Tuesday 12 November 2024 Seymour Centre Soft Tread Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) It is with mixed emotions that we say farewell to a 25 year old theatre institution, the Wharf Revue. Writers Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott have decided to call it a day to “spend more time with family” and […]
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“The Pool” is a brand-new feature documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ian Darling and executive produced by Margaret Simpson-Lee. Filmed over a year, the movie is a stunning cinematic experience, set to a nostalgic ’60s inspired soundtrack, with a cast of characters who reflect the power of community. Listen in as executive producer Margaret Simpson-Lee […]
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Sunday 10 November 2024 Old Fitz Theatre Rogue Projects Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) From time to time a play comes along that challenges your beliefs, but then flips it all around so you find yourself thinking that is exactly what I believe. Then it does it again, and again, and again until you […]
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Soul of Sydney is celebrating their 13th year by providing an inventive afternoon amalgamating Funk, Soul and Afrobeats. A versatile collective of artists, creatives and musicians bonded by their love of music – Soul of Sydney comes from humble beginnings. Initially launched as a blog in 2009 before gradually moving onto the outdoor park scene, […]
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In this episode, we unravel the complex friendship between Inky Stephenson and Miles, set against the shifting political tides of the 1930s. Lloyd-Alison Young’s portrayal of Inky—a character tangled in fascism, populist politics, and anti-Semitism—sparks questions about loyalty, ambition, and morality. After three years in prison for her political affiliations, Inky’s relationship with Miles fractures, […]
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Hi everyone, I’m one of Eastside Radio’s newest interns. A bit about meI’m a 23-year old teaching student in Sydney. I am passionate about languages and cultures. In addition to English, I speak Kannada and Hindi (Indian languages) as well as a bit of French and Spanish. I grew up in a family that enjoys […]
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26 OCTOBER 2024 – 9 FEBRUARY 2025 AGNSW Naala Nura (South Building) Lower level 2 Review by: Anthony Frater (Arts Wednesday) Every now and again a blockbuster exhibition comes along and lives up to the hype. Magritte, on now at the AGNSW is an extraordinary exhibition. A comprehensive retrospective showcasing many of the artists most […]
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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki discusses his life, his adventures and his memories withAlan Field on Monday Drive. […]
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Alan Field on Monday Drive congratulates Michael Fisher and Rob Marjenbergon winning the award for the Best New Program at the CommunityBroadcasting Association of Australia annual conference for “The Intersection.” […]
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Thursday 31 October 2024 Bondi Pavilion Moira Blumenthal Productions Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) The Kingdom of Eucalypts is a powerful play that explores many controversial themes while telling the story of one of Australia’s best known writers, Miles Franklin. Playwright Alice Spigelman asks us to grapple with race, feminism, political ideology, the role […]
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Over five weeks, participants of the Bondi Wave program (aged 12-18) will come into the Eastside Bondi studio to chat about their musical aspirations and the music they have composed and recorded as part of the Wave program. This week, band members of the band The Nowadays discuss their experience making music with Bondi Wave. […]
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Wednesday 30 October, 2024 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Sydney Opera House Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Argentinian pianist, Ingrid Fliter gave a consummate demonstration of how to make the piano sing the way Frederic Chopin would have in her graceful performance of his 1st Piano Concerto with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Brazilian conductor Eduardo Strausser […]
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