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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Get ready for a night of sizzling jazz! Trumpet dynamo Mat Jodrell, fresh from a decade lighting up New York’s jazz scene, teams up with two phenomenal talents: pianist Simon Tedeschi, who effortlessly bridges the worlds of classical and jazz, and bassist Cameron Undy, known across Australia for his groove and dynamism. Together, this powerhouse […]
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In Episode 334 of Breaking Waves, Riley Thomas and John Mark bring humour and curiosity to a fascinating exploration of healing — what it means, how it happens, and why we seek it. From the ancient roots of the word “heal” to faith healers, shamans, and the wounded healer archetype, the hosts consider how humans […]
Review by Leo Metzker If you happen to be leaving the Sydney Eye Hospital on a Wednesday night after an annual retinoscopy, cross to the other side of Macquarie Street, take a blurred right, an unfocused left, forward eight paces, a right and then a sharp left into St. Stephen’s Uniting Church. The sound of […]
Congratulations are in order for Sydney turntablist DJ Beast Mode for winning Australia’s first-ever DMC World Title, winning the Open Category at the 2025 DMC World DJ Championships in Tokyo, Japan! “Australian DJ history has been rewritten. Sydney’s DJ Beast Mode has officially claimed Australia’s first-ever DMC World Title, winning the Open Category at the […]
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SNAPSHOT – The Dan Barnett Big Band SNAPSHOT finds Dan Barnett leading his 14 piece big band with confidence warmth and a grin that comes through the speakers. The album mixes swinging tunes, ballads and bursts of Latin sparkle. Four originals sit comfortably alongside selected standards arranged by Australian favourites Andrew Robertson, Ed Wilson, Kelly […]
and the band played waltzing Matilda – a song that has been rated in the top 30 of all australian songs. David Barr talks to the grand troubadour about his music and that song. Eric Bogle has been touring across the country recently. […]
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Step up to the plate for a grand slam episode of Breaking Waves! In Episode 333, Geoff and Shai welcome Cole Sheretz, the new owner and manager of the Sydney Blue Sox, for a lively chat about baseball, passion and building one of Australia’s most promising teams. From Oregon to Blacktown, Cole shares his journey […]
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Classic Cool – Melody & Elsen Sydney’s jazz duo Melody & Elsen prove that less really can be more. Their new jazz standards album Classic Cool captures the power of simplicity. With just vocals and double bass, they breathe new life into timeless classics. Recorded in one day, the 8-track set feels like a live […]
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Featuring: DJ MOTO (Club Joints Mixtapes), DJ D, NICOLE TANIA, PHIL TOKE, SEB 1 & Soul of Sydney DJs “We’re excited to announce the next Soul of Sydney session on Sunday, October 26, an afternoon of feel-good funk, soul, disco, and 90s hip hop vibes and beyond.” Joining us is Sydney Hip Hop don, crate digger, DJ, and […]
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Sydney artist and Paddington resident Seamus Caplice is an eclectic songwriter and producer. His new album ‘Thinking of You’ is a collection of original songs with pop, jazz and rock influences. The album features contributions from acclaimed Manila based pianist Bobby Velasco, Jakarta based singer Syauqi Destanika, and popular local Sydney singers Angel Tupai and […]
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The Cloud Maker’s music celebrates goddesses from each of the five female master musician’s cultures. Channelling ancient tales of fierce battles, shaman dances, journeys to the after-life, and a moth goddess singing the most beautiful song of all time. Featuring Taonga Pūoro (Maori singing treasures), Bass clarinet, Harmonic flutes, Cello, Nyckelharpa (Nordic fiddle), Drums and Voices, […]