By Stella Joseph-Jarecki (enquiries: stellamusicwriter.wordpress.com)
Well, technically, it never left. To be more correct: I am back!
For those who have forgotten, or who don’t know me at all, my name is Stella and I am the editor and creator of Fever Pitch Magazine. I named it a magazine rather than a blog because when I started sharing content online, it was with the aim of providing a place for my audience to seek career guidance. Or to just vent, and read other people’s vents!
I would describe this audience as emerging musicians, music therapists, educators, composers, and arts administrators. But it’s also anyone interested in the performing arts industry in Australia and the challenges it is facing. And those are many and varied.
The last article I shared on this platform was in late 2021. The past three and a half years have gone pretty quickly! During this time I’ve caught covid (twice), quit my job (twice), gotten facial piercings (twice), come out as bisexual and fallen in love (many times).
There’s a lovely sense of continuity as I write this. For everything that’s changed, a lot has stayed the same. I have the same commitment to the arts industry which I love and am frustrated by in equal measure. I have the same admiration and love for my wide net of talented friends and colleagues.
So we return to the mission! And that continues to be, to highlight the excellent work done by my fellow creatives in the performing arts industry – those who work hard for the love and fulfillment, and certainly not the (lack of) money or fame.
Stay tuned for more content highlighting… well, whatever the fuck I want to highlight! No one is paying me so I can be as bratty as I want!
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