Sean Mortell gives his wrap of music in 2017, then offers some predictions and possibilities for 2018.
Unpredicting the future
January 2, 2018 by 23 Comments
Wine and the invention of the wheel, up as the new down, Richmond as premiers, and more. Not sure what Dips is on this festive season but he’s on something.
Almanac Music: Tash Sultana – record-breaking, unique, resounding
December 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell recently saw renowned busker Tash Sultana at her gig at Margaret Smith Arena. This is his review.
How to Lose Australia
December 24, 2017 by 9 Comments
Matt Zurbo, in sending his season’s greeting, makes his case for an inclusive Australia. Because it’s actually about giving everyone a fair go.
2017 thoughts: Beating on against the current
December 22, 2017 by 15 Comments
After a year like this what can we control? Dave Wilson sees much in his year in review and Christmas song countdown on #gravyday
Almanac Music – “The tracks that we followed are clear”: An encounter with Hugh McDonald
December 22, 2017 by 6 Comments
A brief encounter with Redgum’s Hugh McDonald not long before his death drives a thoughtful consideration of music, politics and family
The Footy Season is Upon Us: Decisions, Decisions
December 21, 2017 by 7 Comments
Jan Courtin can’t work out what to do. Suggestions anyone?
Happy Swishmas (The Fairytale of New Work)
December 21, 2017 by 17 Comments
Swish delivers his annual review of 2017, an Almanac tradition entering its second year. (If he had a bad burger would he have had an Angus Horribilis?)
Almanac Art: The Tigers’ Almanac cover original painting by Kate Birrell
December 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The original of Kate Birrell’s brilliant art work for the cover of The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 is for sale. You can also purchase prints. Details here.
Dusty, Punt Road End…. The Tigers’ Almanac Cover Art
December 17, 2017 by 8 Comments
With much emotion and joy Kate tells the story of her journey to producing her work of art that adorns the cover of the book about this AFL season The Tigers’ Almanac 2017. The original is available, and so are A3-sized prints. [Purchase details follow Kate’s piece – Ed]
#almanac280 – Tigers: A season, memories, moments
December 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Our latest #almanac280 competition is run and won. Check out the winning three entries.
Almanac Music – Best Albums and EPs of 2017
December 14, 2017 by 15 Comments
Just in time for Christmas – Luke Reynolds brings his annual review of music highlights. Albums, artists, stories; with an Australia/ New Zealand leaning. [Do you have any to add? -Ed]
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