Out of the Box

Kate chats with Eora-based hairdresser, Odesa Sabile! Odesa talks us through growing up in a Filipino family, how she finds the confidence to be herself and how important hair really is when it comes to affirming and loving ourselves. Odesa's instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/extrasilky/ Kate's instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/m1ss_kate/ This episode was produced and edited by Zaity Salma...

Tanya Shukla chats producing, learning to love your art at all stages, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 with Eora-based musician, visual artist and skateboarder Kyle Shakleford . @ milohunterband    @ pablo_bic_asso   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode Béla chats with Eora-born and raised artist/producer, Cherry Rype. They talk her musical origins in the womb, somatic healing and getting vulnerable through sound.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode,  Tanya Shukla  interviews  Amy Zhang  (dancer, choreographer, movement director). She has changed the way Eora thinks of dance and movement - representing courage, trust in one’s self and honest self-expression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some time to relax and mow his lawn,  Genesis Owusu  is back on stage at  Volume Festival  at AGNSW this July.  Kate Saap  and Genesis Owusu sat down to discuss absurdism, being a freak, and how much they love curry chips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guest today is an absolute powerhouse, and no stranger to the FBi airwaves. They are a DJ, an organizer of one of Eora’s most important party series, and a host here on the station. The passion and love that runs through everything that they do is heartwarming!  Isa Thurn  is interviewed by  Tanya Shukla  about her life, her creative practise & where she finds inspiration in this crazy wor...

Tony Sin , the saviour of professional wrestling, joins Kate Saap in the studio to peel back the curtain with us about all things wrestling, music and being a sinner! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is an inspiration to those that want to surprise themselves. Interviewed by  Emily Elvish  (on her last show with OOTB), Kat Rose is a stylist, photographer and designer who has worked with the likes of Eartheather, and Mulalo. Under the alias of  Rose Pure , Kat's life has been defined by her passions and the creative journey of worldbuilding.  --- The OOTB team would like to thank...

Today's guest reminds us of the power we have within ourselves to shape the world around us.  Zi Nori  has lived a remarkable life - he is currently the Director & Co-Founder of  Umi Nori  - a bespoke tailoring studio, but his love for creativity & people, has shown itself throughout his life. Whether it was skate-boarding, or even playing the guitar, Zi has always been drawn the deeper fe...

Everything you hear on "Out of The Box" wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for today's guest. Tanya Shukla is OOTB's Executive Producer, who platforms and nourished community storytelling. As a broadcaster, she honours the passion of local creatives. As a friend, she is a beacon of love & light.  Listen back to hear  Emily Elvish  &  Tanya , explore her life, the things that bring her meani...

This week’s guest on OOTB,  Mara Schwerdtfeger , has accomplished a lot throughout a life in audio. From scoring films, dance and installations, to her practice as a sound artist, designer and curator, Mara’s practise is far reaching. Listen back, to hear  Kate Saap  and Mara chat about her life, and what key moments shaped who she is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show,  Emily Elvish  is joing by Dane Gorrel, Director/Music Director of one of Eora's oldest clubs;  Club 77 . Dane has had a full career, and an incredible journey up until this point. From travelling the world, being a competitive surfer to running multiple successful clubs, Dane is known for living a passionate life.  Listen back to hear Emily and Dane explore his love for nightlife...

Today on Out of the Box, producer Béla Hajdu is joined by an absolute corner-stone of Eora's wider music scene.  Widely known as "Godriguez", Dave Rodriguez has accomplished a lot throughout a life in music. From producing Sampa the Great's seminal debut "The Great Mixtape", to being the brains behind expansive Eora jazz collective GODTET and releasing a solo album under GODRIGUEZ , Dave's musical...

After only being in Eora for 8 months, today's guest has already left his mark. Laurie Macfarlane is a multi-disciplinary English-Australian artist, hailing from Oxfordshire in the UK. Laurie came to Sydney on a one year exchange from Edinburgh uni and has made waves in every arts scene imaginable. From poetry readings, album launches, art making, and working behind the scenes as a booker, there’s...

On this week's episode, Emily Elvish is joined by  Lucy Keirle  - artist, illustrator and librarian whose life is an embodiment of her love of expression. Together, both Emily and Lucy explore the importance of spaces (as a vehicle for creativity and contemplation) as well as how Lucy's life has shaped her art, and how art has shaped her life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On an extra special EP, this week we take the opportunity to introduce another member of the "Out of the Box" team - producer Béla Hajdu . Interviewing each other, Kate and Béla delve into their own musical upbringings and life learnings, whilst exploring the odd psyop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest on Out Of The Box is a force to be reckoned with. She was actually the first voice that Emily Elvish ever heard on FBi radio! As a presenter on Tuesday Arvos, an actor, a musician ( Dead Witch ), and a curator -  Jamiee Taylor-Nielsen  is easily one of Eora's most beloved voices. There is soulfulness & passion that carries through whatever she does, and on today's episode, Jamiee...

If your a stan of FBi, then you are definitely familiar with today's guest! Broadcasting on "Bare Necessities" where they soundtrack your Tuesday sunsets, or on "Mi Gente/My People" where they take you through your Sunday afternoon,  Paulo Flores  is a powerhouse!  Also known as LUNY, Paulo has done it all - touring the world, creating new genres of music, managing his own record label to being a...

Ingrid Dieckmann  is an accomplished MC and performer, a regular on Sydney’s underground cabaret scene. They also work as Head of Programming at  Golden Age Cinema  and were Director at  Pink Flamingo Cinema  - a cinema dedicated to " niche, avant-garde, genre and trash cinema ". Their path in cinema is defined by incredible chapters, and in today's special episode with  Marcus Whale  (composer, m...

You may know  Basjia  as one of Eora’s most impactful voices; a creative director, dancer, model, and a Ballroom community member (House of Silky). In these spaces, her work celebrates and empowers the body in all forms.  But beyond her own practice, she works tirelessly to shift the narratives and landscapes around her. Her activism for inclusion and representation can be found in the fashion and...

Today’s guest is triple-threat co-founder, program producer, and filmmaker Claud Bailey. You might have seen the premiere of performance art program  Stories from the Heart at world pride last year, Claud Bailey and TRANS MEDIUM is the brains behind the project. Today, we dive into Claud's own creative practise as a writer/director, their influences, and how music intersects with their filmmaking....

If you’ve ever tuned into FBi Radio on a Thursday morning, you’ll be very familiar with  Dyan Tai . As one of the co-hosts of "Kings & Queens" on Up For It, you would’ve woken up or driven to work alongside them, sharing queer news, events, and chatting with some of the most influential voices from so-called Sydney & beyond.  But Dyan's impact extends so far beyond the panel.  As a broadca...

Izabella Antoniou  is a political activist with interests in renters rights, migration, the arts, and music. On this week's episode, Kate speaks with Izabella (Izo) about her work within the political landscape, as well as what art means to her. It is an episode that brings together Izo's worlds - writing and justice - and speaks to where the world currently is.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

This week on Out Of The Box, Emily Elvish is joined by a guest whose work you would hear daily here on FBi -  SOLLYY . He’s crafted beats for the likes of Latifa Tee, 1300, and PANIA, among countless others. His joint EP with Dxvndre, OPPBOYZ,  was easily one of the rawest projects released last year! But beyond the studio, SOLLYY's world is layered and constantly expanding. He is a storyteller, a...

"Maybe he’s reignited your love of bass by suggesting to test new headphones with 'Get Low by Ludacris'!" Derrick Gee has built a massive platform across social media channels talking about music and hifi. Working hard to bring music lovers all across the world together, Derrick is a force to be reckoned with.  In this week's episode, Kate and Derrick explore the nature vs. nurture of music, being...