Max McRuvie-Burns Sydney’s crime history is endlessly fascinating, not least because it was dominated by women. Hence the nickname, Pussytown. Where were the brothels, speakeasies and hideouts, exactly – and how many were right here in Paddington? On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast Sydney historian and tour guide Max Burns-McRuvie joins Elizabeth Farrelly to […]
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra City Recital Hall Tuesday 17 June 2025 Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) In “Baroque Unleashed”, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra rises to a whole new level in a concert of standard Italian Baroque music from the great composers of the era. Without a guest international star or any colourful staging or lighting, […]
Jacob Collier Joins Dan and Matt on Blow to discuss his sprawling musical career. […]
Experience an evening of elegance, charm and timeless swing as internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and bassist Nicki Parrott returns to Australia to headline Jazz at The Lounge 2025 with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary women of jazz. Having spent the past 30 years performing on the world’s most prestigious stages — from New York […]
‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service, here to entertain you with our humorous and delightful cockney banter. In our new segment, Scallywag Showtunes, airing during Virginia Lowe and Eric Gyore’s Wednesday Drive show, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky repartee), all fings […]
UNSW Gallery until 10 August Review by Anthony Frater (Arts Wednesday) On now at the UNSW Galleries is an exhibition that gives the viewer a unique opportunity to see some indigenous fine works of art rarely seen in such a complete and comprehensive way under the one roof, particularly in this case, works from an […]
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On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by the erudite and articulate Architect Tone Wheeler. The old three-storey walk-up is one of Sydney’s most despised traditions. But now, as the housing crisis deepens, many are asking whether it is less problem than solution? Architect Tone Wheeler is a big fan and […]
Well known Australian drummer Andrew Dickeson stops by to discuss all things music on Blow. […]
In this episode we talk to Deputy Director of the Chau Chak Wing Museum, Dr Paul Donnelly: Archeologist and honorary associate of the Department of Archaeology and founding member and vice president of the Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation. He is also a governor of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens, both at the University of Sydney. “The collection is representative of […]
This episode features the incredibly talented Ben Panucci a Sydney-based guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Ben is a staple of the Australian jazz scene, known for his work with The Cope Street Parade and his own projects like The Ben Panucci Trio, New Venusians, and Pucci. He talks about his new project. A […]
On Thursday, June 5th, American family gospel band Annie and the Caldwells took the stage at City Recital Hall, captivating the audience with their soulful storytelling and magnetic stage presence. Led by Ms. Annie Caldwell, the family has been performing together since the 1980s, touring globally and sharing their music across generations. From the 2024 […]
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Wednesday 4 June 2025 Sydney Opera House Bangarra Dance Theatre Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) For their brand new production, Illume, Bangarra Dance Theatre have been allowed onto the stage of the Joan Sutherland Theatre for the first time, and this huge new space was barely big enough to contain their brilliance. Every aspect […]