Violist and Finalist for the Freedman Classical Fellowship Katie Yap Discusses Her Experience with Music, Baroque Ensembles, Her Concerns for the Environment, and More. How did you first get interested in music and select the viola as your instrument of choice? I think I’ve always been interested in music – there’s a family story about […]
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Wednesday 9th October @ Sydney Opera House at 9pm Reviewed by Chris Borton Powerhouse US saxophonist Kamasi Washington and his band gave a concert at The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall last night in the only Sydney concert of their current tour and held the audience spellbound. What a tour de force! There were 8 […]
My name is Crozier Armstrong and I am in year 9 at 14 years old and volunteering here at Eastside Radio. I am volunteering here at Eastside Radio because I am an avid explorer and passionate listener of music and volunteering in the environment of a radio station such as Eastside Radio enables me to […]
Visited Friday 20 September 2019 Reviewed by Rosalind Gustafson An unauthorised exhibition of infamous street artist Banksy’s work from the beginning of his career up until 2009, curated by his former agent Steve Lazarides, The Art of Banksy offers a strong overview of Banksy’s work. Featuring many of Banksy’s more famous and more obscure pieces, […]
Immerse yourself in a night of light and entertainment – Light the City promises to dazzle and delight. For one night only Mrs Macquaries Road will be closed to cars and open for people to walk or ride through magical lights and installations. Discover the rainbow path, tunnel of light, field of beams and more […]
Visited Friday 13 September 2019 Reviewed by Rosalind Gustafson The exhibition begins with what must be a rare sight: a functioning jukebox that the visitor can use to listen to the radio. While I am uncertain if it could be used to listen to the songs that are listed on the jukebox’s front façade, nevertheless […]
We are thrilled to announce that the 2019 recipient of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award (JRMA) is guitarist Hilary Geddes “a fine guitarist and a discerning sonic sculptor” (7/1/2019 SMH, John Shand reviewing the Mike Nock Noctet) As winner of the 2019 Award, Hilary and her […]
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians through community radio partnership. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has received funding from the Australia Council for the Arts in their recent grant round, and is excited to partner with First Nations Media Australia on a new initiative to raise the profile of Aboriginal and Torres […]
Visited Friday 6 September 2019 Reviewed by Rosalind Gustafson An exhibition covering a subject that has no doubt long gone overlooked by many, Songs of Home does a fine job of providing a broad overview of the topic of music in early colonial Australia, with enough details and specifics to keep a viewer immersed in […]
The Australian Army Band (AAB) is offering positions for part-time musicians in Sydney, including one at Victoria Barracks in Paddington. Within an Army Band you have the opportunity to work in ensembles such as a Rock Band, Jazz Ensemble, Big Band, Concert Band, Quintets and Marching Band. These groups perform music that covers the full […]
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Like its namesake, Barbarella Productions brings a fierce ‘Warrior Woman’ attitude in its firm focus on connecting businesses with their ideal customers. “Barbarella Productions supports creatives and entrepreneurs, community groups and organisations in being bolder with their brands,” Barbarella Productions business owner Arielle Nakache explains. “With unrelenting persistence and a generous dose of chutzpah.” In […]
Celebrating 25 years of cutting edge arts and culture in Western Sydney, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC) will unveil four new exhibitions this September headlined by special anniversary show One Past Liverpool (28 Sept – 10 Nov). Tapping into CPAC’s history to shape its future, the kaleidoscopic mix of artworks from exciting up-and-coming artists will feature alongside an […]
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