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The CBAA National Features and Documentary Series 2019

Posted on December 23, 2019 by reception

Now available to listen online and broadcasting on Australian community radio stations is the sixth instalment of CBAA’s National Features and Documentary Series, an annual showcase of work by new and emerging Australian community radio producers. With training and mentoring provided by the Community Media Training Organisation (CMTO), eight producers based at community stations coast to coast, city to bush turned their idea into an original half-hour feature […]

Randwick Puppet Festival 2020

Posted on December 20, 2019 (December 23, 2019) by reception

3-Day Puppet Festival for Children and Adults Comes to Randwick The Randwick Puppet Festival is coming to a venue close to you! Pop into the library to see the exhibition and to hear Richard Bradshaw talk about his life as a famous shadow puppeteer. You will find great puppet performances, puppet making workshops and even […]

Abbey Konowitch Guest Hosts on Sunday Jammin’

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Tony Roma

Sunday Jammin’ presenter Chris Borton ends the year on a high note as he invites into the station US guest radio presenter and music agent Abbey Konowitch who was Head of Music at Disney and agents for such recording artists as Madonna and various jazz artists. On the 29th of December from 7am they’ll have […]

World Music @ Con Open Academy

Posted on December 13, 2019 (January 13, 2020) by Tony Roma

Llew Kiek teaches World Music Ensemble class for the Conservatorium Open Academy. It is mixed instrument ensemble that covers a variety of different culture’s music each term from different parts of the globe. https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/SCWMA We interviewed him about his musical journey through life. What do you teach for the OA short course program? What do […]

Southern Swell & An Island Far Away

Posted on December 11, 2019 by stapletonm

This Arts Thursday, 12 December 2019, with Maisy Stapleton, reveals art in context of place and culture. The first interview focusses on the exhibition Southern Swell at Hazelhurst Arts Centre at Gymea. Curator Carrie Kibbler speaks about the background to the exhibition, the history of surfing in the Sutherland Shire and the development of board […]

Arts Wednesday 11 December 2019

Posted on December 10, 2019 by rosenblums

In the first half hour, I will play the third in a series of repeat interviews about unusual musical instruments and this week it is the theorbo and its player, the very talented Tommy Andersson. The conversation was originally recorded in November 2013. My special guest at 11:00 am is Dr Keith Suter making a […]

Cornelia Parker at the MCA

Posted on December 4, 2019 by reception

British artist Cornelia Parker Featured in the Exciting Annual Sydney International Art Series at the Museum of Contemporary Art. One of the most important, influential women artists working today, Cornelia Parker is known for her transformation of everyday objects into unexpected, haunting scenarios. In the artist’s hands domestic and familiar items are exploded, shot, turned […]

Community Billboard 3-10 December 2019

Posted on December 3, 2019 by reception

This weekly community billboard is proudly sponsored by the City of Sydney’s Plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected […]

Arts Wednesday 4 December 2019

Posted on December 3, 2019 by rosenblums

In the first half hour, I’ll be playing the second in a series of three conversations about unusual musical instruments and this week it is the Stroviol (or Strohviol) and its player, Marcus Holden. I recorded this conversation early 2013 and Marcus brought the instrument to the studio and played live. My special guest at […]

Film Music: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis

Posted on December 2, 2019 (December 2, 2019) by reception

Legendary Australian musicians Nick Cave and Warren Ellis perform their stunning film soundtracks across two nights in the Concert Hall, accompanied by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. With a full orchestra and spectacular visual backdrop, the Bad Seeds bandmates will play suites and selections from their rich body of film scores, […]

Native Owned: An Evening with Indigenous Enterprise

Posted on December 2, 2019 (December 2, 2019) by reception

Indulge yourself for an evening with Indigenous Enterprise as they take us on a journey through dance, story, discussion and music. These high energy performers blend traditional customs and culture in an unforgettable celebration of Native American and Canadian pow wow. The beat of the drum continues in the 21st century with Indigenous Enterprise. This Native American […]

Review: Mojo Juju at City Recital Hall

Posted on December 2, 2019 (June 20, 2023) by reception

Mojo Juju at City Recital Hall 26 November 2019 Reviewed by Chelsea Deeley 18 months touring an album is pretty impressive by today’s standards. But then again, when the album in question is Mojo Juju’s poignant and powerful album ‘Native Tongue’ – it’s definitely not a surprise. Layered with stories of disenfranchisement, questions of identity […]