Native Owned: An Evening with Indigenous Enterprise

Indulge yourself for an evening with Indigenous Enterprise as they take us on a journey through dance, story, discussion and music. These high energy performers blend traditional customs and culture in an unforgettable celebration of Native American and Canadian pow wow. The beat of the drum continues in the 21st century with Indigenous Enterprise. This Native American […]

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Review: Mojo Juju at City Recital Hall

Mojo Juju at City Recital Hall 26 November 2019 Reviewed by Chelsea Deeley 18 months touring an album is pretty impressive by today’s standards. But then again, when the album in question is Mojo Juju’s poignant and powerful album ‘Native Tongue’ – it’s definitely not a surprise. Layered with stories of disenfranchisement, questions of identity […]

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Review: Kristin Berardi and Sam Anning concert

Review of Kristin Berardi and Sam Anning concert, Riverside Theatre, Parramatta, Sunday 24 November, 2019 I’ve seen Kristin Berardi perform several times since she won the Freedman Music Fellowship for jazz in 2009, the only vocalist to have achieved this. In my opinion, she is still the most accomplished pure jazz vocalist in this country, […]

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City of Sydney Free Aquatic Centre Open Days

Celebrate Summer @ Our Free Aquatic Centre Open Days The 5 aquatic centres will have free entry, tours of the facilities and fun activities from 10am until 3pm. Enjoy fitness classes, giant pool inflatables and a barbecue to celebrate the start of the season. Take advantage of the open day membership offer. Sign up with […]

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Review: The Basics’ Album Launch at the Hotel Esplanade

Melbourne’s the Basics Play a One-Night-Only Show Celebrating the Release of their 5th Studio Album B.A.S.I.C. Reviewed by Emily Morris Last Thursday, 21 November, the Basics returned to the Espy in St. Kilda for the first time in a decade to launch their 5th studio album B.A.S.I.C. The newly renovated venue is special to the […]

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SIMA’s 35th Birthday Fundraiser

Celebrate 35 years of Australian jazz at SIMA’s Super Birthday Fundraiser. Send out the year with friends in a jazz extravaganza, featuring the very best acts, food, drink and merriment hosted by ABC 702 presenter James Valentine.  Your ticket includes: welcome drinks a delicious two course meal door prizes, raffles, and a silent auction entertainment Legendary […]

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Talking Heads Presenter Conference at AFTRS

Eastside Radio/ABC Presenter Stacey Lymbrey Gives Workshop on How to Be a Great Presenter On Saturday 9 November 2019 Eastside FM hosted its second Presenter Conference ‘Talking Heads,’ an all-day session in the Entertainment Quarter at the Australian Film Television and Radio School. More than 30 current and aspiring DJs attended to learn from experienced […]

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Review: Lakecia Benjamin at the SIWJF

Reviewed Friday 15 November 2019 Reviewed by Sonia de Freitas With a stellar resume collaborating with big name superstars like Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, The Roots, Missy Elliot…, my expectations were high for what headliner saxophonist and NYC native, Lakecia Benjamin, would offer Australian audiences as part of the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival produced […]

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‘Miss Franklin’ – Arts Monday

Miss Franklin is a story about iconic Australian writer, Stella Miles Franklin, namesake of two major literary prizes. Miss Franklin, by award-winning author, Libby Hathorn, and acclaimed illustrator, Phil Lesnie, tells of teenager Stella’s brief but formative time working as a governess in rural New South Wales – Stella has to work to help support […]

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