Andrew McMillen
Andrew McMillen is a freelance journalist and author based in Brisbane, Australia. His work has been published in Rolling Stone, The Australian, The Monthly, Qweekend, BuzzFeed, TheVine.com.au and Mess+Noise.
Andrew's first book, 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs', was published in July 2014 by University of Queensland Press. 'Talking Smack' features intimate interviews with some of Australia's best musicians - including Paul Kelly, Tina Arena, Gotye, Steve Kilbey (The Church) and Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon) - who share their thoughts on (and experiences with) illicit, prescription and legal drugs. By having conversations about a subject that's rarely discussed in public, and much less often dealt with honestly, the book explores the truths of a contentious topic that isn't going away. For more information, visit http://talkingsmack.com.au/
To learn more about Andrew's work, visit his website (http://andrewmcmillen.com/) or follow him on Twitter (@Andrew_McMillen).
Geoffrey Rush's tribute to John Clarke: 'A Child's Christmas in Warrnambool', July 2017
Paul Kelly: 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Ian Haug (Powderfinger): 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Mick Harvey (The Bad Seeds): 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Bertie Blackman: 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Jon Toogood (Shihad): 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Tim Levinson (Urthboy): 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon): 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Spencer P. Jones (Beasts Of Bourbon): 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Lindy Morrison (The Go-Betweens): 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Steve Kilbey (The Church): 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
Wally de Backer (Gotye): 'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs'
'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs' book launch at Avid Reader, 21 August 2014
Andrew McMillen: 'Pedestrian Coach' presentation on feature journalism and interviewing, July 2014
'Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs' by Andrew McMillen -- book trailer
Andrew McMillen: Twelve points for beginner freelancers to keep in mind, August 2012
The Panics - 'Cash' as discussed by singer Jae Laffer for Mess+Noise Storytellers, October 2011
Team Bondi, L.A. Noire and The Truth: The Perils of Online News, by Andrew McMillen, October 2011
The Panics - Finding You (The Go-Betweens cover featuring Robert Forster, October 7 2011)
Andrew McMillen: Things I've learned about freelance journalism, September 2011
Dan Sultan - Old Fitzroy (live at One Movement Twilight Festival, Oct 8 2010)
The Raghu Dixit Project and Mama Kin - Beat and Holler (live at One Movement Festival, Oct 9 2010)
Paul Kelly - To Her Door (live at One Movement Twilight Festival, Oct 8 2010)
Hunz - You Said Hello (live at The Hi-Fi, Brisbane, August 20 2010)
Jetstar 'Follow The Finger' Powderfinger tour blogging competition entry - Andrew McMillen
Hunz - Draw The Line (live at The Hi-Fi, Brisbane, August 20 2010)
Hunz - Soon, Soon (live at The Hi-Fi, Brisbane, August 20 2010)
Hunz - It's So Light (live at The Hi-Fi, Brisbane, August 20 2010)
Skinny Jean - A Blessing (feat. Hunz, live at Brisbane Powerhouse 21 May 2010)