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Wantok Almanac: John Frum, Yasur, Toka and Tanna

September 22, 2020 by Jarrod_L 4 Comments

After a tour of East New Britain in PNG, Wantok Almanac heads a long way south to the amazing island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s Tafea Province. Perhaps you’ve seen the movie, but there’s plenty to stimulate the senses away from the silver screen.

Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – A Backstage Pass To David Bowie’s Concert

September 15, 2020 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

The continuing musical adventures of Dave Kimber; this week backstage with David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Ringo Starr and more.

Wantok Almanac: Jesse Utul, Bilas, Gideon Kakabin and East New Britain

September 14, 2020 by Jarrod_L 11 Comments

We’re delighted to share with you the first “Wantok Almanac” piece, a series from David Bridie and Jarrod Landells on Melanesian stories of history, culture, music and sport. Papua New Guinea’s East New Britain Province provides the focus today, starting with a flag and its fascinating creation over four decades ago.

Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – The beginning of a life in music

September 11, 2020 by Colin Ritchie 3 Comments

Dave Kimber has lead an incredible life in the music industry and has many stories to tell. Over the coming weeks, Dave will share stories about meeting and playing with everyone from Elton John to Sammy Davis Jnr, and many, many more.

Almanac History: The Plaza Theatre, Geelong

September 11, 2020 by Kevin Densley 4 Comments

Kevin Densley remembers a night at Geelong’s now departed Plaza Theatre, which by the 1970’s had become known as the ‘flea pit’.

Almanac Music: A Band, Beer, and Pig on a Spit

August 28, 2020 by Kevin Densley 4 Comments

Kevin Densley remembers back to the late 70s when his band ‘South Side’ played their one and only gig at a local footy club. ‘Honky Tonk Women’ was a highlight.

Almanac Music: Reservoir Rockers

August 18, 2020 by Andrew Starkie 7 Comments

Sometimes it’s the little things that matter the most; Andrew Starkie has become part of a neighbourly trio of enthusiastic amateur musicians during lockdown.