On Thursday, June 5th, American family gospel band Annie and the Caldwells took the stage at City Recital Hall, captivating the audience with their soulful storytelling and magnetic stage presence. Led by Ms. Annie Caldwell, the family has been performing together since the 1980s, touring globally and sharing their music across generations. From the 2024 […]
Read More… from Annie and the Caldwells’ Electrifying Sydney Performance
Welcome to My Sis, a celebration of 10 years of First Nations excellence in music. Founded by Naarm-based rapper Briggs, Bad Apples Music has spent a decade shaping Australia’s hip-hop scene while championing First Nations voices and stories. To mark the milestone, My Sis features an all-female First Nations line-up spanning Australia and the Pacific. Catch performances from Western Sydney […]
Read More… from My Sis: Celebrating 10 years of Bad Apples Music
If you don’t know it already, now’s your chance to step into the funkadelic world of Marrickville’s Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar. This June they’ve really pulled out the stops for a month filled with soul, jazz, and all the good stuff. You don’t want to miss out so get these dates in the calendar! […]
Join Ensemble Offspring and special guests for their 30th birthday celebration as an international cast of the hottest composers working today! Come see Ensemble Offspring this July for their Divine Darkness program, where they are joined by guests including soprano Jane Sheldon to create a divinely dark experience. A turbulent sonic dreamworld frames the works […]
Read More… from Divine Darkness: Ensemble Offpsring’s 30th Birthday Celebration
Harpist and singer Victor Valdez joins Sarah Bedak to share stories from his musical journey to his Mexican heritage. Also the importance of keeping cultural traditions alive through music. He speaks about growing up with mariachi music, how Mexican identity is shaped by a blend of Indigenous, African, and European influences. Victor also performs a […]
Thursday Drive had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Marshall, Head of Contemporary Music and Lead Curator for Vivid Live at the Sydney Opera House. Ben talks about his job and how exciting it is to plan events at such a famous location. He shares what’s coming up for Vivid Live, a music festival that focuses […]
Read More… from Interview with Ben Marshall about Vivid LIVE
While in the middle of their riotous UK tour performing songs about “drinking and hanging landlords,” acclaimed Irish outfit The Mary Wallopers are thrilled to announce their live return to Australia this September! The band are set to return to our shores for five massive shows in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Thirroul, and Melbourne. In between […]
Read More… from Irish Folk Band The Mary Wallopers Announce A Return To Australia
Get ready for a night of driving swing, soulful solos and hard bop brilliance as Jazz at The Lounge 2025 continues with a high-energy tribute to one of the greatest jazz ensembles of all time — Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. Led by acclaimed Australian drummer Andrew Dickeson, this powerhouse quintet brings the fiery […]
Read More… from Jazz At The Lounge 2025: Celebrating Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
Immerse yourself in the heartfelt tribute to legendary composer, Burt Bacharach. Regarded as the one of the most important and influential figures of 20th century popular music, this celebration of his legacy takes us through his compositions fronted by Las Vegas legends, Vivian Ross and EC Adams. Both having become two of the most sought after […]
Read More… from The Burt Bacharach Songbook starring Vivian Ross
You already know where it is. But for those still discovering: our must visit venue is in the heart of Marrickville. The Iconic Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar with its eclectic decor is a restaurant and bar with a unique, relaxed atmosphere where people can meet, hang out, chat & listen to live music. This […]
Read More… from May’s must-see concerts at Lazybones Marrickville
Step into the relaxing world of Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar in the heart of Marrickville, where atmospheric lighting, great food, extensive menu of drinks and exclusive live music of genres including jazz, soul, rhythm and R&B combine to create an experience you’ll never forget! Your Inner West’s Jazz Fix Love music? And Love Live […]
Read More… from Lazybones Set to Thrive in the Live Music Scene this May
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Sydney audiences have seen Titanic retold in many ways, but never quite like this. Titanique, the wildly irreverent and hilariously over-the-top parody, has made its way to Australian shores, and it’s safe to say: this ship is sailing full speed ahead on waves of comedy, nostalgia, and powerhouse vocals. From the moment the curtain […]
Read More… from Review: Titanique Docks in Sydney with Laughter and Heart