Review: The Kingdom of Eucalypts

Thursday 31 October 2024 Bondi Pavilion Moira Blumenthal Productions  Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) The Kingdom of Eucalypts is a powerful play that explores many controversial themes while telling the story of one of Australia’s best known writers, Miles Franklin. Playwright Alice Spigelman asks us to grapple with race, feminism, political ideology, the role […]

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Review: Ingrid Fliter Performs Chopin

Wednesday 30 October, 2024 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Sydney Opera House Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Argentinian pianist, Ingrid Fliter gave a consummate demonstration of how to make the piano sing the way Frederic Chopin would have in her graceful performance of his 1st Piano Concerto with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Brazilian conductor Eduardo Strausser […]

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Sunset Cinema Bondi 20

Sunset Cinema returns to the Dolphin Court for another unmissable summer of outdoor movies! Get ready for an unforgettable summer experience! Starting 14th November, Sunset Cinema will be screening films from Tuesday to Sunday for six weeks, featuring a blend of new releases, family favorites, and timeless classics—all set against the stunning beachside backdrop of Bondi’s iconic Dolphin […]

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Experience the best of French Wine at Le Grape Escape!

Join us at Le Grape Escape, a celebration of France’s finest wines featuring 110 selections from renowned regions like Beaujolais and Champagne! Explore Beaujolais: Dive into the unique identity of Beaujolais, where the Romans first planted vineyards centuries ago. Discover exceptional wines from innovative producers like Foillard and Marcel Lapierre, and savor the standout crus […]

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Review: Ode to Joy at the Sydney Opera House

Saturday 26 October, 2024 Sydney Opera House Sydney Youth Orchestra Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Festival Chorus Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) When a significant musical work lies largely dormant for over 100 years, the question begs “Is it any good?” Well, yesterday the Sydney Youth Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonia Festival Chorus proved a century […]

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Emmanuelle F, Starting My Work Experience

A bit about me and my connections with music and radio My name is Emmanuelle Francisci and I’m here at Eastside radio ready to take on this work experience! Im a 15 year old student in year 11 at the International French School in Maroubra. I was born in Paris but raised in Australia for […]

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Review: Gauguin’s World: Tona Iho, Tona Ao

National Gallery of Australia 29 June – 7 October 2024 Review by Anthony Frater. Arts Wednesday. They say every picture tells a story and this exhibition tells us why. If you haven’t had a chance to get down to the National Gallery in Canberra to see the Paul Gauguin exhibition, better hurry because there are […]

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Unforgettable Songs From the Dark Heart of Americana

Returning to Australia for the first time in nearly a decade, multiple Grammy Award-winning Nashville duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings celebrate the release of their acclaimed new record with three nights of dark, shimmering Americana.  In a celebrated career that spans 30 years, 10 studio albums and multiple Grammy Awards, Nashville duo Gillian Welch […]

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Review: Sir Isaac Julien. Once Again… (Statues Never Die) 

Museum of Contemporary Art.  27 September 2024 – 16 February 2025 Review by Anthony Frater (Arts Wednesday) When is film art or when is art film? Well it’s been a long time since art exclusively meant painting or drawing, nowadays everyone is an artist and everything is art, whether it be dance, film or music, […]

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Ausmusic T-Shirt Day

Support the Australian Music Industry with Ausmusic T-Shirt Day! What is Ausmusic T-Shirt Day? Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is an annual event in November to celebrate Australian music and raise urgently-needed funds for music workers in crisis. Whether you’re working in the office or virtually, everyone can participate and make a difference! It’s easy to get […]

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Review: Sydney Symphony Orchestra & Donald Runnicles

Friday 20 & Friday 27 September, 2024 Sydney Opera House Sydney Symphony Orchestra Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Eminent British conductor and Sydney Symphony Principal Guest conductor, Sir Donald Runnicles presented two concerts of late Romantic and Impressionist music at the Sydney Opera House. Duruflé Requiem Fri 20 September The orchestration genius of Claude […]

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