After a search for Australia’s most promising young jazz artist, The Music Trust’s 2020 Freedman Jazz Fellowship finalists have been announced today from a list of 18 nominees from across the nation. This year, the distinguished judges comprised Mike Nock, Chris Cody and Laurence Pike, who are all accomplished musicians, composers and educators. The judges made the decision […]
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Maria Schneideris a multi Grammy Award winning composer and band leader. Originally from Minnesota, she moved to New York City in the mid 1980s to study composition with the great jazz trombonist Bob Brookmeyer. Around the same time, she also began working for legendary jazz composer and arranger Gil Evans. In 1993, she formed the […]
ISO MUSIC – Connecting with Music through Conservatorium Open Academy We all hear the stories about iso baking, knitting and gardening but iso music-making is taking off. We asked some of our students, August, Contemporary Vocal Studio and Steve from Soul Ensemble what they get out of Open Academy Music classes during COVID. Why did […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm3aD4qlf-Q The Twelve is a feature length documentary that transits one of the most powerful and worthwile message of twelve highly spiritual Elders from wisdom traditions around the globe. Directed by Lucy Martens and Oliver Girard and produced by Le Ciel Foundation, this film is about giving them the opportunity to speak their truth and let […]
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Jazz:NOW has rebooted to connect artists and audiences at a time when it’s most needed. Watch seven intimate performances with bonus vintage footage from iconic Australian artists in this exclusive digital season. Zela Margossian is joined by long time, multicultural collaborators to create an exotic, global musical journey. Her rich textures, tumbling polyrhythms and use […]
If you have a great idea that would benefit the local community but just need a kick-start to get it off the ground, the City of Sydney’s grants and sponsorships program may be able to help. Our grants and sponsorships may provide funding or another related benefit, such as a reduced or no rate for […]
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From everyone here at Eastside Radio we’d like to say thank you for standing Side By Side with us during our June Radiothon. Because of you we’ve been able to raise nearly $30 grand which will go a long way to supporting us in 2020. We’re honestly touched by all the messages of support and […]
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Nicholas Menner is an electrician from Goolwa, South Australia who worked with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Malawi in mid-2019. He was involved in constructing the new operating theatre and inpatient ward opened in Blantyre in December 2019 to begin surgical treatment for cancer patients. What led you to apply for a role […]
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“Find the Music in You!” WINTER IS COMING! The Conservatorium’s OPEN ACADEMY is all set for these chilly times with a great range of online classes as well as some of our practical classes back in the building. Our online classes are done in real time with tutor interaction, all in the comfort of your […]
Bonjour, Good Morning beautiful souls! On today’s show, we will have a special Side by Side 2020 Eastside Radiothon show. I have an extra special gift to everyone who becomes a supporter during Jammin Friday show. This year’s Supporter Pack (for everyone who becomes a supporter) includes: T-Shirt or tote bag Double pass to our exclusive […]
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As we adjust to differences in our lives that have been brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, many of us may be feeling anxious or losing sleep. The uncertainties that this pandemic has brought can be stressful, and it’s important to look after our mental health to make sure we are equipped to deal with […]
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Bonjour, Good Morning beautiful souls! On today’s show, we will have a special National Reconciliation segment and talk quickly about Fanforce Virtual Indigenous Films. We will also have a small touch of “I can’t Breathe” and other important topics. Prepare yourself to travel into a musical journey where Jazz meets the Suave Rhythms of Latin […]
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