We begin our coverage with Jorge Menidis, the 2024 Sydney Comedy Festival Director, who gives us an overview of what we can expect this year. Over the coming weeks we meet some of the featured comedians from the star-studded line-up, including Matt Harvey, Chloe Maddren, Nick White and Bonnie Tangey. From 22 April to 19 […]
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Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 6 minutes to read Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby is an interview series that unveils all the beauty, complexity, challenge, wonder and joy interwoven into the experience of musicians who are mothers. I chose this title, because often times when we think of mothers […]
EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Spirits – The Circling Sun Comprised of gifted musicians and sonic explorers, The Circling Sun crafts ambient compositions that blur the lines between genres and defy traditional categorisation.With their seamless blend of electronic textures, hypnotic rhythms, and organic instrumentation, Circling Sun channels their collective energy into creating music that […]
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Good music is by my side every day: The voice of John Lennon helps me through sad days, the musical diversity of ABBA makes me smile, I listen to Coldplay with my friends and dance to Queen songs. Music is great! Life is for the living.Death is for the dead.Let life be like music.And death […]
Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 7 minutes to read Briana Cowlishaw is a new mum to baby Kaia. 8 months into motherhood and getting back into the swing of things at work, Briana tells me about juggling her portfolio career as a performing musician, singer/song writer, visual artist, educator and Music […]
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This week meet Scott Hoatson and Brendan Murphy who are the two stars of Potted Potter, a parody that covers all seven Harry Potter books in seventy minutes. Between them they portray 320 different characters, along with flying dragons and a live game of Quidditch. If you do some quick calculations you average 12.5 seconds […]
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Parramatta-based Filipina–Australian artist Marikit Santiago is the recipient of the 2024 La Prairie Art Award.Arts Friday’s Angela Stretch [ minutes] The acquisitive award was founded in 2022 and supports Australian women artists. Marikit was selected for her two paintings that portray two generations of Santiago’s family. As the third year winner of the Swiss luxury skincare house, La […]
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Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 6 minutes 30 seconds to read If you look at Caitlin Yeo’s body of work, you may come to realise that her music has impacted you in a big way. She is one of the greatest musical storytellers with her composition and style bringing to life […]
William Yang talks on his photographic series My Uncle’s Murder featured at UNSW Galleries.Arts Friday’s Angela Stretch [7:31 minutes] William Yang’s photographic practice explores and is informed by political pressures and issues of sexual and cultural identityl. His work has significantly contributed to the Australian photographic scene spanning over five decades. Yang’s photographic series My […]
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Demon Ducks and Pandemonium!! Conductor Christoph Altstaedt and Soprano Rachelle Durkin.Music by Ligeti, Vines, Gruber. Music that weaves fantastical tales and breaks all the rules. Get ready for a delightful evening you’ll carry in your heart forever. Guiding you on this magical journey is the conductor extraordinaire, Christoph Altstaedt, and the enchanting Soprano, Rachelle Durkin. Music by […]
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Motherhood & Music – Not just the Lullaby Approx. 6 minutes to read An auspicious day for Emily Wurramara is here. Today 4 April 2024, sees her release her new single Midnight Blues. Emily wants this track to be a safe space for people to feel ALL their feelings! She explains: “It’s precious to show […]
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EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Infinite Desires – Donny Benet Donny Benet is a multifaceted artist whose retro-inspired sound and charismatic stage presence have garnered him a dedicated following. With a nod to the nostalgic grooves of the ’80s, Benet’s music seamlessly blends elements of disco, funk, and synth-pop, creating a signature style that […]
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