Show Notes
Two of Australia’s most celebrated and enduring female artists, Tina Arena and Kate Miller-Heidke, come together for a powerful, candid and deeply revealing conversation on Episode 6 of GLOW Stories, confronting the darker realities of the Australian music industry, the #MeToo movement, sexism, ageism, power, accountability and the treatment of women throughout their careers.
In one of the most frank conversations yet on GLOW Stories, the acclaimed artists reflect on their vastly different journeys through the Australian entertainment industry, the people who have shaped their careers, and the difficult experiences that have often remained behind the scenes.
While both artists have enjoyed extraordinary success, the conversation explores the price of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, including power imbalances, expectations placed on female performers, and how women have historically been expected to stay silent to protect careers, reputations, and relationships.
Honest, funny, confronting and deeply human, Episode 6 of GLOW Stories is a conversation about power and vulnerability, success and sacrifice, speaking up and being heard, ageism, accountability and the ongoing fight for women to be treated with respect. It is also a conversation about resilience and reclaiming your voice. For two artists who have spent decades navigating an industry that has not always known what to do with women who refuse to conform, their message is ultimately one of strength.
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