Review. The Takács Quartet

Monday 18 August 2025 City Recital Hall Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Four strings. One mind. It’s easy to see why the Takács Quartet is considered one of the pre-eminent string quartets on the planet and a regular guest of Music Viva Australia. An appreciative crowd gathered on a wet winter night at the […]

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Review: Beyond Jazz Weekender

Beyond Jazz Weekender 15-17 August, 2025 Bellingen Memorial Hall Review by John McNamara (Friday Drive) A long weekend of very fine jazz and much more returned to Bellingen in the mid-north Coast hinterland and what a treat it was for the locals and those who made the trek to this beautiful part of New South […]

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Review. Slip: INDance

Friday 15 August 2025 Rebecca Jensen and Sydney Dance Company. The Neilson, Walsh Bay Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Having spent the early years of my career working as a foley artist and sound effects editor, when I heard about a contemporary dance work based on the art of foley, I was intrigued. Rebecca […]

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Review. Lost Birds at White Bay Power Station

Saturday 16 August 2025 Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Ensemble White Bay Power Station Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) What White Bay Power Station lacks in the elite acoustic of the City Recital Hall or the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House, it more than makes up for with its dramatic pre-WWI industrial infrastructure […]

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STROBE Music Film Festival Returns!

Get ready, music lovers! One of Sydney’s most beloved niche film events is back. Groovescooter’s 5th annual STROBE Music Film Festival kicks off Friday, August 29 at the Golden Age Cinema, showcasing a stunning lineup of music documentaries and retrospectives that celebrate iconic, unsung, and genre-defining artists from across the globe. This year’s program features […]

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Africa Film Fest Australia AFFA from 4th to 7th September 2025

AFRICA FILM FEST AUSTRALIA  2025 PROGRAM Africa Film Fest Australia is back in town! A bold, joyful and thought-provoking celebration of African cinema returns to Sydney from the 4th to 7th of September 2025 at iconic venues including the Sydney Opera House and Riverside Theatres, Arts & Cultural Exchange is proud to co-present the return […]

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Philosophy of Jazz, One-Off Special with Athésia

Written by: Athésia Bonjour, Good Afternoon beautiful souls of Sydney, Australia and The WORLD.Welcome to Philosophy of Jazz. My name is Athésia, and I’m filling in for Phil James today. Musical odyssey of peace and Love It has been a while since I’ve been on air, on social media, or in the public eye. After almost […]

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ANAM Sketches – An opportunity to listen to young and talented musicians

There is nothing quite like experiencing the energy, passion and talent of young musicians on the edge of their professional careers. This September we harness that feeling in a specially curated concert featuring musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM).  ANAM is a renowned cultural institution dedicated to shaping the musical leaders of […]

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The Aretha Franklin Songbook Show

Aretha Franklin is an icon singer and songwriter. Named twice the best singer of all times by the Rolling Stone Magazine. On August 15th 2025, at the Camelot Lounge, come attend this incredible show which is all about recounting Aretha Franklin’s amazing life and talent. Relive all your favourite hits like: Respect, Chain Of Fools, […]

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Jazz at The Lounge 2025: Emma Pask and her jazz trio band

Prepare to be spellbound when award-winning vocalist Emma Pask makes her debut at the Lounge with her Jazz Trio Band. Emma joined Australian jazz great James Morrison’s band when she was just 16 years old, going on to tour the world with Morrison for 20 years. Now one of Australia’s favourite voices in jazz, Emma […]

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Review: Sydney Symphony Orchestra with Javier Perianes

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Friday 1 August, 2025 Sydney Opera House Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) I’ve often thought for an orchestral musician, the absolute honour of opening a symphony concert with an exposed solo must be so exhilarating and at the same time so terrifying. The audiences’ expectations are greeted by you alone (no […]

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