Malatu Astatke & The Hoodna Orchestra – Tension “Tension” sees the legendary Mulatu Astatke, the father of Ethio-jazz, teaming up with the talented Hoodna Orchestra for an electrifying new release that builds on his iconic fusion of Ethiopian rhythms, jazz, and funk. The album pulses with Astatke’s signature vibraphone playing, interwoven with rich horn sections, groovy […]
Andrew Bovell (When the Rain Stops Falling, Things I Know To Be True)succeeds at crafting a masterful telling of passion, history and politics in the picturesque setting of Madrid, Spain. Camellia whittles away her days, caught between the past and the present, in her stately Spanish home. She is looked after by her carer Alejandro […]
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From the mind of Gumbayngirr/Wiradjuri playwright Dalara Williams, this sharp and exciting new play brings with it joy, hilarity and an insightful look into the lives of three Indigenous women in the midst of 60s Redfern. Redfern 1966. 3 lives. 3 perspectives. A friendship and a love story woven together. Cheryl, Lulu and Queenie are […]
Grammy-nominated R&B soul singer and songwriter BJ the Chicago Kid, born Bryan Sledge, hails from Chicago, Illinois. Known for his gospel-infused vocals and deep connection to classic soul, BJ makes his highly anticipated debut Australian tour in 2025, bringing his smooth blend of R&B, soul, and hip-hop to audiences down under for the first time. […]
Steel Pulse, one of reggae’s most iconic and influential bands, is set to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a highly anticipated tour across Australia in early 2025. Known for their pioneering blend of roots reggae, punk, and rock, Steel Pulse has spent five decades creating socially conscious, empowering music that has inspired generations. From their […]
Flock – Flock II UK supergroup Flock return with their highly anticipated sophomore album, Flock II. Comprising an exceptional lineup—Bex Burch (fresh from her debut solo album on International Anthem), Sarathy Korwar, Tamar Osborn (Collocutor, Dele Sosimi, Unknown To Known), Danalogue (The Comet Is Coming / Soccer96), and Al MacSween (Kefaya)—the album showcases their unique ability […]
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Hosted on the ancestral lands of the Kaurna People in the Botanical Gardens/ Tainmuntilla of Adelaide WOMADelaide is back and even bigger in 2025! The iconic music festival has been in the public eye since it’s inception in 1992. Begun as a daring and innovative experiment, WOMAD has taken on a life of its own […]
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Arts Wednesday begins a preview of the Sydney Festival interviewing a variety of artists in many genres. We begin this week chatting to Stephanie Lake who is the Resident Choreographer of The Australian Ballet and is one of the most innovative Australian choreographers to emerge in the last decade. She created the international hits Colossus and Manifesto(smash successes […]
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Lucy Clifford – Between Spaces of Knowing Following off the back of her recent EP release ‘Meeting Place’, this latest full-length album serves as a continuation into Lucy’s creative identity and features a collective of Sydney’s diverse artists in improvised music, including Thomas Avgenicos on trumpet, David Reglar on tenor saxophone, Freyja Garbett on piano, […]
An Exhilarating End to the Year! Dance into 2025 with Lazybones Lounge’s NYE event! Not only will there be extravagant food and drinks, there will also be three brilliant bands that will be sure to make you move and groove to their music. So come along to the best place in town and celebrate the […]
Peter Evans – Extra Peter Evans makes his We Jazz Records debut with Extra, a new album out 25th October. The band formation includes Evans on trumpet, Petter Eldh (Koma Saxo / Post Koma) on bass and Jim Black on drums. Peter Evans, an acclaimed trumpet player, improvisor, and composer based in New York City […]
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Terceiro Mundo – Nomade Orquestra Nômade Orquestral’s latest album, Terceir Mundo, is a beautiful blend of genres, infusing Brazilian roots with jazz, funk, and soul influences. The São Paulo-based group is known for their rich, layered compositions, and this album exemplifies their ability to create something deeply rhythmic and culturally expansive, while still feeling modern […]
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