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John Grinston from Bittersweet Productions joins Arts Tuesday

14.08.26

This week on Arts Tuesday, Suzi and Diana sat down with director John Grinston for a lively chat about the underrated art of the one-act play. As Bittersweet Productions brings live theatre back to the beautiful Eternity Playhouse, John shares the unique challenges of directing short comedy, while sharing a laugh over the ultimate audience sin… […] Read More… from John Grinston from Bittersweet Productions joins Arts Tuesday

Art Leven Auction 

27.05.26

In this episode of Arts Friday, Angela Stretch speaks with Mirri Leven, Director of Art Leven, on the opening night of the gallery’s new Woolloomooloo space and the launch of a significant exhibition and auction honouring the collecting journeys of Dame Marie Bashir and David Shehadie. Established in 1981, Art Leven has spent more than […] Read More… from Art Leven Auction

Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize 2026

27.05.26

In this episode of Arts Friday, Angela Stretch speaks with artist, educator, curator and presiding judge Kathryn Minkley about the tenth annual Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize — Australia’s highest-value women’s art prize, with a total prize pool of $58,000 across three categories. Celebrating a decade of championing Australian women artists, the acquisitive prize and […] Read More… from Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize 2026

Blak Douglas on Arts Friday

18.05.26

Blak Douglas joins us for an insightful conversation about “home flown”. His powerful exhibition that launched at NSW Parliament House on 7 May 2026. We explore the inspiration behind the body of work, the stories and messages throughout the exhibition. Blak Douglas shares his creative process, discusses challenging traditional expectations of what Aboriginal art is […] Read More… from Blak Douglas on Arts Friday

Arts Tuesday: Interview with Linda Nicholls-Gidley on the science of accents

14.05.26

In this episode of Arts Tuesday, Suzi and Diana are joined in the studio by renowned accent and dialect coach, Linda Nicholls-Gidley. Teaching in many of the nation’s drama schools and working in a broad range of media ranging from film to theatre, she has over 20 years of experience. Linda speaks about different accents […] Read More… from Arts Tuesday: Interview with Linda Nicholls-Gidley on the science of accents

Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead – An Interview with Marco Chiappi

15.04.26

Based on the novel by the Nobel prize winning author Olga Tokarczuk, Drive your Plow over the Bones of the Dead is a play being put on at the Belvoir theatre starring Pamela Rabe as Mrs Duzjeko, a woman investigating a series of murders that have mysterious connections to animals and nature. Marco Chiappi is […] Read More… from Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead – An Interview with Marco Chiappi

Interview with Dr Jana Vytrhlik – Treasures of Old Jewish Sydney

01.04.26

A young woman, Jana Vytrhlik fled Communist Prague and, as a political refugee and via Austria and New Zealand, made her way to Sydney. She had taught herself English by watching daily soaps on TV while caring for her infant son. She was one of the original staff members at the Powerhouse Museum, where her […] Read More… from Interview with Dr Jana Vytrhlik – Treasures of Old Jewish Sydney

In the studio with Samin with Packing Dhaka

05.12.25

Samin, frontman and creator of packingdhaka visited us in the studio early Monday morning. We spoke to this wonderfully vibrant individual about his growth as a musician. Formation of the band Packing Dhaka, it’s iterations, his farewell show This Saturday December 6th @sneakypossumbar. […] Read More… from In the studio with Samin with Packing Dhaka

An interview with Blak Douglas; his artworks, heritage and political narratives

02.12.25

An exploration into the artist’s ideas and intentions behind his bold, politically charged artworks. Blak Douglas was born in 1970, Blacktown, NSW to a Dhungatti Father and Caucasian mother, a four time Archie Awards finalist and prizewinner for 2022, his bold, colourful artworks are mainly inspired by social justice and public affairs. Blak Douglas talks […] Read More… from An interview with Blak Douglas; his artworks, heritage and political narratives

The Old Fitz, Y2K Paranoia and Head Knocks in Sport: Suzi and Diana interview Jack Kearney and Lucy Clements

26.11.25

On the 25th of November, playwright Jack Kearney and director Lucy Clements appeared on Arts Tuesday to discuss their upcoming play Born on a Thursday at the Old Fitz Theatre. The play tells the story of a woman returning home to her family in Western Sydney during the turn of the millennium and explores the […] Read More… from The Old Fitz, Y2K Paranoia and Head Knocks in Sport: Suzi and Diana interview Jack Kearney and Lucy Clements

Arts Thursday: Interview between Toby Creswell, Dave Graney and Clare Moore

10.10.25

On October 2, Australian music icons Dave Graney & Clare Moore appeared on Arts Thursday on Eastside Radio, where they discussed their latest projects and reflected on their remarkable four-decade partnership. Dave Graney & Clare Moore are one of Australia’s most enduring and distinctive musical partnerships. Since the late 1970s, the duo has carved out a unique place in Australian music through…

Silky Roads in Conversation: The Journey to “Wallflower”

15.09.25

Silky Roads have crafted a captivating musical style—funky, soulful, and full of energy. An electro-funk-pop quartet, they take the grooves of Parcels and Daft Punk in a silky-smooth direction. We had a great time chatting about their new EP Wallflower (7 tracks, out now!). Tune in to hear their stripped-back live performance—featuring electric synth and acoustic guitar. You…

The Fifth Comedy and Cabaret Season starting August 30th

15.08.25

Today, on Arts Thursday, Maisy and Paula welcomed David Spicer, manager of the Bondi Theatre Company. David Spicer was an ABC journalist for 30 years before becoming a theatrical agent. He also work for the Association of Community Theatre. In 2017, he created the Bondi Theatre Company with a goal to “entertain, develop new, update…

Interview with Dr Neerja Chandna Peters – A Journey into Abstract Art

03.07.25

In this episode of Arts Monday, Lindsey and Caroline meet Dr Neerja Chandna Peters, who shares her reflections on abstract art – and how colour and music provoke emotions of joy and harmony. Dr Neerja Chandna Peters takes us on a journey through her global art career, from where she grew up in New Delhi,…

Fahn Jim (James Gardiner)- One of a Kind Art Making

30.06.25

Interviewed by Lindsey & Caroline Listen to our interview with Fahn Jim where he explains his thoughts and process for his unique works He has a rich background in architecture and inventions. Those experiences he has brought into the art world and displayed through his series of paintings and live performances which creates an immersive…

Neerja Peters – Abstract Artist who Finds Peace and Harmony in Her Works

30.06.25

Interviewed by Lindsey & Caroline Listen in As Neerja Peters talks about her choice of Harmonizing colours and how her presence show both generous and inspiring aspects. Her abstract and geometric works became her form of meditation and joy. The delicate interplay of memory, geometry, and colour in each piece creates their own meticulous narratives…

The Garden of Time, Samantha Ferris’s interview

15.05.25

In this episode, we revisit an interview from Arts Tuesday with curator Samantha Ferris about The Garden of Time, currently showing at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. This touring exhibition brings together six artists Three from Australia and three from the Netherlands in a shimmering, cross-cultural conversation inspired by J.G. Ballard’s dystopian short story. As the world teeters on…

Toby Schmitz Discusses His New Book “The Empress Murders” On Arts Tuesday

30.04.25

In this podcast, Toby Schmitz joins Di Simmons & Suzi Whitehead to discuss his latest release, The Empress Murders. From writing award winning plays to appearing in numerous TV series, Schmitz is an exceptionally accomplished artist with plenty of experience under his belt. In his latest book, Schmitz offers readers a thrilling whodunnit mystery, with…

Adam from Apocolypseboyo and musical expressions

22.01.25

Adam from the band @Apocolypseboyo came into the Alan Slight Studio for an interview Today with Lindsey (AKA Curli Q) on #SubteranneanSydney. They spoke about different forms of musical expressions.  Elaborating on the progression of Apocalypse Boyo, who began as 2 piece. Adam rapped/sang alongside Joel who had created some beats to play with his…

Olivia Ansell and the Sydney Festival

04.12.24

Olivia Ansell is the Festival Director of Sydney Festival, which is a festival showcasing music, art, dance, theatre, and more, from all around the world. Established in 1977, the festival runs every year in January for 3 weeks. Join Olivia as she discusses about some of the shows and events that will appear in the…

Podcast : The Kingdom of Eucalypts

06.11.24

In this episode, we unravel the complex friendship between Inky Stephenson and Miles, set against the shifting political tides of the 1930s. Lloyd-Alison Young’s portrayal of Inky—a character tangled in fascism, populist politics, and anti-Semitism—sparks questions about loyalty, ambition, and morality. After three years in prison for her political affiliations, Inky’s relationship with Miles fractures,…

Arts Thursday Interview with Bee Gees Expert Clinton Walker

31.10.24

“Why were the Bee Gees so successful? What was their secret?” In this episode of the Eastside Radio Podcast, presenter Toby Creswell sits down with Australian author Clinton Walker to talk about his latest book Soundtrack from Saturday Night Fever as they delve into the history of disco, explore the Bee Gees’ “serendipitous” with music mogul…

2024 Sydney Con Jazz Fest Artistic Director

28.05.24

David Theak is a respected saxophonist, composer and bandleader on the Australian Jazz Scene. He is a lecturer in the jazz unit at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. In his free time, he is also the artistic director of the Sydney Con Jazz Festival. David joined Matt McMahon and Dan Barnett from Blow to speak about the organisation of…

Interview With Annie Looby On The Art Of Mindfulness

10.05.24

On the Art of Mindfulness show, Chris Phillips dived into a lively conversation with actor and psychotherapist, Annie Looby, about creativity, curiosity and the art of mindful self-inqury. Annie share’s her experience with the Hoffman Process, being on retreat with Eckhart Tolle, her beautiful weekend workshop process -Love Code – and the connection between mindfulness and creativity.…

Neil Murray from Wurumpi band

19.04.24

Neil James Murray is one of the founding member of the Warumpi band that has performed for 20 years and produced 3 ground breaking albums and held down a successful solo career since 1989. He was awarded the 2017 Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist of the Year and is regarded as one of Australia’s finest singer songwriters. Neil…

Zachary Bennet-Brook – Bondi Sea Wall

22.02.24

Zachary Bennet-Brook is a Dharawal man from Wollongong whose fascination with the sea and surf inform his art practice. His first ever mural was painted on the Bondi Sea Wall and now he is up to his third in this location. This latest work, entitled Travelling, portrays the connections between us all. The colours represent the…

Sam Kim – Bondi Sea Wall

17.02.24

Sam Kim (aka SamAbsurd) started his art career as a graffiti artist in Sydney’s Western Suburbs. Over time he honed his aerosol skills to become one of the region’s most prolific mural artists. As well as beautifying countless walls, doors, skate parks and humble infrastructure boxes, he has also spent time as a youth worker encouraging…

Keith Stanley – Bondi Sea Wall

08.02.24

Keith Stanley has painted a big colourful octopus nestling in amongst the coral and seaweed on the Bondi Sea Wall. He is inspired by all the creatures in the ocean, and the octopus signifies the protector of the coral and the ocean ecosystems. Keith’s love of ocean creatures as well as the context of Bondi Beach…

Natalia Chabadova – Bondi Sea Wall

06.02.24

Natalia Chabadova (aka Natasha Art) loves travel and art. The two inform a lifestyle that has brought her to Bondi from Slovakia. Her mural entitled Whales Constellation portrays 3 different species of whale floating in an underwater dream world, expressing freedom and liberation. Check out her website for more spiritually inspired art.…

Gaston Duflos – Bondi Sea Wall

29.01.24

Gaston Duflos, aka Gasty, (originally from Argentina) has been creating art in Sydney’s eastern suburbs since 2018. His mural reflects his fascination with beach culture, Sydney icons and a love of cool dogs wearing sunglasses. He’s inspired by the art of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michael Basquiat as well as images from the world of fashion.…

Scott Rathman – Bondi Sea Wall

25.01.24

Scott Rathman (aka Rusted Tin) is an Arrernte artist from east of Alice Springs now based in Semaphore, South Australia. He creates colourful murals in schools all around Australia, and has realised his dream of painting a mural on the Bondi Sea Wall. His work features his signature tag, “Make Kindness the Norm”, and signifies people…

Michael Black – Bondi Sea Wall

22.01.24

Michael’s work stands out from the other murals on the Bondi Sea Wall because it is an impressionist landscape painting as opposed to the highly coloured graphic murals. He gets his ideas from painting in national parks (particularly in the Blue Mountains) and bringing his sketches back to the studio to turn into outdoor public…

Kaina Morais – Bondi Sea Wall

18.01.24

Originally from Brazil, Kaina Morais has created a beautiful mural on the Bondi Sea Wall called The Gatekeeper. It features two jaguars, one black and one yellow (her spirit anima)l, in front of a portal or mandala. It is a very spiritual work with lots of symbolism representing yin and yang, male and female and the…

Melnunnie – Bondi Sea Wall

18.01.24

On the Bondi Sea Wall we meet Matthew Brettschneider aka Melnunnie Art. As Matthew tells us ‘melnunnie’ means red in his traditional language. He is a wiradjuri man who grew up on the Lachlan River. We can see the river in his mural which reflects his love and knowledge of country. Like a lot of indigenous…

Blak Douglas – Bondi Sea Wall

16.01.24

This week we feature ‘Seaweed Mob’, a mural by Archibald finalist and winner, Blak Douglas. The work has since been removed, in this three part interview we’ll hear why. We’ll also talk to Blak about life, art and love, politics and activism – set against the backdrop of some of Blak Douglas’s music: some complex…

Michael Gallus – Bondi Sea Wall

15.01.24

Next in our podcast series of Bondi Sea Wall muralists we meet Michael Gallus (aka Frallus Design). A graphic artist from Sardinia, Michael has made Bondi his home where he loves the lifestyle and creative energy of Bondi Beach. His work portrays the sensations of surfing, which he equates to be like floating on a…

Mulga – Bondi Sea Wall

11.01.24

Since embarking on his art career Mulga has exhibited in over 60 art shows, published 2 books, painted thousands of artworks and murals, won multiple awards and worked with a multitude of big brands. Mulga (aka Joel Moore) joins us on the Bondi Sea Wall to talk about his fascination with gorillas, Australian animals and iconography. With…

Tania Wursig – Bondi Sea Wall

04.01.24

In this episode of Bondi Sea Wall we feature an alluring mural painted by visual artist Tania Wursig. Tania is an Australian visual artist specialising in portraiture. Since 2011, Tania has embraced a travelling lifestyle, splitting her time between Sydney and the captivating islands of Tahiti. As an artist in residence, she spends three month…

Bondi Sea Wall – Intro

03.01.24

Have you ever wondered who the artists are behind the Bondi Sea Wall murals? In this podcast series we meet the mural artists who have come from all over the world and around Australia to adorn the Sea Wall at Bondi Beach with colourful, thoughtful and sometimes provocative public art. From lush tropical jungles to…

Interview with Filmdirector Paul Middleditch on his newest film “Uproar”

04.12.23

Filmdirector Paul Middleditch joins Dave Brown in the show Cinemascape to talk about his newest film: “Uproar”. The 2023 film follows Josh, a 17 year-old student, who is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his whanau (family) and his future in this…

Interview with Katie Thorne – Hot Jazz Picnic

21.11.23

HOT JAZZ PICNIC HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 2024. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Katie Thorne is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who was born and raised in rural NSW (Wiradjuri Country). She describes her music as “sing-in-the-car songs, cry-on-the-walk-home songs, songs so personal I can’t quite believe I’m sharing them.” Her unique sound blends jazz with…

ARTS MONDAY Interview: Casey Green about Inside/Out at the House

03.05.23

Inside/Out at the House from 1st May to 7th May 2023 During her latest Arts Monday show, our German Intern Sara talked to Casey Green about what is going on at the Opera House at the moment. Casey Green is one of the Producers of Inside/Out at the House which is happening from 1st May…

This Cultural Life – Queer as Flux – Arts Thursday interview

16.11.22

Queer as Flux opens at the Sydney Opera House as part of the Unwrapped Festival on 24th November and runs until 26th of that month. Arts Thursday’s Maisy Stapleton interviewed Zac Callaghan (they/them) about the performance and its inspiration – his own gender transformation and the concept of transformation and flux, rather than stasis, being…

THIS CULTURAL LIFE: THE EXHIBITIONISTS

15.05.22

A history of an institution could be dull, but not when it’s about the Art Gallery of New South Wales and written by Steven Miller, the gallery’s archivist – who writes with style, wit and great knowledge. The book’s title – The Exhibitionists – gives an intriguing idea of what might be inside! Arts Thursday’s…

THIS CULTURAL LIFE: PLIABLE PLANES

15.05.22

Textiles breaking the barriers of technology, form and material. On Arts Thursday 28 April 2022, Maisy Stapleton visited  the exhibition Pliable Planes, a major exhibition of experimental textiles and fibre practices by leading Australian practitioners at the UNSW galleries. Maisy interviewed Co Curator of the show, Catherine Woolley and artist Kate Scardifield, who worked…

THIS CULTURAL LIFE – VOTE FOR ART

15.05.22

With the 22 federal elections to be held on 21 May 2022, arts voters might like to consider future support for the arts, when making their mind up about candidates and political parties and groups. Arts Thursday, with Maisy Stapleton spoke to Penelope Benton, the Executive Director of NAVA – the National Association for the…