Student musos battle for the spotlight

Swinburne students will be taking the stage at the Leadbeater Hotel for the third annual Inter-Varsity Battle of the Bands this Friday, Ella O'Neill and Matthew Parkhill report. Melbourne's music gig scene is not exactly rock n' roll. Musicians are expected more than ever to fork out cash for gigs themselves and create their own brand, playing a game of 'who you know' to get the ball rolling. Since COVID, venues have seen running costs soar, passing on some of those demands t

MINA film fest a phone-tastic moment for Swinburne students

The Mobile Innovation Network and Association film festival, presented by SmallRig kicked off on Friday night at ACMI with a diverse lineup of smartphone films from over 20 countries. MINA and SmallRig celebrate the partnership that brings the annual smartphone film fest to ACMI for its 14th year in 2025. Photo: Denby Weller. The opening night was a hit with an enthusiastic audience of filmmakers, film aficionados and Swinburne students and faculty. The festival, now in its f

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