The 2025 Lilburn Lecture was given by musician Don McGlashan, who explained how bodies of water — rivers, lakes, inlets, and seas — have shaped him and his career as an artist. The New Zealand composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Don McGlashan is best known for his work in the bands Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, and The Mutton Birds. He has also released several solo albums and composed for film, television, and theatre. Don has won multiple awards for his songwriting, and in 2023, he w