Peter Evans – Extra Peter Evans makes his We Jazz Records debut with Extra, a new album out 25th October. The band formation includes Evans on trumpet, Petter Eldh (Koma Saxo / Post Koma) on bass and Jim Black on drums. Peter Evans, an acclaimed trumpet player, improvisor, and composer based in New York City […]
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Terceiro Mundo – Nomade Orquestra Nômade Orquestral’s latest album, Terceir Mundo, is a beautiful blend of genres, infusing Brazilian roots with jazz, funk, and soul influences. The São Paulo-based group is known for their rich, layered compositions, and this album exemplifies their ability to create something deeply rhythmic and culturally expansive, while still feeling modern […]
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About me Hi! My name is Max Zhao and I am a Year 10 student from Girraween High School, and I’m excited to be doing my work experience here at Eastside Radio this week, starting today! I have loved listening to and playing music ever since I first pressed down on a piano key, and […]
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Wednesday 27 November 2024 Review by Samantha Rumery This week I had the incredible opportunity to attend Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA in under the Big Top at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney and I’m still in awe of the experience. After nearly 40 years of incredible inspiring performances, Cirque du Soleil continues to amaze, and LUZIA is no exception. Directed by Daniele […]
Wednesday 20 November 2024 Review by Sivaan Walker Within seconds of entering the stage, Michael Franti had the crowd roaring. Kids, parents, teens and older folk were bouncing, waving and responding to Franti’s storytelling nestled in a heavy bass and groove. Franti is an audience-oriented performer, he gets people signing peace symbols, singing into the […]
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My name is Sumaila and I’m in year 10 at Sydney Girls High School, and I am so excited to pursue my week of work experience at Eastside FM! Growing up around a family line of musicians, I have always felt a connection to music since childhood. My father grew up in a musically inclined […]
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My name is Rebecca, and I am in year 10 at Sydney Girls High School. I am so excited to be taking on work experience at Eastside FM for the next week! Music has undeniably been a part of my life for as long as I am able to remember, and while my taste has […]
Tuesday 19 November 2024 Review by: Erika Godjali Qudos Bank Arena was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday night, November 19, as it hosted Kane Brown’s In the Air Tour 2024 in Sydney. The crowd, a mix of denim vests and cowboy boots, set the scene—reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, though without the sparkly skirts. […]
A Willed and Conscious Balance – Tomin Tomin’s debut full-length work, A Willed and Conscious Balance, answers a set of questions left unasked in recent years, as a new generation of artists re-energizes the tradition often referred to as “jazz” into its own directions. Ripple on a Wing – Ella Thompson Ella Thompson’s new record […]
Wednesday 13 November 2024 City Recital Hall Australian Chamber Orchestra Sean Shibe (guitars) The reason we go to see the Australian Chamber Orchestra is for musical excellence, innovative programming and mind-stretching new music. For some, Scotland Unbound with Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe might have exposed their limits of tolerance, but for many it was a […]
Tuesday 12 November 2024 Seymour Centre Soft Tread Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) It is with mixed emotions that we say farewell to a 25 year old theatre institution, the Wharf Revue. Writers Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott have decided to call it a day to “spend more time with family” and […]
Proffer – Lance Gurisik Proffer—the latest album by Australian composer Lance Gurisik—is at once compelling and intimate. Featuring Gurisik’s signature minimalist feel, the record is an immersive tapestry of delicate piano work and subtle layers of sound. Over 40 minutes, Proffer meanders through an eclectic blend of genres, from contemporary classical music to ambient experimentation. […]