Eurovision And Australia

Author : Chris Hay,Jessica Carniel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030200589

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Eurovision and Australia by Chris Hay,Jessica Carniel Pdf

This book investigates Australia’s relationship with the Eurovision Song Contest over time and place, from its first screening on SBS in 1983 to Australia's inaugural national selection in 2019. Beginning with an overview of Australia’s Eurovision history, the contributions explore the contest’s role in Australian political participation and international relations; its significance for Australia’s diverse communities, including migrants and the LGBTQIA+ community; racialised and gendered representations of Australianness; changing ideas of liveness in watching the event; and a reflection on teaching Australia’s first undergraduate course dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest. The collection brings together a group of scholar-fans from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives — including history, politics, cultural studies, performance studies, and musicology — to explore Australia’s transition from observer to participant in the first thirty-six years of its love affair with the Eurovision Song Contest.

Author : Jessica Carniel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9783030023157

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Understanding the Eurovision Song Contest in Multicultural Australia by Jessica Carniel Pdf

This book presents the first in-depth study of the Eurovision Song Contest from an Australian perspective. Using a cultural studies approach, the study draws together fan interviews and surveys with media and textual analysis of the contest itself. In doing so, it begins to answer the question of why the European song contest appeals to viewers in Australia. It explores and challenges the dominant narrative that links Eurovision fandom to post-WWII European migration, arguing that this Eurocentric narrative presents a limited view of how contemporary Australian multicultural society operates in the context of globalized culture. It concludes with a consideration of the future of the Eurovision Song Contest as Australia enters into the ‘Asian century’.

Author : Julie Kalman,Ben Wellings,Keshia Jacotine
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811394270

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Eurovisions: Identity and the International Politics of the Eurovision Song Contest since 1956 by Julie Kalman,Ben Wellings,Keshia Jacotine Pdf

This book uses the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), as an analytical entry point to understand and illuminate post-War Europe and the drive to create an identity that can legitimise the European project in its broadest sense. The ESC presents an idealised vision of Europe, and this has long existed in a strained relationship with reality. While the trajectory of post-war European integration is a high-profile topic, we believe that the ESC offers a unique and innovative way to think about the role of culture in the history of post-War European integration and tensions between the ideal and reality of European unity. Through the series of case studies that make up the chapters in this book, analysis brings these interlinked tensions to light, exploring the roles of culture and identity, alongside and a productive conversation with the political and economic projects of post-war European integration.

Author : Adam Dubin,Dean Vuletic,Antonio Obregón
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000614978

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The Eurovision Song Contest as a Cultural Phenomenon by Adam Dubin,Dean Vuletic,Antonio Obregón Pdf

Drawing from the wealth of academic literature about the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) written over the last two decades, this book consolidates and recognizes the ESC's relevance in academia by analysing its contribution to different fields of study. The book brings together leading ESC scholars from across disciplines and from across the globe to reflect on the intersection between their academic fields of study and the ESC by answering the question: what has the ESC contributed to academia? The book also draws from fields rarely associated with the ESC, such as Law, Business and Research Methodologies, to demonstrate the contest's broad utility in research, pedagogy and in practice. Given its interdisciplinary approach, this volume will be of interest to scholars and students working in cultural, media, and music studies, as well as those interested in the intersections between these areas and politics, law, education, pedagogy, and history.

Author : Shelley Brunt,Geoff Stahl
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781317270478

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Made in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand by Shelley Brunt,Geoff Stahl Pdf

Made in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand: Studies in Popular Music serves as a comprehensive and thorough introduction to the history, sociology, and musicology of twentieth-century popular music of Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand. The volume consists of chapters by leading scholars of Australian and Aotearoan/New Zealand music, and covers the major figures, styles, and social contexts of pop music in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand. Each chapter provides adequate context so readers understand why the figure or genre under discussion is of lasting significance to Australian or Aotearoan/New Zealand popular music. The book first presents a general description of the history and background of popular music in these countries, followed by chapters that are organized into thematic sections: Place-Making and Music-Making; Rethinking the Musical Event; Musical Transformations: Decline and Renewal; and Global Sounds, Local Identity.

Author : Celia Lam,Jackie Raphael
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781609386573

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Aussie Fans by Celia Lam,Jackie Raphael Pdf

Australia holds a unique place in the global scheme of fandom. Much of the media consumed by Australian audiences originates from either the United States or the United Kingdom, yet several Australian productions have also attracted international fans in their own right. This first-ever academic study of Australian fandom explores the national popular culture scene through themes of localization and globalization. The essays within reveal how Australian audiences often seek authentic imports and eagerly embrace different cultures, examining both Hollywood’s influence on Australian fandom and Australian fan reactions to non-Western content. By shining a spotlight on Australian fandom, this book not only provides an important case study for fan studies scholars, it also helps add nuance to a field whose current literature is predominantly U.S. and U.K. focused. Contributors: Kate Ames, Ahmet Atay, Jessica Carniel, Toija Cinque, Ian Dixon, Leigh Edmonds, Sharon Elkind, Jacqui Ewart, Lincoln Geraghty, Sarah Keith, Emerald L. King, Renee Middlemost

Author : Simon Barclay
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244790813

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The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 by Simon Barclay Pdf

The 2019 Edition of the Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest is the 12th edition of this book and as usual it is packed with statistical details of every Contest since 1956 along with plenty of analysis, over 348 pages, our biggest edition ever. The book looks at the national qualification competitions for 2019 and has an in-depth section on the entire voting history of each country, along with dozens of facts and statistics on this year's Contest in Tel Aviv and historical trends, including jury/public differences, bloc voting and analysis of where best to perform in the running order.

Author : Simon Barclay
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244791070

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The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Lugano 1956 - Tel Aviv 2019 by Simon Barclay Pdf

The 2019 Edition of the Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest is the 12th edition of this book and as usual it is packed with statistical details of every Contest since 1956 along with plenty of analysis, over 348 pages, our biggest edition ever. The book looks at the national qualification competitions for 2019 and has an in-depth section on the entire voting history of each country, along with dozens of facts and statistics on this year's Contest and historical trends, including jury/public differences, bloc voting and analysis of where best to perform in the running order.

Author : Bridget Griffen-Foley,Sue Turnbull
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000996883

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The Media and Communications in Australia by Bridget Griffen-Foley,Sue Turnbull Pdf

At a time when the traditional media have been reshaped by digital technologies and audiences have fragmented, people are using mediated forms of communication to manage all aspects of their daily lives as well as for news and entertainment. The Media and Communications in Australia offers a systematic introduction to this dynamic field. Fully updated and expanded, this fifth edition outlines the key media industries – from print, sound and television to film, gaming and public relations – and explains how communications technologies have changed the ways in which they now operate. It offers an overview of the key approaches to the field, including a consideration of Indigenous communication, and features a ‘hot topics’ section with contributions on issues including diversity, misinformation, algorithms, COVID-19, web series and national security. With chapters from Australia’s leading researchers and teachers in the field, The Media and Communications in Australia remains the most comprehensive and reliable introduction to media and communications from an Australian perspective. It is an ideal student text and a key resource for teachers, lecturers, media practitioners and anyone interested in understanding these influential industries.

Author : Simon Barclay
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781326738518

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The Complete & Independent Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 by Simon Barclay Pdf

Jamala won the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine with her emotional performance of "1944", in a thrilling final in Stockholm. Australia were runners-up in only their second Contest and would have won if the traditional points system had still been used. The 2016 Edition of the Complete & Independent Guide is the 9th edition of this book and as usual it's packed with details of every Contest since 1956 along with plenty of new analysis, over 313 pages, 30 more than last year. The new points system was a big change this year and its effects are covered in detail in the book, with plenty of analysis of how the statistics under the new system compare to the previous one. The book looks at the national qualification competitions for 2016 and also has an in-depth section on the entire voting history of each country, along with new sections on geographical voting and how to predict winners.

Author : Toby Walsh
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781803994604

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Faking It by Toby Walsh Pdf

‘Refreshingly clear-eyed ... Faking It is an insightful and intelligent book that’s a must for those looking for facts about AI hype.’ – Books+Publishing ‘AI will be as big a game-changer as the smart phone and the personal computer – or bigger! This book will help you navigate the revolution.’ – Dr Karl Kruszelnicki Artificial intelligence is, as the name suggests, artificial and fundamentally different to human intelligence. Yet often the goal of AI is to fake human intelligence. This deceit has been there from the very beginning. We’ve been trying to fake it since Alan Turing answered the question ‘Can machines think?’ by proposing that machines pretend to be humans. Now we are starting to build AI that truly deceives us. Powerful AIs such as ChatGPT can convince us they are intelligent and blur the distinction between what is real and what is simulated. In reality, they lack true understanding, sentience and common sense. But this doesn’t mean they can’t change the world. Can AI systems ever be creative? Can they be moral? What can we do to ensure they are not harmful? In this fun and fascinating book, Professor Toby Walsh explores all the ways AI fakes it, and what this means for humanity – now and in the future.

Author : Anthony Callea
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781761109300

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Behind The Voice by Anthony Callea Pdf

An honest and candid memoir from one of Australia’s most phenomenal voices. A story of determination, humility and self-discovery. All Anthony Callea wanted was to sing. From his first memories of singing for his family, Anthony knew that he wanted to share his voice with the world. He had a strongly held dream but was as surprised as anyone when his breakout moment (his heart-stopping rendition of ‘The Prayer’ on Australian Idol) turned him into a household name overnight. Now, in his own words, Anthony shares the joys and challenges of becoming celebrated for his voice, all while navigating the twists and turns of life. It’s a story of a kid from the working-class western suburbs of Melbourne with a big dream and an even bigger voice, who had to finish growing up in the spotlight. Anthony’s 20-year career has spanned stage, arena, and screen, and he now invites you backstage to share his journey. One day you are working at a suburban shopping centre as a Freddo Frog mascot, the next you are topping charts, winning awards and sharing stages with Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. These candid, courageous and, at times, very amusing anecdotes take us beyond the slick facade of showbiz, to the hard work, blood, sweat, and tears that it takes to become one of Australia’s most enduring and beloved entertainers.

Author : Robert Darlington,Luke Jackson,Matthew Richardson,Jill Price,Cathy Bedson,Simon Phelan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 915 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781394150786

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Jacaranda Humanities Alive 10 Australian Curriculum 3e learnON and Print by Robert Darlington,Luke Jackson,Matthew Richardson,Jill Price,Cathy Bedson,Simon Phelan Pdf

Every lesson in the new Jacaranda Humanities Alive series has been carefully designed to support teachers and help students evoke curiosity through inquiry-based learning while developing key skills. Because both what and how students learn matter.

Author : Dami Im
Publisher : Hachette Australia
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780733649080

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Dreamer by Dami Im Pdf

Dami Im was an aspiring singer-songwriter and pianist when she auditioned on The X Factor in 2013. Mentored by Dannii Minogue, she would go on to win. From that time on, her life changed as audiences discovered her incredible voice and her electric stage presence. One of Australia's greatest musical talents, Dami is a long way from the girl born in Seoul who came to Australia on what she thought was a holiday only to find out, when she started school - not speaking a word of English - that she was here to stay. Throughout her high school and university years she fostered the talent and developed the skills that have seen her rise to the top of her profession and win a legion of fans who call themselves the Dami Army. Dami is a true artist - a technically great singer and musician - who has the respect of both the industry and her fans. But that wasn't enough to help her forge the path she wanted to be on. In the years since The X Factor she has seen her ambitions squashed and creativity not just ignored but discouraged. But with the 2021 release of her album MY REALITY she emerged as the artist she was destined to be. Dreamer is Dami's story of fighting for your dreams and never losing belief in yourself, of not compromising your values even as those around you try to make you. It will be the story Dami's fans have always longed to hear and which she is now ready to tell, so she can inspire others to not only dream but pursue those dreams through great challenges.

Author : Godot Hussein
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244777487

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Israel - The Apartheid State Jan-April 2019 by Godot Hussein Pdf