A mafia-esque summer romance On the 19th of December 2025, I experienced Don West at Liberty Hall — the last of two nights he performed there. Founded by Jake Smythe and Kenny Graham in the heart of the Entertainment Quarter, this venue has played a key role in reviving Sydney’s live music scene post-Covid. Ever […]
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The True History of the Life and Death of King Lear & His Three Daughters
Shakespeare’s greatest play, in an energised, classic Belvoir production, featuring the grit and power of Colin Friels. It’s time to retire. Lear has a plan – he’ll divide the kingdom between his three daughters, they’ll work in harmony with each other, he’ll live with them, there will be a seamless transition of power, and all will […]
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Yaron Hallis swings Leonard Cohen into gypsy Jazz
MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT, the gypsy jazz fusion band will be celebrating the music of Leonard Cohen at the State Theatre on 8 November. David Barr talks to founder Yaron Hallis about the concert. […]
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Endurance Stories: Three Athletes at Eastside Radio
Photography by: Stefan Holm This story brings together three athletes whose paths all cross at Eastside Radio. Chris Zinn used to be on the board of Eastside Radio. He now lives in Queensland but took the time to come in the studio to share his experience as a long-distance runner just a few days prior […]
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Meow Meow: The Red Shoes
Dance we will and dance we must. From a chorus of hairy fauns to singing swans and showgirl stars, experience an unforgettable, frenetic song-and-dance into meaning. A musical celebration that will shock you out of stagnancy and into ecstatic oblivion from “the queen of chanson” (Berliner Zeitung) with “devilish funny bones and heavenly vocal cords” […]
Sydney celebrates the 2025 Art Music Award Winners
On Thursday August 21st, the Sydney’s City Recital Hall welcomed the 2025 Art Music Award Ceremony. The Art Music Award is an annual celebration of Australia’s art and music community presented by APREA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre (AMC). It recognizes excellence among artists, performers and leaders in contemporary classical, jazz, experimental music and […]
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The Art of Words: Michael Aiken Shares His Poetry
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 […]
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We ride Australia – Cycling for a Bigger Goal
Yesterday on Thursday Drive, Tony welcomed Stephen Hodge, the Director of We Ride Australia for National Advocacy. We Ride Australia is based in Canberra, for over 20 years, their missions has been centered around advocating to empower decision makers and inspire all Australians to choose cycling. In 2017, it became a not-for-profit organisation. In the […]
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Conspiracy theories are as American as apple pie
David Barr talks to Charlie Lewis who has written a thumbnail sketch in Crikey of conspiracy theories in the United States. The conversation ranges from Roswell aliens, JFK assassination, QAnon and Jeffrey Epstein. Listen to Charlie Lewis share his knowledge on conspiracy theories in an interesting conversation with Drive Tuesday’s host David Barr. […]
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ANAM Sketches – An opportunity to listen to young and talented musicians
There is nothing quite like experiencing the energy, passion and talent of young musicians on the edge of their professional careers. This September we harness that feeling in a specially curated concert featuring musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM). ANAM is a renowned cultural institution dedicated to shaping the musical leaders of […]
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The Aretha Franklin Songbook Show
Aretha Franklin is an icon singer and songwriter. Named twice the best singer of all times by the Rolling Stone Magazine. On August 15th 2025, at the Camelot Lounge, come attend this incredible show which is all about recounting Aretha Franklin’s amazing life and talent. Relive all your favourite hits like: Respect, Chain Of Fools, […]
The Spare Room at Belvoir – A Haunting Tale of Hope and Mortality
When Helen’s old friend, Nicola, comes to town for treatment, it only makes sense she should stay in the spare room. Nicola has put her faith in a shady alternative cancer clinic, and Helen is determined to be her brilliant friend and carer no matter what. But as the sleepless nights rack up, a short […]
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