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Apr 2025
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The tiny theatres and town halls keeping...

THE AUSTRALIAN
About this episode

Come with us on tour with Sarah Blasko, one of Australia’s most gifted singers, in tiny town halls and bush theatres where live music is alive and well.

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced and edited by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

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