Wednesday 18 February 2026 Australian Brandenburg Orchestra City Recital Hall Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Photos by Keith Saunders The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra were on fire for their season opener, Baroque Masters, a program full of delectable well-loved Baroque masterpieces. And Artistic Director, Paul Dyer was proud to show off his newly refurbished harpsichord […]
A SMART NEW HIT PLAY ABOUT ART VERSUS POWER “Undeniably genius: the kind of rare, vigorous writing that sets your head spinning” – The Stage Adem’s a mechanic who’s written a play, and naively submitted it for consideration. He’s called to the arts council by a bureaucrat, Čelik, who suspects Adem has potential – if […]
Get ready Sydney – Sydney Streets is back this March! Streets across the city will transform into spaces for walking, shopping and dining. Bring your friends and family to explore Redfern, Darlinghurst and Pyrmont. Presented by the City of Sydney, this free event is the perfect chance to celebrate some of Sydney’s favourite neighbourhoods with […]
A journalism student from Germany bringing her voice to Eastside Radio Hii, I’m Alina, 21 years old and originally from Germany, and now I’m living my best life here in Sydney. I’m someone who loves the simple things: sitting together with friends for hours, cooking dinner and trying new recipes, hosting game nights, and being […]
Ready for what comes next! Hi everyone! My name is Chiara Micciche, I am 21 years old and today was my first day at the Eastside Radio. I came all the way from Germany to start this intership. It is part of my studies in Germany, where I study journalism. I am very happy to […]
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Thursday 10 February 2026 City Recital Hall Australian Chamber Orchestra Dejan Lazić (piano) Photos Charlie Kinross Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Apart from an innovative program that included both a World and an Australian premiere, lurking beneath the surface of the ACO’s season opener seemed to be a theme of migration: 3 of the […]
SUPPORTED BY SOUND NSW & THE NSW GOVERNMENT Eastside Radio 89.7FM has been a vibrant part of the community for more than 40 years, training passionate program makers, producers, and presenters since 1983. As we look toward 2030 and beyond, we are incredibly excited to enter a new chapter focused on nurturing the next wave […]
One ticket. A world of discovery. Held on the traditional lands of the Kaurna People, WOMADelaide — the World of Music Arts & Dance in Adelaide — is an iconic open air festival celebrating cultural discovery in the city’s stunning Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla. The World’s Festival since 1992, WOMADelaide is a unique part of Australia’s festival […]
A dazzling celebration of Darwin, drag performers and the forever Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner. Created and performed by acclaimed First Nations drag artist Miss Ellaneous (Ben Graetz), this dazzling showcase blends storytelling, cabaret and drag in a heartfelt homage to the forever Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Featuring acclaimed Ursula Yovich fresh […]
Wednesday 28 January 2026 Sydney Opera House Playhouse Theatre Aakash Odedra Company Photography by Ken Leanfore Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) The performance began with a voice over explaining the story behind Songs of the Bulbul. In Persian culture, bulbuls (or nightingales) are revered for their songs that are often directed to a rose […]
Tuesday 27 January 2026 Sydney Opera House Joan Sutherland Theatre Opera Australia Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Hansel and Gretel started its creative journey in 1813 when the appropriately named Brothers Grimm published this rather grisly fairy tale of a witch who grooms, cooks and eats children. It’s hard to imagine that a children’s […]
Sunday 25th January Written by Niamh Youmans (Wiggle Room) The stage is set, mirrors reflect the purple and orange hue of Lazybones Lounge in Marrickville. I find myself front and centre perched in a lounge chair as Coloured Stone takes the stage. Bunna Lawrie is lead vocal, rhythm guitar, didgeridoo, clap sticks & gong stone (bundawuthada). Bunna is supported by Juanita Tippins on vocals, Adam Ventoura on […]
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