Let’s Do Better: The Podcast
The arts play a vital role in Australia’s cultural landscape. As we’ve seen in recent political history, artists and arts workers are often the first to respond to local and global crises, advocating for those who are marginalised and raising awareness about the pressing issues of our time.
But how can we, as the organisations supporting the artists, ensure that the art making we facilitate is culturally safe and accessible to all?
Let’s Do Better is a new podcast series that dives into the diverse lived experiences of South Australian artists and arts workers as they reflect on what works in the sector, and what doesn't. Hosted by ActNow Theatre’s CEO and Artistic Director, Yasmin Gurreeboo, the podcast calls us in to ask how we can all do better, together?
Episode Guide
Episode 1: When culture comes into play
Host: Yasmin Gurreeboo
Guests: Jessica Zeng (Adelaide Festival Centre), Valerie Berry and Monique Hapgood
In this episode we talk about cultural and ethnic representation in the arts. Our guests share what it means to have truly authentic representation for people of colour, the importance of cultural consultation and how we can work towards richer, healthier and more accessible industry.
Listen up and hear how we can do better, together.
“Generous, smart and to the point...A must listen for those interested in diversifying the voices speaking in our industry.”
Episode 2: Still going on about being treated equally
Host: Yasmin Gurreeboo
Guests: Monique Hapgood, Annabel Matheson and Ayesha Aggarwal
In this episode we talk about gender in the arts. Our guests share what it’s like to be a woman in arts, the current state of gender equality in the industry and what still needs to change.
Listen up and hear how we can do better, together.
Episode 3: Why aren't we talking about class?
Host: Yasmin Gurreeboo
Guests: Belinda McKeown, Blake Taylor and Valerie Berry
In this episode we talk about class in the arts. Our guests share how financial privilege impacts access, what barriers exist and how we can make sure the arts are more accessible for working class communities.
Listen up and hear how we can do better, together.
Episode 4: What’s access got to do with it?
Host: Yasmin Gurreeboo
Guests: Kelly Leah Vincent and Sam Wannan
In this episode we talk about accessibility in the arts. Our guests share what it’s like to be disabled in the arts, the barriers that exist and how we can improve access for all.
Listen up and hear how we can do better, together.