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Samin, frontman and creator of packingdhaka visited us in the studio early Monday morning. We spoke to this wonderfully vibrant individual about his growth as a musician. Formation of the band Packing Dhaka, it’s iterations, his farewell show This Saturday December 6th @sneakypossumbar. […]
An exploration into the artist’s ideas and intentions behind his bold, politically charged artworks. Blak Douglas was born in 1970, Blacktown, NSW to a Dhungatti Father and Caucasian mother, a four time Archie Awards finalist and prizewinner for 2022, his bold, colourful artworks are mainly inspired by social justice and public affairs. Blak Douglas talks […]
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On the 25th of November, playwright Jack Kearney and director Lucy Clements appeared on Arts Tuesday to discuss their upcoming play Born on a Thursday at the Old Fitz Theatre. The play tells the story of a woman returning home to her family in Western Sydney during the turn of the millennium and explores the […]
On October 2, Australian music icons Dave Graney & Clare Moore appeared on Arts Thursday on Eastside Radio, where they discussed their latest projects and reflected on their remarkable four-decade partnership. Dave Graney & Clare Moore are one of Australia’s most enduring and distinctive musical partnerships. Since the late 1970s, the duo has carved out a unique place in Australian music through […]
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Silky Roads have crafted a captivating musical style—funky, soulful, and full of energy. An electro-funk-pop quartet, they take the grooves of Parcels and Daft Punk in a silky-smooth direction. We had a great time chatting about their new EP Wallflower (7 tracks, out now!). Tune in to hear their stripped-back live performance—featuring electric synth and acoustic guitar. You […]
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Today, on Arts Thursday, Maisy and Paula welcomed David Spicer, manager of the Bondi Theatre Company. David Spicer was an ABC journalist for 30 years before becoming a theatrical agent. He also work for the Association of Community Theatre. In 2017, he created the Bondi Theatre Company with a goal to “entertain, develop new, update […]
Read More… from The Fifth Comedy and Cabaret Season starting August 30th
Emma Greenhill is currently undertaking a course at the Con Open Academy, and comes onto Arts Friday to have a quick chat about her experience with Angela. […]
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In this episode of Arts Monday, Lindsey and Caroline meet Dr Neerja Chandna Peters, who shares her reflections on abstract art – and how colour and music provoke emotions of joy and harmony. Dr Neerja Chandna Peters takes us on a journey through her global art career, from where she grew up in New Delhi, […]
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Interviewed by Lindsey & Caroline Listen to our interview with Fahn Jim where he explains his thoughts and process for his unique works He has a rich background in architecture and inventions. Those experiences he has brought into the art world and displayed through his series of paintings and live performances which creates an immersive […]
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Interviewed by Lindsey & Caroline Listen in As Neerja Peters talks about her choice of Harmonizing colours and how her presence show both generous and inspiring aspects. Her abstract and geometric works became her form of meditation and joy. The delicate interplay of memory, geometry, and colour in each piece creates their own meticulous narratives […]
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In this episode, we revisit an interview from Arts Tuesday with curator Samantha Ferris about The Garden of Time, currently showing at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. This touring exhibition brings together six artists Three from Australia and three from the Netherlands in a shimmering, cross-cultural conversation inspired by J.G. Ballard’s dystopian short story. As the world teeters on […]
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In this podcast, Toby Schmitz joins Di Simmons & Suzi Whitehead to discuss his latest release, The Empress Murders. From writing award winning plays to appearing in numerous TV series, Schmitz is an exceptionally accomplished artist with plenty of experience under his belt. In his latest book, Schmitz offers readers a thrilling whodunnit mystery, with […]
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