What happens when you reintroduce an apex predator back into its native eco-system? Ruth Hessey speaks with Dr Thomas Newsome about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park and the incredible ways in which they helped to rebuild the damaged rivers and eco-system. As red foxes and feral cats plague Australia’s bushland, Newsome explains […]
Hey Y’all!
Hey, everyone! I’m Elise and am the newest intern here at Eastside Radio. I am so excited to be working at such an amazing radio station. Here’s a little bit about me and how I ended up where I am today. Throughout my life, my parents have given me the opportunity to travel abroad and […]
What will 2071 look like?
What will the Earth look like in 2071? Part of Seymour’s Great Ideas Performance series, 2071: A Performance About Climate Change is a theatrical monologue, with a stunning backdrop of 3D projections and an original score. Created from the words of renown scientist Professor Chris Rapley (played by John Gaden) the production tackles the biggest […]
A Night of Jazz With A French Creole Touch!
Singing remixed versions of classic standards and her own compositions from her latest album, songstress Athésia invites you to an enchanting evening. Come and enjoy an intimate cozy atmosphere that unites Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Françoise Hardy, Boris Vian, Massive Attack, The Doors, few Haitian Creole songs with some Bossa Nova. Singer/songwriter and composer Athésia sings in […]
Album of the Week – New Venusians debut self-titled album
After much anticipation, Sydney neo-soul and hip hop blenders New Venusians have delivered their self-titled debut album via US Label Fresh Selects and will play a run of shows up the coast in celebration of the release. The fresh, synth-soaked LP features singles ‘Keep Running,’ ‘Game Change’ and ‘Get Along’, with the latter landing them a spot on Double J rotation, plus further nods from Triple J Unearthed, Triple J’s ‘Roots […]
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Sydney’s Chinatown with George Wing Kee
On Arts Wednesday 17 May 2017, Sylvia’s guest was George Wing Kee, member of the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce and local identity who conducts tours of Sydney’s Chinatown. He and Sylvia had a lively conversation about the district, its history and its particular customs. Listen to the conversation here: […]
Australian Native Bees
On Arts Wednesday 17 May 2017, Sylvia’s guest was David Bock from the Australian Museum, talking about our native bees. Apparently we have about 1500 species (and still counting) and many are quite different from the European honey bees we find more familiar. Listen to the two parts of the conversation below: That was Part […]
Community Billboard 23rd May-29th May
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. […]
Arts Wednesday 24 May 2017
Today at 10:40 am, we start a new series on percussion, with Mark Robinson, Assistant Timpani and Percussionist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. In Episode 1, we talk about percussion, its history and its instruments. At 11:00 am, my special guest is David Bock from the Australian Museum, talking about Australian native bees. Apparently, there […]
Album of the Week – The Vampires Meet Lionel Loueke
‘The Vampires Meet Lionel Loueke’ is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The Vampires Meet Lionel Loueke is the fifth album from Australian quartet The Vampires, augmented by special guests and the extraordinary Blue Note Records guitarist Lionel Loueke. The music on the album is the result of years of musical development and ambitious preparation, as […]
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Michelle Belgiorno – A Thousand Stitches of Hope
Arts Thursday 18 May 2017. Michelle Belgiorno, one of five Australian and Japanese artists, whose work is presented in TOKKOTAI – Contemporary Australian and Japanese Artists on War and the Battle of Sydney Harbour by the Mosman Art Gallery speaks to Maisy Stapleton on Arts Thursday about her work A Thousand Stitches of Hope. Listen […]
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Kate Cherry on upcoming NIDA performances
Arts Thursday 18 May 2017. Kate Cherry, CEO and Director of NIDA speaks to Maisy Stapleton on Arts Thursday on upcoming NIDA productions and her first five months in her new role. See details of full program and links to NIDA website on https://eastsidefm.org/arts-thursday-18-may-2017/ Listen to the interview here: […]