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The CBAA National Features and Documentary Series 2019

Posted on December 23, 2019 by reception

Now available to listen online and broadcasting on Australian community radio stations is the sixth instalment of CBAA’s National Features and Documentary Series, an annual showcase of work by new and emerging Australian community radio producers. With training and mentoring provided by the Community Media Training Organisation (CMTO), eight producers based at community stations coast to coast, city to bush turned their idea into an original half-hour feature […]

Abbey Konowitch Guest Hosts on Sunday Jammin’

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Tony Roma

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 […]

Review: Mojo Juju at City Recital Hall

Posted on December 2, 2019 (June 20, 2023) by reception

Mojo Juju at City Recital Hall 26 November 2019 Reviewed by Chelsea Deeley 18 months touring an album is pretty impressive by today’s standards. But then again, when the album in question is Mojo Juju’s poignant and powerful album ‘Native Tongue’ – it’s definitely not a surprise. Layered with stories of disenfranchisement, questions of identity […]

Review: Kristin Berardi and Sam Anning concert

Posted on December 2, 2019 (July 4, 2023) by reception

Review of Kristin Berardi and Sam Anning concert, Riverside Theatre, Parramatta, Sunday 24 November, 2019 I’ve seen Kristin Berardi perform several times since she won the Freedman Music Fellowship for jazz in 2009, the only vocalist to have achieved this. In my opinion, she is still the most accomplished pure jazz vocalist in this country, […]

Exhibitions: Jonathan Dalton + Dee Smart @ Nanda Hobbs 21 Nov-14Dec

Posted on November 27, 2019 (November 27, 2019) by Athésia AhTeaseYa

Nanda Hobbs is delighted to present two exhibitions running concurrently at Nanda\Hobbs by artists Jonathan Dalton and Dee Smart —from 21 November to 14 December, 2019. Dalton, for all his technical expertise, is a painter of ideas who is not worried that an audience might find meanings and messages in his work. A student […]

Work Experience at EastSide Radio

Posted on November 27, 2019 (November 27, 2019) by reception

Saxophone on top of classical sheet music

My name is Clare Cameron, I am a 16-year-old year 10 student who goes to Monte Sant Angelo and I am here at Eastside Radio for three days to complete my work experience.I have been apart of choirs since I was in primary school and take private singing lessons. I am interested in all different […]

Review: The Basics’ Album Launch at the Hotel Esplanade

Posted on November 23, 2019 (July 4, 2023) by reception

Melbourne’s the Basics Play a One-Night-Only Show Celebrating the Release of their 5th Studio Album B.A.S.I.C. Reviewed by Emily Morris Last Thursday, 21 November, the Basics returned to the Espy in St. Kilda for the first time in a decade to launch their 5th studio album B.A.S.I.C. The newly renovated venue is special to the […]

SIMA’s 35th Birthday Fundraiser

Posted on November 21, 2019 (November 23, 2019) by reception

Celebrate 35 years of Australian jazz at SIMA’s Super Birthday Fundraiser. Send out the year with friends in a jazz extravaganza, featuring the very best acts, food, drink and merriment hosted by ABC 702 presenter James Valentine. Your ticket includes: welcome drinks a delicious two course meal door prizes, raffles, and a silent auction entertainment Legendary […]

Talking Heads Presenter Conference at AFTRS

Posted on November 19, 2019 (November 6, 2023) by reception

Eastside Radio/ABC Presenter Stacey Lymbrey Gives Workshop on How to Be a Great Presenter On Saturday 9 November 2019 Eastside FM hosted its second Presenter Conference ‘Talking Heads,’ an all-day session in the Entertainment Quarter at the Australian Film Television and Radio School. More than 30 current and aspiring DJs attended to learn from experienced […]

Review: Lakecia Benjamin at the SIWJF

Posted on November 18, 2019 (July 4, 2023) by reception

Reviewed Friday 15 November 2019 Reviewed by Sonia de Freitas With a stellar resume collaborating with big name superstars like Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, The Roots, Missy Elliot…, my expectations were high for what headliner saxophonist and NYC native, Lakecia Benjamin, would offer Australian audiences as part of the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival produced […]

Emily Morris Comes From 91.7 WSUM to Eastside FM

Posted on November 15, 2019 by reception

Female student taking picture of herself in recording studio with headphones on

Former College DJ Transfers to Radio Down Under Good morning, Sydney! It has been 3 years since I retired as DJ emorrismorris and wrapped up the talk radio show Half-Asleep, and I am more than happy to be back in a radio station and back in Australia. Half-Asleep was a weekly morning program on WSUM, […]

Review: Cornelia Parker at the MCA

Posted on November 8, 2019 (July 4, 2023) by reception

Visited Friday 8 November 2019 Reviewed by Rosalind Gustafson One of the first things one might notice about the Cornelia Parker exhibition is the diversity of materials used. I do not just mean this in the sense of there being documentaries, videos, books to peruse, and an audio guide in addition to the artworks and […]