Matt McMahon is one of the very significant group of jazz musicians who have come to prominence since the turn of the century. A pianist, composer, arranger and musical director (as well as one of Eastside Radio’s longest standing presenters) he has been a winner of two of Australia’s most prestigious jazz awards: the National […]
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For African men the world over, the barber shop is more than a place to get a shave and a haircut. It’s a place to hear news, share views and talk politics, women and sport. It’s a place where a man can let down his guard, blow off steam, and leave looking sharp and feeling […]
Have you ever wondered how other countries around the world celebrate Christmas or even have Christmas? Take Argentina for example, During Christmas the weather is quite warm, Preparations for Christmas begin very early in December and sometimes even in November. Over this Christmas time, many Argentinians also celebrate Advent as high percentage of people in Argentina […]
Pop! Bang! A novelty hat and something quirky and gimmicky. It’s Xmas again and the joy of pulling on a cracker is upon us. But where did the Xmas cracker first begin? And by whom? It was on a trip to Paris, in 1840 that an adventurous and forward thinking Tom Smith discovered the ‘bon […]
The legendary Modfather behind The Jam and The Style Council returns to Australia for only three performances, exclusive to Sydney Opera House The one and only Modfather behind The Jam, The Style Council and a staggering 13 solo albums makes his Opera House debut for only three shows in Australia – performing rare sets of […]
Roy Issac is a Guitarist and music educator. He has been a tutor with the Open Academy since 2010. At what age did you start to be interested in the Guitar and what drew you to Jazz and Blues? I began playing the guitar at the age of 10. Growing up through the late 80’s […]
XMAS IS OUR TIME TO BACK TO YOU AND TO SOMEONE NEW! It’s been another incredible year here on Eastside Radio and once again we’ve set the bar high for all we’ve wanted to achieve. In addition to broadcasting 84 programs a week, the highest number of shows on any community radio station around the country, we’ve […]
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Over the course of October/November 2017, Ed Lippmann returned with a second series of Sydney By Design, once again placing the spotlight on Ed’s passion: Sydney and what sort of city we need that fits the requirements of the twenty-first century. This series featured a number of guests who brought their special interests to the […]
The short music courses at Conservatorium of Music’s Open Academy can find the music in you. Our term starts on 5 February and there are over 30 short courses on offer, whether you are a beginner or someone who wants to develop your skills – there’s bound to be a course to suit you. Summer […]
This weekly community billboard is proudly sponsored by the City of Sydney’s Plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected. […]
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There are two Sydney village Christmas concerts kicking off this weekend; Alexandria Park on Saturday December at 6:30pm and Prince Alfred Park Surry Hills on Sunday 3 December at 6:30pm. Guests that are there will keep you and your families entertained. You will be able to do crafting activities, table tennis and giant Jenga with […]
Bonjour, Bonsoir, Good Day, Good Evening Eastside Listerners, It’s Stéphanie Denizard from Queen Kafé. I will be hosting and producing Forever French today, Wednesday 22th of November 2017 from 8pm to 9h30pm. On the menu: Music from la Francophonie, Lancôme Perfume Masterclass at Alliance Française Sydney, Parisian Christmas gifts at L’Ingénue, Thursday drinks with the French-Australian […]