Banksia

Although the podcast format of Banksia has now wrapped, this show continues to be broadcast on Triple R. You can now listen to new episodes on Triple R’s FM On Demand service at rrr.org.au/explore/programs/banksia . Thanks for listening!

Vanessa's last show for 2024, reflecting on the past year of yarns and good times

Noongar Wongi Hip Hop atist, Inkabee yarns with Vanessa about their upcoming new releases and shows in Naarm and how they got started with watching His Dad "Flewnt" perform to now playing shows together. Inkabee Also touches on his writing process and performing in the U.S

FIrst nations artist G L V E S joins Vanessa to talk about her new collaborative project 'Mundagudda' working with producer and Wadawurrung man Moss and lyrics by Kamilaroi/Gungarri community elder Aunty Jude Hammond. Mundagudda is an Immersive experience that bridges time and culture. The song brings to life the Rainbow Serpent, Mundagudda- a revered songlines and creation spirit throughout many...

Vanessa has a yarn with Ilbijerri Theatre company creative Associate Amy Sole and playwright Phoebe Grainer who are currently sharing the next wave of First Peoples stories through 'Blak in the Room' a celebratrion of Blak theatre, showcasing the rich diversity of First Peoples voices, culture and experiences. Blak in the room Is on at the Southbank theatre, The Lawler 27 NOV-7 DEC

Vanessa Morris is joined by award winning First Nations filmmaker Dylan River to chat about ‘Thou Shalt Not Steal’, which he directed and co-created. He discusses the themes and ideas of the series, exploring how it conveys the intersection between Christianity and Indigenous culture.

Vanessa is joined by Reko Rennie, who is currently showing REKOSPECTIVE, an immersive exhibition that charts the bold and dynamic practice of renowned Kamilaroi artist, Reko Rennie. The exhibition resists a conventional chronological sequence, allowing audiences to freely navigate the intersection between culture, politics and identity from a contemporary First Nations perspective.

Comprising of twelve works representing important sites selected by Ms Porter, and a film bringing life to her paintings, her stories and her Tjukurrpa, “Tjawinaku Tjukurrpa Nyinantja” evokes the movement and energy of desert landscapes, of Yawulyu (Women’s songs) and the multilayered histories and Tjukurrpa that this Country holds. Exhibition Opening – 6-8pm, Thursday 10 October Join Mrs Porter’s...

First up, Vanessa is joined by Noongar woman Bumpy (also co-host of Triple R's Pebbles ) to yarn about her compositions with the Australian Art Orchestra, and her new show Tooni which will premiere at this year's Melbourne International Jazz Festival, also in support of Herbie Hancock at Sidney Myer Music Bowl. On the second half of the show is Blak Waanyi/Gangaliida rapper, Jamahl Yami, to talk a...

Joining Vanessa live from ACCA is proud Palawa woman and curator Jessica Clark to chat about the new exhibtion, Tennant Creek Brio . Vanessa also has a yarn with Aaron Wyatt, violist, composer and software developer, to talk about upcoming their performance at Melbourne Fringe Festival called Digital Echoes , a concert for viola, percussion, and electronics exploring sound that travels.

It's Banksia's 100th episode with Vanessa Morris as host! For this episode, she speaks with Jarra Karalinar Steel about love.exe , a playful installation at Arts House, North Melbourne, where shrines are devoted to iconic video game characters. Kaytetye producer and DJ, RONA also dials in to talk about her new track 'Raise It' ahead of shows on Wurundjeri Country and Gadigal Country. She also spok...

Allara Briggs Pattison joins Vanessa to yarn about curating Ganbu Gulin at Darebin's FUSE festival and her upcoming tour with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

Vanessa Morris chats with Worimi film-maker and creative Genevieve Grieves about their upcoming project focusing on solidarity in motherhood, Motherhood in the Colony. Plus, Lisa Waup discusses about their upcoming visual arts piece Muddy Edges , which opens at the Gertrude Glasshouse from the 31st of August.

Vanessa has a yarn with Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara woman Paola Balla and their new work, Mok Mok Murrup Yakuwa , an immersive film installation referencing the Wemba Wemba story of Mok Mok, a devil woman and sovereign goddess, which will be presented as part of the SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed exhibition at Science Gallery Melbourne. Vanessa is also joined by co-directors of MIFF film, Like My...

Host Vanessa Morris and Wiradjuri woman Jazz Money talk all about their second collection of newly published poetry titled mark the dawn , illuminating their love of Country, connection and community. Also joining the show are YIRRAMBOI co-leads, Taungurung/Filipino woman Sherene Stewart and Waka Waka/Kabi Kabi man, J-Maine Beezley, to yarn about the recently commissioned pieces for next year's YI...

Vanessa is joined by Gomeroi man, Kobie Dee, rapper and master storyteller to chat about his upcoming E.P 'Chapter 26', Also joining the show is Kamilaroi and Tongan artist, Radical Son to yarn about the new single 'Yuluwirrl Wandabaa' featuring Emma Donovan and Fank Yamma. Plus, an amazing live in-studio peformnace by Radical Son.

Host Vanessa Morris has a yarn with Yorta Yorta artist Chloe Jones on her piece for UPLANDS titled Kaiela Arts: a catalyst for change, collaboration and creative sovereignty . Also joining the show is Marranungu hip-hop artist Yung Milla to talk about his recent single "Shine" and upcoming shows in Melbourne.

Vanessa Morris talks to Jason Tamiru on 'Yalinguth', an app for sharing Melbourne's First Nations history, or as he calls it, "The Aboriginal Wifi". Then, textile artist Sophie Honess on the NGV NAIDOC Week programme.

Host Vanessa Morris is joined by interdisciplinary artist Tahlia Palmer as they discuss their new exhibition Occupation Studies showcasing at the Wheeler Centre. She works to interrogate the impact of colonisation on people and Country, and to unpack and heal intergenerational trauma in her own family. 

Vanessa has a yarn with Wadawurrung artist Kait James who is guest curator for a craft exhibit titled "Moombarra" , featuring 6 first nations artists, working across textiles, fiber art, weaving, sculpture, painting and collage, celebrating rich traditions and contemporary expressions of craft. Also joinging the show is visual artist and Gumbaynggirr woman Aretha Brown to chat about her upcoming t...

Vanessa has a yarn with Nick Currie, A descendant of the Mulunjali Clan of Yugambeh people and Kuku Yalanji people of Brisbane and Beaudesert and Kuku Yalanji people of the rainforest regions of Far North QLD. Known for his diverse artistic and curatorial practice both in subject matter and medium, from abstract work on canvas, to murals and contemporay art installations, exploring social, cultura...

Vanessa speaks with her brother Neil Morris (also known as DRMNGNOW) on their latest single 'Ngarwu', connecting to country through music, and using language in their music. Later in the show, Vanessa speaks with Ghenoa Gela on her show Gurr Era Op , running from June 12th to 16th, as part of RISING. Gurr Era Op-- meaning'the face of the sea' in Miriam Mir, the language of the Eastern Torres Strai...

Host Vanessa Morris speaks to writer and editor Bianca Valentino to discuss her recently published essay in the Griffith Review, Against the Grain: finding the meaning in punk , speaking to her experince growing up within the punk scene, and explroing her spirituality. Vanessa also speaks to co-curators Kimberley Moulton and Kate ten Buuren of the outdoor exhibition at Federation Square, The Blak...

This week, Vanessa is joined by Dan Sultan to talk all about his upcoming performance with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The collaboration is set to occur during NAIDOC Week this year and will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dan's debut album, Blackbird. Friday July 12th is sold out! So get in quick for the last few spots of the Saturday July 13th show, tickets available here: Dan Sultan X M...

Papua New Guinea and Gunditjimara artist Kaiit joins Banksia to talk about single Space and new independent label BIG SIS ENERGY RECORDS