Anthony David presents…Hello Like Before: The Songs Of Bill Withers With support – Daniel March Bill Withers is one of the greatest and best selling singer/songwriters of all time who scored such classic hits as “Lean On Me,” “Use Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lovely Day” and many more. For over a decade, neo-soul singer/songwriter Anthony […]
Winter Gala: Songs My Mother Taught Me
A Celebration of Women – Their Music and Their Stories The song recital is in decline, waning, perhaps dead. So at least many have claimed or suggested. However, Sara Macliver, soprano and Ian Munro, pianist, have made it their mission to cherish and nurture this artform by presenting well known and not-so-well-known art song about […]
Vince Jones: A Personal Selection, A Retrospective
Since emerging in the jazz clubs of Melbourne in the late 70s and early 80s, Vince has set the benchmark for Australian contemporary jazz vocalists, with his live performances hailed as “an intoxicating tour de force”. A national treasure with an international career, whose music defies categorisation, throughout his career he has never compromised or […]
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Bandaluzia Flamenco
Their unique characteristic is the knowledge and experience to deliver virtuosic flamenco dance, music and rhythm and the ability to conjure up its distinctive emotion, together with the blending of the rich harmonies and explosive improvisations of Jazz. Revered for its ability to combine the exotic melodies of the Orient and the infectious rhythms of […]
Music of the Oud – Joseph Tawadros with the Sydney Symphony
Breaking boundaries. Tawadros and his oud transport us to parts beyond: Egypt and Australia, the past and the future of music. Joseph Tawadros is one of Australian music’s most impressive and charismatic figures: a composer, improviser, storyteller and a brilliant exponent of the oud, the Egyptian lute. Classically trained on this king of Middle Eastern […]
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Choir of King’s College Cambridge
Founded in the fifteenth century, the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is arguably the world’s most famous choir and the pre-eminent representative of the British church music tradition. Their distinctively pure tone has been honed over centuries in the vaulted stone arches of the College Chapel. Comprising 16 boys (the youngest aged seven) and 15 […]
Joe Bonamassa returns to Australia for East Coast Shows
Blues-rock superstar, Joe Bonamassa, will be returning to Australia in September for four shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for his first headlining tour since 2016. Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist who recently achieved his 21st #1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart, […]
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Community Billboard 14 May – 21 May 2019
This weekly community billboard is proudly sponsored by the City of Sydney’s Plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected. […]
Arts Wednesday 15 May 2019
First up this week, we hear Looking Out, Looking in by Leonie Cohen from her latest CD Pages Suite and we follow up with conversation about the music. At 10:40 am, Andy Bromberger returns with Part 5 of Compositions, Court Life and Composers and this week we talk about Tchaikovsky. My special guest at 11:00 […]
REVIEW: Lupa J & Sarah Belkner & BRENDAN MACLEAN
Lupa J & Sarah Belkner & BRENDAN MACLEAN @ Red Rattler, Marrickville 11 May 2019 Reviewed by Gavin Vance Wow! I’d only ever seen him do a one-off track with recorded backing in a club here and there. Brendan MacLean is sharp and fierce and fully loaded as a live act. His band gives him […]
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The GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL is back! (21 MAY – 12 JUNE)
THE GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS FULL 2019 PROGRAMME A SPECIAL PROGRAMME STRAND ‘TEAR DOWN THE WALLS’ COMMEMORATES 30 YEARS SINCE THE FALL OF THE WALL The 2019 German Film Festival showcases the best new German cinema across all genres with a curated selection of 31 films. Presented by Palace in collaboration with German Films, the […]
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‘2040’, Eco-Friendly movie directed by Damon Gameau (In cinemas May 23)
In cinemas May 23 in Australia. From Damon Gameau, the director of That Sugar Film, comes #2040film. An Eco-Friendly movie/documentary for the small and big children of this world. 2040 is an innovative feature documentary that looks to the future, but is vitally important NOW. Award-winning director Damon Gameau embarks on journey to explore what […]
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