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: […]
GIG GUIDE – 19th MAY 2017 – TAKE ONE
Looking out for what’s good in live music coming up in Sydney? Take One’s got you covered. Stay up to date with the latest live music news via our socials too, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER. 22ND MAY 22.5.17 FOundry 616 Organ Transplant 22.5.17 505 Jazz Jam and Games Night 22.5.17 Lazybones Lounge The Subterraneans 22.5.17 The […]
Vivid Sydney Presents: The Necks
After being the on-stage engine of Brian Eno’s remarkable Pure Scenius improvised concerts at the first Vivid LIVE in 2009 alongside Underworld’s Karl Hyde, Jon Hopkins and Leo Abrahams, The Necks finally headline their own Vivid LIVE performance. After a national tour with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds this year marks the 30th anniversary […]
Jeff Lang “Alone in Bad Company” Album Launch
In a career spanning twenty- five years and at least as many recordings, Alone In Bad Company is Jeff Lang’s momentous new album which presents the most organic union of Lang’s talents and influences yet. Released through ABC Music on February 24th this year Alone In Bad Company is filled with exquisitely sung stories and […]
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