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 […]
Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week is It’s The Little Things by Louise Goh on the Rolling Stock Studios label. Louise Goh is a Melbourne-based keyboardist, composer and vocalist, trained in classical piano, jazz & improvisation (Victorian College of the Arts) with further study in improvisation at the School for Improvisational Music, New York University. […]
Read More… from Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week: Feb 14 – Feb 21
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 […]
Read More… from Back To The Future. Get The Picture? Profile of Photographer Adrian Cook
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. […]
Read More… from Community Billboard 12th February – 18th February
The Triathlon and Ironman are amongst the most gruelling sports in the world, A single event includes a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride and a full marathon. Justin Wendemuth is making a name for himself in this discipline winning his age group at the Busselton Ironman competition, 22 minutes ahead of his nearest […]
Read More… from Bondi Beach triathlete Justin Wendemuth on Crossing the Line Tuesday 3pm
The Internationally renowned Nexas Quartet presents an exciting, spicy taste of the world of Argentinean Tango in a unique and inspiring performance of classic and new works. The much-awaited return concert from the colourful and hugely popular all-saxophone foursome will feature pieces by composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel, Gerardo Rodriguez and Fernando Lerman. […]
Read More… from NEXAS QUARTET and International Epilepsy Day – Arts Monday
Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week is Pacifica by The Vampires on the label Earshift Music. The Vampires are trailblazers for a new generation of creative jazz talent from Australia, having gained critical attention worldwide by pushing the genre into new realms. Creating a distinctive sound that is undoubtedly their own, the band has garnered praise […]
Read More… from Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week: Feb 7 – Feb 14
Arts Thursday 7th February 2019. Paddington has long held a special place in Sydney – with its rows of terraces, cascading downwards from the spine of Oxford Street; its bohemian, artistic reputation and success in battles to retain its distinctive character and vibrant community. The Paddington Society has long protected the physical character of Paddington […]
Read More… from Paddington – a history, Steel – an exhibition
guest presenter – Bronwyn Rennex On Arts Wednesday today I speak to Amanda Solomon, who is co-founder of Arterie at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA). Arterie is an art and health program designed to deliver the creative arts to everyone who interacts with Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Arterie @RPA forms part of a holistic approach […]
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra welcomes 12 of the brightest young musicians to its internationally-renowned Fellowship program in 2019. The year-long Fellowship program offers emerging artists the opportunity to work closely with Australia’s premier orchestra, mentoring by permanent members of the different sections through technical and practical experience, and crucial training to secure positions in professional orchestras around […]
Read More… from AU & NZ Brightest Young Musicians Join the SSO’s 2019
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 […]
Read More… from At Last ‘The Etta James Story’ with Vika Bull
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Nadine Labaki’s CAPHARNAÜM tells the story of Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the “crime” of giving him life. The film follows Zain, a gutsy streetwise child as he flees his negligent parents, survives through his wits on the streets, takes care of […]
Read More… from CAPHARNAÜM by NADINE LABAKI, in cinemas February 7, 2019