Eilen Jewell Welcome back to the amazing Eilen Jewell and her band. American Songwriter describes her as, “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.” As the reigning Queen of the Minor Key, Jewell leads a tight quartet that blends influences of surf-noir, early blues, classic country, folk, and 1960s era rock ‘n’ roll. […]
A major new survey by internationally renowned artist Do Ho Suh, opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA), as part of the 2022-2023 Sydney International Art Series. This is the first solo exhibition of the South Korean artist’s work in the Southern Hemisphere. Exclusive to Sydney, the extensive exhibition will premiere the new […]
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, prolific singer-songwriter and guitarist M.Ward will return to Australia this February to celebrate 20 years since the release of his critically acclaimed album Transfiguration of Vincent. Released in 2003, Transfiguration of Vincent is Matthew Ward aka M.Ward’s third album, an infusion of folk and blues, dripping with deft guitar picking and […]
Read More… from M. Ward Celebrating 20 years of Transfiguration of Vincent
The Psychedelics, showcasing the unforgettable sounds of a generation: the incredible, ‘psychedelic era’. Five experienced musos (from various bands around Sydney and the South Coast), got together during covid, and the idea of, The Psychedelics, was born. A love of the mid/late 60s music was the inspiration and the driving force which saw the band […]
Darren Hayes and Casey Donovan head up a stellar Ambassador line-up for this year’s Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Music charity, Support Act, has announced a star-studded line-up of Ambassadors for its annual Ausmusic T-Shirt Day fundraiser on Friday 18 November, headed up by two of Australia’s most-loved musicians, Darren Hayes and Casey Donovan. A total of 30 faces of Australian music, screen and stage have put […]
The Veterans Film Festival (VFF) will be held in Sydney for the first-time in November, after the move from Canberra, with the 7th iteration of the event screening more than 20 new and retrospective films plus the prestigious Red Poppy Awards that come with cash prizes and an engaging program of art, master classes and […]
Written by Jake Stone Aunty Marlene Cummins tells her unique and powerful story in song for ‘Marloo’s Blues’, a key feature of SIMA’s Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival. ‘In the immortal words of my favourite blues singer, Savannah Doolan from Woorabinda Mission in Queensland – “I sing for my people.” Marlene Cummins is a legend […]
Written by Jake Stone Grammy-nominated Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana and her Quartet will open SIMA’s 2022 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival on October 27th at the Seymour Centre. Melissa Aldana is a New York-based, third-generation saxophonist from Santiago, Chile whose father Marcos and grandfather Enrique ‘Kiko’ Aldana were both masters of the instrument. Aldana’s evocative […]
Stunning new songs played by superb musicians! Close To Forever celebrate the launch of their striking debut album ‘Hearts and Desire’ with a special launch show at The Great Club on Sunday 16 October. The album, funded by the generous support of their fans through a Pozible campaign, has been one big massive journey from […]
Read More… from Close to Forever Launches New Album “Hearts and Desire”
Friends, Franco-files and followers, Dahlia Dior presents Edith Piaf and Friends “There’s nothing quite as inspiring as French song when it’s done right. Dahlia Dior does it just right and doesn’t restrict herself to Piaf, but ranges over the best work by the likes of Aznavour, Trenet, Brel and more…” The Drum Media “Let me share […]
Written by Jake Stone For over thirty years SIMA has staged fresh, exciting jazz concerts throughout NSW, but its influence extends beyond the shows to the community of players populating its stages. More than just a non-profit arts organisation, SIMA has become a vibrant cultural hub, moving with the shifting cast and evolving style of […]
Australian Design Centre announces the program for the Sydney Craft Week Festival 2022 which runs from Friday 7 – Sunday 16 October. The festival program includes 180+ events: 80+ workshops and 38+ exhibitions across 45 suburbs. Sydney Craft Week is the first and only festival in Sydney dedicated to making by hand. The sixth annual Sydney Craft Week Festival focusses on the climate and sustainable […]