Dissensation – Benjamin Samuels Sax-player, clarinettist and composer Benjamin Samuels has worked with everyone. The list of artists with whom he has collaborated is an eclectic mix, from world-beat connoisseurs to jazz-fusion virtuosos. More recently, however, he has shifted focus to personal projects, looking inwards for inspiration. “Dissensation”, Samuels’ solo debut album, is the result. […]
My name is Katherine Ryan, I am a current intern here at Eastsidefm. I am a US citizen and attend a University there. I am a Journalism Major and a Sales minor, which will help set me up with jobs involved in Radio and podcasting in the future. The reason I decided to go abroad […]
Hola, I am Silvana. I’m not a tourist, but I may look like one. This is my story, summarised in six paragraphs. I’ve been living in Australia for the last 10 years, but I was born on the hot Caribbean Coast of Colombia and grew up in the city with the second-biggest carnival in South […]
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The best of the West! Join the inaugural city performance of Western Sydney Philharmonic with piano superstar Alexander Gavrylyuk and cond. Fabian Russell. Works by Dvořák, Grieg, and Sdraulig. Born in Ukraine in 1984 and holding Australian citizenship, Alexander Gavrylyuk began his piano studies at the age of seven and gave his first concerto performance […]
The announcement of Dev’s inclusion on the lineup for Vivid 2024 was met with great enthusiasm by fans of the East London-born artist. Upon arrival at the Opera House, it was evident that the crowd consisted heavily of Dev-otees who were there to take whatever journey Hynes had in store for us. […]
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May 31, 2024 New South Wales State Library Reviewed by Jacinta Widjaja and Alicia Kim The State Library of New South Wales is one of the oldest in Australia, known for its special collections, references and research sources open to the public. So, what really is going on inside? The library has presented multiple exhibitions […]
Fearless Movement – Kamasi Washington Kamasi Washington’s “Fearless Movement,” his fifth studio album released on May 3, 2024, via Young, showcases his evolution towards a more relaxed and expansive musical approach. With a runtime of 86 minutes, it’s notably leaner compared to his earlier epic works. Featuring members of his renowned collective West Coast Get […]
Hey! My name is Alicia and I am currently a year 10 student at Abbotsleigh. For the span of one week, I will be attending Eastside Radio as work experience. Choosing an experience or job in a genre that I felt passionate about was the most important key I kept in mind while searching for […]
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Hi! My name is Jacinta Widjaja, and I am currently a year 10 student attending Abbotsleigh. This week, I am attending work experience at Eastside Radio, and I am so excited to work with the team. I chose to do work experience here because of my interest and curiosity in media including marketing, learning how […]
From the Fire – Audrey Powne Audrey Powne’s upcoming debut album features “From the Fire” as its title track and second single, where she shines as both vocalist and virtuoso trumpet player. Self-written and produced, the song blends a relaxed drum groove with a melody and lyrics that evoke themes of optimism and renewal. Influenced […]
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May 15, 2024 City Recital Hall Australian Chamber Orchestra Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Two of Australia’s biggest musical exports in mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby and tenor Stuart Skelton, return home for a season of late romantic masterpieces with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Works by Richard Wagner, Alma Mahler-Werfel and Gustav Mahler were all arrangements […]
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Artistic Directors Welcome On behalf of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2024 Sydney Con Jazz Festival. For our sixth instalment we are thrilled to present an incredible array of styles, artists, ground-breaking ensembles and brand-new collaborations that include some of Australia (and the worlds) finest musicians. […]