Thank You Poem

THANK YOU by Len It’s just thirty nine productive years Since Eastside Radio, Brought fine music to your ears From its quaint Paddo Studio. Just a twiddle of the digit On the Sydney FM dial, Brings the signal that we transmit, Why not give this mob trial? On the air, here and there With our […]

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Notice of 2022 Annual General Meeting

Radio Eastern Sydney Co-operative Limited Notice of 2022 Annual General Meeting To: all members of the Radio Eastern Sydney Co-operative Limited (the Co- operative) From: Gemma Purves, Secretary, Eastside Radio Re: 2022 Annual General Meeting The Board hereby gives notice that the Co-operative’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, 30th March […]

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And the Nominees Are…Eastside Radio!

Eastside Radio Scores Seven Finalists in 2021 CBAA Awards Seven Eastside Radio 89.7FM FM people and programs have been rewarded as finalists in the 2021 Community Radio Awards. A remarkable achievement, as these Community Broadcasting Association of Australia awards received over 320 entries across 30 categories this year – and represent a truly diverse cross-section […]

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Vince Jones & The Astral Orchestra

Live music is back! Australia’s premier purveyor of jazz-rock VINCE JONES returns to Sydney with his unforgettable homage to one of the greatest cross-over artists of our time VAN MORRISON. Australia’s premier jazz/rock artist presents an unforgettable night of classic rock.  A magnificent homage to two of rocks greatest albums – Astral Weeks – Van Morrison’s most […]

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2021 Freedman Jazz Fellowship Winner

Sydney-based guitarist and composer, Hilary Geddes, has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Freedman Jazz Fellowship, valued at $21,000. A versatile artist who has gained a reputation for her work in the jazz, indie-rock and art-music sector, Hilary represents an exciting future for Australian jazz.  In a period where women are having an important and lasting impact on the global jazz scene, […]

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Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival 2021

The 2021 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival welcomes the return of live music in Sydney, and highlights the exceptional contribution that women are making to jazz across 10 spectacular days from Friday 12 November  – Sunday 21 November.   This year’s program celebrates Australia’s uniqueness, defined by our vibrant multi-cultural community which showcases a diverse range of styles and sounds. Audiences will experience a plethora of artists reaching across the musical spectrum including ancient Japanese improvisations […]

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Freedman Jazz Finalists Announced 2021

Flora Carbo – Saxophone Joseph Franklin – Bass Hilary Geddes – Guitar Maria Moles – Drums After a competitive search for Australia’s most exciting young jazz talent, The Music Trust’s Freedman Jazz Fellowship finalists have been announced for 2021.  Flora Carbo, Joseph Franklin, Hilary Geddes and Maria Moles have been named as this year’s finalists to go before esteemed judges; […]

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SIMA & 2021 Earshift Music Festival

Co-presented Earshift Music and SIMA, we are thrilled to announce the 2021 Earshift Music Festival.  A music marathon of sorts, you’re invited into the homes of great Australian artists  for intimate performances across ten consecutive days. Earshift Music Artistic Director, Jeremy Rose will host live artist chats following each performance. The festival takes place online from October 1 – 10, 8pm AEST […]

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MSF Profile with Dr Rachel Tullet

Home: Christchurch, NZ Field role: Medical Team Leader; Emergency Training Focal Point/Doctor Médecins Sans Frontières experience: Field-based trainer, Geneva, 2017-2019, and eight field placements, including— Medical Team Leader, Afghanistan, 2020 Emergency Room Trainer, Iraq, 2020 Medical Activity Manager, Lebanon, 2020 and Syria, 2017 Emergency Doctor, South Sudan and Mediterranean Search and Rescue, 2016 “It’s important […]

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SIMA Emerging Composers Mentorship Program

SIMA Announces Expanded Emerging Composers  Mentorship Program to respond to the ongoing impacts of COVID “Over the last few years, I have been thoroughly impressed at the diversity and excellence of the musical work resulting from the emerging composer’s program”- Paul Cutlan, composer. The Sydney Improvised Music Association is proud to announce the expansion of its […]

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Call Out: New Board Directors

Eastside Radio is seeking two (2) Directors for the Board of Eastside Radio Co-operative to assist the station in the next stage of its development. Given the impact of COVID on the NFP sector and community organisations, Eastside are particularly interested in those with experience in fundraising and business change. Eastside Radio is a not-for-profit,  community radio […]

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