DRESS CIRCLE THIS SUNDAY MAY 27 - 5.00pm to 6.30pm

In “Dress Circle” this week, Len Power talks to Kate Mulvaney and Dan Spielman (pictured), the stars of Bell Shakespeare’s production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ which is running at the Canberra Theatre Centre Playhouse. We’ll hear the second part of Bill Stephens’ interview with London musical star, Dave Willetts and Bill also talks to John Muirhead and Chuck Mallett, the stars of ‘Brecht: Bilbao and Beyond’ which is coming to the Street Theatre from June 1.

In the “Red Velvet and Wild Boronia” segment, the spotlight falls on popular Canberra entertainer, Peter J. Casey.

Hear all this and more from 5pm this Sunday when Len Power presents another 90 minutes packed with music and news from the world of showbiz in “Dress Circle”.

“Dress Circle” is essential listening for anyone interested in showbiz in and beyond Canberra. The program is presented by Bill Stephens and Len Power and is broadcast every Sunday afternoon between 5pm and 6.30pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE - 8-10 PM 25 MAY 2012

THE VAMPIRES IN CONCERT AT THE LOFT! We were lucky enough to catch the Vampires at the Loft on the occasion of their third CD launch tour to Canberra last week. The Vampires comprise Jeremy Rose (alto), Nick Garbett (trumpet), Alex Masso (drums) with Lloyd Swanton (bass) and Fabian Hevia (percussion) sitting in for this concert. Check out the gig review at canberrajazz.net. Recorded for ArtSound FM by Eric Pozza. Hosted by Chris Deacon.

ArtSound's Board and the School of Music

At a special meeting of ArtSound's Board last week, the Board discussed the proposed changes to the School of Music at the Australian National University. ArtSound has a long and continuing relationship with the School, and its staff and students: past, present and future.

In a unanimous resolution, the Board:

• Acknowledges that many members of the community, including Artsound members, are extremely concerned about recent announcements regarding the structure of the School of Music;
• Strongly values ArtSound’s relationship with the school, including the promotion, recording and broadcasting of performances by School of Music staff and students;
• Believes that the proposals potentially compromise the strong and mutually beneficial relationship between the School of Music, its staff and students, and Artsound FM;
• Notes that the proposals are the subject of a three-week consultation period, and
• Reiterates its responsibility as a community broadcaster to ensure that on-air discussion and debate on matters of public interest is balanced.

The Board resolved that:

• On behalf of members, to contribute to the consultation by publicly expressing, as an arts-based broadcaster, its strong opposition to any changes that would diminish the school’s attractiveness to students and staff, and hence the quality and variety of musical performance in Canberra; and
• As part of its programming responsibilities, to encourage balance on-air debate about the proposals, provided that all sides have an opportunity to present their views in the same program.

The proposed changes are available on the ANU School of Music website.

The ANU's consultation period ends on 25 May 2012. Add your voice to the debate by emailing somconsult@anu.edu.au; consider signing the online petition; or add your comments below.

New Orleans All The Way Live: 4PM Sat 26 MAY 2012

"Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival 2012": This week we preview the upcoming Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival with music by Roddie Romero and the Hub-City All Stars, Bruce Sunpie Barnes and many others. We also pay a visit to Donald Link to talk about Cajun food and culture. Hosted by George Ingmire in New Orleans.

DRESS CIRCLE THIS SUNDAY 20 MAY 5.00pm TO 6.30pm

In “Dress Circle” this week, Len Power talks to Peter Evans, Associate Artistic Director and director of the Bell Shakespeare’s production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ which is running at the Canberra Theatre Centre Playhouse. He also talks to Tempo Theatre’s Bill Kolentsis who is directing J. B. Priestley’s classic mystery play, ‘An Inspector Calls’, which opens in Belconnen this Friday 25th May. Bill Stephens has been busy, too, and talks to Australian musical legend, Toni Lamond (pictured), about her new ‘Learn English As You Sing Along’ book and also finds out from David Spicer what’s in the latest edition of ‘Stage Whispers’ magazine.

In the “Red Velvet and Wild Boronia” segment, the spotlight falls on Rosemary Hyde and David Urquhart-Jones with THE MUSIC OF FLANDERS AND SWANN.

Hear all this and more from 5pm this Sunday when Len Power presents another 90 minutes packed with music and news from the world of showbiz in “Dress Circle”.

“Dress Circle” is essential listening for anyone interested in showbiz in and beyond Canberra. The program is presented by Bill Stephens and Len Power and is broadcast every Sunday afternoon between 5pm and 6.30pm.