Matt Andersen 2016 Australian Tour

Canadian singer/songwriter Matt Andersen has enjoyed a busy 2016.  His latest album Honest Man, released back in February, received much critical acclaim and led to extensive tours in the US and Canada where he performed headline shows alongside numerous festival appearances. With over 10 million views on YouTube, a 2013 European Blues Award, and winning […]

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Interview with Dr Graham Thom

In this podcast, David talks to Dr Graham Thom, refugee coordinator for Amnesty International Australia. They discuss a recent report made by Amnesty International about the state of the refugees held indefinitely at Nauru, and the responses that have come from both the Australian and Nauruan governments. David and Graham delve into what has become a touchy […]

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Musical Interview with Si Mullumby and Chris Tamwoy

In this podcast, David Barr talks to Si Mullumby from Earthbeats about an upcoming gig at the Opera House, to Chris Tamwoy who is his virtuosic opening guitar act, and to Stephanie Cranford about her venue OneSpace. It features many musical parts, as Chris and Si break out their instruments to great effect. To listen to the […]

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The New Thing: Interview with Lisa Richards

Lisa Richards’ latest album A Light From The Other Side marks Richards’ return to Australia after 22 years residing in the United States. With subtle humor, sharp observations and a ferociously sweet voice, Lisa Richards explores the complexities of life through a flowing mix of folk, blues, roots and jazz.   Set to hit the Sydney date […]

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Album of the week – Fake it Until you Make it by The Divergence Jazz Orchestra

  ‘Fake it Until you Make it’ by The Divergence Jazz Orchestra is Eastside Radio’s album of the week. This album is all about freshness as 19 young Sydney Musicians have given us their own flavour of Jazz and not only are the musicians, conductors and composers fresh, it was only released this month. Bringing […]

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Miriam Lieberman visits Drive Tuesday!

  On Tuesday afternoon we had a thrilling program; starting with a discussion with political lecturer David Smith from Sydney University about Donald Trump and the recent Presidential Debate. It was a wide-ranging talk that touched on the conservative Christian factionalism in the US as well as the psychology of the Republican candidate. It also featured […]

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Jazz Made In Australia 17 October 2016 Features SEAN FORAN

Brisbane based pianist, composer and educator Sean Foran is developing a profile not only in Australia, but also internationally. He graduated from the Old. Conservatorium with a Major in Jazz Piano, also has a Masters of Arts in Jazz Performance – with distinction – from the Leeds College of music in England. He has been […]

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Interview with Kathryn Jane Williams

In this podcast Ruth Hessey talks with Kathryn Jane Williams, who is an Associate Professor in Environmental Psychology at the Sustainable Society Institute in Melbourne. Together Ruth and Kathryn discuss how we as a society need plants to live and survive, but we only think of plants as ‘furniture’ rather than living participants in the […]

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Interview with Benjamin Cooke

In this podcast Ruth Hessey interviews Benjamin Cooke, who is a lecturer at RMIT University in Melbourne. They discuss the future of “green cities” and how the rapid construction of units and high rises and indeed cities can and has effected the environment. Ruth and Benjamin delve deeper into the topic of how green planning […]

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