Friday On My Mind is hosted by Craig Francis
Celebrated Australian singer Emma Donovan talks to Craig Francis about her new single ‘Take Me To The River’ and the special significance to her of the Al Green classic. Emma also talks about her pride in being a finalist at the 2025 Melbourne Prize for Music, her recent appearance at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, and her upcoming tour plans.
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Legendary Australian musician Ashley Naylor talks to Craig Francis about his recently completed tour with Paul Kelly and the forthcoming ‘Singles’ tour with The Church. Ash also discusses his own new music and live performances coming up in Melbourne.
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Rhonda Glenfield, events and marketing manager at St Kilda’s Space2b Social Design, talks to Craig Francis about the important work of supporting refugees, asylum seekers and newly arrived migrants in their journey towards finding a career in Australia. Rhonda also discusses some of Space2b’s offerings from their retail shop, art gallery and cafe, including colourful gift baskets for the Christmas
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Alison McCormack, CEO of the Bicycle Network, talks to Craig Francis about the iconic Around The Bay bike ride and what to expect in this year’s event on the last weekend of October.
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Internationally renowned media artist Dr Betty Sargeant talks to Craig Francis about the inspiration for her art, and gives a preview of her planned new artwork coming to Bayside in the streets of Sandringham. Betty also discusses some of her global award winning international art installations and her ongoing love for Melbourne’s Bayside.
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Jack and Pat Pierce (The Pierce Brothers) take time out from their Australian and European tour to talk to Craig Francis live in the Southern FM studios. They also play their just released single ‘Alaska Alaska’ and take us through their stellar history and ongoing tour dates.
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