Jazz Made In Australia Monday 9th January ‘Last One Before Summer Break’

Usually early in a New Year we reflect on the previous one and that’s what I’ve done in the program this week. I’ve selected some tracks from CD releases that I’ve particularly enjoyed over the past year or two. Of course I can’t fit nearly as many as I would like to in one program […]

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Sydney Festival 2017 – Balabala

Every January, Sydney Festival enlivens and transforms Sydney with a bold cultural celebration based on the highest quality art and big ideas. The program is kaleidoscopic in its diversity, from burlesque, cheeky cabaret and Canadian circus, to high energy jazz, indie rock and Russian theatre; from contemporary dance to family programs to traditional Indigenous arts […]

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Sydney Festival 2017 – Cry Jailolo

Every January, Sydney Festival enlivens and transforms Sydney with a bold cultural celebration based on the highest quality art and big ideas. The program is kaleidoscopic in its diversity, from burlesque, cheeky cabaret and Canadian circus, to high energy jazz, indie rock and Russian theatre; from contemporary dance to family programs to traditional Indigenous arts practice. […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Home’ Wallis Bird

‘Home’ by Wallis Bird is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The Irish artist returned on 30th September with a brand new record, her fifth album. This album is a celebration of the love Bird now enjoys with her girlfriend and muse, and refers to the album as a thank you letter. A delightful soul album. […]

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Vince Jones Retrospective – Till Now

Vince Jones and The Basement are synonymous with the best that jazz has to offer and it’s at The Basement that Vince can recall remarkable nights with exceptional bands and joyful audiences. “Retrospective – Till Now” sees Vince re-visiting songs born of this decades long artist/club relationship. Songs co-written with some of the Australia’s finest […]

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Future Folk @ The Factory Theatre

An evening dedicated to celebrating the innovative, new and weird folks of the alternative scene. Immerse yourself in the offerings of these incredible artists from the realms of dub, world, electro, percussion and twisted folk. More than a concert, this is a full-tilt festive experience across two rooms and a courtyard filled with tasty treats. […]

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ASIAN INTERSECTIONS – BEYOND WORDS

Beyond Words – Calligraphic Traditions of Asia is a long-running exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Join Matt Cox, Curator of Asian Art, in conversation with Maisy Stapleton on Arts Thursday 29 December 2016, about this spiritual and artistic form of communication used across the Asian world. Calligraphy is found in contexts […]

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DIRECTOR’S OVERVIEW OF THE SYDNEY FESTIVAL

On Arts Thursday 29 December 2016, Wesley Enoch, the Director of the Sydney Festival spoke with Maisy Stapleton. With over 150 programmed events brought together over the last 5 months, incoming Director Wesley Enoch is embarking on his first Sydney Festival this January. What motivates this passionate and articulate arts leader? What are his ideas […]

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Arts Thursday 29 December 2016

DIRECTOR’S OVERVIEW OF THE SYDNEY FESTIVAL This Thursday, join Wesley Enoch, the Director of the Sydney Festival speaking with Maisy Stapleton on Arts Thursday. With over 150 programmed events brought together over the last 5 months, incoming Director Wesley Enoch is embarking on his first Sydney Festival this January. What motivates this passionate and articulate […]

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Nick Stathopoulos on The Dialogue Wednesday 28 December

If you visited this year’s Archibald Prize you will have been stopped in your tracks by the powerful portrait by Nick Stathopoulos of Sudanese lawyer and refugee advocat, Deng Adut. Tune in to The Dialogue at 6pm on Wednesday 28 December as Nick Stathopoulos chats to Claudia Chan Shaw about the Archibald Curse, serendipity and […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Time is Golden’ Big Smoke

‘Time is Golden‘ by Big Smoke is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Big Smoke was formed in 2009 by lead singer and songwriter, Adrian Slattery. The band became a beloved staple of the Melbourne music scene, building a reputation as a group of phenomenal players with an exceptional command of classic rock ‘n’ roll song-writing. A […]

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Christmas Inspiration!

Arts Thursday 15 December 2016 Join Annette Blinco in conversation with Maisy Stapleton as she describes how to set a Christmas table from the cloth upwards – and be inspired by Annette’s approach to creating an enchanted festive atmosphere for guests. Annette’s spectacular Christmas table settings, combining tradition with a touch of whimsy, grace the […]

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