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theMusic @ BIGSOUND: Peter Garrett Keynote Speech

Staff Writer

The talk that divided a conference

Aussie music icon, former politician and long-time activist Peter Garrett spoke to the delegates at the BIGSOUND 2015 keynote speech but left us asking: is there still any real musical fire left in the belly, or has the midnight oil long burnt out?

Our report of the keynote yesterday caused some controversy so may we suggest you take a look at the talk and make up your own mind.