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Broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM | In association with the Enlivenment Network

Talking ArtZ is a weekly radio program and podcast that explores the vibrant intersections of art, culture, philosophy, and community—locally rooted in the Blue Mountains, yet resonating far beyond. Hosted by The Professor and broadcast live every Thursday from 6–7pm on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, the show features rich, insightful conversations with artists, musicians, performers, curators, writers, cultural thinkers, and creative changemakers from across the region and beyond.

Now produced in collaboration with the Enlivenment Network, Talking ArtZ is deepening its commitment to exploring the transformative power of story, art, and dialogue in a time of profound planetary change. This partnership brings a new layer of philosophical and ecological inquiry to the program, guided by the Enlivenment Network’s core belief in Country as teacher and its dedication to reimagining culture, community, and creativity through Indigenous knowledge systems and postmodern ecological thought.

Each episode of Talking ArtZ is a lively and thoughtful exchange—celebrating the power of creativity not just as personal expression, but as a vital force for collective transformation. Whether showcasing an emerging artist, unpacking a major exhibition, or diving into the big cultural questions of our time, the show invites listeners to engage with the arts as a living, breathing part of our social and ecological world.

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Talking ArtZ is part of a broader community media effort to uplift local voices, celebrate cultural diversity, and foster dialogue around the role of creativity in navigating the challenges and possibilities of our times. Tune in and join the conversation.

Talking ArtZ Podcast | Singer-Songwriters, Storytelling & Social Change

by The Professor on RBM89.1

Talking ArtZ Podcast | Singer-Songwriters, Storytelling & Social Change

Talking ArtZ Podcast | Singer-Songwriters, Storytelling & Social Change

In this episode of Talking ArtZ, The Professor welcomes back Barbara Lepani for the second instalment of her regular Enlivenment Network segment. Barbara unveils an inspiring new initiative: the Singer-Songwriter Showcase—a grassroots music platform for the Blue Mountains designed to amplify local voices in response to the challenges of our times. From climate anxiety to political unrest, Barbara discusses how music, inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan, Archie Roach, and Missy Higgins, can serve as a powerful medium for collective healing and cultural expression. With open mic nights planned at On The Soul Side Café and a culminating concert on the horizon, the vision is as much about community and intergenerational dialogue as it is about the songs themselves.

Later in the show, arts communicator and educator Gill Nicol joins the conversation to explore how storytelling, experience design, and audience engagement deepen the impact of arts practice in contemporary society.

📍 Originally aired on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM
🔊 Podcast available now on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms.

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