Jazz at The Lounge 2025: Emma Pask and her jazz trio band

Prepare to be spellbound when award-winning vocalist Emma Pask makes her debut at the Lounge with her Jazz Trio Band. Emma joined Australian jazz great James Morrison’s band when she was just 16 years old, going on to tour the world with Morrison for 20 years. Now one of Australia’s favourite voices in jazz, Emma […]

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Gentle Density

ROOFTOP CITY Could Sydney save itself, solve affordability, generate density, combat climate change, maintain heritage and create a whole new way of living just by adding a storey or two on top? Warren Livesey thinks so, and his argument is compelling.  Livesey is founder of ARAD, the Association for Rooftop and Airspace Development with 15,000 members internationally and 75 rooftop developments […]

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Hanna Diviney – Sydney’s Disability Pride Festival

We’re joined by actress, activist and author Hannah Diviney, who unpacks everything you need to know about Sydney’s Disability Pride Festival happening Saturday, 26 July, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Town Hall. This is a free, disabled-led celebration — every organiser, performer, and volunteer brings their story, identity, and lived experience. Under the bold theme […]

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Protesting the law of protest

In NSW, unlike Queensland, Victoria and the ACT, there is no right to protest, protests must be approved by police and you can be jailed for climbing on ‘a structure.’ On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast with Elizabeth Farrelly speaks with Professor Simon Rice about our increasingly draconian protest laws in NSW. Are we […]

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Music Studio Expressions Of Interest Open At Bondi Pavilion!

If you or someone you know are interested in a small studio space to rehearse or record, then look no further! The Music Studio at Bondi Pavilion is available for any and all local musicians looking for a space to practise and perform! There are a limited number of two-week residencies available from August to […]

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Albums of the Week: flowermuscle by Jane Sheldon // Trail Songs from the Deep by Murray Hammond

Trail Songs from the Deep by Murray Hammond Murry is the founder a legendary Alt-Country group old 97’s. This is his second solo record, it’s been a long time between drinks for Hammond. ‘I’m On My Way’ was released in 2008 but once the needle begins to weave you’ll hear the wait was worth it. […]

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Orlando – A Dazzling Journey Through Time and Identity

Based on the novel by Virginia WoolfAdapted by Carissa Licciardello & Elsie YagerDirected by Carissa Licciardello Virginia Woolf’s most beloved and brilliant novel takes to the stage in a joyous new adaptation. Orlando is young, rich and handsome. A courtier in the time of Elizabeth, he sets out in search of love, life, and a […]

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Jazz: NOW Ep. 6 – STROPHE – A Journey of Sound, Space & Spoken Word

Featuring Mara Schwerdtfeger/Shannon May‑Powell + Max Alduca QuintetThe sixth Jazz: NOW event STROPHE heads east, exploring notions of space, identity and community at the stunning Paddington Uniting Church. Mara Schwerdtfeger is a composer and curator based in Eora / Sydney who utilises viola and laptop to create transformative electro‑acoustic works. Her extensive output includes commissions […]

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Dancing In The Shadows Of Motown – LIVE At The Juniors Kingsford!

Dancing In The Shadows Of Motown has been taking urban and rural audiences by storm since their beginnings in 2017. The dynamic 10 piece band has sold out shows across Australia, including at major venues such as our very own Sydney Opera House Studio! Not only that, but the band has performed and impressed crowds […]

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