Eilen Jewell Welcome back to the amazing Eilen Jewell and her band. American Songwriter describes her as, “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.” As the reigning Queen of the Minor Key, Jewell leads a tight quartet that blends influences of surf-noir, early blues, classic country, folk, and 1960s era rock ‘n’ roll. […]
Review: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Bach’s Universe
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra performs a selection of J.S. Bach’s most popular music at the City Recital Hall – Friday 11 November 2022. Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) There has been a real plethora of Bach inspired concerts of late, and to this reviewer the best I have witnessed would have to be the […]
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Do Ho Suh Exhibition at the MCA
A major new survey by internationally renowned artist Do Ho Suh, opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA), as part of the 2022-2023 Sydney International Art Series. This is the first solo exhibition of the South Korean artist’s work in the Southern Hemisphere. Exclusive to Sydney, the extensive exhibition will premiere the new […]
M. Ward Celebrating 20 years of Transfiguration of Vincent
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, prolific singer-songwriter and guitarist M.Ward will return to Australia this February to celebrate 20 years since the release of his critically acclaimed album Transfiguration of Vincent. Released in 2003, Transfiguration of Vincent is Matthew Ward aka M.Ward’s third album, an infusion of folk and blues, dripping with deft guitar picking and […]
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The Psychedelics
The Psychedelics, showcasing the unforgettable sounds of a generation: the incredible, ‘psychedelic era’. Five experienced musos (from various bands around Sydney and the South Coast), got together during covid, and the idea of, The Psychedelics, was born. A love of the mid/late 60s music was the inspiration and the driving force which saw the band […]
Meet the New Intern Dan!
Hello Everyone! My name is Dan and I am 18 years old. I recently graduated high school and I have been taking this semester off to travel the world before I go to college! I am so excited to start my internship here at Eastside FM. I grew up in San Francisco California, but was […]
Meet Jillian, Eastside’s Newest Intern
Hi all, My name is Jillian and I am 18 years old. At the moment I am on a gap semester program where I am traveling the world and pursuing new experiences which have led me here! I will be an intern at Eastside for the next month and I can’t wait to meet everyone and […]
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day
Darren Hayes and Casey Donovan head up a stellar Ambassador line-up for this year’s Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Music charity, Support Act, has announced a star-studded line-up of Ambassadors for its annual Ausmusic T-Shirt Day fundraiser on Friday 18 November, headed up by two of Australia’s most-loved musicians, Darren Hayes and Casey Donovan. A total of 30 faces of Australian music, screen and stage have put […]
Arts Wednesday 26 October 2025
In the first half hour, we continue with Part 4 of Eat Your History with Dr Jacqui Newling and this week the topic is oysters. My special guest at 11:00 am is Dr Carole Cusack, Professor of Religious Studies at Sydney University and our conversation is about Halloween. This was never celebrated when I was […]
Veterans Film Festival
The Veterans Film Festival (VFF) will be held in Sydney for the first-time in November, after the move from Canberra, with the 7th iteration of the event screening more than 20 new and retrospective films plus the prestigious Red Poppy Awards that come with cash prizes and an engaging program of art, master classes and […]
Koori Woman Blues
Written by Jake Stone Aunty Marlene Cummins tells her unique and powerful story in song for ‘Marloo’s Blues’, a key feature of SIMA’s Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival. ‘In the immortal words of my favourite blues singer, Savannah Doolan from Woorabinda Mission in Queensland – “I sing for my people.” Marlene Cummins is a legend […]
Carla Zampatti retrospective @ The Powerhouse Ultimo + Short & Sweet Finals
Powerhouse Ultimo is holding a retrospective of iconic Australian fashion designer, Carla Zampatti. It will feature over 100 designs from over 5 decades of her enormous output. We speak to Exhibition Curator Robert Leong about this landmark internationally exclusive retrospective. The clothes will anchor the story of her private professional and public life, brought to […]
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