From light-tripping abstracts to brutal architectural angles, acute observations to stunning panoramas, TIM RITCHIE’s photographs of early morning Sydney have become an unmissable feature of the daily social-media feeds for thousands of locals. In his first solo exhibition, the former Radio National Music Director and one of the original Double J / triple j crew, […]
Drop It Like It’s Ott Mister Ott & Sydney Fringe
Mister Ott is busy writing and rehearsing the new album, but will be taking time out to get back to 505 early next month. Part of the Sydney Fringe Festival, 505 is a unique venue, and Mister Ott has had some amazing gigs there over the years. It will be a great night of music! […]
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Global Sisters- Creating hope for women through business
Global Sisters, a not for profit organisation, has launched with a unique approach that encourages and supports financially excluded women to become financially independent through self-employment. Through use of technology and business coaching, Global Sisters is offering end-to-end support to develop successful women’s micro business. In Australia, 14 percent of women are living below the […]
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Shir Madness Music Festival Sydney 2016
Following last year’s smash hit Melbourne debut, SHIR MADNESS (The Jewish Music Festival) returns to Sydney and its Bondi Pavilion home this year on Sunday 18 September from 12pm to 10pm. With more than 30 acts on 4 stages, there will be something for everyone. The final artists to be revealed are disco party fun band […]
Schofield King Lawyers
At Schofield King the client comes first. We will always act in your best interests, taking the time to communicate with you throughout the legal process. We strive to build a strong relationship with all our clients, offering an approach that is upfront and honest. At Schofield King Lawyers, you’re not just another number. Our […]
WouldMan at Sydney Fringe Festival
A stage. One man in a wooden suit, looking like a mixture of a lay figure and some misplaced superhero. Entertaining his audience all by himself. This September for the Sydney Fringe Festival, Justin Buchta is presenting his one-man show called WouldMan at the Old 505 Theatre. The show is a mixture of narrative, mime, dance and […]
Women at Wang
The programme of performers at this year’s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues has been released. The Festival’s artistic director, Adrian Jackson, says that this years “theme” is the diversity in the number of female soloists and bandleaders who will be playing. Adrian, who has been artistic director of every festival since it started in 1990, talks with Thursday Drive’s […]
Interview with Corey Harris
David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks with Corey Harris about his acoustic blues music and his collaboration with Malian desert blues musician Ali Farka Toure. Corey is currently touring Australia and appeared at The Basement on Thursday night. […]
Branford Marsalis interviewed by Phillip James
American saxophonist, bandleader and composer Branford Marsalis, is a member of the distinguished musical family. Here he talks with Monday Jammin presenter Phillip James about his diverse experiences from working with Art Blakey to Sting. They also explore the stories behind several tracks from Branford’s celebrated quartet’s latest album “Upward Spiral”, with vocalist Kurt Elling. […]
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Jazz Made in Australia- 29 August 2016- Barney McAll’s ‘Mooroolbark’
Pianist and composer Barney McAll was born and raised in a town about 37 kilometers east of Melbourne named Mooroolbark and his latest recording, released in 2015, is also called Mooroolbark and as Barney says he decided to call the album by that name because, “for many reasons Moroolbark is why I play music.” Barney […]
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Missing Persons
On Wednesday 24 August 2016, Sylvia’s guest was Inspector Shantel Cogno, Manager of the Missing Persons Unit of the NSW Police. Listen to the two parts of the conversation below: That was Part 1 and here is Part 2 of the conversation: […]
Album of the week – Iron in the blood by Jeremy Rose and the Earshift Orchestra
‘Iron in the blood’ by Jeremy Rose and the Earshift Orchestra is Eastside radio’s album of the week. Now this is an album that not only contains some excellent sounds and hosts a wide range of musicians but most importantly tells a story. ‘Iron in the Blood’ is a record that explores the rich tapestry of […]
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