a) I thought he invented the Thigh Master. b) You’re sadly misinformed, heavy metals were formed in the Earth’s crust over millions of years. c) Who’s Royer? Who indeed? He’s hardly a household name in the world of commonly known composers today but in his day he was a successful composer that held prestigious positions […]
Approx. 8 minute read The thing that I love about volunteering at Eastside Radio is the opportunity to meet fascinating people with whom which I might not have otherwise crossed paths. Eastside Radio brings together people from all over, each with their own perspective, unified ‘Side by Side’ by our dedication to community, arts, music […]
Between 1801 and 1812 Lord Elgin, the then Ambassador to Turkey, dismantled ancient sculptures from the Acropolis in Athens and took them back to his estate in England. Professor Vrasidas Karalis, Chair of Sir Nicholas Laurantus in Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies at the University of Sydney talks to Anthony about the history of these priceless […]
The reason I created Jazz Impressions is because I have always sensed a link between French Impressionist Music and Jazz. At a young age I was always drawn into the dreamy mysterious world of Impressionist music. It was this atmospheric kind of music that I could also hear in Jazz sometimes. As I delved into […]
In the first half hour, Dr Anna Kamaralli joins us with Part 6 of Staging the Look: how does stage and film design for history. In this episode, Anna turns her attention to accessories: gloves, fans, scarves, jewellery etc and how they help define character – think Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly with her long […]
Approx. 6 minute 30 second read Melanie Christodoulou has been making the Eastside airwaves sing for almost a decade. Making her start in community radio as a bright-eyed and eager youngster in the midst of wrapping up her high school days, Mel has made an outstanding contribution to the station by serving as the Music […]
Friday 16th July, 8.30pm (AEST) Starring Catherine Alcorn With Special guests: Jason Arrow (Hamilton), iOTA (Mad Max: Fury Road), Jacqui Dark (Anna Karenina) and resident Goddess of the Socials Verushka Darling Featuring an all-female band led by Musical Director Anne-Maree MacDonald With $1.4 million raised for Australian musicians and Arts sector workers in 2020, Melbourne […]
Genevieve Lacey is Australia’s pre-eminent recorder virtuoso. She chats to Paul about her upcoming online concert with harpist, Marshall McGuire, entitled Bower. The concert is inspired by the bower bird, and strives to create sanctuaries in these unusual times. Originally planned as a recording project (Bower CD recently released on ABC Classics), it has been […]
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Approx. 5 minutes 30 seconds read Welcome back to my Shout Sister Shout series! This time around I zoom in on the inspiring stories, talents and idiosyncrasies of the women in community media who contribute to the vibrant and diverse programming of Arts, Music and more here on Eastside Radio. My first guest is the […]
Join Maisy Stapleton and Paula Towers this Arts Thursday for a lockdown show. Tune in to meet Jennifer Bott AO for a thoughtful discussion on the value of the arts and to explore her stellar career in the arts and in cultural leadership roles. Jenny’s distinguished career has embraced almost every form of the arts from community practice, to music, performing […]
I am so pleased to be back at Arts Wednesday this week! Anna Kamaralli returns in the first half hour with Part 5 of Staging the Look: how stage and film design for history and this week she turns her attention to men. We examine him from his hair style to his shoes! My special […]
Since the start of the war in Syria 10 years ago, the lives of Syrian people have been under threat. Back in 2011, the situation quickly shifted from localised protests to a full-scale war, leading to a devastating humanitarian situation that persists a decade later. Over the course of 10 years,12 million Syrians half the pre-conflict […]