Turner prize winning artist, Bafta-winning TV presenter and bestselling author with traditional masculine traits (including having the desire to always be right and to overtake all other cyclists when going up big hills) Grayson Perry invites you to join him this January for the Australian debut of his one-man show Grayson Perry: Them & Us. “I am […]
Imagine getting free tickets to concerts in Sydney and/or around the country in exchange for your brilliant words or artistic eye? Eastside Radio is a community radio station based in Paddington, Sydney, and broadcasting to the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney and the greater Sydney area, where it can be heard as far west as the […]
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Sunday Jammin’ presenter Chris Borton ends the year on a high note as he invites into the station US guest radio presenter and music agent Abbey Konowitch who was Head of Music at Disney and agents for such recording artists as Madonna and various jazz artists. On the 29th of December from 7am they’ll have […]
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Llew Kiek teaches World Music Ensemble class for the Conservatorium Open Academy. It is mixed instrument ensemble that covers a variety of different culture’s music each term from different parts of the globe. https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/SCWMA We interviewed him about his musical journey through life. What do you teach for the OA short course program? What do […]
SIMA is excited to announce a stunning preview of its Jazz Now: Summer series and welcome the Australian Art Orchestra to Sydney for this unique cross cultural celebration ‘Of Deities And Demons’. In a rapturous celebration of ancient Sri Lankan culture, audiences will dive into an ecstatic journey of music and ritualistic dance with Baliphonics. In a gala […]
If there was one voice in Australian jazz more recognized than any other, it would be that of Vince Jones. Our leading vocalist, interpreter, trumpet player and composer has entertained and informed us for decades with his elite group of musicians including Eastside’s very own Matt McMahon on piano. Australia’s leading jazz vocalist, Vince is […]
“Hi my name’s Tony & I need your help.“ “And my name’s Sonia & I also need your help.“ Eastside Radio is a community station and we rely on the help of volunteers We’re currently looking for new front desk volunteers to assist at the station here in Paddington. As little as half a day […]
Andrew Scott is the Tutor for the Composing for Film short course at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music to start Monday 21 October. Here is an interview conducted with him recently highlighting the course as well as his own background in film composition. What sort of people take the Composing for film class? Why do […]
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One of the world’s leading traditional Flamenco players, Paco Peña will be bringing his Esencias tour to Australia in 2019. Paco Peña is part of the phenomenon that has transformed the perceptions around the world of Flamenco. He expands his horizons as a guitarist, composer, dramatist and producer, beautifying Flamenco with flamboyance, whilst remaining true […]
Welcome to Eastside FM’s Radiothon 2019. I am really looking forward to this week. This is a terrific opportunity for us to THANK YOU OUR LISTENERS for your listening ears, open hearts and all your ongoing support. It’s also a good time to let you know WHY WE LOVE Eastside, why we give our time, […]
I’m With Her LIVE @ City Recital Hall Tuesday 16 April 2019 Reviewed by Tony Roma When asked to describe I’m With Her ahead of their debut Australian performance at the City Recital Hall last night I often lazily referred to them as a vocal group, due to one promotional marketing clip that covered an […]
Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week is Flight by James Francies on the Blue Note label. 22-year old Houston-born NYC-based pianist and composer James Francies makes his debut with Flight, an album that presents a bold new vision from one of the brightest young stars in Jazz. Francies, who frequently sits in with The Roots on The […]
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