Join us for a series of LIVE events that introduce you to Audible Original creators who are exploring all sorts of  topics from autonomous sensory...

Audible Live: Stories Made To Be Heard

Location:

The Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building
2007 NSW
Australia

Venue:
Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
Audible Live: Stories Made To Be Heard
Audible Live: Stories Made To Be Heard

Featuring

Melissa Doyle

Melissa Doyle

Melissa Doyle is the host of Audible Original podcast, Age Against the Machine; an exploration of getting what you want, while getting older.
A journalist, TV presenter, radio host, author, wife and mum of two, Melissa is one of the best-known and trusted voices in Australian media.

https://www.audible.com.au/aatm

 

Adam Liaw

Adam Liaw

Adam is a columnist for Good Food, Sunday Life and The Guardian, has written five cookbooks, and is UNICEF Australia’s National Ambassador for Nutrition.
His MasterChef win is the most watched non-sporting television event in Australian history and globe-trotting series, Destination Flavour, won 2016’s AACTA award for Best Lifestyle Television Program.

https://adamliaw.com/

Laura Nagy

Laura Nagy

Laura Nagy is the writer and host of Audible Original podcast, Pillow Talk; a heart-gripping story of intimacy and ASMR.

Head of Development for award-winning Easy Tiger Productions, Laura is an experienced writer and TV producer. Laura’s mission is to create work that cracks open the heart, to reveal your most tender spots.

https://www.audible.com.au/pillowtalk

Access and Inclusion

  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.
  • Hearing Loop - A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to 'T' (Telecoil) setting. Many venues have an induction hearing loop system. Check if your venue has this system.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

Event Details

Join us for a series of LIVE events that introduce you to Audible Original creators who are exploring all sorts of  topics from autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) and the ageing process to the five tastes and competitive chilli-eating. Discover the unparalleled and intimate power of audio, and learn about the immersive ways they bring storytelling to life.

Podcasts and audio-first original productions come in many forms, and are constantly evolving. Scripting and creating stories to be heard offers a unique opportunity for intriguing and often surprising listening experiences.

Over three Wednesdays during Vivid Sydney, Audible hosts a series of live events with some of Sydney’s most innovative storytellers. Speak directly with creators and go behind-the-scenes to explore the inspirations, challenges and joys behind some of Australia’s most loved audio productions as they discuss the creative benefits of working in audio, and the diverse ways to tell a powerful story within this format.

Wednesday 1 June: How Taste Changed the World 
Hear former MasterChef Australia winner and TV presenter Adam Liaw speak about how food can connect us all, and discover how our sense of taste has a profound impact on not just our own palates, but the world around us. BOOK NOW

Wednesday 8 June: Age Against the Machine 
TV personality Melissa Doyle hosts a discussion on how the world views and handles the ageing process of women, and how anyone can achieve their career goals regardless of their stage of life. BOOK NOW

Wednesday 15 June: Careless Whispers and Sordid Scandals
Writer and filmmaker Laura Nagy, alongside journalist Marc Fennell, tackles some of the quirkiest stories and pop culture trends from around the world – from ASMR to competitive chilli eating. BOOK NOW

Presented by Vivid Ideas in association with Audible.

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Access and Inclusion

  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.
  • Hearing Loop - A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to 'T' (Telecoil) setting. Many venues have an induction hearing loop system. Check if your venue has this system.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

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