Sydney Town Hall Organ Recital: January 21 Reviewed by Paula Towers Sydney was recently treated to a non-traditional recital – an immersive, multi-sensory production: lying down on mats on the floor of the dramatic Centennial Hall, people relaxed, soaking up the deep vibrations and sonic textures of the Sydney Town Hall organ. Built in 1890, […]
Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay, Sydney, 21-25 January Reviewed by Paula Towers Giant balloons float above the audience while long lengths of sheer fabric appear to dance with a life of their own in Air Play, a 2020 Sydney Festival offer. Charmingly described as a “visual poem”, this show is a beguiling and fun blend […]
Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, Sydney’s Hyde Park North, 7 – 26 January Reviewed by Paula Towers Part of the 2020 Sydney Festival, transgressive cabaret Betty Blokk-Buster Reimagined inspires and delights with its confectionary of costumes, characters and theatrical delivery. Multi-talented Josh Quong Tart has reinvented the original raunchy role and his irascible charm is enthusiastically received. […]
From Star Wars, medieval or 1920s themed weddings to end-of-life ceremonies and baby naming, Marina Lee-Warner helps people celebrate and commemorate life’s significant occasions. There are many ceremonies at which a celebrant can officiate. “A growing number of people are now choosing that option,” Marina has observed. A variety of often interesting requests mean celebrants […]
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Up for a run? Grab a coffee too with the Athletics East Fun Runners. Celebrating 20 years of putting its best foot forward, this running club welcomes all shapes, sizes and speeds. After being involved with Athletics East as a runner for seven years, Wayne Morgan became a coach. Following a number of requests, Wayne […]
The Australian Army Band (AAB) is offering positions for part-time musicians in Sydney, including one at Victoria Barracks in Paddington. Within an Army Band you have the opportunity to work in ensembles such as a Rock Band, Jazz Ensemble, Big Band, Concert Band, Quintets and Marching Band. These groups perform music that covers the full […]
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Like its namesake, Barbarella Productions brings a fierce ‘Warrior Woman’ attitude in its firm focus on connecting businesses with their ideal customers. “Barbarella Productions supports creatives and entrepreneurs, community groups and organisations in being bolder with their brands,” Barbarella Productions business owner Arielle Nakache explains. “With unrelenting persistence and a generous dose of chutzpah.” In […]
Not the popular local fun run but a popular local air conditioning service, City To Surf Air assists businesses in the Eastern Suburbs, CBD and Inner West. “Because Sydney’s so large, this is the area we cover,” says City To Surf Air Director Brendan Flynn. “In one way this is a business decision but it’s […]
Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week is Sleeping Giant by Herbie Hancock, released through X5 Music Group/Warner Music Group. A funky album featuring lots of electric piano with a little guitar and brass, Sleeping Giant consists mainly of material that Warner Music owns the rights to, with tracks mostly drawn from Hancock’s earlier albums: Fat […]
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Eastside Radio’s Album Of The Week is Honeydrops Live 2019 by the California Honeydrops through Tubtone Records. The California Honeydrops celebrate their 11th year together with the release of their latest album, Honeydrops Live 2019 and continue to tour worldwide – featuring recently at Australia’s 30th Bluesfest at Byron Bay. Led by dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist […]
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Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week is Honeydrops Live 2019, by The California Honeydrops, released by TubTone Records. The California Honeydrops, an American R&B and blues band has a distinctive musical style created through the fusion of genres such as roots, blues, R&B and Soul. The band, comprised of Lech Wierzynski,Ben Malament, Johnny Bones, Lorenza […]
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Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week is Stay Human Vol II by Michael Franti & Spearhead, released on the Heavenly Sweetness label. Michael Franti’s latest album is the soundtrack to the new Stay Human film, which shares the stories of those who’ve overcome cynicism with hope – including the experiences of Arief Rabik, an environmental scientist […]
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