¡VAMOS A CELEBRAR! SYDNEY LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED! From the tender and wonderful to the strange but true – say hola to the 11th annual Sydney Latin American Film Festival (SLAFF) this September (08-12). Returning to Dendy Opera Quays, the Festival will screen the very best in award-winning Latin American cinema: eight feature films and […]
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Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
On the surface, it may not seem like a banjo duo allows for many possibilities. However, when the two artists are Abigail Washburn and Béla Fleck, the possibilities are endless. Abigail Washburn is a multi-Grammy winning folk artist with the earthy sophistication of a post-modern, old-time singer and songwriter. Béla Fleck is a banjo virtuoso with […]
Randwick Vintage Fair
Randwick City Council and The Way We Wear Fair returns to the Town Hall with the Randwick Vintage Fair! Over 20 dealers will gather together to sell their vintage clothing, jewelry, fashion, accessories, homeware, and vinyl from all eras. Not only will the fair have unique vintage wares for sale, but there will also be […]
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 […]
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 […]