Monday 18 August 2025 City Recital Hall Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Four strings. One mind. It’s easy to see why the Takács Quartet is considered one of the pre-eminent string quartets on the planet and a regular guest of Music Viva Australia. An appreciative crowd gathered on a wet winter night at the […]
Beyond Jazz Weekender 15-17 August, 2025 Bellingen Memorial Hall Review by John McNamara (Friday Drive) A long weekend of very fine jazz and much more returned to Bellingen in the mid-north Coast hinterland and what a treat it was for the locals and those who made the trek to this beautiful part of New South […]
Friday 15 August 2025 Rebecca Jensen and Sydney Dance Company. The Neilson, Walsh Bay Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Having spent the early years of my career working as a foley artist and sound effects editor, when I heard about a contemporary dance work based on the art of foley, I was intrigued. Rebecca […]
Saturday 16 August 2025 Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Ensemble White Bay Power Station Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) What White Bay Power Station lacks in the elite acoustic of the City Recital Hall or the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House, it more than makes up for with its dramatic pre-WWI industrial infrastructure […]
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AFRICA FILM FEST AUSTRALIA 2025 PROGRAM Africa Film Fest Australia is back in town! A bold, joyful and thought-provoking celebration of African cinema returns to Sydney from the 4th to 7th of September 2025 at iconic venues including the Sydney Opera House and Riverside Theatres, Arts & Cultural Exchange is proud to co-present the return […]
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Written by: Athésia Bonjour, Good Afternoon beautiful souls of Sydney, Australia and The WORLD.Welcome to Philosophy of Jazz. My name is Athésia, and I’m filling in for Phil James today. Musical odyssey of peace and Love It has been a while since I’ve been on air, on social media, or in the public eye. After almost […]
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There is nothing quite like experiencing the energy, passion and talent of young musicians on the edge of their professional careers. This September we harness that feeling in a specially curated concert featuring musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM). ANAM is a renowned cultural institution dedicated to shaping the musical leaders of […]
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Must-See Concerts this August at Lazybones […]
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Friday 1 August, 2025 Sydney Opera House Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) I’ve often thought for an orchestral musician, the absolute honour of opening a symphony concert with an exposed solo must be so exhilarating and at the same time so terrifying. The audiences’ expectations are greeted by you alone (no […]
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BIG NEWS FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY The Minns Labor Government is backing the careers of local musicians and watering the seeds for job opportunities in the music industry through its biggest ever package of grants; in total $9.3 million. The Australian music industry is a gold mine of talent and with this vital support it […]
Hi everyone, my name is Léane Debize and I am starting my internship at Eastside FM. About me I grew in a small town in France and have dreamt of traveling the world and discovering new cultures since I was a child. Sydney has been my dream destination for 15 years since my mother first […]
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Written by: Athésia HURTIGRUTEN SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL The 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival, is back in town presenting the best new cinema from the Nordic region this July 17th until the 10th of August at Palace Cinemas. Festival goers are invited to plunge into a unique cultural journey through Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland with this year’s brilliant and diverse line […]