Stapled Together: Why Zines Still Matter in a Digital World

Zines are small, self-published booklets that have remained a staple of Melbourne’s arts landscape, despite the dominance of digital media. They offer a more grounded experience as they are typically self-produced, with DIY methods and a lack of censorship. At the forefront of Melbourne’s zine community is Sticky Institute, a volunteer-run artist initiative that is dedicated to zines and “are ardent defenders of zine culture.” In this episode, host Jasmin Parsonage and reporter Laura Darling-Filby unpack Melbourne’s zine community and culture – why it has persisted, what makes them so engaging, and what its future looks like in our current digital climate. We spoke to Luke from Sticky Institute about the organisation’s vital role in Melbourne’s zine landscape. Host: Jasmin ParsonageReporter: Laura Darling-FilbyProducer: Talia DoganSeries Producer: Jude Katsianis