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.
The Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA) is an organisation promoting jazz across Australia. The organisation has evolved in recent months with new staff and projects developing. They have been trying to re-energize the music scene in Sydney especially surrounding Jazz music. This is why they created Jazz Now, evenings of fun jazz and improvised music. […]
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We’re joined by actress, activist and author Hannah Diviney, who unpacks everything you need to know about Sydney’s Disability Pride Festival happening Saturday, 26 July, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Town Hall. This is a free, disabled-led celebration — every organiser, performer, and volunteer brings their story, identity, and lived experience. Under the bold theme […]
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James O’Donnell is one of the most celebrated concert organists of our time. As the principal organist at Westminster Abbey for 24 years, he has played at royal weddings and funerals, as well as many other prestigious events around the world. He speaks with Alan Field on Monday Drive about his music and his upcoming […]
Sjaella is an acapella group of six exceptional German women about to take Australia by storm. Franziska from the group shares the story of the group’s creation, development, and their music with Alan Field on Monday Drive. […]
“Every day without alcohol makes a difference”Nicole Lee is Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute. She talks to David Barr about the benefits of moderating alcohol intake. […]
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How do Iranians feel about their government? David Barr talks to Dr Simon Theobald of Notre Dame University about public opinion of Iran’s regime on Tuesday Drive. […]
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Listen to Sahaj Mand, Technical Director of the USYD Rocketry Team talk about their challenges and experiences at IREC Sydney University’s Rocketry team participated in the International Rocket Engineering Competition back in June, where they went up against thousands of university students across 19 different countries in the scorching heat of Midland, Texas in the […]
Read More… from USYD Rocketry Team Became World Champions at IREC 2025 – 1st Place
In this episode of Friday Drive, John interviews wine expert Mike Bennie form P&V merchants, who shared his insights into the world of wine, its history, technology and his practical tips to improve the life of your wine. During this episode you will be taught about the different types of wines through Australia’s history of […]
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Interview with Ali Skiba Sound healing medicine woman, has just released her debut album. David Barr talks to her about her music. […]
Melbourne jazz guitarist & band leader, Mark Morand has an ongoing project which he calls 32 Bars in 32 Bars. He writes new songs for different venues until reaching the goal of performing and filming 32 new songs at 32 different venues. He has just released song 21, You’re Gonna Get Burned. David Barr talks […]
Why do dogs eat poo? Should we be concerned if our favourite mutt does this? David Barr talks to Dr Mia Cobb from the Animal Welfare Science Centre, University of Melbourne […]
The word incel has come to evoke a digital underworld of resentment, misogyny, and radicalisation. But it didn’t start that way. Once, it simply named the quiet pain of feeling unwanted. On Tuesday Drive, David Barr speaks with Dr Farid Zaid, senior lecturer in psychology at Monash University, to unpack the evolution of the incel […]