This week’s album of the week is Ama Lou’s Ama, who? The fresh-faced North London singer has made big waves since she came onto the scene with her debut EP DDD in 2018, and this release is no different. With a soul voice reminiscent of Jorja Smith and Erykah Badu, the album mixes heavy R’n’B beats with scarce […]
Presented by Bronwyn Rennex On Arts Wednesday this week I speak to Paul Mason who has had a long career in music and broadcasting including being former head of music at the Australia Council. We discuss how artists and musicians have been impacted by the recent pandemic and what government and private initiatives have been […]
As we adjust to differences in our lives that have been brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, many of us may be feeling anxious or losing sleep. The uncertainties that this pandemic has brought can be stressful, and it’s important to look after our mental health to make sure we are equipped to deal with […]
Read More… from MSF Mental Health Tips for Coping with COVID-19
Green shoots are appearing in the Arts sector as Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease. With the Museum of Contemporary Art opening its doors to the public from 16 June, MCA Director Liz Ann Macgregor joins us to talk about what social distancing will be in place and what’s on for visitors to see. Highlights include Artistic Director, […]
Read More… from MCA opening and intimate cabaret from the Darlinghurst Theatre Company
Eastside’s album of the week this week is Lisa Marie Simmons’ NoteSpeak (Amori e Tragedie In Musica). Lisa Marie Simmons is a soul/folk/jazz singer out of Colorado who began her musical journey studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. She is part of two ensembles currently, Hippie Tendencies (neo-folk/soul) and NoteSpeak, […]
Read More… from Album of the Week: NoteSpeak — Lisa Marie Simmons
Arts Thursday 11 June We’re back! This Thursday, join Maisy Stapleton and Paula Towers for their first Arts program since the corona virus lockdown. We start today with an interview recorded by Peter Morton in an ongoing series about the treasures in our museums, galleries and libraries. Today Peter speaks to Richard Neville, […]
The Album of the Week show is back! To cap off Reconciliation Week, Eastside is featuring Miiesha’s debut album, Nyaaringu. A Pitjantjatjara/Torres Strait Islander woman from Central Queensland, she recorded and released this stunning debut at just 20 years old. The album is a triumphant blend of gospel, soul, and modern electronic, borrowing sounds from […]
At 10:40 am, we continue with Part 2 of Developing Sydney with historian Laila Ellmoos. This is the series we started before lockdown and was meant to coincide with the opening of an exhibition of that name at Customs House. Obviously the exhibition couldn’t go ahead but it is now available online: https://www.sydneycustomshouse.com.au/visit/exhibitions-events Next Monday, […]
Bonjour, Good Morning beautiful souls! On today’s show, we will have a special National Reconciliation segment and talk quickly about Fanforce Virtual Indigenous Films. We will also have a small touch of “I can’t Breathe” and other important topics. Prepare yourself to travel into a musical journey where Jazz meets the Suave Rhythms of Latin […]
Read More… from Jammin’ Friday with Athésia 7-9AM 29/05/2020
We’ve rebooted Jazz:NOW to connect artists and audiences at a time when it’s needed most. Our new digital program pairs seven intimate studio performances with bonus vintage footage from the Australian jazz documentary The Pulse. The Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA) will launch a new digital program Jazz:NOW Wired which will air bi-weekly from Saturday, June 6 with tickets at $12 […]
Art helps us make sense of our rapidly changing world. Artists stimulate ideas, open conversations, connect us, and help us heal. In this unsettling time, we are delighted to welcome visitors back to the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia from Tuesday 16 June. We are very pleased to reopen with the 22nd Biennale of Sydney: NIRIN, for […]
Yea! Back with Arts Wednesday at last! You may remember, we started, but didn’t finish, a new series back in February before lockdown – Developing Sydney, with historian Laila Ellmoos. It concerned an exhibition, due to open in March but, as you can imagine, that didn’t happen. I will repeat the series starting with episode […]