New Orleans’ Grammy-nominated Hot 8 Brass Band have released their fifth album, ‘On The Spot’. Lead singles “Working Together”/“Keepin’ It Funky” have been gaining support from Jamie Cullum (BBC R2), Garth Trinidad (KCRW) and Craig Charles (BBC R2/6Music). The latter tastemaker also stars in the “Keepin’ It Funky” video, which sees him leading the crowd […]
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COME ‘REBEL WITH A CAUSE’ FLASH. BANG… Your presenters are here getting PAPPED & SNAPPED as well as some of our drop in EASTSIDE RADIO supporters Take a LOOK… If you want to keep more updated follow us on facebook or keep updated with our instagram to get a sneak peak of what goes on […]
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A big THANKS to all of our new and renewing supporters during our 2017 June Radiothon ‘Rebel With A Cause’ and congratulations to the following Daily Prize Draw winners! Oooby Lil’ Mix Fruit & Veg Boxes Monday: Sebastian De Jonge from Lapstone Tuesday: Doram Chester from Redfern Wednesday: Judy Taylor from Maroubra Thursday: Phil Flambus, from Randwick Friday: […]
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Last week, Dean from Five Coffees was gracious enough to come into the studio to talk about his band – a groovy collection of classically trained musicians who love a fusion of Hip-hop, Funk and Jazz. Listen to some of their great music, some of their favourites and some interesting stuff about the musicians on […]
A fun session for our radiothon – Rebel with a Cause Fellow broadcaster and author, journalist and music guru Toby Creswell joins me, Maisy Stapleton, to play the music of the ultimate rebel Janis Joplin – Pearl – whose music rocked the late 60s, including Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival. TUNE IN TOMORROW for […]
This weekly community billboard is proudly sponsored by the City of Sydney’s Plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected. […]
DIANNE REEVES CITY RECITAL HALL, SYDNEY TUESDAY JUNE 6, 2017 Sometimes you’re witness to a concert that reinforces your faith in the transformative power of music. That was the case tonight. If it’s a singer, that reinforcement can be industrial in strength. Like that time Betty Carter came to Sydney’s Basement many moons ago and […]
This episode of ‘The Last Waltz’ was a very special one indeed. As we leap full swing into Radiothon Week, we open up the phone lines and call on our beloved listeners to subscribe and keep the Eastside dream alive! The theme for the week is ‘Rebel With A Cause’ – a perfect description of […]
Exclusive Eastside Radio T-shirts from our friends at Made In. Apparel! Not only are theses shirts stylish, but they are super soft and comfortable. Some of our supporters may recognize their work from The Vampires if you were lucky enough to nab a tote bag with the release of their newest album! So tune in […]
When you buy a takeaway coffee or bag of groceries, do you consider where that plastic packaging will end up? Plastic Free July is a worldwide challenge to refuse single-use plastic for one month. Ruth Hessey speaks with Leslie Mallinson, Sustainable Communities Officer from Waverley Council, and Robin Mellon from Blue Bondi Green and the […]
“Such a diverse bunch of presenters and beautiful range of jazz and blues music. It’s what makes us unique and special here at East Side Radio, on 89.7 FM” John Brewer, Moving Music As an Eastside Radio supporter, I hope you know what an important part you play for the station. Every day, our volunteers […]
How do we stay calm and cope with our own stress amidst world news of shootings, stabbings and deranged young men running amok? Ruth Hessey chats to the director of Bronte’s Sukha Mukha Yoga Studio, Idit Hefer Tamir about different ways to manage the peregrinations of the mind and the metabolism to reduce stress, sugar […]