From 1 February, Belvoir will bring to the stage Tiny Beautiful Things, a life-affirming play based onCheryl Strayed’s bestselling book, adapted by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos, best known forstarring in and writing in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Tiny Beautiful Things explores the complexities of life through the lens of Cheryl Strayed’s onlinadvice columnist persona, […]
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Sam Kim (aka SamAbsurd) started his art career as a graffiti artist in Sydney’s Western Suburbs. Over time he honed his aerosol skills to become one of the region’s most prolific mural artists. As well as beautifying countless walls, doors, skate parks and humble infrastructure boxes, he has also spent time as a youth worker […]
In a resounding encore, Big Deal Touring is proud to present HAVASI, the virtuoso pianist and composer, for a rare and captivating experience – the Pure Piano Tour. Returning to Australia for the second time, this musical visionary with rock star charisma is set to enthrall audiences at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday, May […]
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EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Dama Bega Nibi (I Want To Go Home) – Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band Released just this year on the 12th January 2024, Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band is a fusion collection of Senegalese traditions with jazz and the pulsating bliss of electronic music and rhythm. Led […]
Keith Stanley has painted a big colourful octopus nestling in amongst the coral and seaweed on the Bondi Sea Wall. He is inspired by all the creatures in the ocean, and the octopus signifies the protector of the coral and the ocean ecosystems. Keith’s love of ocean creatures inspired this work as well as the […]
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Alone It Stands The Ensemble Theatre, 3 February 2024. Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Putting my personal biases to one side, that was the most multi-talented cast I’ve seen on stage. Each actor was expert at changing characters and accents in a millisecond, enacting difficult choreography and complex physical theatre in a high-speed relentless […]
A Free Blowing Wind – The Seven Ups A groovy group from Melbourne, the Seven Ups showcase an incredible album to present for Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. A Free Blowing Wind takes listeners on an abstruse journey into the lesser known, darker dives of instrumental music, drifting from funk to spiritual jazz and through to psychedelic […]
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Natalia Chabadova loves travel and art. The two inform a lifestyle that has brought her to Bondi from Slovakia. Her mural entitled Whales Constellation portrays 3 different species of whale floating in an underwater dream world, expressing freedom and liberation. She travels the world working as an artist, teacher and sound healer. Since arriving in […]
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Snarky Puppy is an innovative American jazz fusion band led by bassist Michael League, which combines a variety of jazz idioms, rock, world music, and funk and has won five Grammy Awards. They will be performing at The Forum in Melbourne on 25 March, and at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on 27 March. Snarky […]
As I sat comfortably in my seat at the Sydney Lyric Theatre at Pyrmont, excitement bubbles in anticipation for the musical magic to unfold. Late last month, I had the opportunity to attend Wicked to see the ‘untold true story of the Witches of Oz’. And what a story that was! Photographer: Jeff Busby The […]
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By Elisa Herrera Australia stands divided on the 26th of January, as celebrations and mourning unfold simultaneously. While officially declared as Australia Day since 1994, it’s evident that this date doesn’t uniformly unite the nation. In contrast to the segment that enjoys parties, barbecues, and a day off work, many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]
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PJ Morton is an uncommonly versatile soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is known for his own R&B, gospel, and pop albums, as well as extensive studio work for other performers. With four consecutive years of GRAMMY® wins as a self-released, self-produced artist, chart-topping achievements and countless collaborations, his album […]