A mafia-esque summer romance On the 19th of December 2025, I experienced Don West at Liberty Hall — the last of two nights he performed there. Founded by Jake Smythe and Kenny Graham in the heart of the Entertainment Quarter, this venue has played a key role in reviving Sydney’s live music scene post-Covid. Ever […]
Con Open Academy Summer Term
Could 2026 be the year you kick start your musical journey? The Open Academy is now taking enrolments for our Term 1 short course program, so what are you waiting for! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, we’ve got something for everyone. Explore blues guitar, jazz and soul ensembles, songwriting, piano classes, and […]
Review: A Chinese Christmas
16 December 2025 KXT Theatre on Broadway FooFrame Productions with bAKEHOUSE Theatre Co Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Photography by Robert Miniter A Chinese Christmas started life in the mind of Trent Foo as a love letter to his grandma. He wrote and stars in the play that is a delightful tale of family, […]
Our Hearts Are with the Bondi Community
Eastside Radio is deeply shocked and saddened by the events that took place at Bondi Beach yesterday. We do not stand for hate or violence and our community has been shaken. Our hearts are with those who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured, and the emergency services who attended the scene. Our […]
Jae’s Work Experience at EastSide Radio
My name is Jae Ryu and I’m in Year 10 and currently attending St Ives High School. Music has always been a huge part of my life, while my parents both work with computers they encouraged me to pick up new instruments and classes. I love playing my guitar and is currently trying to learn […]
Review: corto.alto – Live at Oxford Art Factory
Mercury Prize winning Liam Shortall is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and performer, professionally known as corto.alto. Mr. Shortall recently blessed Sydney with his first-ever Australian tour and what a treat it was. The energy at the show was palpable. The composer’s music is an eclectic blend of soul, funk, electronica and hip-hop, all filtered […]
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Starting Work Experience at Eastside Radio
Matthew’s First Day of Work Experience My name is Matthew, and I’m a Year 10 student at Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design. My interests and hobbies include writing, watching movies, as well as listening to and playing music. I’ve chosen to spend my first week of work experience at Eastside Radio due […]
REVIEW: MIDWEEK JAZZ
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Review: Romeo & Juliet, Bell Shakespeare
20 November 2025 Playhouse Theatre, Sydney Opera House Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Photos by Brett Boardman Written over 400 years ago, Romeo and Juliet has permeated our culture in ballet, pop music, art, film and literature. And this is due to Shakespeare’s genius in portraying the human condition with timeless acuity in a […]
Countdown in Style: Live Music Magic This New Year’s Eve at Lazybones
Located in the heart of Marrickville, Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar, with its eclectic decor, is a restaurant and bar with a unique, relaxed atmosphere where people can meet, hang out, chat & listen to live music. Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar features live music six – seven nights a week, with fantastic food and […]
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Live Sounds Unleashed: A Power-Packed November at Lazybones
Located in the heart of Marrickville, Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar, with its eclectic decor, offers a unique, relaxed atmosphere where people can meet, hang out, chat, and listen to live music. Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar features live music six – seven nights a week, with fantastic food and a wide range of beverages […]
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Review: Euan Macleod
Glacier. S. H. Ervin Gallery. I8 November – 14 December. Then & Now. King Street Gallery on William. 18 November – 13 December Review by Anthony Frater. Arts Wednesday. There are two exhibitions on now at different galleries featuring the work of one this country’s most gifted painters in the Romantic style; actually he isn’t […]