LO-LIFE! – Imi Owusu Immy Owusu’s debut LP LO-LIFE! draws on the West African styles as well as psychedelic features. Immy describes his sound as a “lo-fi highlife” and is inspired by his Ghanaian roots as well as his Australian upbringing. LO-LIFE! is live-tracked with an all-star band. Throughout the album, Immy sings in both English and Twi […]
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With Special Guests: Brett Garsed, James Muller & Jeremy Sawkins Renowned guitarist Paul Mason is set to dazzle the Factory Theatre once more with his critically acclaimed “Evening in Honour of Jeff Beck”. He’ll again be joined by some of Australia’s finest guitar virtuosos this time being the incomparable Brett Garsed , James Muller and […]
By Elisa Herrera As the festive season unfolds and the countdown to the New Year begins, Australia is no stranger to the joyous clinking of glasses and celebrations that mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Yet, amid the revelry, it’s crucial to shine a spotlight on a growing concern that […]
I am starting the year right with going to a museum! The “The People’s House: Sydney Opera House at 50” exhibition is a celebration of five decades of architectural brilliance, cultural resonance, and community engagement. Curated with meticulous attention to detail, this exhibition at the Museum of Sydney encapsulates the Opera House’s profound journey from […]
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Hailing from the longest stretch of South America, she traded empanadas for Tim Tams as she touched down in the lively world of Australia after a marathon of 30 hours of travel. Armed with a degree in journalism from Pontificia Universidad Católica, she’s set to spice up East Side Radio’s scene. A little about me… […]
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outmysystem – Summer Pearl Emerging neo-soul talent Summer Pearl’s album outmysytem is one that resonates with her very personally. Some of the songs included were started eight years ago, whereas some of them were only written recently. She says that ‘These are songs that I needed to get out of my system in order for me […]
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December 27, 2023 Concert Hall Sydney Opera House December 21, 2023 Reviewed by Andrew Isaacson “Life is a circus.” Ringmaster David Williamson and the rest of the cast brought a packed Concert Hall back in time to 1903 on Dec. 21. They are spreading Christmas cheer in Sydney from now until Dec. 29. Circus 1903 […]
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EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Live From South Channel Island – Mildlife (AUS) Formed in 2013, Mildlife are a Melbourne-based jazz fusion group. Their first live album “Live from South Channel Island” was actually recorded during their one-off livestream performance at South Channel Island on 10 March 2021. The album stands as a testament […]
From Hume Crescent and Manchester’s 24hr party people to Sydney’s 90s electronic boom. […]
Steel Magnolias at Genesian Theatre, 3 December 2023 Reviewed by Sumaya Sultana Genesian Theatre’s Steel Magnolias is filled with talented actors who bring writer Robert Harling’s story to life in a manner that draws out both laughter and tears. Director Ali Bendall captures the comedy-drama in a manner that endears the characters while emphasising the […]
EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Drifting – Mette Henriette In 2015, The Norwegian saxophonist, Mette Henriette became the first artist to release a double debut album on the renowned jazz record label ECM Records. Consequently, her highly anticipated second album “Drifting” is an ethereal masterpiece that showcases extraordinary talent and artistic vision. Throughout the […]
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Sydney Opera House Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Friday 15 December 2023 Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) As the audience kept pouring in to the Concert Hall, we soon realised it was a full house, only to notice all the boxes surrounding the stage were packed to the aisles with choristers. 600 hundred in all. And […]
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