Today we hear from local musician Gavin Bowles. Raised in the lower Blue Mountains and now living in the Penrith area, music has been a lifelong passion for Gavin.

Throughout this conversation, Gavin shares his perspective as a full time musician - providing an honest reflection of his pursuit. Speaking with Gavin, it reinforced to me that for any creative the path is not linear, nor is it easy. 

Through the release of his latest album, with his band Gavin Bowles and the Distractions, the music Gavin shares features powerful messages, delivered through upbeat and catchy tunes.

Belle Butler is today's guest on the Passion and Perspective Podcast.

Belle shares her honest reflections from the world of creative arts in our conversation. Balancing her time between music, photography, writing and even stop motion art, Belle's journey is one of persistence. Across her life, Belle has navigated self doubt yet she has continued to pursue and refine her craft. It really resonated with me that Belle's determination and hard work has inspired her work and it shines through in her creative pieces.

Music: "Friendship" - Annie Burbank

Zoe Cox is the latest guest on the Passion and Perspective Podcast.

Zoe is an adventurer at her core and what resonated with me during our conversation was the deep curiosity that Zoe possesses. Intrigued by people, cultures, travel and the natural world, Zoe sees possibility in everything and it is that refreshing perspective that she shares through her counselling practice.

Music: 'Friendship' - Annie Burbank

Thank you for tuning in to today’s episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast where we chat with Peter Earl.

Peter has long held a love for music, stemming back to his childhood where he had a passion for performance, playing piano and listening to the complexity of classical music.

Peter shares his inspiring story, with honest reflections about personal growth, navigating grief and fatherhood. 

Music: ‘Friendship’ - Annie Burbank

Amanda Spratt will be part of history when the first Le Tour de France Femmes commences on July 24, departing from the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. All eyes will be on the peloton as they embark on a gruelling 8-stage race, covering over 1000 kilometres.

The Springwood resident will call upon her experience from three Olympic Games and multiple World Championships as she competes in arguably the most significant race of her career. A leader for her team, Team BikeExchange-Jayco, Spratt recognises the importance of the moment both personally and for future generations.

Music: "Friendship" by Annie Burbank

In the two years since immersing himself into the world of marathon running, Ethan Mulholland has discovered the power of running in driving community cohesion. It is this community focus that motivates Ethan each time he runs.

Music: "Friendship" by Annie Burbank

Many musicians will have a particular genre, an era or a style that they are drawn to. Traditionally, classical music and 70’s inspired pop tracks should not co-exist. However, local musician and composer Wesley Stormer bucks this trend and has forged his path pursuing the two unique art forms.

Raised within a musical household, Wesley was exposed to a myriad of musicians, bands and performers that had significant influence on his composition work today. Without knowing it at the time, the early introduction to an eclectic mix of music sparked a passion for Wesley that has seen him showcase his craft locally and abroad.

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Music: “Friendship” by Annie Burbank

Competing in the iconic “Your Shot” DJ contest had long been an ambition for local musician Kristie Lees. Having plied her craft at the Australian Institute of Music – graduating with a Bachelor of Music – Kristie was familiar with the art of performance. Moving into the world of DJ-ing, however, was a step into the unknown but filled with an undercurrent of excitement. Home Nightclub hosted the “Your Shot” competition in 2019 and it was there that Kristie had the opportunity to make her debut set as a DJ.

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Music: “Friendship” by Annie Burbank