R1280 – THE HARD ONS: HARDER & HARDER Director Jonathan Sequeira talks about his new music film

Once again The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO talks with the Australian music filmmakerJonathan Sequeira as this time their focus is on his documentary Harder & Harder which is out there in 2026!

Subjects discussed include:

Why Jonathan made two films on The Hard Ons

His thinking behind the film's title 'Harder & Harder'

What Ray & Peter's thoughts were behind leaving The Hard Ons behind for group Nunchukka Superfly

Why The Hard Ons reformed in 1998 with Kesh returning

The reason behind Kesh not wanting to tour Europe with the band

How the sound of the band changed with Peter Kostic coming on board

Alongside the music why Peter leaves driving taxis to become a personal fitness trainer

The circumstances that lead to Murray Ruse replacing Peter Kostic on drums

How Kesh got to return as lead vocalist of the band in 2016

The controversy surrounding his 2021 departure

With Tim Rogers coming in as front man what the future now holds for the band

Jonathan's hopes for the film