Musicians
Another successful Tall Poppies Talk Australian Salon, with guest Rhys Martin
A few days ago we hosted another “Tall Poppies Talk” Australian Salon in Berlin. This time the focus was on the work of the Newcastle (NSW) born dancer, choreographer and educator Rhys Martin.
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“Tall Poppies Talk,” an Australian Salon, founders David Jackson and Breandáin O’Shea
It has been a busy few weeks for the Tall Poppies project.
The first “Tall Poppies Talk,” Australian Salon took place recently in Berlin, where around 40 people attended the event.
Musicians
Coming up on Tall Poppies, The Podcast: Siobhan Stagg, Singer
“That was a phone call that changed my life completely,” said singer, Siobhan Stagg, recollecting the day the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra called to ask her to perform “Brahms’s Requiem”.
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Cathy Milliken – Musician
While Europe has been sweltering through this extraordinarily hot summer, I have been busy meeting more exceptional Australians, who will be joining me on the podcast very soon.
Next up on Tall Poppies we will meet the Brisbane-born musician Cathy Milliken.
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Philosopher Peter Singer
Peter studied philosophy and history at the University of Melbourne and at the University of Oxford, where he also served as Radcliffe Lecturer in Philosophy at University College. Since that time, he has held various academic positions.
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Rhys Martin, Dancer, Choreographer & Educator
A graduate of Sydney University, Rhys initially studied literature and fine arts. He began his career in the theatre with Sydney’s pioneering underground company, “One Extra Dance.
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This Week’s Podcast
Maezmusik, Festival of Times Issues,” is an annual event that invites audiences to experience contemporary music in unwonted formats. The legendary Australian trio, “The Necks”, will make a much-anticipated appearance in “The Long Now,”
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Welcome to Tall Poppies, The Podcast!
Even though I’ve lived away from Australia for close to 30 years, to this day I’m still blown away by the number of expat Australians I’ve come across at the top of their professions.
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