Another two years has passed and it is again time for the walls of the Sydney Conservatorium to pulse with that powerful distillation of chamber music that is the Musica Viva Festival. Heading the list of visiting artists for 2019 is a double bass player who is only ever referred to as “the best in the […]
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Venue 505 presents some of the most exciting sounds in our city of Sydney boasting the freshest talent who are reinvigorating the genre of Jazz in this new Sunday Sessions. ‘New’ Jazz is not a predictable beast, it doesn’t always resonate sonically like the ‘old’ yet still holds the deepest essence of the musical form. […]
Take a stroll across the bright heartland of American folk music with this joyous show that pays homage to the now legendary soundtrack from the Coen Brothers’ hit film. Line-up includes The Morrisons, All Our Exes Live In Texas, Tommy Dean, Luke Escombe and Brian Campeau. After selling out three years running and featuring at […]
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The voices of The Sixteen are at home in over five centuries of music, a breadth reflected in their annual Choral Pilgrimage to Britain’s great cathedrals and sacred spaces, regular appearances at the world’s leading concert halls, and award-winning recordings for The Sixteen’s CORO and other labels. Founded in 1979 and conducted by Harry Christophers […]
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Enter the beautiful Pittwater home of Tom and Felicity on the night daylight saving ends -1989. They seem to have it all. She, a successful Sydney restaurant and he the jet setting life that goes with mentoring an international tennis star. However Tom’s next departure sees the sudden visit of Felicity’s old boyfriend and infidelity […]
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Managed and programmed from a First Nations perspective, Bluesfest Byron Bay prepares to welcome back the much-loved cultural event; Boomerang Festival. Boomerang is a dedicated Indigenous performance and interactive event that showcases extraordinary art and culture from 19 to 21 April 2019 at Bluesfest. Festival Director for Bluesfest, Peter Noble OAM commented on the announcement […]
A listener of Eastside FM for over 15 years, renowned Sydney photographer Adrian Cook has always been a strong supporter: “I’m a big fan of music and have always found that Eastside has a good selection of music; I think it’s a really great little station. I like the fact there’s no ads, or what […]
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At Last – The Etta James Story stormed the UK, selling out theatres in London, Liverpool, Manchester and across the country, receiving 5-star reviews and multiple standing ovations. Starring the sensational Vika Bull, At Last tells the story of soul legend Etta James turbulent life and features her most beloved songs including Tell Mama, I’d Rather Go Blind and more. Vika puts her […]
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Following its Off-Broadway New York success, Lennon: Through A Glass Onion celebrates the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon. Part concert and part biography, John Waters reveals the true essence of the life and astonishing talent of one of the world’s most treasured icons. Featuring 31 hits of Lennon and Lennon/McCartney including “Imagine”, “Strawberry […]
The Original Gypsies, featuring key founding historic members of the celebrated ‘80s group, The Gipsy Kings, are reunited after more than 20 years. Their fiery rumbas and furious flamenco will ignite hearts and feet, as they perform their much-loved songs with a 12-piece band that features no less than 8 guitarists! Rolling flamenco, salsa and […]
Wynton Marsalis and David Robertson celebrate the brash, brassy, razzle-dazzle of New York City. A Parisian in America, Edgard Varèse was entranced by the tumultuous soundscape of New York. Calling for the biggest orchestra you’ll see all year, Amériques is a portrait of the city in all its thrilling chaos, complete with sirens and foghorns. […]
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