It’s April 2023 and there are two major events on the Brisbane horizon: The 2032 Olympic Games … and the 2023 Common People Dance Eisteddfod. It’s week one of Eisteddfod season and eight mighty teams are beginning to prepare for the 2023 Common People Dance Eisteddfod.&nbsp; Join your new favourite gonzo journalists, Pia and Adam, as they squeeze into some spandex and embark on some definitely, 100%, very independent reporting. ~~~ Follow us on Instragram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/commonpeoplepeopleproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@commonpeoplepeopleproject</a> for more of the sparkle behind the sequins. Common People People Project was made in Magandjin / Meanjin, and recorded on the Country of the Turrbal, Yuggara, Bundjalung and Gubbi Gubbi peoples. We extend our deepest respect to the First Peoples, who have danced here since time immemorial. This podcast is proudly supported by the Creative Sparks Grant Program, an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. ~~~ MUSIC CREDITS “Loopster”, “Envision”, "Impact Lento”, “Fanfare for Space”, "Trouble with Tribals" and "Virtutes Vocis" by <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kevin MacLeod</a>, licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.</a> Use of the following musical works is licensed under an APRA AMCOS Online Mini Licence Agreement:<ul><li>“Sir Mix A Lot - Baby Got Back (Instrumental)” by @CEASAR DJ (YouTube)</li><li>“Pulp - Common People (Instrumental)” by @Sergio (YouTube)</li><li>“Carl Orff - O Fortuna - Carmina Burana” by @classical no copyright music (YouTube)</li><li>“Carmina Burana (O fortuna) - Carl Orff [FREE/Creative Commons]” by @777videomix777 (YouTube)</li></ul>

1. Incredibly skilled with fantastic choreography

The teams set their sights on deciding the themes and inspiration for their routine for this year’s Eisteddod. With the trophy in sight, they have begun to look across suburban divides and ask themselves - who is Simply the Best? ~~~ Follow us on Instragram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/commonpeoplepeopleproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@commonpeoplepeopleproject</a> for more of the sparkle behind the sequins. Common People People Project was made in Magandjin / Meanjin, and recorded on the Country of the Turrbal, Yuggara, Bundjalung and Gubbi Gubbi peoples. We extend our deepest respect to the First Peoples, who have danced here since time immemorial. This podcast is proudly supported by the Creative Sparks Grant Program, an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. ~~~ MUSIC CREDITS "Trouble with Tribals" and "Morgana Rides"By Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License</a> “<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-inspiring-ceremony-and-awards-152368/#:~:text=Listen%20to%20Inspiring%20Ceremony%20And%20Awards%20track%20or%20browse%20more" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inspiring Ceremony and Awards</a>” by AudioERAhttps://pixabay.com/music/main-title-inspiring-ceremony-and-awards-152368/#:~:text=Listen%20to%20Inspiring%20Ceremony%20And%20Awards%20track%20or%20browse%20more Use of the following musical works is licensed under an APRA AMCOS Online Mini Licence Agreement:<ul><li>“Tina Turner - Simply the Best Instrumental” by @instrumentalmusic926 (YouTube)</li><li>“Dua Lipa - Dance The Night (From The Barbie Album) (Karaoke Version)” by @instrumentalmusic926 (YouTube)</li><li>“Aqua - Barbie Girl (Karaoke Version)” by @partytymekaraokechannel6967 (YouTube)</li><li>“Chicago - And All That Jazz (Karaoke Version)” by @partytymekaraokechannel6967 (YouTube)</li></ul>

2. Dance has the word ants in it

The Common People Dance Eisteddfod goes on tour,&nbsp;and Adam and Pia report from the field. And that means it’s time to finally meet the Regional teams! ~~~ Follow us on Instragram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/commonpeoplepeopleproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@commonpeoplepeopleproject</a> for more of the sparkle behind the sequins. Common People People Project was made in Magandjin / Meanjin, and recorded on the Country of the Turrbal, Yuggara, Bundjalung and Gubbi Gubbi peoples. We extend our deepest respect to the First Peoples, who have danced here since time immemorial. This podcast is proudly supported by the Creative Sparks Grant Program, an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. ~~~ MUSIC CREDITS "Trouble with Tribals"&nbsp;By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a> “Inspiring Ceremony and Awards” by AudioERA<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-inspiring-ceremony-and-awards-152368/#:~:text=Listen%20to%20Inspiring%20Ceremony%20And%20Awards%20track%20or%20browse%20more" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-inspiring-ceremony-and-awards-152368/#:~:text=Listen%20to%20Inspiring%20Ceremony%20And%20Awards%20track%20or%20browse%20more</a>&nbsp; “Triumph and Glory” by Denis Pavlov (DPMusic)<a href="https://denispavlovmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://denispavlovmusic.com/</a>&nbsp; “Descent Into Darkness” by @ErikMMusic (YouTube)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cqwJ8GrHc0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cqwJ8GrHc0</a>&nbsp; “Beauty” by Jeremiah Alves&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYzDUsxkks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYzDUsxkks</a> Use of the following musical works is licensed under an APRA AMCOS Online Mini Licence Agreement:“Prodigy - Firestarter Instrumental OctaMed Amiga Mod” performed by @Roth2308 (YouTube)“Sergei Provokiev - Montagues and Capulets - Romeo and Juliet” performed by @TheWickedNorth (YouTube)“Pat Benatar - Love is a Battlefield (Instrumental)” performed by @MD Music (YouTube)“Push It - Salt N Pepa (Karaoke Version)” performed by @EasyKaraoke (YouTube)“Spandau Ballet - Gold (Instrumental)” performed by @CockMyRasbah (YouTube)“Billy Idol White Wedding Instrumental” performed by @digitalsplit9312 (YouTube)“Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam (Radio Edit) (INSTRUMENTAL) --Space Jam” performed by @CGohStudio (YouTube)

3. Good, but we're better

The razzle dazzle part of the year has arrived: it's time for costumes! And on our journey to understand the essence of the Common People, surely there’s some clues to be found here.&nbsp; ~~~ Follow us on Instragram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/commonpeoplepeopleproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@commonpeoplepeopleproject</a> for more of the sparkle behind the sequins. Common People People Project was made in Magandjin / Meanjin, and recorded on the Country of the Turrbal, Yuggara, Bundjalung and Gubbi Gubbi peoples. We extend our deepest respect to the First Peoples, who have danced here since time immemorial. This podcast is proudly supported by the Creative Sparks Grant Program, an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. ~~~ MUSIC CREDITS Released under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License: <ul><li>“Inspiring Ceremony and Awards” by <a href="https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-inspiring-ceremony-and-awards-152368/#:~:text=Listen%20to%20Inspiring%20Ceremony%20And%20Awards%20track%20or%20browse%20more" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AudioERA</a></li><li>"Trouble with Tribals" and “Loopster” by <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kevin MacLeod</a></li><li>"A Perceptible Shift" by <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/MUL__DIV_1198/Andy_G_Cohen_-_MULDIV_-_04_-_A_Perceptible_Shift/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andy G. Cohen</a></li><li>“Energetic Uplifting Cinematic Triumphant No Copyright Music” by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@antiquearts7593" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AntiqueArts7593</a> (YouTube)</li></ul>

4. Beautiful bodies, yes

The routine themes are locked in, the dance moves are *mostly* taking shape, and every last sequin and inch of stretch fabric in the south-east corner has been snapped up to make hundreds of costumes… so our eight mighty teams are feeling prepared for the big day, right…? Wrong! With four weeks to the 2023 Eisteddfod, the Common People turn their attention to a final detail they hope will take their performances to the next level - props. ~~~ Follow us on Instragram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/commonpeoplepeopleproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@commonpeoplepeopleproject</a> for more of the sparkle behind the sequins. Common People People Project was made in Magandjin / Meanjin, and recorded on the Country of the Turrbal, Yuggara, Bundjalung and Gubbi Gubbi peoples. We extend our deepest respect to the First Peoples, who have danced here since time immemorial. This podcast is proudly supported by the Creative Sparks Grant Program, an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. ~~~MUSIC CREDITS Released under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License: <ul><li>“Inspiring Ceremony and Awards” by <a href="https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-inspiring-ceremony-and-awards-152368/#:~:text=Listen%20to%20Inspiring%20Ceremony%20And%20Awards%20track%20or%20browse%20more" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AudioERA</a></li><li>"Trouble with Tribals" by <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kevin MacLeod</a></li><li>“This is Intro Beat” by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-4938698" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mood Mode</a></li><li>“Energetic Uplifting Cinematic Triumphant No Copyright Music” by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@antiquearts7593" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AntiqueArts7593</a> (YouTube)</li><li>“Descent into Darkness” by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cqwJ8GrHc0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ErikMMusic</a> (YouTube)</li></ul>

5. Sh*t hot, no props

It’s the week before the 2023 Common People Dance Eisteddfod and the culmination of six months of intensive training is nearing its climactic peak. It's in these final days before the Eisteddfod, where the only way out is through, that the Common People discover the stuff that they are made of. ~~~ Follow us on Instragram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/commonpeoplepeopleproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@commonpeoplepeopleproject</a> for more of the sparkle behind the sequins. Common People People Project was made in Magandjin / Meanjin, and recorded on the Country of the Turrbal, Yuggara, Bundjalung and Gubbi Gubbi peoples. We extend our deepest respect to the First Peoples, who have danced here since time immemorial. This podcast is proudly supported by the Creative Sparks Grant Program, an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. ~~~MUSIC CREDITS Released under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License: <ul><li>“Inspiring Ceremony and Awards” by <a href="https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-inspiring-ceremony-and-awards-152368/#:~:text=Listen%20to%20Inspiring%20Ceremony%20And%20Awards%20track%20or%20browse%20more" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AudioERA</a></li><li>"Trouble with Tribals" and “Loopster” by <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kevin MacLeod</a></li><li>“80s” by <a href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-80s-210654/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nerdymp</a></li><li>“Descent into Darkness” by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cqwJ8GrHc0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ErikMMusic</a> (YouTube)</li><li>“Angled Insight” by <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unheard Music Concepts</a></li><li>“Fun Funk” by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/alexguz-37772443/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlexGuz</a></li></ul> Licensed under an APRA AMCOS Online Mini Licence Agreement:<ul><li>“Justin Bieber - Sorry (Karaoke Version)” by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@singkingkaraoke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@singkingkaraoke</a> (YouTube)</li><li>“Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball - Karaoke Version from Zoom Karaoke” by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ZoomKaraokeOfficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ZoomKaraokeOfficial</a> (YouTube)</li><li>“Aqua - Barbie Girl (Karaoke Version)” by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@singkingkaraoke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@singkingkaraoke</a> (YouTube)</li></ul>

6. Extra passion from your toes

A quick update from your favourite gonzo journalists, dear listener. Find out the REAL reason you haven't seen ep7 drop just yet.

Quick announcement

The people behind the sequins

Join eight mighty teams from across South-East Queensland as dance mania takes over, and hundreds of people lose their sense of decorum in the fight for the ultimate reverse garbage trophy and the title of winner of the 2023 Common People Dance Eisteddfod. Egypt has the pyramids. India, the Taj Mahal. China, the Great Wall. In Queensland, we have the Common People Dance Eisteddfod.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Common People People Project follows the people behind Australia’s own great wonder of the world.&nbsp; ~~~ Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/commonpeoplepeopleproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@commonpeoplepeopleproject</a> for more of the sparkle behind the sequins. The Common People People Project podcast is supported by the Creative Sparks Grant Program, an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Created by Pia Perversi-Burchall and Adam Wood, the team behind ‘<a href="https://inmycountrypodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In My Country</a>’, winner of Best Interview at the 2020 Australian Podcast Awards.