ABBA Magazine
A few months ago I was asked to write a couple of articles for the magazine of the International ABBA Fan Club. A copy of the magazine arrived in the … Read the rest “ABBA Magazine”
Sverige
For most of my life, I’ve been fascinated by Sweden. It started with ABBA, of course. Then I discovered their approach to how society should operate matches with my mine. Then I visited and discovered the beauty of the place, and the awesome people. Music, literature, film.
Pop Up Radio Stations
I was asked to present a paper at “Radio Days Jo’burg” on Australia’s experience with pop up radio stations. This paper was a significantly expanded and quite different paper to … Read the rest “Pop Up Radio Stations”
Hello Johannesburg
There’s a sign on the wall of the Sophiatown Bar which tells you a little about the history of the area of Johannesburg where I’m staying. The sign tells you … Read the rest “Hello Johannesburg”
Agnetha: Abba and After (BBC Special)
Often when you read articles about today’s female pop stars, they’ll say they spent their childhoods standing in front of a mirror (with a hairbrush as a microphone) singing along … Read the rest “Agnetha: Abba and After (BBC Special)”
Äta sova dö (Eat, Sleep, Die)
There’s only one Swedish language film in this year’s Sydney Film Festival. Even then, it’s not entirely in Swedish, as parts of the film are also in Serbian and Montenegrin. … Read the rest “Äta sova dö (Eat, Sleep, Die)”
Eurovision 2013
“So do you think all the Eurovision Parties in Sydney will always be shit, or do you think they’ll ever get better?”, a friend of mine asked me as we … Read the rest “Eurovision 2013”