Georgia Malone's Here Goes Nothing

Dr. Nicola Forrest, AO, is a powerhouse. As one of Australia’s most visible and respected philanthropists, her impact on the arts sector throughout Australia has been one of the most enduring, vital support systems ever designed to elevate Australian culture. From humble beginnings in country New South Wales to her role as co-founder of Minderoo Foundation and owner and director of Tattarang, one...

It takes an incredible amount of work to generate art: even more so when you strive to create work that is meaningful, impactful, and memorable. As Artistic Director of the Perth Festival, Anna Reece carries a heavy responsibility in delivering unforgettable Festivals, one after the next, and chats with Vernon Guest (Ten Days on the Island) about the challenges and rewards of this vital position....

Finding space to create art can be at best an annoyance and at worst an existential threat. Renowned multidisciplinary artist and inaugural winner of the PAWA Ripple Effect Award James Berlyn is taking on this challenge by considering how space may be offered and how this leads to cultivating artists, and in turn audiences, with a bold vision for the future. James is joined in conversation by prol...

When chronic illness means a physical theatre artist can no longer move, does that damage their ability to create art? Performer Sarah Nelson has created art across Australia and throughout the world, using her body to create art through mask, circus, physicality, puppetry, and curious exploration, but her greatest challenge came when she was hit with a case of Long Covid that was so serious her f...

Following a circuitous, serendipitous path, Hannah Mathews has forged a career in the contemporary arts through strong relationships, trust, and the support to be experimental. As general manager of Western Australia’s iconic Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Hannah has developed a mandate focused on collaboration, openness, and the ability to eschew modesty to properly celebrate the incredibl...

Most of us find the arts as children, whether it be through witnessing a fabulous performance, or an introduction from a cultured relative, or discovering the joys of getting lost in a good book. Many of us can pinpoint the exact moment in childhood when the arts bug bit us: for fourteen year old Bridie Malone, that moment was a little more recent. Bridie is joined by her grandmother, Jo Malone, i...

The theatre has a way of presenting stories in a way no other medium can capture: the immediacy and liveness create a bond between performer and audience as a shared experience, a moment in time, a visceral connection. Both Rebecca Davis and Stuart Halusz have been mainstays of the West Australian arts scene for decades, but have reached new heights through their company Theatre 180, performing lo...

Stories bring us together, show us where we’ve been, and link us with people from a wide diversity of backgrounds in ways we might not have expected. Join Caroline Wood and guest interviewer Sisonke Msimang for a lively discussion of the importance of storytelling, the impact of Australia’s growing diversity, and learn how to identify what a good story sounds like, as cultivated in Perth’s beloved...

There are few genres that elicit so polarising an opinion amongst casual and passionate theatregoers as musical theatre, but it's hard to deny that when you get amongst a group of passionate musical lovers, the energy is infectious. Join Andrew Baker and Claire Nichols as they discuss how musicals changed them, the importance of community theatre, pre-show sherry, positive artificiality, and buyin...

Comedy, whether stand-up, comedic plays, improvisation, sketch, or burlesque, is an omnipresent genre: universally beloved, indispensable, and… underestimated? The second season of Georgia Malone’s Here Goes Nothing launches with comedy stalwart Libby Klysz in conversation with Big Hoo Haa! founder Sam Longley to discuss why the Trojan Horse of comedy is so important and brave, despite the lack of...

After a necessary hiatus, Georgia Malone's Here Goes Nothing is back, with a new format but based on the same drive that speaks to Georgia Malone's vision for a legacy defined by the ripples impactful artists can make. Toby and Jo Malone introduce this new era, with hope and optimism. Show notes: Georgia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geordiem/ Georgia's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geo...

Australia has always punched well above its weight in global artistic affairs, and artistic collaboration is at the heart of that. David Ryding has had a long career in the arts, as a performer, director, and arts administrator, before beginning a fruitful term as Founding Director of the  Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office. Georgia and Dave take this opportunity to catch up, many yea...

The role of the critic is a thankless one, and one whose influence is sadly waning as mainstream media abandons traditional criticism and resorts to reducing the arts to a mark out of five stars. In this week's episode of Georgia Malone's Here Goes Nothing, Georgia welcomes Nina Levy: dancer, visionary, and writer: co-founder of the Seesaw arts magazine, and fierce defender of the importance of th...

The playwright's role is one of the most vital yet mysterious in all of the arts: far from the classic idea of a single writer in a room producing a completed script, the playwright is a collaborator and innovator, who generates ideas that must then be brought to life through dramaturgs, actors, directors, and designers.  TJ Young is an award-winning playwright, fierce advocate for equity, be...

Arts advocacy always requires its champions, and Jeremy Smith has ben a constant presence in the Australian arts scene over the last 25 years. Jeremy is a Perth-based arts administrator and self-described fierce advocate and ally for difference. Jeremy joins Georgia for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the arts, on his origins in lighting design, and on advocacy that is all about tur...

Talking about money can get uncomfortable but it's important to talk about it!  In the arts, the world of philanthropy can be a tricky on to navigate - we all know we need to raise private funds to support the organisation and the work they create.  This, expert philanthropy manager, and friend of the pod, Jo Malone returns to talk about money, how to raise it, how to give it and how to...

Books are such an important part of life. It’s how we understand the world better and stretch our imagination. Whether it’s only reading books about WWII conflicts or sticking to romance novels, all genres have their place and audience. This week I talk to Jayne Cleave, librarian and good friend, about her love of feminist sci fi and big alien epics. Sci fi isn’t for me - but through this chat, i...

Join Mace Francis and I as we discuss his journey into jazz and what is jazz really? Raised in a creative family in regional Victoria, Dr Mace Francis is the Artistic Director of the Perth International Jazz Festival and previously the Artistic Director of the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra. Mace is a composer and musician and his band, the Mace Francis Orchestra released his 10th Album in 2024.  Ma...

All across Australia, in small regional towns, communities come together turning their quiet streets into places of celebration for a Festival. Whether it is celebrating food and multiculturalism, agricultural fairs that celebrate industry and history, or contemporary arts festivals in small remote towns. These community driven cultural and arts festivals create connection, offtering hope and prid...

In this episode, we chat with the person that has lived the same childhood as me, was there for all of my earliest experiences and led me into my career and obsession with theatre. My brother, Dr Toby Malone. Toby is currently the Research Impact Librarian at Toronto Metropolitan University, a career move he took after 10 years as an academic and Dramaturg. Toby started his career as an actor befo...

Welcome to the first episode of Here Goes Nothing - a dive into the impact of arts and culture on our lives. Guest: Jo Malone Jo Malone is currently the Head of Philanthropy at the Foundation of the WA Museum. She has had a long career in raising money for arts organisations in Perth including Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Perth Festival, St George's Cathedral and for a time consulted with...