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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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The wait is over for the WOMADelaide faithful, as the first 20 groups are announced for the 2020 festival,to be presented over 6-9 March 2020 in the picturesque surrounds of Adelaide’s Botanic Park. Leading the first announcement is living musical legend, civil rights icon, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award-winner, Mavis Staples. […]
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Former College DJ Transfers to Radio Down Under Good morning, Sydney! It has been 3 years since I retired as DJ emorrismorris and wrapped up the talk radio show Half-Asleep, and I am more than happy to be back in a radio station and back in Australia. Half-Asleep was a weekly morning program on WSUM, […]
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Renowned Violinist Alexandre Da Costa And Pianist Jean-Philippe Sylvestre Present Music From Around The World Canadian violinist, Alexandre Da Costa is currently one of the top and most sought-after violinists in the world: recipient of a JUNO award, the Virginia-Parker Prize (one of Canada’s highest cultural distinctions), the Sylva Gelber Foundation Award from the Canada […]
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This Arts Thursday, with Maisy Stapleton, two special guests give us an opportunity to understand the powerful impact of the arts – inviting us to consider diverse views and question the status quo through art works and, through specialist arts programs, showing us how museums support fulfilling access to art and exhibitions for visitors with […]