Over 50 per cent of Australians admit they actively avoid the news. Comedian and media professional Jon Brooks contemplates the state of comedy and its ability to keep Australians engaged with current affairs.
Juanita Navas-Nguyen was told by her sister that she was “the wrong type of Asian”. Her Fringe show, Confessions of a Boba Liberalist, was an emotive grapple between the cultural identity you create for yourself, and what society pushes onto you.
From Amy Winehouse to Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain, 27 Club honours all those who will forever be 27. This Fringe show captivates the audience, bringing them to their feet and touching nostalgic heartstrings.
It is no secret that Adelaide comes alive during March, but some of us need a guide to help avoid decision paralysis. Here are On The Record’s top picks of events happening around town this Mad March.
Caroline Wilson, Katie Bridges and Helen Karakulak are all too familiar with the exclusivity of gender in the media. Through their own individual lived experiences, these three women highlight a need for change following increased anxieties for female journalists and their progression within the industry.
While better known as a crabbing destination, the shores of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary are a vital feeding site for migratory shorebirds, who travel thousands of kilometres each year to get there.
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