Lockdown and social distancing rules imposed to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, mean Australians have had to adjust to a more restricted life. But many Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) field workers have already experienced various forms of confinement as they provide medical humanitarian aid in places affected by insecurity, war […]
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$100,000 Awarded to Ten Composers for Brave New Works Ten Australian composers are the recipients of the APRA AMCOS and Australian Music Centre’s Art Music Fund, taking the grant’s all-time funding total to more than $500,000 in five years. This year’s $100,000 allocation will support a range of brave new projects as they come to life – from urban art installations, to video and sound works […]
Community Station Eastside Radio 89.7FM Launches Special COVID-19 News Show Eastside Radio 89.7FM, the community radio station which serves Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and beyond has launched a daily program to cover COVID-19 news and views. Called For The Duration the 15-minute slot will air at 3pm every weekday to bring the community the latest and […]
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“Find the Music in You!” Times are a changin’! The Conservatorium’s OPEN ACADEMY is going online! The good news is we are still offering our great suite of classes in this new format and all our online classes will be in real time so you will be able to interact with the tutor, ask questions […]
The City of Sydney understands the devastating impact Covid-19 is having on our communities. They want to get extra funds to small businesses, artists, cultural organisations, social services, and community groups as soon as possible. So they’ve released an additional $7.25 million in funding! We know that Sydney’s arts and cultural organisations and artists are […]
Dear Eastside Radio Community, We want to thank all our listeners, supporters and volunteers for their continued support through the COVID-19 situation. Many people have contacted us and we’re flattered that our audiences – locally and nationally as well as internationally, appreciate our efforts to keep them informed and entertained during this crisis. Especially for […]
Arts Thursday with Maisy Stapleton and Paula Towers We may not be able to travel at the moment, but we can still look to far horizons. Perhaps now is the time to spend learning another language – if not face-to-face, there are many on-line courses and aids to be found. Or we might now have […]
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Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week is If it is, it is! Isn’t it? by The Regime. They released their EP If it is, it is! Isn’t it? in 2019, but the travelling Tribal-Party-Church band have peeled the skin off 2020 with psychotic precision. After being added to the 2020 Bluesfest line-up, they have revealed […]
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Mavis Staples – The Metro Theatre, George St. 5 March Reviewed by Nia Myrthil The iconic Mavis Staples absolutely killed her performance last Thursday night at The Metro Theatre in Sydney! She indulged the audience with some new and old hits, and proceeded to leave them in awe of her old school persona. Mavis Staples […]
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EVENT CANCELLED We regret to advise that due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Maria Farantouri and Assaf Kacholi have had to cancel their show at City Recital Hall on 30 April. We apologies for the inconvenience and please contact the venue to receive a full refund. _____________________________________________________________________ What Can Give Us Hope and Confidence Today? Two […]
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