05 Feb 2025

On FOCAL POINT

• Dr Abby Jayasuriah has completed a PHD dissertation on a Sri Lankan musician,  Pandith W. D. Amradeva. This was an ethnomusicological study that looked at the relationship between his music; other genres of music; and nationalism.
• Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, shared tips to keep our homes more secure  and us safer.
• Tony Doyle invited all to a one-off Fringe Festival Show "Vistas and Visions of a Blind Man" 
• Damien Linnane is the Editor of "Paper Chained" and is also involved in a collaboration with Vision Australia Radio and About Time to produce a program and podcast "Inside Voice" showcasing writing and artistic expressions from individuals affected by incarceration.  

Resources:

• Pandith W. D. Amradeva songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuJRbIFjWfY&list=PLqyjjU4T15JAc0C97Z69EN3V7RU1R_vmY 
• Crime Stoppers Victoria: Call 1800 333 00 or go to: http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au 
• "Vistas and Visions of a Blind Man" Saturday 1st March at 2 30 pm Ayers House Ballroom. To book call1300 621 255 or go to https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/vistas-and-visions-of-a-blind-man-adventures-in-a-eye-af2025 
• Inside Voice Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/insidevoice 
• Paper Chained: https://www.paperchained.com 

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