Drive time is the soundtrack to your journey home. On air every day 4-6 pm, your five Drive presenters bring you an eclectic mix of music and great interviews.
You will get breaking news as well the latest from activists, politicians, academics, social commentators and musicians.
You’ll hear about the great events happening around Sydney and most of all some great music from contemporary Americana and African music to electronic and Jazz.
“Troy smashed my heart into a million pieces and then he put it back together again” is what viewers have said after attending Upside Down Fantasyland at Festivals across the country. Troy Rogers is a musician, poet, and artist who joined Tony on Drive Thursday to discuss his upcoming one-man show at the Sydney Fringe […]
Read More… from Upside Down Fantasyland: Troy Rogers on Turning Journey into Performance
Prof Eddie Holmes, the Sydney University award winning virologist who first published the genomic sequence of the virus giving rise to COVID-19 discussed the world of viruses on Monday Drive with Alan Field. […]
Allegra Spender spent some time chatting to Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss progress on climate change, aged care packages, social cohesion and reforming tax in the pub! […]
On Monday Drive, Alan Field chatted in the Bondi studio with one of Australia’s most remarkable cultural leaders, composers, sopranos, educators, and Yorta Yorta women. […]
Former Eastside Identity Jon Shapiro was a presenter on Friday Drive, secretary to the Board and as a lawyer, a legal enthusiast with a passion for social justice and equality. The question of legal tender has been weighing on his mind since 2019 when indications first became apparent that cash may no longer not be […]
Read More… from Jon Shapiro: Is digital currency really for the better?
Two of the most important and prominent Australian modern classical musicians spent some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive as a new album, composed by Elena and performed by Tamara, is released. The story of the music, the musicians’ history, and their close colaboration is as warming as the music itself. […]
Patrick Kennedy is the CEO of Sydney Fringe, a not-for-profit working with public and private sector advocating for independent artists. The Sydney Fringe Festival organized each year in September brings together artists from all genres and walks of life. Patrick has been working as a theatre director and producer for over 15 years, primarily in […]
Read More… from The Festivities of Art in Patrick Kennedy‘s upcoming Sydney Fringe Festival
Dr Anne Ring is a writer, researcher, advocate, and indeed a local “Woman of the Year” who has spent many years examining the lived realities of ageing, as well as the social narratives that surround it. She discussed the concepts surrounding ageing with Alan Field in the Bondi studio on Monday Drive. […]
Last week, Arts Monday welcomed AJ Stanton, a singer-songwriter, producer and self taught multi-instrumentalist. They had a meaningful discussion about music, arts and her journey as an artist. The creator of a new booking agency @notnats is a young musician, and entrepeneur. Have a listen to their enigmatic melodies, and make sure you get out […]
Read More… from Stories in Songs: A Conversation with AJ Stanton
Recently, Arts Monday welcome Michael Aiken. Long time poet, musician, and Sydney local. He was the owner of the @Gardenloungenewtown, and is currently hosting many open mics for poetry, comedy, and music around town. He has a monthly opening @852hongkong restaurant which is picking up momentum, as well as long time customers because of their […]
Read More… from The Art of Words: Michael Aiken Shares His Poetry
Rozelle’s White Bay Power Station is host to a new concept in power; a concert titled Lost Birds. Artistic & Musical Director of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Brett Weymark, OAM talks to Alan Field on Monday Drive about the experience. […]
Read More… from Brett Weymark Sets White Bay Power Station Alight
An Australian built and operated cube satellite has won the SmallSat Mission of the Year award at the ‘Space Oscars’ at a ceremony in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The pprogram’s lead, Professor Iver Cairns from Sydney University chats to Alan Field on Monday Drive about what it means to Australia. […]