Thursday 6 March 2025 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Sydney Opera House London born conductor, Finnegan Downie Dear lead the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in tonight’s program of Ravel and Brahms. A one-time assistant to Simone Young, his tall lean frame leant itself to garnering a wide range of emotions and nuances from the musicians. And as SSO […]
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Friday, 28 February, 2025. Sydney Opera House. Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Andrew Haveron (violin) It’s been a while since I’ve heard Carl Vine’s music in the concert hall. He’s been sorely missed since he relinquished the role of artistic Director at Musica Viva Australia, and now that he’s not busy running one of the world’s largest […]
The Ocean Lovers Festival is Australia’s LARGEST cultural and science celebration for the OCEAN! Born in Bondi and expanding to a Sydney-wide festival in March 2025, this annual event brings together ideas, art, music, and action to celebrate and protect the ocean. Be inspired and entertained with a mix of art, music, food, talks, workshops, and more! […]
Saturday 1 March 2025 Belvoir St Upstairs “Those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it.” George Santayana These famous words, fittingly penned by Madrid-born Spanish-American philosopher, Santayana, are at the crux of this riveting, powerful real life drama. In Song of First Desire we are thrown head-long into the Spanish Civil War. We […]
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg This past Saturday, Sydney was treated to an extraordinary evening of music as Fever’s Candlelight Concert series brought the iconic compositions of Hans Zimmer to life. Set against the intimate and atmospheric backdrop of a candlelit venue, this concert was a mesmerizing journey through some of Zimmer’s most beloved film scores. […]
Read More… from Review: Candlelight Concert: A Magical Evening of Hans Zimmer’s Music in Sydney
Jazz maestro, Shabaka Hutchings took up the clarinet from age nine, playing in calypso bands while studying classical repertoire, and often practising over hip hop beats and music native to Barbados, where he spent much of his childhood. Since then, Shabaka has collaborated with a range of luminaries including Mulatu Astatke, Andre 3000, Floating Points, […]
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg “Turpentine” is a bold and unsettling new gothic play that grips its audience with an intoxicating blend of horror, dark humor, and psychological intensity. Written by Tommy James Green, who also stars as the tormented Dr. Raymond Crow, this eerie production marks the debut of Popular Playhouse at Flight Path Theatre, running […]
Read More… from Review: “Turpentine” – A Gothic Thriller That Stuns and Overwhelms
Revered sonic trailblazers and one of Australia’s great cult bands, The Necks, embark on their Australian tour in early 2025 to celebrate the release of their 20th studio album, Bleed. Bleed features a singular, 42-minute composition that explores the sublime language of stillness. Adding to their vast body of work with a totally distinct entry, The […]
Reviewed by Samantha Rumery and Anna-Celine Rautenberg Hadestown is a truly magical theatrical experience that will stay with us for a long time. From the very first notes, we were swept away, and it was clear that this production was something extraordinary. We were lucky enough to attend the Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney, and […]
Read More… from Review: Hadestown: A Captivating Journey Into the Underworld at the Theatre Royal
Sydney Opera House Studio Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Stepping into the Studio at the Sydney Opera House for Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern felt like stepping into another dimension – one where the boundaries between audience and performers blurred, and chaos reigned supreme (in the best way possible). For those unfamiliar, The Twenty-Sided Tavern is an interactive theatre […]
Hey everyone – I am Molly from London, UK. I’ve just finished travelling up the East Coast of Australia. I’ve always wanted to live abroad. Australia has been on my bucket list for a long time. I’m excited to see what Eastside Radio has to offer. A little about me I grew up in busy […]
By: Silvana Geraldino The Bondi Festival was held on Sunday, the 9th of February, at the Bondi Pavilion on Bondi Beach. Showcasing a good variety of music performances, workshops and food. From dance workshops and musical groups representing music from different regions to painting and arts and crafts, the festival was a vibrant celebration of […]