Leo Metzker at Eastside FM Eastside Radio broadcasts from the Paddington Town Hall, the very place that my great grandparents met at a wartime dance. My great grandmother won the trophy for the skinniest ankles and passed those genetics onto me. Music and dance continues to emanate from this place in the form of funk, […]
SIMA’s Summer Festival Arrives in Sydney!
SIMA announces the Jazz: NOW SUMMER FESTIVAL Sunday 30 January – Thurs 3 March – 2022 SIMA launches its most extensive Summer Festival to date, bringing together an exceptional roster of artists from across Australia. The festival highlights remarkable diversity, and does not limit itself to any one genre. With jazz as its bedrock, the […]
Quartet Brings “Fire” to Honour Mark Simmonds
Matthew Ottignon Quartet Pays Tribute to Mark Simmonds’ Album, “Fire”. Almost 30 years since Australian jazz icon Mark Simmonds released his only studio album, “Fire”, the Matthew Ottignon Quartet are performing their arrangement of the ARIA award-winning album on February 3, at Foundry 616, Ultimo. The quartet is led by Matthew Ottignon on saxophone. A […]
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Michael Griffin Quartet Takes Taylor Square
Spice up your Sunday evenings with live music at Kinselas. Highly regarded musical group the Michael Griffin Quartet takes the stage at Kinselas’ iconic Art Deco ground floor bar. Catch the best Jazz in town played by the quartet from 4pm till 7pm. With his impressive repertoire of songs and extensive history in the jazz […]
Meet Brianna, Eastside’s Newest Intern!
Hi Everyone! My name is Brianna and I am 21 years old. I have just completed a Communications and Media degree at the University of Notre Dame where I majored in Journalism. I am very excited to be starting an 8-week internship with Eastside and kickstarting a career in service of the community! I am […]
Allegra Spender: the State of the Arts in Wentworth
Allegra Spender is concerned about the recovery of the Arts sector. After two years of repeated lockdowns, cancellations and postponements of performances, she talks to Paul about how she would help shape Federal Government policy for the Arts and small business if she is successful at the upcoming Federal election. She is running as an […]
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Jammin’ Friday with a touch of Flickerfest! Interview + Win Tickets!
Bonjour ou Bonsoir, Hello Beautiful souls of Sydney and the world! This Friday 21 January 2022 from 7-9am during Jammin’ Friday. Tune in to win some treats! For all supporters of Eastside Radio, you may have a chance to win a pair of tickets for Flickerfest, the International short film festival that is back in Bondi […]
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Having Trouble with Alcohol?
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own […]
Flickerfest, the international short film festival is back at Bondi Beach 21-30 Jan
FLiCKERFEST 2022, 31st INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM A KALEIDOSCOPIC CARNIVAL OF SHORT FILMS Festival: 21st – 30th January 2022, Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia With only just few days to go until Flickerfest hits the big screens under the stars and under the big top at Bondi, be prepare to enjoy an extraordinary programme of […]
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Arts Wednesday 19 January 2022
In the first half hour, we hear Part 2 of the Moral Rights of Architects with Ed Lippmann and this week Ed introduces us to special guest, Kathlyn Loseby. Kathlyn is CEO of the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia and she explains the professional code of conduct contained within the accreditation process, which, theoretically, should […]
MyFrenchFilmFestival, a FREE online French-language film Festival (14 Jan – 14 Feb)
The 12th edition of the first online French-language film festival starts today. Until February 14th, enjoy the best of new generation French cinema from the comfort of your own home. The International Jury, composed of Michelle Couttolenc, Joachim Lafosse, Filippo Meneghetti, Santiago Mitre, and Daphné Patakia, officially launched the 12th edition of MyFrenchFilmFestival. The principle […]
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Ancient Greek artefacts at the National Museum
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra is currently showing an exhibition of over 170 artefacts from the British Museum until 1 May. Curator Dr Lily Withycombe talks us through the exhibition entitled Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes that includes amphoras, statues, jewellery and armour. It explores competition through sport, politics, drama, music and warfare. […]
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