Dancing between lines…
Documenting Modern Culture and Life as it Unfolds 2000-2025
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Can airlines use tech to improve strategic partnerships?
Air India and Singapore Airlines Announce Extension to Codeshare Partnership [2024] Air India and Singapore Airlines have just announced an exciting extension to their codeshare partnership, opening up 28 more destinations via Singapore. This expansion will improve connectivity for travellers and could even help reduce the cost of travel for many. But as with any…
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Miami Horror – Ben Plant Interview [2010]
“We’d never toured live before and the reaction was pretty good – there were 200-to-500 people at every show, but in San Tiago there was this crazy big show and we played to 1500 and they were all knew us pretty well.” – Ben Plant Miami Horror 2010 [Rewind 2010]Miami Horror InterviewBen Plant – Illumination…
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Steve Aoki Interview [2014]
“Tomorrowland is one of my favourite experiences of a festival, to make you feel something different.” – Steve Aoki [Rewind 2014] Steve Aoki InterviewStereosonic + Neon Future 1 Making his debut at Stereosonic this November, Charlotte Mellor chats to legendary DJ, producer and record label owner, Steve Aoki. Iconic in the electronic dance realm, Aoki…
CX focused AI Stacks – June 2025
The Modern AI Stack: Building the Foundation for Emotionally Intelligent CX In the era of enterprise AI, the race is on to structure the tech stack that powers emotionally intelligent customer experiences (CX). Here we break it down into four essential layers and highlights guiding principles shaping the future of AI-driven CX. Four Key Layers…
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The View, Metro Theatre, Sydney [2009]
“Life’s one big circle, and it does endWhen it ends will you still be my friend?Am I making a fool of myself?Oh, tell me am I making a fool of myself? So, when you look in the mirror!Reflecting back at you, someone that you don’t knoooooooooooooooowOh, that’s just made your head spin arouuundSo get yourself…
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Max Cooper Interview [2011]
“It’s all about sticking as closely as possible to the pure initial idea so as to represent it as clearly as possible musically in the hope the message can be heard by the listeners.” – Max Cooper Max Cooper – Bright FestivalLattice 3D/AV Sat 10 May 2025, 20:00Tickets [Rewind 2011]Max Cooper InterviewSubsonic Music Festival BBMLive’s…
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You Me At Six, Josh Franceschi Interview [2019]
“The fact others gravitate towards our music and enjoy listening to it half as much as we did making it, well that, that’s what gets us out of bed in the morning. Our evolution has been organic, we don’t try and force things.”– Josh Franceschi [Rewind 2019] You Me At Six Josh Franceschi Interview Having…
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Noémie Lenoir x Mohieb Dahabieh [2010]
Some things are not meant to be kept forever… You know you have to stop and let go when things aren’t going right, and everything you do is unappreciated. Remember what Batman said? “It is wiser to be alone but happy… than with somebody who does nothing while you’re doing everything…” – Noémie Lenoir Model:…
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This page contains a visual diary of my career and personal projects to date, wise words I’ve been told, some I’ve found along the way but not always listened to, or maybe not even seen at the time of discovery, an insight and invite to my life documenting the evolution of modern culture over 25 years. The site contains over one hundred pages and collections of photos, videos, iconic images, historic interviews, nostalgic milestones and memories in the making.
Being able to finally get this all organised is a much welcome breather for my brain and most of all, its been incredible to see how artists and the scene develops over the years.
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Tom Shakir
Photographer | Consultant | Creative | Big Thinker | Long Walker
Documenter of Modern Culture and Learner of Life Lessons 83-24
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