MAJOR PRIZES Thank you to WOMADelaide, The Grand Hotel Chancellor, Select Music, Alcatraz Sydney, Young Henrys, Woodfordia and Bluesfest for supporting East Side’s 40th years on Air in our 2023 Radiothon. Due to your kindness and generosity, we were able to offer our listeners priceless experiences in our ‘Major Prize Draw’. Providing the opportunity for […]
Review: Mansion at the Sydney Spiegeltent
Witch & Mansion Sydney Spiegeltent, Fri 3 November, 2023. Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) It was an unusual decision from writer, director, producer Bass G Fam to put two shows, Witch and Mansion on the same bill, to be sold and ticketed separately. You had the choice of seeing either or both. Luckily for […]
AusMusic T-Shirt Day
AusMusic T-Shirt Day is an annual day of fun and awareness on Thursday 30 November to celebrate Aussie music and raise urgently-needed funds for music workers in crisis. Funds raised from the campaign go towards helping Support Act continue its crucial work supporting musicians, managers, crew and music workers through crisis relief, mental health and […]
REVIEW: The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Poet of the Violin
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: “Poet of the Violin” City Recital Hall, Angel Place – Wednesday 1 November 2023 Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) The Australian Brandenburg orchestra was on its best behaviour in the absence of Artistic Director, Paul Dyer. Instead we had Guest Artistic Director, Leila Schayegh from Switzerland leading the band brilliantly […]
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Album of the Week: Andrea Keller – Flicker and Polar Bird // Alex Albrecht – Campfire Stories (01-11-23)
“Flicker and Polar Bird” by Andrea KellerReleased: October 6, 2023Label: Independent Australian pianist and composer Andrea Keller releases her twenty-third album as leader in 2023.Flicker & Polar Bird is a double album that mixes new Keller creations with re-imaginings of older works. The music celebrates the connections Andrea made as the ANU H.C. Coombs Creative […]
2023 Cunard British Film Festival is in town! (1–29 Nov 2023)
This November the 2023 Cunard British Film Festival presented by Palace will bring the finest British filmmaking, production and acting to Sydney at Palace Cinemas from 1 to 29 November 2023. Many of Britain’s most enduring and well-known faces feature in this year’s stunning selection including Anthony Hopkins, Timothy Spall, Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Ian McKellen, Helen […]
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Dancing in the Shadows of Motown
DON’T MISS this 10 Piece Powerhouse band featuring internationally renowned singers and musicians who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, Fontella Bass, The Jackson Five, Junior Walker and many more MOTOWN Legends. This amazing show presents classic hits including: […]
Review: Message In A Bottle
October 26, 2023 Joan Sutherland Theatre Sydney Opera House October 27, 2023 Reviewed by Sophie Kennedy White It’s a bold move to create a dance musical about the desperate plight of refugees with the music of pop star Sting but Kate Prince’s courageous stage production does it spectacularly. Moved by that shocking image of a […]
An Avid Storyteller Going by the Name Maggie.
Hiya everyone! My name is Margareth Kowik but I typically go by Maggie. I am about to finish my final year of studying a Bachelor of Media, majoring in Journalism at the University of New South Wales. Growing up, there was a specific comment that followed me all my life from my parents, friends and […]
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Album of the Week: Mélusince – Cecile McLorin Salvant // Boy – Harvey Sutherland (25-10-23)
‘Mélusine’ by Cecile McLorin SalvantReleased: March 24, 2023Label: Nonesuch Records Mélusine features a mix of five originals and interpretations of nine songs, dating as far back as the twelfth century, mostly sung in French along with Occitan, English, and Haitian Kreyol. The new album’s songs tell the story of the European folkloric legend of Mélusine, […]
Ardency Trebartha Open Day
We’re opening the doors for you to explore. Experience what life is like at Ardency Trebartha. Join us for an exclusive afternoon with superb musical entertainment and refreshments on the rooftop of the Ardency Trebartha retirement community. See for yourself the deluxe amenities, mingle with residents, and experience extraordinary inner-city retirement living. If you’ve ever […]
Album of the Week : 3 – Ngairre // An Ever Changing View – Matthew Halsall (18-10-23)
‘3’ by NgaiireReleased: August 27, 2021Label: Dot Dash & Majestic Casual ‘3’ by Ngaiire is a stunning exploration of soul, R&B, and electronic elements. Ngaiire, the Papua New Guinea-born artist, pours her heart and soul into every note, creating an album that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable. Her enchanting vocals and thought-provoking lyrics make […]