Mario Maccarone & Andrew Browne – June 28th, 2026

Miranda Hill & Niki Johnson – June 28th, 2026

The team chats with Miranda Hill, founder and artistic director of Homophonic!, a vibrant collective of chamber musicians and queer artists dedicated to showcasing new Australian music. Joining her is Niki Johnson, an acclaimed percussionist known for her boundary‑pushing performance practice and deep commitment to commissioning new work. They dive into the Homophonic Pride Prize — a groundbreaking initiative inviting LGBTQIA+ Australian composers to create a brand‑new piece written specifically for Niki. The post Miranda Hill & Niki Johnson – June 28th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/05/miranda-hill-niki-johnson-june-28th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].

Andrew G – June 28th, 2026

The team chats with producer Andrew G about his latest show called Bring it On…the musical. It will be on at the National Theatre St Kilda from 11 to 26 July. Tickets at booktickets.com.au Andrew G (born Andrew Gyopar) is a Melbourne-based theatre producer, creative director, and promoter. He is the founder of AG Theatre and Theatrical Inc, and also hosts the industry podcast SHOWTIME with Andrew G. The post Andrew G – June 28th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/05/andrew-g-june-28th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].

Mario Maccarone & Andrew Browne – June 28th, 2026

In this episode, the team sits down with Mario Maccarone, co-owner of the iconic Mario’s Café, and Andrew Browne, renowned artist and curator of the exhibition 40 Artists 40 Years. Together, they explore the café’s deep roots in Fitzroy’s creative scene, the stories behind the new exhibition, and how four decades of art, culture, and community have shaped one of Melbourne’s most beloved neighbourhood institutions. Venue: Mario’s Café — 303 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy On now until 20 July. The post Mario Maccarone & Andrew Browne – June 28th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/05/mario-maccarone-andrew-browne-june-28th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].

Ruth Oakley – June 28th, 2026

Ruth Oakley is the head of programming at the Monash Uni Performing Arts Centre She chats with the team about the Family Fiesta, a 4-day children’s festival that runs every year over the June-July school holiday. This year’s edition is on at the Monash Uni Clayton campus 1-4 July, and full program details are available at https://mpac.monash.edu/name – The post Ruth Oakley – June 28th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/05/ruth-oakley-june-28th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].

Chris Mitchell and Henry Fosters Purcell – June 28th, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Mitchell — Artistic Director and Producer at Spiegel Haus — and Henry Fosters Purcell, a proud Narungga, Wotjobaluk and Barkindji creative, cultural producer and community advocate. Together, they’re shaping Ganawarra: Deep Winter Rooftop Gathering, a free NAIDOC Week celebration bringing music, art and community to the heart of Melbourne. They walk us through the vision behind Ganawarra — an immersive evening of live music, DJs, visual art and projection installations — all while raising funds for the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA). The celebration begins with the NAIDOC march at 5pm on Friday, July 10th, before everyone heads to the Golden Square Car Park rooftop on Lonsdale Street for a night of culture, connection and winter warmth. The post Chris Mitchell and Henry Fosters Purcell – June 28th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/05/chris-mitchell-and-henry-fosters-purcell-june-28th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].