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Moderator and panelist: Rock & Roll Writers’ Festival




I attended the first Rock & Roll Writers’ Festival in Brisbane in April 2016 in two capacities.

I moderated a panel called Every Breath You Take. I talked to novelist Sally Breen and songwriters Jess Ribeiro, Deborah Conway and John Busby (of Halfway) bout lyric-writing, being observational, channeling introspection and tips on how to trust your instinct.

I was also panellist in a discussion between music critics moderated by Jake Stone. Bernard Zuel, Noel Mengel, Dave Faulkner and I talked about what motivates us, how we keep our writing fresh, the best and worst reactions to our work, and ours thoughts on music criticism.

L-R: Me, Sally Breen, Jess Ribeiro, Deborah Conway, John Busby

L-R: Jake Stone, me, Bernard Zuel, Noel Mengel, Dave Faulkner

 

 

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My name is Kate Hennessy. I am a freelance arts and travel writer and music critic. I contribute to Guardian Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age, The Saturday Paper, The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, The Wire (UK), NME and more.

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