Undoubtedly the highlight of the recent 2018 AGM is the chance for the station to recognise those volunteers who make a difference in the long-term. 20 Years Service 20 Years service to a community radio station is no easy feat. As a volunteer it takes tremendous passion and a desire to give. We ask a […]
Undoubtedly the highlight of the recent 2018 AGM is the chance for the station to recognise those volunteers who make a difference in the short-term. The Marg Barry Award Community Service Award No discussion of the station’s history should ever overlook the contribution made by one of our longest serving directors, Marg Barry, who died […]
Eastside FM volunteer Paula Towers was one of thousands who attended this year’s Bluesfest musical feast held over Easter at Byron Bay. She outlines some highlights. CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers Image: Marc Stapelberg Ageless Nile Rodgers – at 65 years young and having survived two battles with cancer – burns up the dance floor with the energy of […]
Eastside Radio 2018 Radiothon Fundraising Coordinator Fixed Term Position: Monday 30th of April to Friday 29th of June 2018 Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 19th of April 2018 Salary: $50,000 pro rata with commission Summary The Eastside Radiothon is an annual fundraiser that helps raise much needed money for the running […]
Sam Rollings talks about his Jazz guitar class at Conservatorium Open Academy in this short video. Autumn Term starts in May. BOOK HERE […]
African Pop Titan Turns Concert Hall Into Dance Hall Ending a 14-year wait, the king of African pop and Grammy-Award winner, Youssou Ndour returns to Sydney for his Opera House debut – bringing his block party backed by his legendary 12-piece band Le Super Étoile de Dakar, acrobatic dancers and over three decades of funk-fused […]
Tina Harrod Releases Powerful New Album Songwriter and vocalist, Tina Harrod, releases a breathtaking new album CITY OF LONGING, with a launch concert at The Clovelly Bowling Club, Clovelly, Wed 11 April. Concerts in other cities announced soon. City of Longing was co-written and produced by brilliant composer/pianist STU HUNTER who has worked with Passenger, […]
Frances Madden Returns to the Basement! Frances Madden, one of Australia’s classiest performers and most talented young song writers, will return to the Basement on Saturday 24th March with her latest show ‘Practical Magic’. “I’m really excited to be sharing some brand-new material and I hope you love it as much as I do. We’ll […]
Award Winning British Saxophonist and Broadcaster YolanDa Brown announces first national Australian tour as part of her 10 year anniversary celebrations. YolanDa Brown is the UK’s leading female saxophonist with a flourishing career, known for seamlessly blending jazz, reggae, and soul. She has toured with Diana Krall, The Temptations, Billy Ocean, and collaborated with artists […]
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Eastside Radio is happy to introduce to our listeners John Scurry and his band Reverse Swing their newest album ‘Post Matinée’. Released the 1st of November 2017, guitarist and composer John Scurry along with Eugene Ball on trumpet, Michael McQuaid on clarinet and tenor saxophone, Matt Boden playing the piano, Howard Cairns with the double […]
Pianist, composer and educator Andrea Keller has won just about every jazz award available in Australia. She has won three ARIA Awards, five Australian Jazz ‘Bell’ Awards, two Art Music Awards, an APRA Professional Development Award, and fellowships from the Freedman Foundation and the Australia Council. She has performed in every format from solo piano […]
SIMA’s Summer Jazz is excited to announce coming Saturday, February 17th, three of Melbourne’s finest young jazz musicians along with Laurence Pike will be at Foundry 616 for a great night of jazz music! Laurence Pike – 8 p.m. One of the most creative drummers of his generation, Laurence Pike is best known for his duo albums […]