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Interview with atone (aka Andy Fitzgerald)

Posted on December 27, 2023 (December 27, 2023) by Joshua Duffy

From Hume Crescent and Manchester’s 24hr party people to Sydney’s 90s electronic boom. […]

Review: Message In A Bottle

Posted on October 27, 2023 (October 27, 2023) by Sophie Kennedy White

October 26, 2023 Joan Sutherland Theatre Sydney Opera House October 27, 2023 Reviewed by Sophie Kennedy White It’s a bold move to create a dance musical about the desperate plight of refugees with the music of pop star Sting but Kate Prince’s courageous stage production does it spectacularly. Moved by that shocking image of a […]

From London to Sydney

Posted on February 10, 2025 (February 11, 2025) by Molly Martin

Hey everyone – I am Molly from London, UK. I’ve just finished travelling up the East Coast of Australia. I’ve always wanted to live abroad. Australia has been on my bucket list for a long time. I’m excited to see what Eastside Radio has to offer. A little about me I grew up in busy […]

Review: Bondi Latin Fiesta 2025

Posted on February 10, 2025 (February 10, 2025) by Silvana Geraldino

By: Silvana Geraldino The Bondi Festival was held on Sunday, the 9th of February, at the Bondi Pavilion on Bondi Beach. Showcasing a good variety of music performances, workshops and food. From dance workshops and musical groups representing music from different regions to painting and arts and crafts, the festival was a vibrant celebration of […]

How to Stay Informed, Avoid News Fatigue, and Focus on What Matters

Posted on February 4, 2025 (February 5, 2025) by Ryan Mercado

If you’re like me, over the past few weeks, the flurry of news coming out of the United States has been stressful to navigate. The rate at which the new administration of President Trump has flooded the news cycle is at such a fast pace, it can feel like the casual news reader is drowning […]

Come see Homegrown talent d Henry Fenton this Feb!

Posted on February 3, 2025 (February 5, 2025) by Christina Sharon

d Henry Fenton is a prolific singer-songwriter boasting an expansive oeuvre of albums and hit singles. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, he now calls the US home. Known for songs that are distinctive in their melodic, rhythmic and earthy tones- he is famously noted to have, “melodies that remind one of a […]

City of Sydney – Supporting a Thriving, Sustainable, and Inclusive Community

Posted on January 29, 2025 (February 5, 2025) by Anna Celine

The City of Sydney offers a range of grants and sponsorships designed to support and encourage a wide variety of projects that enhance the city’s cultural, artistic, environmental, and social vibrancy. Whether you’re an artist seeking funding for a creative endeavor, a community group with a positive vision for Sydney’s future, or an innovative business […]

Hamilton at the Lyric Theatre Sydney – A Story That Demands to Be Heard

Posted on January 23, 2025 (January 28, 2025) by Anna Celine

Hamilton – Sydney Lyric Theatre Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg As someone who has performed in musicals and calls Hamilton on of their all-time favorites, seeing the show in Sydney felt surreal. My previous experience with the German adaptation had been underwhelming – the translation disrupted the rhythm, and the magic of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s original creation […]

From East Coast US to Eastside Sydney: An American journalist joins Eastside Radio

Posted on January 22, 2025 (January 22, 2025) by Ryan Mercado

Chasing Sunshine, Stories, and Jazz Tunes: My Aussie Adventure Begins Hello everyone, I’m Ryan! I’m a journalist who hails from the US state of Maryland and I just started here at Eastside FM to bring a fresh perspective and work on projects to help the station this summer and autumn. I’ve always wanted to live […]

Sun Ra Arkestra Returns to Australia for an Intergalactic Journey of Afro-Futuristic Jazz

Posted on January 21, 2025 (January 28, 2025) by Samantha Rumery

Get ready for an unforgettable sonic journey as the Sun Ra Arkestra returns to Australia in March 2025 for their biggest national tour yet! After a 7-year hiatus, the cosmic jazz pioneers will bring their electrifying live performances to Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Thirroul, alongside appearances at the iconic Golden Plains and WOMADelaidefestivals. Since their formation in 1958 by the legendary Sun […]

Pratt, McMahon, Hirst & Gander: Jazz Virtuosos Reunite for CD Launch

Posted on January 21, 2025 (January 29, 2025) by Anna Celine

The stars have aligned for a remarkable night of jazz as Daryl Pratt, Matt McMahon, Brett Hirst, and Andrew Gander reunite to launch their highly anticipated album Aswirl. This extraordinary performance will take place on Thursday, February 6th, at Foundry616, bringing together four of Australia’s most celebrated jazz improvisers and composers after an eight-year hiatus. A Historic […]

Review: Hamlet Camp @ Carriageworks

Posted on January 16, 2025 (January 20, 2025) by Paul Neeson

Wednesday 15 January 2025 Carriageworks Modern Convict Films Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) That would have to have been the most unusual melange to begin a theatrical work I have ever seen. Brendan Cowell, Ewen Leslie and Toby Schmitz are the writers and performers in a bizarre comedy called Hamlet Camp, performed in the […]