Bandaluzia Flamenco is an acclaimed modern flamenco ensemble led by guitarist Damian Wright. Known for their powerful performances, unique sound, and explosive displays of dazzling musicianship and virtuosity, Bandaluzia is a great success at festivals and theatres across Australia. In addition to Damian Wright, the band is made up of flamenco dancer Jessica Statham, guitarist […]
Louise Whelan and Marie Mansfield to exhibit at Juniper Hall
Artists Louise Whelan and Marie Mansfield will be showcasing their latest artistic creations in their new exhibitions entitled Two Views: Landscapes of a Plastic Universe & The Agricultural Shows of Australia and Close to Home respectively. Juniper Hall has a fine history of being home to some of their Moran Prize winners exhibitions for many […]
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Ann Thomson & Contemporaries-NAS
Renowned artist, Ann Thomson in conversation with Dr Margaux Dombkins on Arts. Ann’s exhibition at the National Art School: celebrates the heady times at East Sydney Tech in the late 1950s and early 1960s, a period which produced a significant group of Australian artists including Godfrey Miller, John Passmore, John Olsen, Vivienne Binns, Elisabeth Cummings and […]
Wisdom of the Trees
Sadly, Monday Drive was forced to report on the demise of Randwick’s revered Tree Of Knowledge, located at the intersection of Wansey Road and High Street, this week. Local tree lover and fresh-minted activist John Bellamy phoned in to tell us about the horror of watching it come down. Clearly resident action to stop any more […]
Less Waste, Better City
Zero Waste is the City’s campaign to reduce waste sent to landfill and keep streets clean. The plan is to do this by providing services that make it easy for the average person to recycle more and do the right thing. The City offers a variety of services to help make the choice to recycle […]
Cine Lounge: Latin America cinema, food and music
Presented by the 11th Sydney Latin American Film Festival (SLAFF), Cine Lounge is series of Latin American film and culture sessions held at the funky 107 Projects in Redfern starting from the 27th of July at 7pm. Featuring an amazing line-up of traditional and contemporary Latin influences in music, dance and film, these much loved sessions embrace […]
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Do You Need a Good Laugh?
Having a bad day and need a laugh? Well all is solved as Sydney has lots of locations to make your day better. Sydney Comedy Store Open since 1981 they Sydney Comedy Store hosts the shows of world class acts each week and is the heart of comedy shows in Sydney. Open between Thursday and […]
2016 Freedman Jazz Fellowship Finalists Announced
The Music Trust announced today the three finalists for the prestigious Freedman Jazz Fellowship, Australia’s premier award for excellence in jazz. This year’s contenders for the annual scholarship are drummer James McLean and pianists Joe O’Conner and Luke Sweeting. The three finalists will have the opportunity to compete for a $20,000 cash prize in a […]
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Review of “Sing Street”
By Sabrina Golling. “Problem is, you’re not happy being sad. That’s what love is, Cosmo. Happy-sad.” – Raphina And that’s what Cosmo (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) is: happy-sad. It’s a feeling of subtlety, of emotional confusion and overwhelming uncertainty. And to be honest, that’s what this movie is filled with. With plenty of poppy, fun tracks and […]
I Love Todd Sampson (Redux)
“We all find comfort in different ways. There is no choice in who helps us. Life chooses for us.” Laura is not doing too well – old friends are back to haunt her as she tries to hide from her past. During difficult years with her father, the young girl Billie constructed an alternative reality. […]
Album of the week – Culture How Could You by Alice Night
‘Culture How Could You’ by Alice Night is Eastside Radio’s album of the week. An album that is full of freshness, unique sounds and Australian talent is the brand new release from Alice Night. With honest lyrics the Brisbane lady has stepped on her own specialty style of folk music, which she collaborates with […]
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Political Protest Songs, New Oh Pep! and Bello Winter Fest!
‘Tis a season of political madness. No matter where you stand or where you come from, there is plenty of action to debate. If there’s one thing folk musicians are great at it’s writing a passionate protest song, particularly in the days before internet trolling made everyone a little fearful. Canadian musician, Loudon Wainwright III […]
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