This year's theme has been inspiring artists across all art forms for as long as there have been artists. When the theme was revealed, some of us (I won't name names but they will recognise themselves and hopefully blush in the process) strutted across the office while singing "DesiiiiiiAYiiieeeeuuuurrrrre" as loud as they could in their best imitation of Bono. That's why we thought we would explore our chosen theme in song and see what songwriters have had to say about it. Have a listen (and...

" Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart's desire; the other is to get it. " ~ George Bernard Shaw Desire is a complex and multifaceted emotion that lies at the heart of human experience. It drives our actions, shapes our relationships, and fuels our ambitions. But as George Bernard Shaw's quote suggests, desire is a double-edged sword. Not achieving your heart's desire can lead to feelings of unfulfillment and longing. But achieving your desire can also be tragic...

A very wise man (wiser than us anyway) once said, " The desire to write grows with writing. " This simple yet profound statement captures the essence of creativity—it is not just an initial spark, sometimes, it's not even a spark at all. But it's the constant work that creates a flame that intensifies with every word, every scene, and every story we craft. Others have said it more succinctly: the word comes from the work ! Write, write again, then write some more. The more you write the...