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Music Journalism - During visit
LOOK
Communication to the general public about artists and their music used to be done very differently than it is today. Search for a range of magazines and fanzines in the exhibition and flip through the pages digitally. These were often very low budget and relatively easy to make, and with no internet, they were the only way some people found out about music and artists they liked. Read some of the articles and take note of other features included in the magazines and fanzines.
LISTEN
Watch a video of an interview on display in the exhibition. Take note of the following:
- The way the journalist keeps the interview on track (or not!)
- The questions asked and whether they are open or closed
- Any follow up questions or questions asked on the spot to keep the conversation going
- The manner of the interviewer with the artist or band
INVESTIGATE
What is your process for discovering new music? See if you can find any information in the exhibition about how information about new music releases were transmitted in the past. How would people in the 70s and 80s find out about new Australian music?