Let’s Make Cycling Safe in Sydney is a series of Community Service Announcements aimed at addressing the needs of both cyclists and motorists. The series was produced in 2015 with the help of station volunteers with the aim of increasing awareness of how to behave better on the road as well as the options available for […]
Album of the Week – ‘Talking In Cuban’ by Palacio de la Rumba
‘Talking In Cuban’ (Independent) by Palacio de la Rumba is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The album is a worldly extravaganza where the brassy sounds of an 18 piece big band meets the rhythms and melodies of Cuba. Saxophonist Gai Bryant is the force behind the entire record having been inspired to commence the project […]
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Community Billboard February 8 to 14
This weekly community billboard is proudly sponsored by the City of Sydney’s Plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected. […]
Jazz Made in Australia with Paula Langlands – Monday 8 Feb 2016
Jazz Made in Australia (JMIA) producer/ presenter Paula Langlands is on annual leave but the program is not. JMIA will re-broadcast some special programs over this time. Some of the featured artists to be heard will be soprano saxophonist Gai Bryant and her tribute to Cuba, Clarion Fracturezone with Sandy Evans and Tony Gorman, an […]
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Barnardos Mother of the Year 2016
If ever there was a platform to shout your love for your mother, Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Award is definitely the way to do it. In its 21st year of existence, the award recognises the enormous contribution that mums make in our lives and their roles in nurturing children and helping them reach […]
‘Fierce and Fabulous’ Nkandu Beltz. book launch Fri. Feb. 19
Nkandu Beltz Book launch Date: Friday 19 February 2016 Time: 6:00pm Venue: Dymocks Sydney, 424 – 430 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Cost: $45.00 Enquiries: eventscoordinator@dymocks.com.au Bookings: Ticket prices start from $45.00 per person for AABC Members. Ticket cost includes a copy of the book and a glass of champagne. For more information and to […]
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Bryce Peters on creepy crawlies.
On 3 February 2016, Sylvia spoke to Bryce Peters, entomologist at UTS, about cockroaches, mosquitoes and flies and why their numbers soar in summer, particularly after the rains. Listen to the three parts of the conversation below: Above is Part 1; now for Part 2: And now for Part 3: […]
Film Review TRUMBO
By Miriam Wollner – Eastside Radio Intern Last Monday, Eastside Supporters had the chance to watch the American film TRUMBO in the Chauvel Cinema in Paddington.TRUMBO is a biographical movie based on the story of 20th century Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo. In the late 1940s, Trumbo is one of Hollywood’s best regarded screenwriters. While having a life in […]
Helen Ryder Album Launch
Helen Ryder’s debut album Someday Love is eleven tracks of lush country and soul infused pop. “The voice is exquisite…wistful and moving, and the playing is beautiful.” – The Music / ABC Radio. From the mid-70’s cowboy psychedelia of Lady Bird to the country soul groove of True Love Travels On A Gravel Road and […]
Arts Wednesday 2016
Laila Ellmoos, historian with the City of Sydney joins me today at about 10:40am for Part 1 of a new series on Sydney and Water, introducing the series. My special guest at 11:00 am is Bryce Peters, entomologist at UTS, talking about cockroaches, mosquitoes and flies: why do their numbers spike in summer? What are […]
Goran Bregovic and his Balkan Party
Continuing his never-ending world tour of Gypsy-fulled brilliance, the Balkan-fusing party-starter returns with his Wedding and Funeral Band in a celebration ranging from Underground to Champagne for Gypsies . Transforming the Opera House into a second home full of Gypsy-fuelled frenzy, the Balkan-fusing rockstar Goran Bregović makes his third appearance leading the motley crew Wedding & Funeral Band – […]
Songhoy Blues performing @ City Recital Hall
Amidst the terror and displacement of war, music has triumphed, and created a beautiful, unique, & powerful desert rock collective. Following successful North American and African tours, Songhoy are bringing their debut release ‘Music in Exile’ to Australia, and Bluesfest Touring is proud to introduce you. This music will get in your bones, at the City Recital […]
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