SUPPORTED BY SOUND NSW & THE NSW GOVERNMENT Eastside Radio 89.7FM has been a vibrant part of the community for more than 40 years, training passionate program makers, producers, and presenters since 1983. As we look toward 2030 and beyond, we are incredibly excited to enter a new chapter focused on nurturing the next wave […]
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WOMADelaide 2026 The World’s Festival
One ticket. A world of discovery. Held on the traditional lands of the Kaurna People, WOMADelaide — the World of Music Arts & Dance in Adelaide — is an iconic open air festival celebrating cultural discovery in the city’s stunning Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla. The World’s Festival since 1992, WOMADelaide is a unique part of Australia’s festival […]
TINA – A Tropical Love Story
A dazzling celebration of Darwin, drag performers and the forever Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner. Created and performed by acclaimed First Nations drag artist Miss Ellaneous (Ben Graetz), this dazzling showcase blends storytelling, cabaret and drag in a heartfelt homage to the forever Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Featuring acclaimed Ursula Yovich fresh […]
Soul of Sydney Frankie Knuckles Tribute
Get on the soul train for Soul of Sydney’s Frankie Knuckles tribute jam. An afternoon of feel good Funk, Disco 90’s House & Garage vibes. Join us for a tribute dance to sounds that shaped the FRANKIE KNUCKLES era from Disco, Garage & House sounds of Chicago & NY & a touch of GOSPEL HOUSE goodness. Music by SOUL […]
Local Business – Get Help Global & Challenge Addiction
Get Help Global is a drug and alcohol addiction centre dedicated to complete recovery and overall well-being. We provide mobile rehabilitation service thats brings professional support directly to your door. Your well-being is our goal. Our Mission At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful belief: recovery is possible for anyone, anywhere. We […]
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Con Open Academy Summer Term
Could 2026 be the year you kick start your musical journey? The Open Academy is now taking enrolments for our Term 1 short course program, so what are you waiting for! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, we’ve got something for everyone. Explore blues guitar, jazz and soul ensembles, songwriting, piano classes, and […]
Spirit of House Tribute Party
Feat. Sydney disco legend, STEPHEN ALLKINS [Love Tattoo] An afternoon homage to SOULFUL HOUSE CLASSICS, SEMINAL 90’s HOUSE CLASSICS & its DISCO Roots. Join us and pay homage to 30+ years of house music & disco roots with one of the icons of Australian House & Disco playing a very special afternoon set. ★ Music […]
Vale Paris Pompor
We first met Paris Pompor alongside his partner in music and life Georgie Zuzak when they presented The Album Show on FBi Radio in the early 2000’s. Together they embodied a mix of cool and kind, sharing their love of music and community with anyone who was equally interested. Growing up in Canberra as a […]
Vale Philip Shine
We were deeply saddened recently to learn that the former Station Manager of Eastside Radio, Philip Shine, passed away after a long fight with cancer. Phillip Shine was a big part of Eastside Radio for around a decade in the 1990’s. He provided valuable support and guidance to everyone here at the station, firstly as […]
Monsieur Camembert Leonard Cohen Show
“An uplifting tribute…Yaron Hallis’ singing brings joie de vivre to the originals. Monsieur Camembert does justice to the emotional, lyrical and melodic intent of the songs while adding a new dimension.” – Weekend Australian After massive, critically acclaimed sold-out shows at the Sydney Opera House and City Recital Hall, Monsieur Camembert returns for the first […]
Review: A Day On The Green James Taylor & His All Star Band:
Sunday April 28 @ Centennial Vineyards Reviewed by Amber, Rory and Sam. Tim Bradshaw Photography A beautiful Autumn afternoon and evening awaited those who’d made their way to Bowral for an emotional farewell concert for this criminally underrated troubadour. To begin, James brought along 2 trio support acts the first of which was Ella Hooper. […]
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Review: Cobargo Folk Festival 2024
Cobargo Folk Festival – 1st to 3rd March 2024 Reviewed by Tony Roma Whilst a litany of reports in the media of late, decry an end for festivals due to poor attendance, that news has failed to reach the town of Cobargo where the 2024 Folk Festival was recently held. Some 5 hours south of […]