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Anything But Square

World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we’re slaying out here and it’s nice to be recognised. Join us in our weekly Anything But Square podcast.

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17:31

Fed Summer with RARIA

Anything But Square ·

2021/02/02

Dealing with the emotional whirlwind of seeing an ex-partner move on with someone new, RARIA’s glistening vocal melodies soar over her track’s bouncing melodies, injecting a playfully bold attitude into her unique brand of oozy, guitar-driven, nostalgic, eclectic pop. Energised, excited and empathetic, RARIA is poised to make a dynamic mark on Australian music. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling,

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20:03

Fed Live Winner Jessie Hillel

Anything But Square ·

2021/01/26

Taking fluid jazz, soul, R&B, pop and classical forms and injecting them into more modern moulds, Jessie’s mellifluous vocal performances, while always engaging – and often stunning – in their delivery never abandon vulnerability and authentic emotional connection. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is

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23:25

Episode 3: Civic and Cultural Space

Anything But Square ·

2021/01/14

Fed Square’s opening marked the end of some controversies, but when one door closes many others others open. Between the public’s first reactions to Fed Square’s architecture, challenges in activating the space sustainably, the Apple Store plan and its final embrace as one of the youngest Heritage-listed spaces in the world, Fed Square has come a long way in its short two decades. Listen to this episode of Anything But Square and learn how Fed Square rose from mixed public opinion to become the

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37:58

Episode 2: Architecture from Outer Space

Anything But Square ·

2021/01/13

A project of such size and scope attracts controversy like seagulls to hot chips. With such a tremendous number of cooks stirring the pot on all sides – from government to the private sector, the general public and more – how did Fed Square ever even get off the ground? In this episode, we uncover how architects Donald Bates and Peter Davidson deftly maneuverered through a feeding frenzy of stakeholders to create a space as innovative as it is ingenious. With thanks to interviewees for this

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24:45

Episode 1: Connection with the Yarra

Anything But Square ·

2021/01/12

Did you know Melbourne was deliberately designed without a public square, so as to prevent the spirit of democracy from arising? So much for that. In 1996, it was decided that Melbourne’s first and much-needed true public square would be developed, in order to link the city to the Yarra and provide a central gathering space for cultural events and quiet enjoyment alike. Listen to this episode of Anything But Square and learn the controversy and ingenuity of how Fed Square became what it is

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27:49

Virtual Road Trip with the Founders of Empty Esky

Anything But Square ·

2020/12/15

We’re hopping onboard a virtual culinary road trip with Erin and Eleanor, the founders of Empty Esky. As they take us on a journey around regional Victoria to uncover some of their tops picks for places to stop in and fill your esky with some of the best produce these small towns have to offer. We’ll also join them in learning how this incredible idea came to be, and the positive impact it has had to the regions that were so heavily impacted by the bush fires. Get ready to whet your appetite and get

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40:39

African Music and Cultural Festival’s Fred Alale

Anything But Square ·

2020/12/09

Like so many of our cultural festivals, the African Music and Cultural Festival has reinvented itself for 2020. Join Fred Alale, Chair of the AMCF, as well as our very own CEO Xavier Csar in a discussion of how this year’s celebration pulled together to create the upcoming virtual festival, and what the future of the AMCF holds at Fed Square. African Music and Cultural Festival at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/events/african-music-cultural-festival African Music and Cultural Festival:

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24:32

Deadly Connection's Keenan Mundine

Anything But Square ·

2020/12/01

Deadly Connections’ goal is simple: reducing the overrepresentation of First Nation people in child protection and the justice system through culturally responsive, community-centred programs. We were lucky enough to sit down with founders Keenan Mundine and Carly Stanley to talk all thing NAIDOC, the impetus for change and their experience addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council. Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/ Deadly Connections: https://www.deadlyconnections.org.au/ SUBSCRIBE to

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35:24

SBS Radio Punjabi’s Manpreet Kaur Singh!

Anything But Square ·

2020/11/24

From a beat journalist in the Hindustan Times to Executive Producer of one of SBS Radio’s biggest non-English productions, Manpreet Kaur Singh’s rise and rise is a tale to inspire anyone. Her life story is one of the most fascinating we’ve covered on Anything But Square, the Fed Square podcast – check it out now! Multicultural Month at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/events/multicultural-month SBS Radio Punjabi: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/punjabi SUBSCRIBE to Fed

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33:15

Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV)

Anything But Square ·

2020/11/17

Multicultural Arts Victoria are the brains behind an ambitious agenda of social and artistic transformation for people with disabilities and the communities they’re a part of. Their work is tremendously important, and we were lucky to sit down with their CEO, Veronica Pardo, to talk all things about the movement to include all people in Victoria’s arts and culture. Multicultural Month at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/events/multicultural-month MAV: https://www.mav.org.au/ SUBSCRIBE to Fed

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12:41

NAIDOC Week – Rob Hyatt, Manager, Education and...

Anything But Square ·

2020/11/10

Always Was, Always Will Be, the theme for NAIDOC Week 2020, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. As part of our 3-part NAIDOC Week series, Anything but Square is joined by Rob Hyatt as Cultural Education Manager of Koorie Heritage Trust. Rob provides the Indigenous history of Melbourne and the land in which Fed Square is laid upon and the land's relationship with the Yarra River. NAIDOC Week at Fed Square:

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43:01

The Australian War Memorial

Anything But Square ·

2020/11/10

Before becoming Director of the Australian War Memorial, Matt Anderson was Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador to Afghanistan, Chief Negotiator of the Peace Monitoring group on Bougainville, held a leadership role in Australia’s 2009 tsunami response, and was a Commander at the ADF. Whew. His is one of the most fascinating life stories we’ve encountered on the podcast, and we couldn’t resist bringing it to you. Tune in to Anything But Square and experience the life of one of

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23:15

NAIDOC Week - Caring for Country

Anything But Square ·

2020/11/09

Always Was, Always Will Be, the theme for NAIDOC Week 2020, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. As part of our 3-part NAIDOC Week series, Anything but Square is joined by Rodney Carter as Chair of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council. Central to work of the Council is education on the responsibilities of Traditional Owners, including the importance of caring for Country and Cultural Heritage. NAIDOC Week at Fed Square:

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36:36

Celebrate India’s Dr. Arun Sharma

Anything But Square ·

2020/11/04

Diwali is emblematic of everything Fed Square represents in so many ways – a meeting of diversity in celebration, where all are welcome to share and enjoy music, food, dance, culture and more. Dr Arun Sharma is Chairman of Celebrate India, the backbone of Diwali at Fed Square, and a titan of the cultural festival world. We were lucky enough to speak with the big man himself – that’s on Anything But Square, the Fed Square podcast. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr World-class art

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27:29

In Conversation with Vanessa Walker

Anything But Square ·

2020/11/04

We’ve invited back an old member of the Fed Fam for a chat – Vanessa Walker, placemaker and former Program Manager here at Fed Square and creatrix of the wonderful event calendar all Melbourne knows and loves. It’s been a while, but there’s nothing like reconnecting with old friends. Give the latest episode of Anything But Square a spin and hear Vanessa’s thoughts on our Heritage listing, new opportunities, the future of public spaces after COVID and more. SUBSCRIBE to Fed

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12:59

Lunchtime Meditation - Transforming Life's difficulties

Anything But Square ·

2020/10/28

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melbourne community. In an increasingly uncertain world, anxiety and worry are on the increase for everyone. Although it’s more difficult to control the world around us, there has never been a better time for learning to control our inner world – the place where these emotions are felt! In the last episode, Gen

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33:38

The Man (and Mo) behind Movember

Anything But Square ·

2020/10/27

Before that very first moustache changed everything back in 2003, Travis Garone was a creative who quickly made a name for himself doing what he loved - bringing artistic concepts to life for youth-driven surfing, skateboarding and music brands. So: not only is he the mastermind behind one of the world’s biggest charity movements, but he’s pretty much the coolest guy on earth too. Great. Leave some for the rest of us. We got chatty with Travis on Anything But Square, the Fed Square podcast. Lend

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12:18

Lunchtime Meditation - Learn to Meditate

Anything But Square ·

2020/10/21

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melbourne community. Buddha taught that when the mind is focused in meditation it takes on the qualities of clarity and lucidity, like a clear blue sky. It also possesses great strength and stability. In this session, Gen Dornying will explain how to start a daily meditation practice, starting us on our journey

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14:36

Lunchtime Meditation - What is Mindfulness

Anything But Square ·

2020/10/14

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melbourne community. These days mindfulness is big business, but it is nothing new! Core to Buddhist practice, mindfulness is simply a part of the mind that enables us to hold onto things – to remember. When we can hold positive, peaceful thoughts - through mindfulness – we’re less stressed, more productive,

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23:23

In Conversation with Imogen from HRAFF (Human Rights...

Anything But Square ·

2020/10/13

Imogen is the CEO of The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) is Australia's premier cultural event devoted exclusively to the exploration of human rights issues through art and film. We cover how she became involved, which includes a failed attempt as a volunteer for the festival early on, just to prove you should never give up! As well as unpacking the current state of film festivals during a pandemic, how they have been able to pivot, and where to next.

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