Prepare to be spellbound when award-winning vocalist Emma Pask makes her debut at the Lounge with her Jazz Trio Band. Emma joined Australian jazz great James Morrison’s band when she was just 16 years old, going on to tour the world with Morrison for 20 years. Now one of Australia’s favourite voices in jazz, Emma […]
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Must-See Concerts this August at Lazybones […]
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Friday 1 August, 2025 Sydney Opera House Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) I’ve often thought for an orchestral musician, the absolute honour of opening a symphony concert with an exposed solo must be so exhilarating and at the same time so terrifying. The audiences’ expectations are greeted by you alone (no […]
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BIG NEWS FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY The Minns Labor Government is backing the careers of local musicians and watering the seeds for job opportunities in the music industry through its biggest ever package of grants; in total $9.3 million. The Australian music industry is a gold mine of talent and with this vital support it […]
Two White Horses – Emily Lubitz July 18, 2025 After more than a decade with indie-folk pioneers Tinpan Orange, Emily Lubitz steps out on her own with Two White Horses, a debut solo album blending folk, alt-country and classic Hollywood charm. Recorded between the Northern Rivers hills and Melbourne’s streets, the album is an ode […]
If you or someone you know are interested in a small studio space to rehearse or record, then look no further! The Music Studio at Bondi Pavilion is available for any and all local musicians looking for a space to practise and perform! There are a limited number of two-week residencies available from August to […]
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From October 23th to November 2nd, Sydney will be hosting the International Women’s Jazz Festival celebrating Jazz and women’s creativity organized by SIMA. SIMA (Sydney Improvised Music Association) is a non-profit organisation advocating for Jazz to be heard in more places across Australia. This is your opportunity to discover and experience Jazz with global and […]
Trail Songs from the Deep by Murray Hammond Murry is the founder a legendary Alt-Country group old 97’s. This is his second solo record, it’s been a long time between drinks for Hammond. ‘I’m On My Way’ was released in 2008 but once the needle begins to weave you’ll hear the wait was worth it. […]
Hi everyone, my name is Léane Debize and I am starting my internship at Eastside FM. About me I grew in a small town in France and have dreamt of traveling the world and discovering new cultures since I was a child. Sydney has been my dream destination for 15 years since my mother first […]
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Set against the stunning backdrop of the newly refurbished Bellingen Memorial Hall, the Beyond Jazz Weekender is more than a festival—it’s a three-day journey through sound, soul, and celebration. From August 15–17, Bellingen comes alive with a bold fusion of live jazz, funk, soul, and experimental grooves, surrounded by a vibrant mix of dancing, art, […]
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Written by: Athésia HURTIGRUTEN SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL The 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival, is back in town presenting the best new cinema from the Nordic region this July 17th until the 10th of August at Palace Cinemas. Festival goers are invited to plunge into a unique cultural journey through Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland with this year’s brilliant and diverse line […]
Featuring Mara Schwerdtfeger/Shannon May‑Powell + Max Alduca QuintetThe sixth Jazz: NOW event STROPHE heads east, exploring notions of space, identity and community at the stunning Paddington Uniting Church. Mara Schwerdtfeger is a composer and curator based in Eora / Sydney who utilises viola and laptop to create transformative electro‑acoustic works. Her extensive output includes commissions […]
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