A Free Blowing Wind – The Seven Ups A groovy group from Melbourne, the Seven Ups showcase an incredible album to present for Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. A Free Blowing Wind takes listeners on an abstruse journey into the lesser known, darker dives of instrumental music, drifting from funk to spiritual jazz and through to psychedelic […]
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Natalia Chabadova loves travel and art. The two inform a lifestyle that has brought her to Bondi from Slovakia. Her mural entitled Whales Constellation portrays 3 different species of whale floating in an underwater dream world, expressing freedom and liberation. She travels the world working as an artist, teacher and sound healer. Since arriving in […]
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Snarky Puppy is an innovative American jazz fusion band led by bassist Michael League, which combines a variety of jazz idioms, rock, world music, and funk and has won five Grammy Awards. They will be performing at The Forum in Melbourne on 25 March, and at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on 27 March. Snarky […]
As I sat comfortably in my seat at the Sydney Lyric Theatre at Pyrmont, excitement bubbles in anticipation for the musical magic to unfold. Late last month, I had the opportunity to attend Wicked to see the ‘untold true story of the Witches of Oz’. And what a story that was! Photographer: Jeff Busby The […]
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By Elisa Herrera Australia stands divided on the 26th of January, as celebrations and mourning unfold simultaneously. While officially declared as Australia Day since 1994, it’s evident that this date doesn’t uniformly unite the nation. In contrast to the segment that enjoys parties, barbecues, and a day off work, many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]
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PJ Morton is an uncommonly versatile soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is known for his own R&B, gospel, and pop albums, as well as extensive studio work for other performers. With four consecutive years of GRAMMY® wins as a self-released, self-produced artist, chart-topping achievements and countless collaborations, his album […]
This Mardi Gras, Kings, Queens, and everyone in between join forces for a fabulous night of delectable music, comedy and commentary at Bondi Pavilion. Hosted by the dazzling rabble rouser of Australia’s cabaret scene, Catherine Alcorn, Bangers & Mash is a good-old home-cooked variety of banging tunes and mad mash-ups. Alcorn is joined by Helpmann […]
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Waralungku – Arrkula Yinbayarra Arrkula Yinyabarra a group of women from the remote Gulf of Carpentaria have preserved their endangered Indigenous languages through the beautiful album Waralungku. With lyrics in ollection of songs in Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Gudanji, and Marra languages, the album honours community, family, Country, the old ways, and the current way of life […]
The Lonesome West Old Fitz Theatre, 18 January 2024. Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) This has to be the best ensemble cast I have seen in a very long time. The acting second to nothing I’ve ever experienced in live theatre. The Lonesome West in the hands of Empress Theatre’s creative team turned this […]
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January 20, 2023 Hordern Pavilion January 18, 2023 Reviewed by Andrew Isaacson Performing in Sydney felt like a “dream” for Gracie Abrams, who played in front of a sold out Hordern Pavillion on Jan. 18. She even asked the audience multiple times if anyone had a spare room so she could stay and never leave. […]
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The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Academy offers many short courses in a collaborative group environment designed to give adults the skills and knowledge to pursue their musical interests, curiosity or to find a creative outlet for their talents. Catering for beginners, experienced musicians, and everyone in between, the courses provide life-long learners with entertaining, […]
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Same Sky – Aura Following on from their critically acclaimed debut, self titled release, Melbourne jazz quartet Aura have released Same Sky, their second full length album. The album, which was recorded in Melbourne, features 7 new compositions written specifically for this ensemble. Each of the members have individually risen in the local music scene […]
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