Morcheeba alum, Jody Sternberg and Paris Combo co-founder, David Lewis, join forces with outstanding Sydney pianist Chris Cody to offer an eclectic repertoire, mixing French songs, jazz standards and original compositions. Both Paris-based Australians, Lewis’ melodic, colourful trumpet and flugelhorn interweave effortlessly with Sternberg’s warm voice and feeling for lyric, playfully mixing languages and musical […]
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Aya Pfeufer’s Journey to Sydney, Australia
Hi, my name is Aya Pfeufer, and I am currently interning at Eastside Radio 89.7FM. I am studying journalism and media and screen studies at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. I enjoy listening to all different genres of music, from pop to hip-hop. Having played the cello for several years, I appreciate the melodies and […]
First Day On The Job
Today marks my first day of work experience at Eastside Radio. I’m Isla, a year 10 student at the International French School of Sydney, and I chose to do work experience here because of my continued love of the media. I have always been invested in journalism, and there has never been a time in […]
Alana Conway at Camelot Lounge
With a voice that demands attention combined with the angelic tones of the harp, Alana Conways’s remarkable talent is making its mark on the Australian music scene. Alana’s musical journey has taken her on extensive tours across Australasia, both on land and sea, captivating audiences with her soulful and powerful vocals. Her performances have graced […]
Kate Ryan’s Journey into Australia
My name is Katherine Ryan, I am a current intern here at Eastsidefm. I am a US citizen and attend a University there. I am a Journalism Major and a Sales minor, which will help set me up with jobs involved in Radio and podcasting in the future. The reason I decided to go abroad […]
Long-Lasting tourist’ Bringing Vibes to the Cultural Scene
Hola, I am Silvana. I’m not a tourist, but I may look like one. This is my story, summarised in six paragraphs. I’ve been living in Australia for the last 10 years, but I was born on the hot Caribbean Coast of Colombia and grew up in the city with the second-biggest carnival in South […]
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Review: Song of the Earth at the City Recital Hall
May 15, 2024 City Recital Hall Australian Chamber Orchestra Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Two of Australia’s biggest musical exports in mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby and tenor Stuart Skelton, return home for a season of late romantic masterpieces with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Works by Richard Wagner, Alma Mahler-Werfel and Gustav Mahler were all arrangements […]
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Meet Hugh, Eastside’s Newest Intern
Hello My name is Hugh Phillips. I am a 21-year-old uni student studying communications. Who is very excited to start here at Eastsidefm. I returned from London early this year, where I was working at a live music venue that ran stand-up comedy, some very cool live music and karaoke. In a week, I would have […]
Candlelight Vigil For The Bondi Junction Tragedy
Community to come together for a candlelight vigil in wake of Bondi Junction tragedy A candlelight vigil, supported by Waverley Council and the NSW Government, will be held on Sunday 21 April to allow community to come together and honour the victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy. The vigil will begin at 5.30pm on Sunday […]
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Review: Potted Potter at the Seymour Centre
APRIL 18, 2024 Seymour Centre, Sydney Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Potted Potter is ostensibly a show for kids, but don’t be fooled, this adult, with all the others, found himself laughing and intrigued from beginning to end – my inner child enthralled by the magic of the two man parody of the JK […]
The Tough Job Of Doing Nothing
Hi my name is Xavier. Nice to meet you. I’m sitting here at Eastside Radio filling in for the receptionist. For as long as I can remember my dad Tony has locked me in the basement and forced me to listen to jazz music and considering I’m a teenager that means that I’ve been listening […]
Shout Sister Shout: Epilogue (IWD 2024)
Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 6 minutes to read Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby is an interview series that unveils all the beauty, complexity, challenge, wonder and joy interwoven into the experience of musicians who are mothers. I chose this title, because often times when we think of mothers […]