joyful, inclusive group-singin…
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The BlueBirds | The Spotlight with Takee
On this episode of The Spotlight, Takee, Deakan, Jake, Marcus and Cayden have a really fun conversation together, filled with live music and banter. The Bluebirds are a four-piece rock ’n’ roll group formed in South Melbourne. The band began with close friends Jake Hanney and Deaken Fawcett, who …
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Dennis Gray of Dragon Alchemy | The Spotlight with Takee
On this episode of The Spotlight, Takee has a chat with Dennis Gray from Dragon Alchemy. Listen to be enlightened about Spiritual awakening, conscious living, the power of Breathwork, the mysteries of the 13-month calendar and more! Dennis is a wellness professional and kundalini teacher with over…
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Kaiyah Mercedes | The Spotlight with Takee
On the very first episode of 2026. Takee had a chat with Kaiyah Mercedes. Kaiyah is a rising force in Melbourne’s indie music scene, bringing raw emotion and poetic storytelling to the forefront. At just 18 years old, this LGBTQIA+ artist has already carved out a distinct sound, blending indie-pop…
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Lucinda Drabsch of Displaced Records | The Spotlight with Takee
On the final episode of 2025, Takee had a chat with Lucinda from Displaced Records, who joined him remotely all the way from France on her 22nd birthday! Listen and find out all about Lucinda’s incredible journey, how displaced records came to be, and maybe even a sneak peak of Takee playing 22 to…
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Varun Sheel of The Elephant Room | The Spotlight with Takee
On the second episode of the 2025/26 summer seasonal, Takee sat down with Atlanta-based indie artist Varun Sheel to discuss all things music, and his newly founded project: The Elephant Room. Varun Sheel is a boston native with rich indian roots, and is also the founder and CEO the Elephant Room. …
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