The Australian Chamber Orchestra – Dvorak’s Serenade City Recital Hall, Angel Place – 5 August 2023 Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) In this concert, the ACO demonstrated a retrograde deconstruction of modernism in music. The four works in the program were in reverse chronological order ranging from the ultra-modern blending of traditional minuet and […]
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Eastside Radio presents Live @ Low 302 CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW! In celebration of 40 years on air since 1983, Eastside Radio is hosting a series of intimate concerts at Low 302 presented by your favourite presenters. Every month we’re inviting a selection of various programs to curate a night of live music […]
Mr Bailey’s Minder Ensemble Theatre, 2 August, 2023. Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) It’s been quite a few years since I’ve been to the Ensemble Theatre in Kirribilli, and I’d forgotten what an idyllic location it is for a night out, with the lively bar overlooking the still dark waters of Careening Cove. It […]
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Steph Wood, Manning and Dolce Blue (solo) at The Lazybones Lounge, 13th of July. By Michael Ryan The Martini Bar at the Lazy Bones Lounge in Marrickville is the most intimate venue for experiencing live music. A small, dimly fuchsia lit room with seating right up to the front stage. A musician’s presence is inescapable, […]
El Coyote, Gia Ransome and Hatchling at the Lazy Bones Lounge, 11th of July. by Michael Ryan Traversing the cliched trope of walking alone to a gig, trying to vaguely look like a mysterious, cool ‘dude’ instead of a loser with no friends. I walked down Marrickville Road, plunging into the depths of an anxious […]
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Ottoman Baroque City Recital Hall, Angel Place – 21 July 2023 Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) The Brandenburgs have certainly taken us in a different direction this time. Artistic Director, Paul Dyer, has found his mystical muse in Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, a 13th century Turkish poet and teacher. As […]
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“a creative force with which to reckon” – All About Jazz “Buoyant invention“ – Jazzwise UK JEREMY ROSE – PROJECT INFINITY (album launch) with the Godriguez Trio Get out for a double bill of forward thinking “jazz” acts: Jeremy Rose – Project Infinity and Godriguez Trio, as they feature improvisational instrumentation and fiery solos, spacey electronics, cosmic […]
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The Ritz is hosting a special Q&A screening of the new Aussie feature film Slant, with star Sigrid Thornton, director James Vinson and other key cast in attendance. Prior to the screening, Sigrid Thornton will receive a star on the Australian Film Walk of Fame in a special unveiling ceremony hosted by Randwick City Council. Slant is […]
The SIMA board is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Raupach as CEO. Alex was general manager at the Canberra International Music Festival before delivering government arts and sector development programs for both the ACT Government and the Australia Council for the Arts. He brings insight and relationships across the Australian music sector, particularly […]
A Quite Peculiar Evening Singular Voices: Amanda Brown’s ‘Eight Guitars’ with SnarskiCircusLindyBand City Recital Hall, 30 June 2023 Review by Toby Creswell This was one of those nights that will be talked about for decades to come. For as long as people care about contemporary popular music. Two friends who have been, in very different […]
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It’s the final few days of the Bondi Festival and the excitement keeps building. After nearly two weeks of singing, dance, theatre, comedy, burlesque and cabaret, the last acts are warming up and getting their makeup and frocks ready for showtime. This week we preview Tash York’s Happy Hour. Tash is on a mission to […]
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Summary: If you love live music and think radio is the career for you, this is the perfect stepping stone! Get hands on helping produce a volunteer driven, community radio program dedicated to supporting Sydney’s live music scene. Purpose of the role: Host and produce a radio show promoting live music in Sydney. The […]
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