Spirited Devonport

29/08/2025

Following the success of their show earlier this month, Jakob sat down with a few of Slipstream’s young performers for a special series of interviews about their practice routines and what they like about performing. In this interview, Jakob speaks with Ollie Meyer, a 14 year old performer with Slipstream.

Jakob Barrett chats with Ollie Meyer, one of Slipstream Circus’ young performers as part of a special series of interviews to celebrate their new show, Reflected .

22/08/2025

Gabriella Leaman talks about her current exhibition at RANT Arts’ Project Space, Wild Heart Tasmania.

08/08/2025

Ahead of Slipstream Circus’ show on Friday and Saturday night, Reflected, Jakob sat down with a few of Slipstream’s young performers for a special series of interviews about their practice routines and what they like about performing. In this interview, Jakob speaks with Chela King, a 13 year old performer with Slipstream.

Jakob Barrett chats with Chela King, one of Slipstream Circus’ young performers as part of a special series of interviews to celebrate their new show, Reflected .

01/08/2025

This black-and-white photo essay by emerging Burnie photographer Tara Palmer captures Joy From Thin Air: a unique jazz performance held as part of the Devonport Jazz Festival.

This black-and-white photo essay by emerging Burnie photographer Tara Palmer captures Joy From Thin Air: a unique jazz performance held as part of the Devonport Jazz Festival. Set against the flowing motion of a large kinetic sculpture, Palmer’s images explore the interplay of sound, shadow and mo...

25/07/2025

Jaikira Grundy and Bella Young sit down for a special interview about dance, movement and adaptability in creative practice.

18/07/2025

Jack Duncan interviewed classical Irish guitarist David Keating about his Na Gaotha performance at RANT Arts on Wednesday night.

Jack Duncan interviews classical Irish guitarist, David Keating for his Na Gaotha program.

11/07/2025

RANT Arts Youth Leader and local emerging artist Mackenzy Phillips answers the Friday 5.

Mackenzy Phillips answers the Friday 5.

27/06/2025

Maree Brodzinski shared her Top 5 recommendations for Devonport Jazz Festival events for young people.

Maree Brodzinski shares her top 5 youth events for Devonport Jazz Festival!

18/06/2025

We interviewed Thomas Crack about his current exhibition in RANT Arts' Local Space: Disconnection Through Touch.

Local Space artist Thomas Crack talks about his exhibition, Disconnection through Touch .

13/06/2025

We spoke to young local photographer Tara Palmer about her artwork, inspirations and current exhibition at RANT Arts, Lived-In.

Tara Palmer talks about her Community Space exhibition at RANT Arts, Lived-In .

23/05/2024

Spirited Devonport's editor, Jakob Barrett spoke with Migrant Resource Centre Northern Tasmania's Community Connector for the North of Tasmania, Libby Dobson about her role and why community resilience is important.

Spirited Devonport’s editor, Jakob Barrett interviewed Libby Dobson, the Devonport Community Connector for the Migrant Resource Centre.

22/05/2024

Michael Lizotte, from the Trauma Awareness Network Australia (TANA), writes about the significant people in his life and why they are important to him.

Mike Lizotte feels very strongly about the power of loving relationships that support one another through life. More importantly, the understanding we all need to grasp, that the lifelong positive effects of carers, mentors, family and friends really does make a difference. We all can play a part in