Bandaluzia Flamenco’s Return!

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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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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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” […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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,” […]

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