One of the most popular Boiling Point shows from 2016. Dr Thomas Wernberg from the University of Western Australia delved into the fortuitous research that is monitoring Australia’s disappearing kelp forests. He has shared some resources on YouTube plus you can read all the details in this informative article from The Conversation Image Source: Dr Thomas Wernberg University of Western Australia “In a […]
Arts Wednesday 9 November 2016
Jacqui Newling returns with Part 2 of Eat Your History at 10:40 am and this week the topic is sugar. At 11:00 am you’ll meet celebrity GP Ginni Mansberg, making a welcome return to the show. Recent statistics show that accidental overdose of prescription pain killers now accounts for the same death toll as road […]
Paul Cutlan’s String Project at the Paddington Uniting Church
Paul Cutlan’s String Project will present material from their highly acclaimed album Across the Top, alongside new material featuring special guest Gary Daley on piano. Across the Top is an extended suite inspired by Cutlan’s experiences travelling through the Kimberley region of North-West Australia. The music draws together many styles close to Paul’s heart, including […]
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Album of the week – Frame of Reference by Sean Foran
‘Frame of Reference’ by Sean Foran is Eastside Radio’s album of the week. Bringing us his first debut album as leader Australian pianist and composer Sean Foran gives us a project that is full of talent and original music. Music that may sound quite different for those of you who are used to Foran’s […]
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Tim Rollinson Album Launch “Nitty Gritty”
On the 22nd of November, Tom Rollinson will launch his new album Nitty Gritty featuring TIM ROLLINSON – guitar and six string banjo ALEXANDER HEWETSON – bass SHANNON STITT – Rhodes, Wurli, Hammond, Synths NIC CECIRE – drums and percussion Over the years, guitarist Tim Rollinson has been associated with some outstanding recording projects, not only […]
The Nude in Art
In January 2014, Sylvia recorded an interview with art consultant, Anna Groden, on the Nude in Art. Next week, Nude: Art from the Tate opens at the Art Gallery of NSW, so it seemed a good opportunity to repeat the conversation on Arts Wednesday 2 November 2016. That was Part 1 of our conversation and here […]
Chasing The Moon – A Sydney Gipsy Jazz Band
Sydney gypsy jazz band, Chasing the Moon plays the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with an energy and commitment that’s reminiscent of the great jazz of days gone by. The exuberant and romantic sounds of jazz manouche are blended with classic American swing and south of the border Latin to create an engaging and […]
Arts Thursday 3 November.
Cultural Leadership and the Wonders of Lake Eyre This Thursday, join Maisy Stapleton to meet arts leader Cheryl Stock AM, the Director of Graduate Studies and Head of the Cultural Leadership Course at NIDA, the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Cheryl is a dancer by training and has had a stellar […]
Boiling Point 1st November 2016
Operation Crayweed and Sculpture by the Sea Missed tonight’s show? Plug into the podcast here:https://eastsidefm.org/boilingpoint/# or listen in here: Tonight we were joined by George and Lana from Operation Crayweed who talked us through what it takes to rehabilitate undersea forests off Sydney’s coastline and how you get involved at this year’s Sculpture by the Sea, […]
Arts Wednesday 2 November 2016
Food historian, Jacqui Newling, joins me today at about 10:40 am for e new 7 – Part series entitled Eat Your History and Part 1 is about bread. This week Nude: Art From the Tate Collection opens at the Art Gallery of NSW so, by way of background, at 11:00am I am repeating an interview […]
Opening Night of the Moran Arts Prizes
Reviewed by Catilin Fricot The 2016 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize exhibition has officially opened their doors for the 2016-17 show to showcase the incredible talent entered into their competition for its 28th year since its conception. I was lucky enough to be invited to the opening night this […]
Jazz Record Fair @ Foundry 616
As part of the Festival Fair Day on the last day of the Sydney Women’s International Jazz Festival, Foundry 616 (at 616 Harris St Ultimo) will host a Jazz Record Fair from midday to 4pm. The Fair coincides with some great free music on the nearby Goodsline which will see a roving group of musicians, […]