An Evening in Honour of Jeff Beck

With Special Guests: Brett Garsed, James Muller & Jeremy Sawkins Renowned guitarist Paul Mason is set to dazzle the Factory Theatre once more with his critically acclaimed “Evening in Honour of Jeff Beck”. He’ll again be joined by some of Australia’s finest guitar virtuosos this time being the incomparable Brett Garsed , James Muller and […]

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Cheers to Caution: Navigating the Perils of Excessive Drinking as We Ring in the New Year

By Elisa Herrera As the festive season unfolds and the countdown to the New Year begins, Australia is no stranger to the joyous clinking of glasses and celebrations that mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Yet, amid the revelry, it’s crucial to shine a spotlight on a growing concern that […]

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Review: Museum of Sydney – The People’s House Exhibition

I am starting the year right with going to a museum! The “The People’s House: Sydney Opera House at 50” exhibition is a celebration of five decades of architectural brilliance, cultural resonance, and community engagement. Curated with meticulous attention to detail, this exhibition at the Museum of Sydney encapsulates the Opera House’s profound journey from […]

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¡Chi Chi Chi, Le Le Le! Elisa Brings a Taste of Chile to the Team

Hailing from the longest stretch of South America, she traded empanadas for Tim Tams as she touched down in the lively world of Australia after a marathon of 30 hours of travel. Armed with a degree in journalism from Pontificia Universidad Católica, she’s set to spice up East Side Radio’s scene. A little about me… […]

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Album of the Week: Summer Pearl – outmysystem // Par3 – Par3

outmysystem – Summer Pearl Emerging neo-soul talent Summer Pearl’s album outmysytem is one that resonates with her very personally. Some of the songs included were started eight years ago, whereas some of them were only written recently. She says that ‘These are songs that I needed to get out of my system in order for me […]

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Review: Circus 1903 at the Sydney Opera House

December 27, 2023 Concert Hall Sydney Opera House  December 21, 2023 Reviewed by Andrew Isaacson “Life is a circus.”  Ringmaster David Williamson and the rest of the cast brought a packed Concert Hall back in time to 1903 on Dec. 21. They are spreading Christmas cheer in Sydney from now until Dec. 29.  Circus 1903 […]

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Album of the week: Live From South Channel Island – Mildlife // Water Made Us – Jamila Woods

EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Live From South Channel Island – Mildlife (AUS) Formed in 2013, Mildlife are a Melbourne-based jazz fusion group. Their first live album “Live from South Channel Island” was actually recorded during their one-off livestream performance at South Channel Island on 10 March 2021. The album stands as a testament […]

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Album of the Week: Drifting – Mette Henriette

EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Drifting – Mette Henriette In 2015, The Norwegian saxophonist, Mette Henriette became the first artist to release a double debut album on the renowned jazz record label ECM Records. Consequently, her highly anticipated second album “Drifting” is an ethereal masterpiece that showcases extraordinary talent and artistic vision. Throughout the […]

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Album of the Week: Voice Notes – Yazmin Lacey // The Height of Love – Sinj Clarke

EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Voice Notes – Yazmin Lacey (UK) Hailing from a background deeply rooted in gospel and soul, Yazmin Lace is a rising star in the realm of contemporary R&B music. Her debut album “Voice Notes” is overflowed with impeccable storytelling and soul, gaining the interest of many listeners. Lace’s velvety […]

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Album of the week: Rainbow Revisited – Thandi Ntuli with Carlos Ninos // Water and Dust – William Crighton

East Side Radio Album of the Week Presents Rainbow Revisited – Thandi Ntuli (South Africa) with Carlos Ninos (America) [Released: 17 November 2023] Renowned South African pianist, composer and singer, Thandi Ntuli’s 5th Album “Rainbow Revisited” published through record label NEXT MUSIC, it is a transformative jazz album, taking on the music of the legendary […]

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Review: Let’s Go Surfing with Sanne

Surfing lessons at Bondi Beach offer an exhilarating and unforgettable experience for beginners and seasoned surfers alike. The stunning coastal setting of Bondi, with its golden sands and rolling waves, provides the perfect backdrop for mastering the art of riding the waves. Once you are in Australia, you obviously cannot stay behind and so I […]

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Album of the Week: Linger Awhile – Samara Joy // This is How You Do it – The Bamboos

Linger Awhile – Samara Joy Samara Joy is an internationally renowned 3 time Grammy award winner at only 24 years old. As a young standout, she has already won the ‘Best Jazz Vocal Album’ award with her second album Linger Awhile. With solemn lyrics that pull at the heartstrings, her song Guess Who I Saw […]

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