SIMA announces the Jazz: NOW SUMMER FESTIVAL Sunday 30 January – Thurs 3 March – 2022 SIMA launches its most extensive Summer Festival to date, bringing together an exceptional roster of artists from across Australia. The festival highlights remarkable diversity, and does not limit itself to any one genre. With jazz as its bedrock, the […]
Matthew Ottignon Quartet Pays Tribute to Mark Simmonds’ Album, “Fire”. Almost 30 years since Australian jazz icon Mark Simmonds released his only studio album, “Fire”, the Matthew Ottignon Quartet are performing their arrangement of the ARIA award-winning album on February 3, at Foundry 616, Ultimo. The quartet is led by Matthew Ottignon on saxophone. A […]
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own […]
The 12th edition of the first online French-language film festival starts today. Until February 14th, enjoy the best of new generation French cinema from the comfort of your own home. The International Jury, composed of Michelle Couttolenc, Joachim Lafosse, Filippo Meneghetti, Santiago Mitre, and Daphné Patakia, officially launched the 12th edition of MyFrenchFilmFestival. The principle […]
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Bonjour ou Bonsoir Beautiful souls of Sydney and the world! It’s New Year’s Eve and I hope you are getting ready for 2022 that is knocking at the door.Today, Friday 31st of December 2021, it’s time to say au revoir, adios, arrivederci, adeus, sayonara, goodbye to 2021 and embrace 2022. From 7-9am, Jammin Friday will have a […]
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The Lyin’ Queen – Sydney Opera House, Wednesday 1 December Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) What a gay ol’ romp in the jungle we had at the Studio last night. The plot? Yes there was one but it didn’t really matter that much. There was too much fun to be had and too many […]
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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 […]
Bonjour ou Bonsoir, Hello Beautiful souls of Sydney and the world! I hope life is shining for all of you wherever you are. I am so happy to be back on air from 7-9am this Friday 29th of October 2021 during Jammin’ Friday. Tune in to win some treats! For all supporters of Eastside Radio, you may […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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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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; […]