May 30, 2017

With Arts writers falling casualty to the latest round of job cuts at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age newspapers, we look at why mainstream arts coverage matters. What do we stand to lose without it?

February 13, 2017

The powerhouse from London scoops up five wins, becoming the only artist to win album, record and song of the year twice. But her moving statement about Beyonce's work and political performances make history at the 59th awards ceremony.

November 18, 2016

This week, Bernard joins James Valentine and Danielle McGrane for Pub Chat to discuss all things ARIAs. The Mix is ABC News 24's weekly arts, entertainment and culture program. Hosted by popular radio and television host James Valentine, The Mix gives you the latest on art, television, movies, books, games, apps, festivals, gigs, events, celebrities, theatre and showbiz. 

November 10, 2016

Leonard Cohen spoke to the heart and the brain equally. Literate and romantic, thoughtful and playful, he would be considered among the finest songwriters for that alone.

September 23, 2016

The Mix is ABC News 24's weekly arts, entertainment and culture program. Hosted by popular radio and television host James Valentine, The Mix gives you the latest on art, television, movies, books, games, apps, festivals, gigs, events, celebrities, theatre and all things showbiz. In this episode, Bernard joins James Valentine for Pub Chat with documentaries about the Beatles and Nick Cave up for discussion.

April 19, 2016

He was visiting Brisbane in early April as a guest speaker at the inaugural Rock and Roll Writers Festival, so after a day of inspiring and enlightening discussions about all things music writing, we went back to his hotel room in Fortitude Valley to talk more about that very topic. I’ve been reading his album reviews and features in The Sydney Morning Herald for years, so it w as a treat to pick the brains of one of Australia’s most prolific and enduring writers in this field.

July 21, 2016

Bernard Zuel, senior music writer and reviewer for Fairfax Media, is well known for his love of music but digging deeper we discovered an impressive book collection that is as eclectic as his taste in music. Every corner of his shelves holds memories from his life—just like his treasured vinyl.

June 24, 2014

Mark Mordue and Bernard Zuel are two of Australia’s premier rock critics and they know their stuff.  Vicky Kerrigan presents the Drive Shift on Darwin ABC and she’s looking for gossip here with Mordue and Zuel.

May 05, 2015

Evana Ho speaks with Bernard Zuel about music criticism.