Max McRuvie-Burns Sydney’s crime history is endlessly fascinating, not least because it was dominated by women. Hence the nickname, Pussytown. Where were the brothels, speakeasies and hideouts, exactly – and how many were right here in Paddington? On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast Sydney historian and tour guide Max Burns-McRuvie joins Elizabeth Farrelly to […]
Jacob Collier Joins Dan and Matt on Blow to discuss his sprawling musical career. […]
Experience an evening of elegance, charm and timeless swing as internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and bassist Nicki Parrott returns to Australia to headline Jazz at The Lounge 2025 with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary women of jazz. Having spent the past 30 years performing on the world’s most prestigious stages — from New York […]
On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by the erudite and articulate Architect Tone Wheeler. The old three-storey walk-up is one of Sydney’s most despised traditions. But now, as the housing crisis deepens, many are asking whether it is less problem than solution? Architect Tone Wheeler is a big fan and […]
Well known Australian drummer Andrew Dickeson stops by to discuss all things music on Blow. […]
This episode features the incredibly talented Ben Panucci a Sydney-based guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Ben is a staple of the Australian jazz scene, known for his work with The Cope Street Parade and his own projects like The Ben Panucci Trio, New Venusians, and Pucci. He talks about his new project. A […]
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 […]
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Written by: Athésia MUST-SEE FILMS FROM SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA AT HSBC SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL The 2025 HSBC Spanish Film Festival is back in town and will be warming all your souls on this chilly Sydney winter whilst bringing the fiesta to cities around Australia this June with a curated selection of thirty films from Spain and […]
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Melbourne jazz guitarist & band leader, Mark Morand has an ongoing project which he calls 32 Bars in 32 Bars. He writes new songs for different venues until reaching the goal of performing and filming 32 new songs at 32 different venues. He has just released song 21, You’re Gonna Get Burned. David Barr talks […]
There’s not a day goes past where I don’t listen to music. It has made such a big impact on me and showed me the amazing features of movies as well. I remember watching ‘Mamma Mia’ and ‘The Sound of Music’ for the first time with my grandma and being in total awe from the […]
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Architecture was once a noble profession. Now the Minns government proposes to abolish the Architects Act and make architects into ‘building practitioners.’ Elizabeth Farrelly chats with Australian Institute of Architects President-elect Adam Haddow about what this means for architecture and for Sydney. […]
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 […]
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