Shai has been a long time part of the Eastside Radio family as a presenter on our Breaking Waves show, a show that celebrates the neurologically diverse. He presents with his trusty sidekick, friend and companion Geoff Forrester. Amongst being an excellent presenter, crafty joker and an incredibly knowledgeable individual, Shai is a very talented […]
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Abroad from Breda University of Applied Sciences – The Netherlands, the interns keep flooding in. My name is Mirre Rijvers, I am 20 years old, and I am Eastside Radio’s newest intern. Being in my final year of uni, I have done several projects in either radio and video, I can’t wait to grow more […]
“Following my happiness that Elliott had recovered from meningitis and was back home, I have never forgotten how deeply sad I felt when I realised, he was now deaf.” Dreams have sound, thoughts are tangible, and silence is noisy. Properly noisy, when I am lying in bed at night looking into the darkness and there […]
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MAJOR PRIZES Thank you to WOMADelaide, The Grand Hotel Chancellor, Select Music, Alcatraz Sydney, Young Henrys, Woodfordia and Bluesfest for supporting East Side’s 40th years on Air in our 2023 Radiothon. Due to your kindness and generosity, we were able to offer our listeners priceless experiences in our ‘Major Prize Draw’. Providing the opportunity for […]
“Flicker and Polar Bird” by Andrea KellerReleased: October 6, 2023Label: Independent Australian pianist and composer Andrea Keller releases her twenty-third album as leader in 2023.Flicker & Polar Bird is a double album that mixes new Keller creations with re-imaginings of older works. The music celebrates the connections Andrea made as the ANU H.C. Coombs Creative […]
This November the 2023 Cunard British Film Festival presented by Palace will bring the finest British filmmaking, production and acting to Sydney at Palace Cinemas from 1 to 29 November 2023. Many of Britain’s most enduring and well-known faces feature in this year’s stunning selection including Anthony Hopkins, Timothy Spall, Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Ian McKellen, Helen […]
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‘Mélusine’ by Cecile McLorin SalvantReleased: March 24, 2023Label: Nonesuch Records Mélusine features a mix of five originals and interpretations of nine songs, dating as far back as the twelfth century, mostly sung in French along with Occitan, English, and Haitian Kreyol. The new album’s songs tell the story of the European folkloric legend of Mélusine, […]
‘3’ by NgaiireReleased: August 27, 2021Label: Dot Dash & Majestic Casual ‘3’ by Ngaiire is a stunning exploration of soul, R&B, and electronic elements. Ngaiire, the Papua New Guinea-born artist, pours her heart and soul into every note, creating an album that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable. Her enchanting vocals and thought-provoking lyrics make […]
A First Nations music icon makes her Opera House headline debut Fresh from her electrifying performance in ARETHA, Australia’s very own soul and roots icon Emma Donovan returns with an all-new band to the Sydney Opera House, premiering her forthcoming, country-flavoured sound in her headline debut show at the Joan Sutherland Theatre. The celebrated Indigenous singer […]
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It is an exciting time to be a Sydney local, jazz sensation Evan Carydakis is coming to town! “Featuring the smooth jazz grooves of US chart-topping saxophonist Evan Carydakis and his band performing all his hits, including his current smash hit ‘Cherry Pops’ – Live and Funky” at Lazybones Lounge on the 11th of October […]
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The Singer/ Songwriter Talks About Early Influences By Toby Creswell So, I’m watching Daisy Jones which is a kind of sappy soap about a rock band and the soundtrack is so laid back its a surprise it didn’t knock over the furniture. Suddenly just before the end, Daisy flips out, goes crazy and pops on […]