The advertising industry and racial discrimination in Australia – AdNews

Screenshot from work by Miami Ad School.

UnLtd, the industry’s social purpose organisation, has been contacted by many in the industry following the rise of the black lives matter movement.

In a letter to the industry, Unltd says: “When the protests against racial injustice started, many of you reached out to us to ask ‘how can we help?’

“It was clear that so many feel strongly and passionately about fighting racism here in Australia but many people …

Hitmaker of the Month: Producer Johnny Goldstein Melds Israeli and Latin Grooves on Black Eyed Peas’ ‘Mamacita’ – Variety

Most pop producers pine for a proverbial “big break,” and for Yonatan Goldstein, who goes by Johnny Goldstein, they don’t get much larger than co-production credit on 12 out of 15 tracks from the Black Eyed Peas’ buzzing “Translation” album including breakout hit “Mamacita” featuring Ozuna and J. Rey Soul. The Epic Records release boasts a hybridized, futuristic sound that leans heavily on Latin music production trends, yet is still unmistakably a Black Eyed …

The government must recognise the value of an arts-based education – Monash Lens – Monash Lens

Australia is considered one of the most multicultural countries in the world. 

However, as globalisation becomes the norm, and we begin to welcome people from countries with vastly different backgrounds, experiences, ideologies, values and belief systems, how can we harness the power of education to develop intercultural competence and enhance social inclusion?

Education is a powerful medium that can bring positive change. A reconsideration of what we teach, and how, is required in order to …

FECCA welcomes appointment of George Savvides as SBS Chair – Mirage News

The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia has welcomed the appointment of George Savvides AM as the new Chair of SBS, and looks forward to the continuing growth of a public broadcaster that ensures the nation’s diversity is seen, heard and celebrated.

Announced today by the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, Paul Fletcher MP, Mr Savvides’ appointment is the culmination of his work in ensuring SBS serves our multicultural society, particularly …

Composing school harmony: Music, arts essential for social inclusion – Mirage News

Monash University Music and arts-based education is essential to build cultural capacity in Australian schools, and provide opportunities for personal and academic achievement. Intercultural competence and socially inclusive behaviours are embedded in musical activities that are student-centred, practical and authentic. Governments can no longer discount the critical role music and arts play in achieving social harmony in the classroom.

Governments can no longer discount the critical role a music and arts-based education has on promoting …

The wild and wacky career of Linsey Pollak in eight memorable moments – Beat Magazine

Words by Tom Parker

Linsey Pollak takes us through the most memorable moments of his 50-odd year career.

Linsey Pollak has forged quite a career across a wide breadth of musical disciplines. Since a young kid, Pollak showed an affinity to the creative space first picking up a $20 clarinet and then quickly finding his feet as an instrument maker. It was only up from there as Pollak learned new instruments, spent time overseas immersing …