Hi, I’m Anna! I’m 21 years old and studying linguistics in Germany. Today marks my first step into the world of radio at Eastside FM, and what a day it’s been! If you’ve stumbled upon this post, welcome to my little corner of the Eastside experience. Let me share a bit about myself, why I’m […]
Could 2025 be the year you finally turn your musical dreams into reality? Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been playing for years, the Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music is now enrolling for Term 1 short courses—and we’ve got something for everyone! From beginner-level courses to more advanced ensemble work, Term 1 is your chance to explore new […]
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Malatu Astatke & The Hoodna Orchestra – Tension “Tension” sees the legendary Mulatu Astatke, the father of Ethio-jazz, teaming up with the talented Hoodna Orchestra for an electrifying new release that builds on his iconic fusion of Ethiopian rhythms, jazz, and funk. The album pulses with Astatke’s signature vibraphone playing, interwoven with rich horn sections, groovy […]
Andrew Bovell (When the Rain Stops Falling, Things I Know To Be True)succeeds at crafting a masterful telling of passion, history and politics in the picturesque setting of Madrid, Spain. Camellia whittles away her days, caught between the past and the present, in her stately Spanish home. She is looked after by her carer Alejandro […]
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Steel Pulse, one of reggae’s most iconic and influential bands, is set to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a highly anticipated tour across Australia in early 2025. Known for their pioneering blend of roots reggae, punk, and rock, Steel Pulse has spent five decades creating socially conscious, empowering music that has inspired generations. From their […]
Hosted on the ancestral lands of the Kaurna People in the Botanical Gardens/ Tainmuntilla of Adelaide WOMADelaide is back and even bigger in 2025! The iconic music festival has been in the public eye since it’s inception in 1992. Begun as a daring and innovative experiment, WOMAD has taken on a life of its own […]
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Lucy Clifford – Between Spaces of Knowing Following off the back of her recent EP release ‘Meeting Place’, this latest full-length album serves as a continuation into Lucy’s creative identity and features a collective of Sydney’s diverse artists in improvised music, including Thomas Avgenicos on trumpet, David Reglar on tenor saxophone, Freyja Garbett on piano, […]
Dr Philip Tong is a dermatologist and founder of Dermscreen, who aim to make skin solutions more accessible, promoting early detection of skin cancer, through their innovative photographic technologies. Their total body imaging captures 95% of your skin’s surface, allowing specialist dermatologists to view and assess your skin health remotely, removing the time needed to […]
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The Goldner String Quartet are an Australian string quartet consisting of Dene Olding, (violin), Dimity Hall (violin), Irina Morozova (viola) and Julian Smiles (cello). After their 1997 debut at London, they soon were critically acclaimed, and were being invited to many prestigious festivals around the world. They have even received an ARIA Music Award nomination […]
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An Exhilarating End to the Year! Dance into 2025 with Lazybones Lounge’s NYE event! Not only will there be extravagant food and drinks, there will also be three brilliant bands that will be sure to make you move and groove to their music. So come along to the best place in town and celebrate the […]
Olivia Ansell is the Festival Director of Sydney Festival, which is a festival showcasing music, art, dance, theatre, and more, from all around the world. Established in 1977, the festival runs every year in January for 3 weeks. Join Olivia as she discusses about some of the shows and events that will appear in the […]
Eastside 89.7FM is proudly sponsored by Peninsula Air Conditioning. As summer approaches, our air conditioners work overtime to keep us cool. Join Tony as he interviews Colin from one of our local business sponsors, Peninsula Air Conditioning, about their exceptional air conditioning products and services. Peninsula Air Conditioning, based in Warriewood, have been providing air […]
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