Food Glorious Food is a song made famous the first time in Oliver Twist. Now, not a boy called Oliver, but girl called Olivia has created her own version of the classic, Food Fabulous Food. The young farmer behind the music is Olivia Akers, who produced that song from her family's dairy farm in Northern Victoria. And she joins me now.
- Olivia's favourite place on her family farm is spending time with her pony. Olivia shares the inspiration behind her song Food Fabulous Food, which celebrates agriculture and life on the land. At just 12 years old, Olivia's creativity and initiative make her achievements even more impressive. She entered the song and video into several competitions, where it placed in the top four in the state for the Ag Day competition and was also included in a school film festival. The video was very well received, with teachers and peers eager to watch and share it. Olivia explains that many of the ideas for the song and video were inspired by the roles and experiences she has on the farm. Her passion for acting and music ultimately inspired her to create the video project. Many people who have watched the video say they learned a lot about life on the land through her project. What Olivia loves most about growing up on the land is being outdoors, being as loud as she likes and spending time with all the animals on the farm. Olivia shares a story about a spider that highlights the disconnect that can sometimes exist between city and country living. She also explains how she used AI tools to help produce the video and create the music, including backing tracks and beats. Olivia describes her experience working in a recording studio and how much she enjoyed the process. She is currently auditioning remotely and actively pursuing her dream of becoming a singer and actor. Olivia shares her bright hopes and ambitions for the future.
We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.
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