Elliott Wallace, Author at 89.7 Eastside FM

Breaking Waves Presenter Shai de Vletter-Sont Showcases His Recent Artwork

Posted on November 16, 2023 (November 22, 2023)

Shai has been a long time part of the Eastside Radio family as a presenter on our Breaking Waves show, a show that celebrates the neurologically diverse. He presents with his trusty sidekick, friend and companion Geoff Forrester. Amongst being an excellent presenter, crafty joker and an incredibly knowledgeable individual, Shai is a very talented […]

Album of the Week: The Lahaar – The Lahaar // Artemis – In Real Time (15-11-23)

Posted on November 15, 2023 (May 10, 2024)

“The Lahaar” by “The Lahaar” Released: 31 March, 2023 Label: Soundway Records Drawing inspiration from the depths of late 70’s NYC proto-rap disco instrumentals, Nigerian boogie, Jamaican dub and modern jazzy house – The Lahaar is a Trans-Tasman collaboration between Julien Dyne, Horatio Luna and Surprise Chef’s Lachlan Stuckey, featuring Mara TK and Toby Laing […]

I’m Not Disabled, That’s Just What It Says On My Records

Posted on November 9, 2023 (November 9, 2023)

“Following my happiness that Elliott had recovered from meningitis and was back home, I have never forgotten how deeply sad I felt when I realised, he was now deaf.” Dreams have sound, thoughts are tangible, and silence is noisy. Properly noisy, when I am lying in bed at night looking into the darkness and there […]

Album of the Week: JIEM – JIEM // Secret Night Gang – Belongs On A Place Called Earth (08-11-23)

Posted on November 8, 2023 (May 13, 2024)

“JIEM” by JIEM Released: 30 October, 2023 Label: JIEM Jiem is a contemporary jazz group that traverses gracefully between soft playfulness and brash intensity. The unique personalities and stylistic qualities of each member interact to form a synergetic ensemble sound that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Tessie Overmyer – saxophone Miles Rooney […]

Sponsor: Emma Donovan With Special Guest Radical Son

Posted on October 3, 2023 (November 20, 2023)

A First Nations music icon makes her Opera House headline debut Fresh from her electrifying performance in ARETHA, Australia’s very own soul and roots icon Emma Donovan returns with an all-new band to the Sydney Opera House, premiering her forthcoming, country-flavoured sound in her headline debut show at the Joan Sutherland Theatre. The celebrated Indigenous singer […]

Evan Carydakis, Performing In Sydney This October

Posted on September 26, 2023 (October 12, 2023)

It is an exciting time to be a Sydney local, jazz sensation Evan Carydakis is coming to town! “Featuring the smooth jazz grooves of US chart-topping saxophonist Evan Carydakis and his band performing all his hits, including his current smash hit ‘Cherry Pops’ – Live and Funky” at Lazybones Lounge on the 11th of October […]

Album of the Week: Sean La’brooy – There’s Always Next Year // Mitski – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We

Posted on September 21, 2023 (December 20, 2023)

East Side Radio Album of the Week Presents There’s Always Next Year – Sean La’brooy (AUS) Sean La’brooy, co-founder of Antique Attics records, announces his newest album release There’s Always Next Year – comprised of six stunning compositions. A tribute to the misguided hopes and dreams of a sports fan, There’s Always Next Year, speaks […]

Claudia Chan Shaw; The Final Curtain.

Posted on September 19, 2023 (September 19, 2023)

Spring has descended upon us, the sun is shining, and spirits are high, allow us to recommend two special events that will enhance and boost your dopamine levels to really compliment this Springtime. Eastside’s multitalented Claudia Chan Shaw is excited to announce her new exhibition, Final Curtain, launching on Saturday 30th September at the Art […]

Review: Christ Almighty: A Comedy Of Biblical Proportions

Posted on September 15, 2023 (September 17, 2023)

Christ Almighty: A Comedy of Biblical Proportions @ Seymour Centre 14th September 2023 Reviewed by Elliott Wallace Sydney Fringe is in full swing, and I was delighted to be invited along to the opening night of Christ Almighty: A Comedy of Biblical Proportions, located at the Seymour Centre. Directed and written by Tommy James Green, […]

AOW: Bewitched – Laufey / The Shores Of Infinity – Menagerie

Posted on September 15, 2023 (September 15, 2023)

This week’s Album Of The Week show is kickstarted way away in Iceland; home to spectacular scenery, fishy cuisine and the wonderfully talented Jazz-Pop artist Laufey Lin Jonsdottir. Laufey’s latest release, Bewitched, has been crafted to be a “love album, whether it be a love towards a friend or a lover or life”, a brilliantly […]

Help Foundry 616 Celebrate Their Decadal Birthday!

Posted on September 5, 2023 (September 15, 2023)

Foundry616, headed by Peter Rechniewski, a veteran in the music scene, is proud to announce that this September they celebrate 10 years of offering the best entertainment in contemporary jazz and jazz orientated music. For a whole decade the lads and lasses here have featured the “cream of Australian jazz as well as special international […]

Durham’s Purple Radio Prodigy Down Under

Posted on September 4, 2023 (September 5, 2023)

Who is Elliott Wallace? And what on earth is he doing down under? Hello! On the 31st August I departed my home town of York, waved an emotional goodbye to my close family and embarked on a long haul to the land of Kookaburras, Didgeridoos and questionable footwear. At the relatively young age of 20 […]

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