SIMA is excited to announce a stunning preview of its Jazz Now: Summer series and welcome the Australian Art Orchestra to Sydney for this unique cross cultural celebration ‘Of Deities And Demons’. In a rapturous celebration of ancient Sri Lankan culture, audiences will dive into an ecstatic journey of music and ritualistic dance with Baliphonics. In a gala […]
Arts Wednesday 27 November 2019
This week is the first of three where I’ll be focussing on unusual musical instruments in the first half hour. This week features the Serpent with Scott Kinmont. My special guest at 11:00 am is Nicholas Cowdery, who was Director of Public Prosecutions in NSW from 1994 – 2011. Frank and Fearless is the name […]
City of Sydney Free Aquatic Centre Open Days
Celebrate Summer @ Our Free Aquatic Centre Open Days The 5 aquatic centres will have free entry, tours of the facilities and fun activities from 10am until 3pm. Enjoy fitness classes, giant pool inflatables and a barbecue to celebrate the start of the season. Take advantage of the open day membership offer. Sign up with […]
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Review: The Basics’ Album Launch at the Hotel Esplanade
Melbourne’s the Basics Play a One-Night-Only Show Celebrating the Release of their 5th Studio Album B.A.S.I.C. Reviewed by Emily Morris Last Thursday, 21 November, the Basics returned to the Espy in St. Kilda for the first time in a decade to launch their 5th studio album B.A.S.I.C. The newly renovated venue is special to the […]
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Touring in 2020 – Eilen Jewell and Cedric Burnside
The queen of the minor key and the sound of hill country blues are coming to Sydney Superb Americana singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell and her band will be back in March 2020 in support of her latest album Gypsy. The reigning Queen of the Minor Key, Jewell leads a tight quartet that blends influences of surf-noir, early blues, classic […]
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Vince Jones Live Over 3 Nights!
If there was one voice in Australian jazz more recognized than any other, it would be that of Vince Jones. Our leading vocalist, interpreter, trumpet player and composer has entertained and informed us for decades with his elite group of musicians including Eastside’s very own Matt McMahon on piano. Australia’s leading jazz vocalist, Vince is […]
SIMA’s 35th Birthday Fundraiser
Celebrate 35 years of Australian jazz at SIMA’s Super Birthday Fundraiser. Send out the year with friends in a jazz extravaganza, featuring the very best acts, food, drink and merriment hosted by ABC 702 presenter James Valentine. Your ticket includes: welcome drinks a delicious two course meal door prizes, raffles, and a silent auction entertainment Legendary […]
Community Billboard 17-24 November 2019
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. […]
Talking Heads Presenter Conference at AFTRS
Eastside Radio/ABC Presenter Stacey Lymbrey Gives Workshop on How to Be a Great Presenter On Saturday 9 November 2019 Eastside FM hosted its second Presenter Conference ‘Talking Heads,’ an all-day session in the Entertainment Quarter at the Australian Film Television and Radio School. More than 30 current and aspiring DJs attended to learn from experienced […]
Arts Wednesday 20 November 2019
Sadly, at 10:40 am, we hear the final part of the Stuff of the Universe with Professor Geraint Lewis. Starting with molecules, we have been getting smaller each week and in this final episode, Geraint says we are not getting smaller – just weirder. Part 6 is called The Dark Side of the Universe. All […]
Review: Lakecia Benjamin at the SIWJF
Reviewed Friday 15 November 2019 Reviewed by Sonia de Freitas With a stellar resume collaborating with big name superstars like Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, The Roots, Missy Elliot…, my expectations were high for what headliner saxophonist and NYC native, Lakecia Benjamin, would offer Australian audiences as part of the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival produced […]
‘Miss Franklin’ – Arts Monday
Miss Franklin is a story about iconic Australian writer, Stella Miles Franklin, namesake of two major literary prizes. Miss Franklin, by award-winning author, Libby Hathorn, and acclaimed illustrator, Phil Lesnie, tells of teenager Stella’s brief but formative time working as a governess in rural New South Wales – Stella has to work to help support […]