PRIVATE LIFE DRAMAS: BLOODLIGHT & BAMI REVIEW

Reviewed by PARIS POMPOR  Over ten years in the making, SOPHIE FIENNES delivers a vivid, bewitching and satisfying portrait of one of pop music’s most striking, flamboyant and enduring characters: Mx GRACE JONES. Much of English director Sophie Fiennes’ ‘Bloodlight And Bami’ documentary (she is also credited as editor) centres around a family reunion in […]

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Beyond Plastic Pollution: Pathways to Cleaner Oceans

Australia’s first Conference focused on reducing Marine Plastic Pollution in the Asia-Pacific region will take place at Darling Harbour in Sydney from October 31st to November 1st 2017. Bringing together business, government, science, academia and community, Beyond Plastic Pollution will seek to find pathways to cleaner oceans learning about the latest research, testing the best […]

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Deep Forest + Gaudi, With Special Guest Tijuana Cartel: Live at Factory Theatre

The Factory Theatre in Marrickville will host Deep Forest and Gaudi on November 30, starting from 8:00 P.M. Special guest Tijuana Cartel will also be performing.   Deep Forest belong to the few unique pioneers of electronic music, who with their highly recognizable sounds defined the concept of world music and shaped the all-new sound […]

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Beauty in the Burbs: Sydney through the lens of photographer Lousie Hawson

Join me, Jane Raffan, Monday 16 October, for a program devoted to community and the streets of Sydney with Louise Hawson, the photographer behind the 52 Suburbs blog and book. Louise Hawson woke up one day and realised she was a stranger in her own city. And then she set herself a mission:  to explore […]

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Money Killed Jonny with Sound of Koko at Lazybones Lounge

This is it, a night of delectable music, understated cool, sweet ambiance, dance and good times….. Money Killed Jonny are back at Lazybones Lounge Sunday 19 November. Roots, blues, jazz, folk, world beats guitars, sax, trumpet, double bass and percussion. The result is Soul, Psychedelic Jazz, Blues and Roots with exploration of World beats, rhythms […]

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Interview with jazz musician Adrian Cunningham

New York-based Sydney jazz musician Adrian Cunningham is currently wowing audiences worldwide with his infectious original melodies and joyful multi-instrumental performances. Adrian  spoke to “Thursday Jammin’” presenter Anita Mathews Pollard  just prior to the U.S launch of his Album Jazz Speak (Arbors Records). The interview took place on September 1st, 2017 . The podcast is includes […]

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Red Cross Opens A Permanent Store At Bondi Junction

Following the success of the recent Red Cross pop-up shop on Bronte Road in Bondi Junction, a permanent store opened its doors at 448 Oxford Road over the weekend, offering new and pre-loved clothes, accessories and homewares at affordable prices.   The new store will raise funds to support Red Cross’ vital work in Australia and our […]

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WAYS Youth Training Offering Certificate IV in Community Services

Are you currently working in the community services sector and have valuable skills, but no qualification to match? WAYS Youth Training is asking for expressions of interest from workers who have sector experience and would be interested in gaining a Certificate IV in Community Services. For more information, or to express your interest, please contact […]

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“Piano Lessons” By Anna Goldsworthy

This theatrical adaptation of concert pianist and author Anna Goldsworthy’s award-winning memoir blurs the line between stage play and piano recital.  Emotionally affecting and musically rich, this unique and intimate production combines live performance with subtle storytelling that will entertain and delight. Goldsworthy will perform Friday, October 20 at the City Recital Hall. Goldsworthy appears […]

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