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August 5, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

In Praise of ‘Masterclass’

When I first saw the ads I wondered if it was real – some sort of deep-fake scam. You signed up and had access to classes with famous filmmakers, writers, musicians…yeah right! But then it started to make more sense, seemed legit. Why not? A friend visited one day, told me she’d recently signed up […]
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March 30, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Billy Collins: Whale Day And Other Poems

Whale Day And Other Poems Billy Collins Random House Billy Collins is a living legend in (and of) American letter. Poet Laureate in the immediate post-911 years. Professor handing on his advice to new generations. And a prolific publishing presence still. There’s warmth and wisdom in Collins’ poems.
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August 24, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 130 – Bill Manhire

Welcome to episode 130 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. It’s Poetry Day! So I had a chat with Bill Manhire. We had in fact planned this for last year’s Poetry Day but I dropped the ball I guess, got behind, I can’t quite remember…but I do know I’ve […]
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April 13, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Jesse Sheehan (April 11, Wgtn)

Jesse Sheehan MOON Saturday, April 11 I may have jumped the gun a tad, when I reviewed Jesse Sheehan’s last EP but it’s only because I care. It was obvious there, and in early performances – and then far more clear in seeing him as part of Neil Finn’s band – that this young guy […]
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