Wednesday 15 January 2025 Carriageworks Modern Convict Films Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) That would have to have been the most unusual melange to begin a theatrical work I have ever seen. Brendan Cowell, Ewen Leslie and Toby Schmitz are the writers and performers in a bizarre comedy called Hamlet Camp, performed in the […]
Hi, I’m Anna! I’m 21 years old and studying linguistics in Germany. Today marks my first step into the world of radio at Eastside FM, and what a day it’s been! If you’ve stumbled upon this post, welcome to my little corner of the Eastside experience. Let me share a bit about myself, why I’m […]
Friday 10 January 2025 Hayes Theatre Antipodes Theatre Company Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Ghost Quartet is a musical that tells the tale of four friends conjuring spirits (both supernatural and alcoholic) as they narrate four diverse stories spanning seven centuries. Expect a high level of musicianship from an incredibly talented cast. Sometimes melancholic, […]
Andrew Bovell (When the Rain Stops Falling, Things I Know To Be True)succeeds at crafting a masterful telling of passion, history and politics in the picturesque setting of Madrid, Spain. Camellia whittles away her days, caught between the past and the present, in her stately Spanish home. She is looked after by her carer Alejandro […]
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From the mind of Gumbayngirr/Wiradjuri playwright Dalara Williams, this sharp and exciting new play brings with it joy, hilarity and an insightful look into the lives of three Indigenous women in the midst of 60s Redfern. Redfern 1966. 3 lives. 3 perspectives. A friendship and a love story woven together. Cheryl, Lulu and Queenie are […]
About me Hi! My name is Max Zhao and I am a Year 10 student from Girraween High School, and I’m excited to be doing my work experience here at Eastside Radio this week, starting today! I have loved listening to and playing music ever since I first pressed down on a piano key, and […]
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Wednesday 27 November 2024 Review by Samantha Rumery This week I had the incredible opportunity to attend Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA in under the Big Top at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney and I’m still in awe of the experience. After nearly 40 years of incredible inspiring performances, Cirque du Soleil continues to amaze, and LUZIA is no exception. Directed by Daniele […]
Wednesday 20 November 2024 Review by Sivaan Walker Within seconds of entering the stage, Michael Franti had the crowd roaring. Kids, parents, teens and older folk were bouncing, waving and responding to Franti’s storytelling nestled in a heavy bass and groove. Franti is an audience-oriented performer, he gets people signing peace symbols, singing into the […]
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My name is Sumaila and I’m in year 10 at Sydney Girls High School, and I am so excited to pursue my week of work experience at Eastside FM! Growing up around a family line of musicians, I have always felt a connection to music since childhood. My father grew up in a musically inclined […]
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My name is Rebecca, and I am in year 10 at Sydney Girls High School. I am so excited to be taking on work experience at Eastside FM for the next week! Music has undeniably been a part of my life for as long as I am able to remember, and while my taste has […]
Tuesday 19 November 2024 Review by: Erika Godjali Qudos Bank Arena was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday night, November 19, as it hosted Kane Brown’s In the Air Tour 2024 in Sydney. The crowd, a mix of denim vests and cowboy boots, set the scene—reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, though without the sparkly skirts. […]
Wednesday 13 November 2024 City Recital Hall Australian Chamber Orchestra Sean Shibe (guitars) The reason we go to see the Australian Chamber Orchestra is for musical excellence, innovative programming and mind-stretching new music. For some, Scotland Unbound with Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe might have exposed their limits of tolerance, but for many it was a […]