Meshell Ndegeocello: Acclaimed Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter

Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO returns to Sydney and Melbourne for the second time after wowing Australian audiences during her 2019 tour. Her 2024 Australian shows will be a career retrospective. Audiences can expect to hear songs from her most recent, debut album on Blue Note Records, The Omnichord Real Book a visionary, expansive, […]

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Annual Ocean Lovers Festival celebrates Ocean Treasure

Can seaweed save humanity? What’s next if no shark nets? Are whales talking to us? Some big questions andbrilliant answers will be shared when the annual Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival returns to Bondi on March 23and 24 with a jam-packed program of events and experts to discuss the ocean, artists to celebrate their loveof it […]

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Drive-By Truckers Australian Tour 2024

Drive-By Truckers are an American rock band known for their unique blend of Southern rock, alternative country and American music. They will be performing at the Northcote Theatre in Melbourne on 31 March, and at the Metro Theatre in Sydney on 1 April. With their raw and honest storytelling, the Drive-By Truckers have become renowned […]

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Elixir feat. Katie Noonan, Zac Hurren & Ben Hauptmann

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, featuring Katie Noonan, Zac Hurren, and Ben Hauptmann, come to Bondi Pavilion for one night only this March to perform their new album ‘A Small Shy Truth’. The band gives musical life to the philosophical lyrics of renowned poet and cartoonist Michael Leunig. Elixir have well and truly established themselves […]

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Album of the week: Another Blue – Crosslegged // Habits of the Hero – Joel Trig

EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Another Blue – Crosslegged Cross Legged is an extremely uprising musical artist whose soulful melodies and introspective lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide. With her distinctive blend of folk, indie, and pop influences, Cross Legged has carved out a unique niche in the music industry. Her debut album, “Another Blue,” […]

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Zachary Bennett-Brook on the Bondi Sea Wall + Luka Lesson’s Agapi & Other Kinds of Love. Arts Wednesday

Zachary Bennet-Brook is a Dharawal man from Wollongong whose fascination with the sea and surf inform his art practice. His first ever mural was painted on the Bondi Sea Wall and now he is up to his third in this location. This latest work, entitled Travelling, portrays the connections between us all. The colours represent […]

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Unmasking Complexity: A Review of May December

Reviewed by Elisa Herrera My initial impression of “May December” was marked by the surprise expressed on social media over Charles Melton’s lack of an Oscar nomination for his role. This sparked speculation and discussion, particularly on platforms like TikTok, where followers questioned whether the actor, known for his role as Reggie in “Riverdale,” was […]

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Review: River Live at the City Recital Hall, Angel Place

City Recital Hall Australian Chamber Orchestra Tuesday 13 February 2024 Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) After the success of Mountain in 2017, the Australian Chamber Orchestra immediately embarked on their next cinematic endeavour. After extensive deliberation and collaboration, River Live was ready to go on tour in 2021. We had all been receiving the […]

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The Mad Professor: Leading Dub producer comes to show his work in Sydney

“Dub me Senseless“ The Mad Professor is coming back! Only weeks from now Sydney will welcome The Mad Professor. He is currently on tour giving multiple performances in Australia.  The man who played a significant part in transitioning dub into the digital age is considered one of the leading producers of dub music. The British […]

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Album of the week: Emerald Hands – Barney McAll // m_unit: Beyond Orbits – Miho Hazama

EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Emerald Hands – Barney McAll Barney McAll’s “Emerald Hands (Extra Celestial Arts)” is a mesmerizing odyssey through the realms of jazz fusion, electronica, and avant-garde experimentation. As a highly respected pianist, composer, and bandleader, McAll pushes the boundaries of musical expression with this groundbreaking album. “Emerald Hands” serves as […]

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Pauline: From TV to Radio

Little Pauline from Germany was always impressed by the effect movies and music have on people. Little Pauline is now 22 years old and the new intern at Eastside Radio. By Pauline Wiesner Hi, I am Pauline and it’s my first week at Eastside Radio in Paddington, Sydney. Originally I am from Frankfurt and I […]

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Queenie van de Zandt in BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell

Settle in for a treat and be transported to Woodstock as renowned cabaret chanteuse Queenie van de Zandt, with a live band, performs BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell – one of Rolling Stone’s Greatest Albums of All Time. This Helpmann Award nominated show is coming to Bondi for an enchanting night of song and story-telling. Australian […]

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