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Friday, November 23, 2018
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Duke Ellington, "Take the A Train"
“Take the A Train” was written by composer, arranger, pianist, and longtime Ellington collaborator Billy Strayhorn in 1939.
Duke’s son first brought the song to the band, having recovered the chart from a trash bin after a frustrated Strayhorn discarded it.
Despite its composers initial unease, the song quickly became the Ellington Orchestra’s signature number.
Monday, March 05, 2018
Hen Power
Andrew — together, we're making history for hens
The Australian Poultry Standards public consultation has closed — with, I'm delighted to say, a record-breaking number of submissions calling for a ban on the battery cage. United, we've become a force for compassion to be reckoned with.
Andrew, we are closer than ever to the day when this most cruel 'farming' invention will exist only as a cautionary note in history books. That never again will compassionate societies allow our fellow species to be treated so cruelly — valued only for what they produce, rather than who they are.
Here are just 6 of the ways we've worked together to give hens a chance at a kinder future:
Thousands of caring people took the time to lodge their submission for hens, resulting in the biggest public consultation on behalf of animals EVER in Australian history.
The support of Animals Australia members like you meant we could broadcast our message loud and clear across the airwaves, by enlisting the help of some of Australia's favourite personalities on every major radio show across the country. Our radio ads alone reached over half the Australian population!
To ensure every caring Aussie would get the chance to have their say to help hens, we advertised in 198 rural and urban newspapers, from The Weekly Times to The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald (including an enormous half-page ad in The Australian which was particularly eye-catching)!
Committed Animals Australia supporters put their hands up to be a voice for hens at a number of public forums. They did the hens proud as they sat face to face with cage-egg industry reps, and asked the tough questions that no factory farmer ever wants to hear — let alone be compelled to answer!
Always prepared to go an extra step for the animals, our supporters ensured that those who need to hear the call to end caged cruelty, did. A whopping 61-thousand emails landed in the inboxes of State MPs, placing hens firmly on the political agenda.
Students from 150 schools are helping to shape the world they want to live in: a world where every hen can stretch her wings. Recording videos, doing school projects, and taking the cage-free message home to their families — the future is in safe hands with these compassionate kids.
So where do we go from here?
Over the coming months, every submission will be scrutinised and a final recommendation will be made to Australian Agriculture Ministers. This will present the next critical campaign opportunity. We'll be following every step of this process, and will let you know how you can assist when the time comes.
Andrew, it was almost thirty years ago that I first stood inside a factory farm, confronted by row upon row of battery cages. That we could imprison thousands of animals in this dreadful way, denying them any reason to want to live, shocked and appalled me. I have been determined ever since to shine a light on their suffering and bring an end to the cruelty being inflicted on these sensitive hens.
From world-first public awareness campaigns to fighting for legislative change, and now with these record-breaking public consultation results — together, we've reached a point where an end to the battery cage is a very real possibility.
My heart-felt thanks to each and every person who took the time to make a personal submission. Hens have never had so many people speaking up for them. Now, we just need decision-makers to listen. Stay tuned...
On behalf of the animals, thank you.
The Australian Poultry Standards public consultation has closed — with, I'm delighted to say, a record-breaking number of submissions calling for a ban on the battery cage. United, we've become a force for compassion to be reckoned with.
Andrew, we are closer than ever to the day when this most cruel 'farming' invention will exist only as a cautionary note in history books. That never again will compassionate societies allow our fellow species to be treated so cruelly — valued only for what they produce, rather than who they are.
Here are just 6 of the ways we've worked together to give hens a chance at a kinder future:
Thousands of caring people took the time to lodge their submission for hens, resulting in the biggest public consultation on behalf of animals EVER in Australian history.
The support of Animals Australia members like you meant we could broadcast our message loud and clear across the airwaves, by enlisting the help of some of Australia's favourite personalities on every major radio show across the country. Our radio ads alone reached over half the Australian population!
To ensure every caring Aussie would get the chance to have their say to help hens, we advertised in 198 rural and urban newspapers, from The Weekly Times to The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald (including an enormous half-page ad in The Australian which was particularly eye-catching)!
Committed Animals Australia supporters put their hands up to be a voice for hens at a number of public forums. They did the hens proud as they sat face to face with cage-egg industry reps, and asked the tough questions that no factory farmer ever wants to hear — let alone be compelled to answer!
Always prepared to go an extra step for the animals, our supporters ensured that those who need to hear the call to end caged cruelty, did. A whopping 61-thousand emails landed in the inboxes of State MPs, placing hens firmly on the political agenda.
Students from 150 schools are helping to shape the world they want to live in: a world where every hen can stretch her wings. Recording videos, doing school projects, and taking the cage-free message home to their families — the future is in safe hands with these compassionate kids.
So where do we go from here?
Over the coming months, every submission will be scrutinised and a final recommendation will be made to Australian Agriculture Ministers. This will present the next critical campaign opportunity. We'll be following every step of this process, and will let you know how you can assist when the time comes.
Andrew, it was almost thirty years ago that I first stood inside a factory farm, confronted by row upon row of battery cages. That we could imprison thousands of animals in this dreadful way, denying them any reason to want to live, shocked and appalled me. I have been determined ever since to shine a light on their suffering and bring an end to the cruelty being inflicted on these sensitive hens.
From world-first public awareness campaigns to fighting for legislative change, and now with these record-breaking public consultation results — together, we've reached a point where an end to the battery cage is a very real possibility.
My heart-felt thanks to each and every person who took the time to make a personal submission. Hens have never had so many people speaking up for them. Now, we just need decision-makers to listen. Stay tuned...
On behalf of the animals, thank you.
|  Glenys Oogjes CEO |
Saturday, March 03, 2018
Denise Riley FREE Selected Poems
Fathomsun Press @FathomsunPress
We were delighted to discover that Denise Riley's 'Selected Poems' (out of print) is now available for free in the form of a PDF, straight from Reality Street Editions.
http://www.realitystreet.co.uk/denise-riley.php …
Friday, February 23, 2018
POETRY COMPETITIONS
2018 Poetry d’Amour Love Poetry Contest
As part of 2018Poetry d’Amour Summer of Love, submissions are sought for original, unpublished love poems for an opportunity to win:
First Prize: $500 cash prize and the opportunity to perform the winning entry at Poetry d’Amour 2018*
Runner Up: $200 cash prize and the opportunity to perform the winning entry at Poetry d’Amour 2018*
2 x Highly Commended Certificates*
2 x Commended Certificates*
PLUS
Youth Incentive Award: $100 cash prize and the opportunity to perform the winning entry at Poetry d’Amour 2018* for the highest ranking entry from a person under 18 years of age living in Western Australia.
Selected poems from all entries submitted, will be offered the opportunity to be published in the anthology Poetry d’Amour 2018.
* Conditions apply, additional prizes may be added at the discretion of the organisers and sponsors. Prizes do not include travel or accommodation costs.
2018 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize
The annual $2500 prize has been generously endowed by Emeritus Professor Bruce Dawe AO to celebrate Australian poetry. The winner will be announced in August, with travel to the awards ceremony covered in addition to the prize. Entries close on Friday 1 June 2018.
Poetry shapes our culture. None believed this more so than Professor Dawe, one of Australia's most acclaimed contemporary poets. Professor Dawe believed that universities should support the study of Literature and promote the Arts in Australian society. His decision to sponsor this prominent Literary Prize is ongoing, living proof of his conviction.
Bruce continues to write passionately with his most recent work, Border Security, published in 2016 at the age of 86. As Australia’s best-selling living poet, Bruce has had a varied career from joining the RAAF in 1959 to working as a labourer, farmhand, clerk, gardener, teacher, and much more.
Want to know more?
For more information, please email us at brucedaweprize@usq.edu.au or visit The Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize for terms and conditions, how-to enter, and frequently asked questions.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
2018 Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize
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Sunday, February 04, 2018
ISSA HAIKU
winter rain--
stomping on the mum
the croaking frog
http://haikuguy.com/issa/new.
stomping on the mum
the croaking frog
ISSA 1812
.しぐるるや菊を踏へてなく蛙
shigururu ya kiku wo fumaete naku kawazu
shigururu ya kiku wo fumaete naku kawazu
Frogs are a spring season word in haiku. A winter frog, highly unusual, intimates spunky old age: a comrade and mirror for Issa.
Friday, February 02, 2018
WA in Words - for the New Museum
Submissions to http://museum.wa.gov.au/wa-in-
The Western Australian Museum is calling for members of the public to share their thoughts about the literary works they think best reflect the spirit and place of Western Australia.
WA in Words is a project launched by the WA Museum as part of the 2018 Perth Writers Festival.
WA Museum CEO Alec Coles is encouraging people from around the State to get involved.
“We are calling for people to tell us about the works they think best sum up the spirit of WA. Our State has been evocatively described through novels, poems, songs and plays in many ways, so we want to hear about the works that mean the most to Western Australians,” Mr Coles said.
The Museum is seeking WA in Words submissions which will be incorporated into a beautiful paper installation at the Perth Writers Festival, and used to inform the content for the New Museum for WA, which will open to the public in 2020.
“The New Museum is being developed with a People First approach, and the voices, and the writings of our people will be featured heavily throughout the new galleries.
“Some of the submissions sent in for the WA in Words project may feature in the New Museum along with the words penned by authors who have expressed their thoughts about WA through their works,” Mr Coles said.
“We are not just looking for examples of popular works, but of a range authors and writers.”
Submissions are now open and can be made via the WA Museum website: http://museum.wa.gov.au/wa-in-
“Submissions can be from novels, poems, theatre or songs, and it doesn’t matter if they’re by local, national or international writers,” Mr Coles said.
One lucky contributor will also win a book lovers prize valued at about $1,000. Spend two nights away at Hyatt Regency Perth with $150 worth of books from Boffins Books, while indulging on a hamper filled with gorgeous WA produce.
Entries close on Wednesday 28 February 2018.
WA in Words is supported by Hyatt Regency Perth and Boffins Books.
Saturday, January 27, 2018
NICANOR PARRA dies at 103
Nicanor Parra in 1992. (Alvaro Hoppe/AP)
Friday, January 26, 2018
OVERLAND is looking for your Fiction!
Overland is seeking stories from new and emerging writers for a special online fiction edition. Submissions close 11.59 pm Sunday 4 February 2018, with the edition available mid April.
Guidelines for submission
Stories can run from flash fiction to longer short stories, but the maximum word length for submissions is 4000 words.Kindly note: writers may submit no more than two stories for consideration for this special issue.
Submit your story as a:
Current Overland subscriber?
Click here to submit your story.
Not yet an Overland subscriber?
Click here to submit your story.
(Remember, you can support Overland by becoming a subscriber.)
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Monday, January 22, 2018
aNDREW bURKE #3 Moody Requiem (in response to Judith Beveridge's BREATH)
each breath a bar to
begin the moody requiem
the light pizzicato toward
a tympani climax
I hear it tick
a steady four/four
when I walk the dog -
then skip a beat
wake me in
pitch black of night -
the pipes travel
their new routes
as the organ pumps
the remaining blues
begin the moody requiem
the light pizzicato toward
a tympani climax
I hear it tick
a steady four/four
when I walk the dog -
then skip a beat
wake me in
pitch black of night -
the pipes travel
their new routes
as the organ pumps
the remaining blues
This age-old question!
Do jazz and classical musicians have different brains?
A new study has found different processes occur in the brains of classical and jazz pianists, even when playing the same music.
by Angus McPherson on January 17, 2018
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig have found that different processes occur in the brains of classical and jazz musicians, even when playing the same piece of music. The findings, published in an article titled Musical genre-dependent behavioural and EEG signatures of action planning. A comparison between classical and jazz pianists in the academic journal NeuroImage, found differences in the brain activity of jazz and classical pianists, particularly in the way they planned movements.
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Friday, January 19, 2018
2017 Perth Poetry Festival + Other Local News
2017 Perth Poetry Festival
The Perth Poetry Festival 2017 half hour is due to air Thursday 25th Jan 2018 @ 8pm on WTV Channel 44 in the programme Perth City Talks.
Creative Connections Art & Poetry Exhibition
Artwork and poetry from the 2017 Creative Connections Art & Poetry Exhibition is now online athttp://www.
Perth Poetry Club
The very entertaining Tony Curtis is back!!
Join PPC to hear Tony Curtis, plus Open-mike this Saturday afternoon 2pm-4pm at the Moon Café, 323 William Street Northbridge.
Tony Curtis was born in Dublin in 1955. An award-winning poet, Tony has published ten warmly received collections. His most recent title are 'Folk' (Arc Publications, 2011) 'Pony' with drawings and painting by David Lilburn (Occasional Press, 2013) and 'Approximately in the Key of C' (Arc Publications, 2015).
He has been awarded the Irish National Poetry Prize and the Varuna House Exchange Fellowship to Australia.
Tony has read his poetry all over the world to great acclaim. He is a member of Aosdána, established in 1981 to honour artists whose work has made an outstanding contribution to the creative arts in Ireland, and to encourage and assist members in devoting their energies fully to their art.
Voicebox
29th January at a new venue!
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Featuring
Sandie Walker and Kate Wilson
Sandie Walker and Kate Wilson
KSP events
Literary Dinner – Summer Luau
Tuesday 13 February, 6.00-9.30pm
Enjoy Hawaiian tunes from 6.00-7.00pm while sipping cocktails on the verandah, followed by three summery courses and readings from WA Poet-in-Residence Maddie Godfrey and SA Writer-in-Residence Emily Palmer, whose contemporary work features ‘bad-ass female protagonists’. BYO drinks. Optional Fancy Dress: Tropical. Dietary requirements catered for with notice. Tickets from $35. Detais http://www.kspwriterscentre.
Saturday 17 February, 3.00-5.00pm
In this workshop, KSP's 2018 NextGen Writer-in-Residence Maddie Godfrey will use poetry to explore how the places we come from are woven deeply into our storytelling practices. Come along to polish your performance skills from a dynamic young poet who has performed sold-out shows at Perth Fringe Festival and stormed the stages of the Sydney Opera House and Royal Albert Hall. Suitable for those aged 12+. Tickets from $20. Details http://www.kspwriterscentre.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
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Issa Haiku
the dog chewing
the shuttlecock
comes running along
Issa 1818
.つく羽を犬が加へて参りけり
tsuku hane wo inu ga kuwaete mairi keri
tsuku hane wo inu ga kuwaete mairi keri
Shinji Ogawa comments, "To play shuttlecock is one of the New Year traditions. It is regarded as a girl's game. Issa's simple depiction of the dog easily induces the scene which the dog created behind it: a big fuss by a group of angry little girls in Sunday clothes." Sakuo Nakamura reads mairi in its sense of "pilgrimage" and so conjures a different picture: a family on their way to a temple, their dog following behind, "carrying a hagoita[battledore, early form of badminton] birdie in his mouth. Does he also go to visit the temple? All the family are laughing. Happy, happy..."
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Posted by: David Gerard <david1gerard@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
INTENSE - poetry workshop with Les Wicks
- poetry workshop with Les Wicks -
6 hours plus substantial prior editorial work in an extraordinary locale.
Saturday 10 March 10.45 to 5.00 with a 30” break for lunch (vegetarian, included in price).
On the day of the workshop we will work intensively through each participant’s poems building on prior suggestions and experiencing a dynamic interplay of ideas/insights.
It is strictly limited to only 8 attendees.
Wednesday, January 03, 2018
Free Poetry Workshop
Summer of Love: Smash the State
with Allan Boyd
Date and Time
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm AWST
Location
South Perth Library
cnr South Tce & Sandgate St
South Perth, WA 6151
Smash the State! is part of Poetry d'Amour's "Summer of Love" in conjunction with WA Poets Inc.
An experimental writing and performance poetry workshop with Allan Boyd (the antipoet). Smash the State! asks
Is poetry dead? What is Performance Poetry? What is a Slam? What is the antipoet? What exactly does FSU mean? Why should I kill my poetry? Are adverbs fascist?
Find out all the answers to all of the things in this not-stop three hour workshop. Join Allan Boyd (the antipoet) in this experimental, innovative, hands-on, creative writing workshop. Learn how to write and perform poetry in the 21st Century. Discover ways to unleash the sound, shape and energy of your written words. Come and fall in love with the sound of your own voice!
Free workshop
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