On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast we’re looking at trees. Urban heat is rather the topic du jour – as is climate change. And the tree is our best defence – yet still, when push comes to shove, we chop them down. Elizabeth Farrelly is looking quite specifically at the demolition of almost 600 […]
Monday 12 August 2024 City Recital Hall Council: Pekka Kuusisto & Gabriel Kahane Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Council is the musical duo of Pekka Kuusisto & Gabriel Kahane. Their song-writing is original but somehow assuringly familiar and the songs are interspersed with classical music both old and ultra-modern. The overall effect is a […]
Hosted by Jon and Riley Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, our favourite cineastes tackle the concept of ‘Superstition’. After all, what does separate fact from superstition? Over the centuries, powerful religious and political institutions have been tasked with or taken the responsibility of solidifying belief systems. Jon and Riley do a terrific job of […]
The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The […]
“His touch is distinct and clear as glass…the Horowitz of Jazz Piano” – Martial Solar (Paris) The legendary James Morrison Quartet joins forces with Grammy award-winning pianist, Marian Petrescu (from Romania) for one night of sublime jazz in the city. With dazzling technique and dynamic interpretation this is a celebration of all that is intoxicating […]
Saturday 3 August 2024 City Recital Hall Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Dance Company Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) In Silence & Rapture the ACO combines the music of JS Bach and Arvo Pärt with contemporary dance choreographed by Sydney Dance Company’s Rafael Bonachela, and the question I am pondering is was it a […]
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Hosted by Jon and Riley Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, we have a surprising topic – Lunacy! What do you think of when you hear the word ‘lunacy’? We bet what you don’t think of is the Moon. Jon and Riley never fail to surprise and entertain with their intellectual discussions around often maligned […]
The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The […]
The acclaimed Australian artists, Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams, are a unique soul-pop duo. They’ve been collaborating since 1989, known for their innovative approach and seamless fusion music. Listen in to John McNamara on Friday Drive as he chats with these iconic musicians about their extensive career, recent performance experiences and the changes they had […]
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‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service (aka Eliane Morel and Soledad Cordeaux), here to entertain you with our humorous and delightful cockney banter. In our new segment, Scallywag Showtunes, airing during Eastside Radio Drive show, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with (but with our trademark […]
Virginia Lowe spoke with Jody Sternberg and David Lewis during Tuesday’s Lowedown about their work and upcoming shows across Australia. Both Paris-based Australians, Lewis’ melodic, colourful trumpet and flugelhorn interweave effortlessly with Sternberg’s warm voice and feeling for lyric, playfully mixing languages and musical styles. They will join forces with outstanding Sydney pianist Chris Cody […]
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We are in the middle of a solar revolution. David Barr talks to Peter Martin, visiting fellow from the Crawford School of Public Policy (ANU), what the advantages are of solar power as opposed to nuclear power. Solar wins hands down. […]