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From her bedroom floor to nationwide radio: teen wins Triple J's Unearthed award
Move over Jessica Mauboy, a regional-based singer, Kyla Belle Roberts is Triple J's Unearthed indigenous initiative winner. The Year 11 student at Moree Secondary College in Moree, NSW, won the national award with her song, Myself. "I wrote the song sitting on the floor of my bedroom," Kyla, 16, said. "It's about being a teenager and not knowing what you want to do, whatever happens, happens." Unearthed winners for 2025 were announced on Thursday, August 14. "Unearthed is a great opportunity for high school students to get their music out there and for young people to be noticed," Kyla said. Kyla was one of five winners from 1300 uploads, fending off competition from as far afield as Perth and Sydney. As part of her prize, Kyla will have her next track mixed and mastered by industry heavyweight Konstantin Kersting. Born and bred in Moree, Kyla was born for the stage. Parents Donna Faulkner and Shane Roberts, also raised in Moree, played in a band and were always spinning the discs at home. While the household often resonated to the beat of AC/DC, Kyla's songs are more country, having been influenced by the sounds of alternative rap and pop music. "Dad bought me my first guitar when I was 13, and he upgraded it to a Nashville one this year," Kyla said. Kyla's older sister, Rochelle, and younger brother, Jay, are also musical. "My sister is an amazing guitarist, she's really talented and studying at university now," Kyla said. Teachers and students have been supportive of Kyla's musical talent. Principal Bethany Kelly has worked at the college since 2011. "We have not had anybody of Kyla's talent in my time, nothing of this calibre, so it's very exciting," Ms Kelly said. Kyla also noted the support of her teachers, especially music teacher Leigh Carroll. It was Mr Carroll who backed Kyla into entering this year's Schools Spectacular, held in November at Sydney's Olympic Park. Mauboy's song, Sea of Flags, was performed at the annual cultural event in 2014, and Kyla hopes to walk in Mauboy's footsteps. "I was a bit nervous at first, entering into the School Spec, it's such a big organisation with great musicians," Kyla said. She is already tuning her guitar and warming up her vocal chords for the event. As Ms Kelly said, "If Kyla can handle all this at 16, I can't imagine what she'll be like in 10 years' time, watch this space." Move over Jessica Mauboy, a regional-based singer, Kyla Belle Roberts is Triple J's Unearthed indigenous initiative winner. The Year 11 student at Moree Secondary College in Moree, NSW, won the national award with her song, Myself. "I wrote the song sitting on the floor of my bedroom," Kyla, 16, said. "It's about being a teenager and not knowing what you want to do, whatever happens, happens." Unearthed winners for 2025 were announced on Thursday, August 14. "Unearthed is a great opportunity for high school students to get their music out there and for young people to be noticed," Kyla said. Kyla was one of five winners from 1300 uploads, fending off competition from as far afield as Perth and Sydney. As part of her prize, Kyla will have her next track mixed and mastered by industry heavyweight Konstantin Kersting. Born and bred in Moree, Kyla was born for the stage. Parents Donna Faulkner and Shane Roberts, also raised in Moree, played in a band and were always spinning the discs at home. While the household often resonated to the beat of AC/DC, Kyla's songs are more country, having been influenced by the sounds of alternative rap and pop music. "Dad bought me my first guitar when I was 13, and he upgraded it to a Nashville one this year," Kyla said. Kyla's older sister, Rochelle, and younger brother, Jay, are also musical. "My sister is an amazing guitarist, she's really talented and studying at university now," Kyla said. Teachers and students have been supportive of Kyla's musical talent. Principal Bethany Kelly has worked at the college since 2011. "We have not had anybody of Kyla's talent in my time, nothing of this calibre, so it's very exciting," Ms Kelly said. Kyla also noted the support of her teachers, especially music teacher Leigh Carroll. It was Mr Carroll who backed Kyla into entering this year's Schools Spectacular, held in November at Sydney's Olympic Park. Mauboy's song, Sea of Flags, was performed at the annual cultural event in 2014, and Kyla hopes to walk in Mauboy's footsteps. "I was a bit nervous at first, entering into the School Spec, it's such a big organisation with great musicians," Kyla said. She is already tuning her guitar and warming up her vocal chords for the event. As Ms Kelly said, "If Kyla can handle all this at 16, I can't imagine what she'll be like in 10 years' time, watch this space." Move over Jessica Mauboy, a regional-based singer, Kyla Belle Roberts is Triple J's Unearthed indigenous initiative winner. The Year 11 student at Moree Secondary College in Moree, NSW, won the national award with her song, Myself. "I wrote the song sitting on the floor of my bedroom," Kyla, 16, said. "It's about being a teenager and not knowing what you want to do, whatever happens, happens." Unearthed winners for 2025 were announced on Thursday, August 14. "Unearthed is a great opportunity for high school students to get their music out there and for young people to be noticed," Kyla said. Kyla was one of five winners from 1300 uploads, fending off competition from as far afield as Perth and Sydney. As part of her prize, Kyla will have her next track mixed and mastered by industry heavyweight Konstantin Kersting. Born and bred in Moree, Kyla was born for the stage. Parents Donna Faulkner and Shane Roberts, also raised in Moree, played in a band and were always spinning the discs at home. While the household often resonated to the beat of AC/DC, Kyla's songs are more country, having been influenced by the sounds of alternative rap and pop music. "Dad bought me my first guitar when I was 13, and he upgraded it to a Nashville one this year," Kyla said. Kyla's older sister, Rochelle, and younger brother, Jay, are also musical. "My sister is an amazing guitarist, she's really talented and studying at university now," Kyla said. Teachers and students have been supportive of Kyla's musical talent. Principal Bethany Kelly has worked at the college since 2011. "We have not had anybody of Kyla's talent in my time, nothing of this calibre, so it's very exciting," Ms Kelly said. Kyla also noted the support of her teachers, especially music teacher Leigh Carroll. It was Mr Carroll who backed Kyla into entering this year's Schools Spectacular, held in November at Sydney's Olympic Park. Mauboy's song, Sea of Flags, was performed at the annual cultural event in 2014, and Kyla hopes to walk in Mauboy's footsteps. "I was a bit nervous at first, entering into the School Spec, it's such a big organisation with great musicians," Kyla said. She is already tuning her guitar and warming up her vocal chords for the event. As Ms Kelly said, "If Kyla can handle all this at 16, I can't imagine what she'll be like in 10 years' time, watch this space."
Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Indian Express
The tragedy of Raseena and other women who continue to be policed by men
On National Reading Day (June 19), social media handles of several publishers and book lovers came alive, and readers discussed their favourite books, authors, quotes and more. One post by a publisher asking readers to talk about their favourite book in one line caught my eye. Comments from several women/girls, as they wrote about the books that most resonated with them, went like this: 'The book that spoke my inner voice… the woman that wore the sun', 'the book that taught me how women break the cages and fly high', 'the book that inspired me to travel', 'the one that made me love myself', 'the book that empowered the woman in me', 'the one that inspires to move on, taking on the challenges in a woman's life', 'the one that compares a woman to a bird', 'the one that made me understand myself.' And so on. Cut to a rather disturbing piece of news that came out the same day. A 40-year-old woman — mother of three minor children — in Kerala's Kannur district allegedly died by suicide after she was publicly shamed by a group of men for 'talking to a male friend'. The woman, Raseena, left a note saying she was taking the extreme step due to the humiliation of the experience. According to police, she was insulted in front of her family by self-styled moral vigilantes who also subjected her male friend to a mob trial, besides snatching his gadgets. Three men, allegedly belonging to the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) — the political wing of the outlawed right-wing Popular Front of India — were arrested in connection with the incident. Back to the social media comments on National Reading Day: Several women who picked young writer Nimna Vijay's Ettavum Priyappetta Ennodu (To My Dearest, Myself) said it helped them love themselves. Add this to the several other comments mentioned earlier. Why do such books still inspire women in the 21st century? The answer lies in moral strictures imposed on women to this day, the kind that resulted in the death of Raseena in Kannur. Women are eager to break these shackles and be rebellious. They want to spread their wings because their 'normal' is the opposite of free. They are policed by a society that does not allow them to be themselves or love themselves. After much struggle, some give up. Some become tougher, prepared for much more vicious battles. Very few are lucky to have a robust support system. Women are expected to be pillars of the home, taking care of their families without ever faltering, without ever talking about it. They are expected to make everyone happy at home, but if they try to find any happiness for themselves, they are branded immoral and are humiliated or ostracised. When it comes to policing women, there is no dearth of vigilantes. After the gang rape of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi in 2012 which triggered nationwide outrage, the accused showed no remorse. One of them even remarked that a 'girl is far more responsible for rape than a boy'. Women are to be 'taught a lesson' if they put up even the most feeble resistance. And rebellion is to be 'nipped in the bud', such as when they try to be independent or have friends of their choice, gain some confidence and take on life with a smile. Here's a request to self-styled moral policemen. If a woman knows how to take care of everyone in the family — and the extended family — and raise her children, she knows how to take care of herself as well. You don't have to 'help' her to be 'morally right'. It is far better to divert your energy towards empowering your daughters and teaching your sons to live with and celebrate empowered women. Rest in peace, Raseena.
Economic Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
More about you and AI
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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Campaigner says 'it's heartbreaking' as Birmingham shown 'what we could have won'
When a National Trust vision for one of Birmingham's most significant streets was shared this week, it sparked hope for Brummies who wish to see it thrive once more. Station Street is the home to three significant spaces, the country's oldest repertory theatre The Old Rep, the Electric Cinema - the UK's oldest working cinema before it closed in 2024 - and The Crown pub, known for being the birthplace of heavy metal. Of those three on the 120m-long street, only The Old Rep remains open to visitors, with the future of both The Crown and The Electric Cinema uncertain. Read more: Council moves to 'reassure' residents after images of 'significant' Birmingham street unveiled Read more: Vision to completely transform 'important' Birmingham city centre street Campaigners who have worked to protect Station Street have now spoken out about the National Trust images, which form part of a wider document that shows what the area could look like were stakeholders to step up and invest in protecting it. It's understood that the document has been shared with Birmingham City Council, the West Midlands Combined Authority and other interested parties, though no formal plan for Station Street has been forthcoming since the vision was revealed. Among those involved in the development of the vision document is Jez Collins, a campaigner from the Birmingham Music Archive, who was intrinsic in securing a Grade-II listing for The Crown. He said: "I think the fact an institution such as the National Trust sees the cultural value of Station Street shows us Brummies just how unique the street is. "The visuals by Intervention Architecture haven't come out of thin air. Myself and Ian Francis from Flatpack Festival worked with them to create an alternative vision and there is also a lot of economic data and case studies that supports the financial viability of such an approach. "They've taken all this and come up with a beautiful vision that is achievable if the will is there. But is it? "I think it's a huge opportunity for Birmingham to lead the way on a culture led regeneration of Station Street. "Who wouldn't want to see a reimagined and reopened Crown showcasing our brilliant music, The Electric being a film hub for aspiring actors, directors, cinematographers and Brummie cinephiles and The Old Rep nurturing the future stars of stage and screen all on a pedestrianised, active and vibrant street? "I'd love this to influence the developers and landowners!" Darren John runs the Save Station Street campaign. He says that the lack of action since the document was created is 'heartbreaking'. Darren said: "We're pleased to see these plans are now publicly available. "Like Jim Bowen said on Bullseye, it's a real 'look what you could have won' moment: an arts led celebration of Brum cultural history and rejuvenation of the UK's most historic grassroots arts street for future Brummie greats, residents and tourists. "We're astonished that those in power didn't bite the hand off the National Trust to pursue this vision for Station Street. "Council leaders and the mayor should have been banging down the door of the Culture Secretary for the money to make this a reality. "It is heartbreaking to see the lack of urgency and vision from those who could be driving a unique, globally appealing cultural attraction in the heart of Birmingham that is as joyously Brummie as Joe Lycett, in fancy dress as Ozzy Osbourne, riding the Bullring bull round the Rotunda". You can see the full gallery of images, created by Digbeth design company Intervention Architecture, in this gallery. Birmingham City Council has responded to the images, saying it is committed to preserving the future of Station Street.
CairoScene
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Nour El Nabawy Becomes First Arab Actor in a YSL Global TikTok Ad
El Nabawy steps into the global limelight, becoming the first Arab actor featured on Yves Saint Laurent's official TikTok. Egyptian rising star Nour El Nabawy has just made history as the first Arab to be featured on Yves Saint Laurent's global TikTok page, starring in the campaign for the brand's latest fragrance, Myself. In the sleek, moody ad, El Nabawy exudes effortless charm, bringing a cinematic presence that feels perfectly at home in the YSL universe. El Nabawy's rise has been fast and deliberate. After studying acting in California, he made his mark in El Ekhteyar 2 and solidified his star power in Rageen Ya Hawa alongside his father, Khaled El Nabawy. With acclaimed roles in El Kateeba 101 and a record-breaking turn in El Hareefa, his YSL debut proves he's now playing on a global stage.
