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Arts and culture clubs: nourishing the soul of local communities | Hugh Brown | TEDxQUT

2,089 views · Published 9 November 2018 · 11:27 · Indexed 8 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Are the cultural industries designed to exploit creatives? In this passionate and personal talk, Hugh describes a world in which creative people of all kinds and ages are connected, nurtured and supported. In this environment, the creative ecology empowers a self-sustaining cultural economy to flourish. Hugh has a PhD in how to be a rock star. He wakes up every day with music in his soul, yet has made his living as a journalist, public servant, project manager, farm labourer, cleaner, educator, and researcher. Having played almost every kind of music in pubs, clubs, festivals, theatres, and studios, he has released 5 albums and a few singles via his own record label, Hugemusic. He nonetheless has never been able to kick the need for a day job to support his family. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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