Composer and saxophonist Rafael Karlen is one of Australia’s bright emerging performers and composers, and his passion for contemporary music is taking him international. Brisbane based Rafael Karlen is one of 109 people across Australia who has been announced as a recipient of a Churchill Fellowship, awarded by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, who are […]
The Blue Trees By Konstantin Dimopoulos
The Blue Trees is an environmental art installation that draws attention to global deforestation by turning living, breathing trees bright blue, demanding we notice them before the planet’s old forests are gone for good. It will take place from Friday the 4th of March to Friday the 11th of March. Using a biologically safe water-based colourant, artist […]
All My Love
Arts Dr Margaux Dombkins spoke with Director, Denny Lawrence about ‘All My Love’ which tells the untold love story between two of Australia’s most famous writers, Henry Lawson and Mary Gilmore. At the end of the 19th Century, Mary Gilmore was introduced to the young Henry Lawson. As their friendship developed, Mary found herself caught […]
Hauschka
German musician and composer Hauschka will be in Australia for 2 concerts on February 24 & 25. On February 24 he will perform at The Chevron Festival Gardens in Perth with The Necks. On February 25 he will be in Sydney at Venue 505 with Chris Abrahams from The Necks. Hauschka was born Volker Bertelmann […]
Not to miss performances in 2016
Deborah Jones spoke with Maisy Stapleton on Arts Thursday 4 February 2016 about the performances she was looking forward to in 2016. Deborah Jones is a renowned arts journalist, she was arts editor of The Australian newspaper for 10 years and most recently edited the Review section of The Australian. She is […]
Janet Laurence on H2O: Water Bar
On Arts Wednesday 17 February 2016, artist Janet Laurence spoke to Sylvia about her latest installation, H2O: Water Bar at Paddington Reservoir Gardens Listen to the 3 parts of the conversation below: That was Part 1; now for Part 2: And here is Part 3 […]
Arts Wednesday 16 February 2016
At about 0:40 am, Laila Ellmoos joins with Part 3 of Sydney and Water and this week we learn about Baths and Swimming Pools. My special guest at 11:00 am is artist Janet Laurence, talking about her latest installation, H2O:Water Bar at the Paddington Reservoir Gardens, as part of City of Sydney’s Art and About. […]
2016 Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival
The Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival, will take place between the 11th and the 13th of March for 2016. It will feature more than 80 gigs over 2 days and 3 nights in about 30 different venues in Kiama and it’s free! About the festival Kiama is situated in the Illawarra area of New South […]
Kamasi Washington @Metro Theatre on the 23rd of March
Kamasi Washington will be performing @ the Metro Theatre in Sydney, on the 23rd of March for his World Tour. Striking out now on his own, after having been doing much of the arrangement for Kendrick Lamar’s last album To Pimp a Butterfly, Kamasi will perform in Melbourne first, then Sydney and finally in Byron Bay […]
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Bandaluzia @Venue505 with special guests from Spain!
Bandaluzia will return to Sydney’s Venue 505 for two nights on the 18th and 19th of March, with special guests from Spain. The amazing Francesca “La Chikka” (flamenco dance), Andrej Vujicic (percussion) from acclaimed ensemble Puerto Flamenco and flamenco singer Olay Jimenez will be featuring for this two nights. Flamenco guitar player Damian Wright, Flamenco […]
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Interview with Nkandu Beltz on Dial Afrika Wed.17 Feb 2016
I was fortunate to secure an in depth recorded interview with Nkandu Beltz, and look forward to presenting it on my show this week Feb.17 at 9am. Please join me. For more information about Nkandu Beltz’s book launch, ‘Fierce & Fabulous’, coming up on Friday Feb.19 click here. […]
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Album of the Week – ‘The Road to Love’ by Kenny Burrell
‘The Road to Love’ (High Note Records Inc.) by Kenny Burrell is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The legendary guitarist captures a moment in time live on stage showcasing his enduring talent and love for the instrument he has dedicated his life to mastering. The album is a perfect example of an artist effectively […]
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