From the rugged mountain tops of Macquarie Island, down the torrent rivers of millennia to thedeep dark depths of ocean shipwrecks, the Ocean Lovers Talks will take you into the mostremarkable realms of our big blue planet over two days of free inspirational talks and panels fromadventurers, scientists and experts on March 23 and 24 […]
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Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO returns to Sydney and Melbourne for the second time after wowing Australian audiences during her 2019 tour. Her 2024 Australian shows will be a career retrospective. Audiences can expect to hear songs from her most recent, debut album on Blue Note Records, The Omnichord Real Book a visionary, expansive, […]
EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Another Blue – Crosslegged Cross Legged is an extremely uprising musical artist whose soulful melodies and introspective lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide. With her distinctive blend of folk, indie, and pop influences, Cross Legged has carved out a unique niche in the music industry. Her debut album, “Another Blue,” […]
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Bangers & Mash is a good-old home-cooked variety night featuring banging tunes and mad mash-ups served up by Australia’s greatest live acts. In this episode Emilie and John from Friday Drive chat to Catherine about the amazing concept and all you need to know about Bangers and Mash! […]
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“Dub me Senseless“ The Mad Professor is coming back! Only weeks from now Sydney will welcome The Mad Professor. He is currently on tour giving multiple performances in Australia. The man who played a significant part in transitioning dub into the digital age is considered one of the leading producers of dub music. The British […]
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EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Emerald Hands – Barney McAll Barney McAll’s “Emerald Hands (Extra Celestial Arts)” is a mesmerizing odyssey through the realms of jazz fusion, electronica, and avant-garde experimentation. As a highly respected pianist, composer, and bandleader, McAll pushes the boundaries of musical expression with this groundbreaking album. “Emerald Hands” serves as […]
Little Pauline from Germany was always impressed by the effect movies and music have on people. Little Pauline is now 22 years old and the new intern at Eastside Radio. By Pauline Wiesner Hi, I am Pauline and it’s my first week at Eastside Radio in Paddington, Sydney. Originally I am from Frankfurt and I […]
In this Podcast Bondi Nights´Earl speaks with the Ladies that hosted the Hot Jazz Picnic. It was live in the episode of Bondi Nights on February 7, 2024. Lana and Madison revealed how they prepared for the event and spill the tea about how well they know Jazz music. […]
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EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Dama Bega Nibi (I Want To Go Home) – Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band Released just this year on the 12th January 2024, Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band is a fusion collection of Senegalese traditions with jazz and the pulsating bliss of electronic music and rhythm. Led […]
The Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 heralded the White Australia Policy. This culture of whiteness would inevitably affect music in Australia. In this episode we look at the 1928 tour by Sonny Clay’s Colored Idea, the first African-American jazz band to tour Australia. We also look at ways the White Australia Policy continued to affect […]
A series focussing on the intersection between music and history, The Intersection traces the evolution of ideas, social norms and cultural forms in Australia – and the characters and events behind them. Sometimes shocking, with dramatic twists along the way, be prepared for an immersive journey into the surprising moments that shaped our lives and […]
EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Live From South Channel Island – Mildlife (AUS) Formed in 2013, Mildlife are a Melbourne-based jazz fusion group. Their first live album “Live from South Channel Island” was actually recorded during their one-off livestream performance at South Channel Island on 10 March 2021. The album stands as a testament […]