Bandaluzia Flamenco is an acclaimed modern flamenco ensemble led by guitarist Damian Wright. Known for their powerful performances, unique sound, and explosive displays of dazzling musicianship and virtuosity, Bandaluzia is a great success at festivals and theatres across Australia. In addition to Damian Wright, the band is made up of flamenco dancer Jessica Statham, guitarist […]
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Less Waste, Better City
Zero Waste is the City’s campaign to reduce waste sent to landfill and keep streets clean. The plan is to do this by providing services that make it easy for the average person to recycle more and do the right thing. The City offers a variety of services to help make the choice to recycle […]
Cine Lounge: Latin America cinema, food and music
Presented by the 11th Sydney Latin American Film Festival (SLAFF), Cine Lounge is series of Latin American film and culture sessions held at the funky 107 Projects in Redfern starting from the 27th of July at 7pm. Featuring an amazing line-up of traditional and contemporary Latin influences in music, dance and film, these much loved sessions embrace […]
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2016 Freedman Jazz Fellowship Finalists Announced
The Music Trust announced today the three finalists for the prestigious Freedman Jazz Fellowship, Australia’s premier award for excellence in jazz. This year’s contenders for the annual scholarship are drummer James McLean and pianists Joe O’Conner and Luke Sweeting. The three finalists will have the opportunity to compete for a $20,000 cash prize in a […]
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Review of “Sing Street”
By Sabrina Golling. “Problem is, you’re not happy being sad. That’s what love is, Cosmo. Happy-sad.” – Raphina And that’s what Cosmo (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) is: happy-sad. It’s a feeling of subtlety, of emotional confusion and overwhelming uncertainty. And to be honest, that’s what this movie is filled with. With plenty of poppy, fun tracks and […]
I Love Todd Sampson (Redux)
“We all find comfort in different ways. There is no choice in who helps us. Life chooses for us.” Laura is not doing too well – old friends are back to haunt her as she tries to hide from her past. During difficult years with her father, the young girl Billie constructed an alternative reality. […]
Wolfgang Muthspiel Trio
Critically acclaimed in The New Yorker as “a shining light of the contemporary jazz-guitar generation,” Wolfgang Muthspiel is known worldwide for his daring musicality and dazzling technique. “Muthspiel combines a flawless technique honed by classical training with a restless musical imagination as likely to derive inspiration from Bach as from the blues or the Beatles” […]
Vince Jones and the Astral Orchestra
When The Beatles moved to psychedelic rock and Bob Dylan went electric, Van Morrison hired New York’s finest jazz musicians and recorded two of the most classic albums of that golden era – Astral Weeks and Moondance. Both of these albums had an enormous impact on musicians and singers around the world, and Vince Jones […]
Blues, Jazz, and Razzamatazz
Long-time Eastside supporter Dahlia Dior is a singer with enormous vitality and energy who has gained international acclaim due to her unique vocal talents. Dahlia authentically sings and interprets songs from diverse world backgrounds, including but not limited to songs in Greek, Yiddish, Russian, Italian, and French! Dahlia has performed internationally with many world-famous musicians […]
Count on the Discount!
Eastside Radio, being a community radio station, is not like other stations. We’re different in that in order to keep our programs running we depend on sponsors, supporters, and other means to make ends meet. If you listen to Eastside, you’ve probably been encouraged to become a supporter – so why should you? Well, first […]
Elizabeth Mary Cummings’ “Verityville”
In a world that gets more complicated by the day, proud Eastside sponsor Elizabeth Mary Cummings spends her time and talent writing books for children- but not your typical children’s books. Elizabeth is an author of books that inspire, teach, and encourage fun and appreciation for the world around us. In her newest series “Verityville,” […]
The Metropolitan Hotel
Picture yourself sitting on a beautiful private rooftop terrace in the heart of Sydney. Peaceful music is playing in the background, you’re eating and enjoying a delicious meal and sipping on your favorite Aussie beer. Sure is a lovely thought, isn’t it? Well, if you’d like to make this dream a reality, get up and […]