Nice to meet you, I’m Beate! Born in the cold of Sweden’s North, the soothing sounds of the natural world and the cozy Swedish music by the fireplace formed the backdrop of my first moments on this Earth. Many nights were spent with my Mother easing me to bed with a Latvian lullaby (my parents […]
For three decades, Ensemble Offspring has been at the forefront of Australian contemporary music—pioneering, trendsetting, and redefining chamber music. In 2025, the ensemble marks its 30th anniversary with a bold season that celebrates its rich history while looking to the future. Founded in 1995 as the Spring Ensemble by Sydney Conservatorium student composers Damien Ricketson […]
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‘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 Master Tony Roma Thursday Driveshow, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky repartee), all fings pertaining or related […]
Music lovers, vinyl collectors, and creative minds – get ready for Unknown Paths, a brand-new boutique music takeover at Bondi Pavilion on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Curated by Bondi music industry heavyweights Ryan Grieve (DFA Records, Modular) and Julian Sudek (Producer/Writer for Genesis Owusu and Royel Otis), this one-day festival will transform the first floor of Bondi Pavilion into a dynamic […]
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Get ready for an unforgettable night of soul, rhythm, and nostalgia as Dancing in the Shadows of Motown lights up the stage at Randwick Ritz this April. Celebrating the legacy of the Motown era, this electrifying tribute show promises an immersive experience filled with timeless classics and high-energy performances. Experience the MagicStep back in time with a […]
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Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Sydney Lyric Theatre Attending MJ the Musical in Sydney was an unforgettable experience. The show seamlessly intertwined the personal story of Michael Jackson’s rise, struggles, and complex family dynamics with the magic of his music. As I sat in the vibrant, electric atmosphere of the theater, it was clear that every […]
Join Matthew Ottignon as he celebrates Marshall Allen and his new album from 2025 New Dawn. Marshall Belford Allen (born May 25, 1924) is an American free jazz and avant garde jazz alto saxophone player. He also performs on flute, oboe, piccolo, and the EWI. Allen is best known for his work with Sun Ra, having recorded and performed mostly in this context since the late 1950s, […]
Allison Russell is one of the outstanding musicians of our time. The multi award winning and multiinstrumental has produced two solo albums and has worked with many other artists and groups including Joni Mitchell. She recently played Persephone in the broadway version of Hadestown. She will be playing at the City Recital Hall on 17 […]
The Ocean Lovers Festival is Australia’s LARGEST cultural and science celebration for the OCEAN! Born in Bondi and expanding to a Sydney-wide festival in March 2025, this annual event brings together ideas, art, music, and action to celebrate and protect the ocean. Be inspired and entertained with a mix of art, music, food, talks, workshops, and more! […]
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg This past Saturday, Sydney was treated to an extraordinary evening of music as Fever’s Candlelight Concert series brought the iconic compositions of Hans Zimmer to life. Set against the intimate and atmospheric backdrop of a candlelit venue, this concert was a mesmerizing journey through some of Zimmer’s most beloved film scores. […]
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Jazz maestro, Shabaka Hutchings took up the clarinet from age nine, playing in calypso bands while studying classical repertoire, and often practising over hip hop beats and music native to Barbados, where he spent much of his childhood. Since then, Shabaka has collaborated with a range of luminaries including Mulatu Astatke, Andre 3000, Floating Points, […]
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg “Turpentine” is a bold and unsettling new gothic play that grips its audience with an intoxicating blend of horror, dark humor, and psychological intensity. Written by Tommy James Green, who also stars as the tormented Dr. Raymond Crow, this eerie production marks the debut of Popular Playhouse at Flight Path Theatre, running […]
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