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The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities
The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities
24.10.24
Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Ancient Rome and the Middle East. The University of Sydney’s Nicholson Collection of antiquities is now on display at the University’s state of the art Chau Chak Wing Museum. Read more at the Chau Chak Wing Museum website. The 1850’s was an era of exotic travel, a time of romantic ideals, a…
Drive
Interview with Ben Lee
23.10.24
One of Australia’s most eclectic and beloved musical talents, Ben Lee, dropped into the Bondi Studio to have a chat on Monday Drive. From his breakout hits in the ’90s to his continued reinvention as an artist, Ben has never stopped surprising audiences with his creative evolution. In this conversation with Alan Field, we’ll explore his journey…
Drive
Interview with Nicholas Ellis
23.10.24
Canadian conductor Nicolas Ellis will will have his Sydney Symphony Orchestra debut whenhe conducts Elgar’s Enigma Variations at the Sydney Opera House in October. He speakswith Alan Field on Monday Drive about his entrée into the music space and his fast ascent toconducting the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, one of the world’s best orchestras.…
Drive
The Wiggles are Going to Tamworth!
22.10.24
Drive Tuesday talks to Lachy Purple Wiggle (AKA Lachlan Gillespie) about one of the most enduring children’s song and dance shows.…
Drive
Bondi Wave: Pantome
22.10.24
Over five weeks, participants of the Bondi Wave program (aged 12-18) will come into the Eastside Bondi studio to chat about their musical aspirations and the music they have composed and recorded as part of the Wave program. This week, band members of the band Pantome discuss their experience making music with Bondi Wave. To…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 186
22.10.24
Hosted by Alex and Jules Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, Juliet joins Alex to share insight from her field of expertise: Psychology. As a psych student, she provides valuable perspective on relevant topics in mental health. Tune in on Mondays at 6pm to listen LIVE!…
Drive
Bondi Wave: Only One Way
18.10.24
Over five weeks, participants of the Bondi Wave program (aged 12-18) will come into the Eastside Bondi studio to chat about their musical aspirations and the music they have composed and recorded as part of the Wave program. This week, band members Charlie Axlund and Benjamin Kendrick discuss their experience making music with Bondi Wave.…
Drive
Tuesday Drive Interview with Medicine Woman Ali Skiba
17.10.24
Ali Skiba is a medicine woman who practices sound healing, breath work and voice activation. She uses Himalayan sound bowls, guitar, tuning forks and her amazing voice. David Barr talks to Ali about her music and sound healing.…
The Sydneyist
Walkable Towns and Cities
15.10.24
What makes you want to walk, not drive? What makes a city walkable?…
Drive
Bondi Wave: Afternoon Day Dream
15.10.24
Over five weeks, participants of the Bondi Wave program (aged 12-18) will come into the EastSide Bondi studio to chat about their musical aspirations and the music they have composed and recorded as part of the Wave program. This week, music producer and Waverly Council member Michael Galeazzi speaks on behalf of Bondi WAVE band…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 185
14.10.24
Hosted by Alex Hely Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, our hosts discuss a variety of topics ranging from tech to sports and everything in between. Should you get an iPhone or a Samsung? What’s new in F1 racing ? How can you track lost/stolen property? Want to learn more… Tune in on Mondays at…
Music
Gai Bryant & Elio Villafranca Live
12.10.24
In this interview, Gay Bryant joins the program to discuss an upcoming event in Australia featuring Cuban musician Elio, who will be performing his latest album, “Standing by the Crossroads”, in Sydney and Melbourne in November. Sponsored by Eastside Radio, the album reflects Elio’s journey as a musician, highlighting the influence of his time spent…
Music
Tom Rollinson Joins Blow to Talk About Chiromancy
12.10.24
Interview with the prominent Australian jazz guitarist and composer, founding member of the band D.I.G., Tim Rollinson. We are offered an insight into the writing and inspirations behind his new album Chiromancy, launching Wednesday October 16th at Butchers Brew, 499 Marrickville Road, Dulwich Hill. Take a deeper dive into his experiences writing throughout the past…
Bondi Sea Wall
Nikita – Bondi Sea Wall
10.10.24
Nikita (aka cxpk.art) left Russia to make Sydney his new home. After studying art and graphics in Enmore he is forging a career as a muralist. He chose the platypus as his inspiration because he feels it is and underrated animal in Australia, taking 3rd place after the koala and the kangaroo. His happy platypus…
The Sydneyist
Learning from Paris
09.10.24
On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast we discuss what makes Paris Paris? Sydney, facing housing, climate and affordability crises gets harder, meaner and more brittle. But Paris – facing the same big-city demands – becomes sweeter and softer, more accessible. What’s the secret? Elizabeth Farrelly spoke with architect Tim Williams about what can we learn…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 184
07.10.24
Hosted by John and Riley Duration: 30 mins Topsy turvy, Upside down and Back-to-front: what do all these phrases have in common? Inversion! Inversion is the act of changing meaning. Our hosts delve into the literary analysis and discuss how contemporary meanings tend to contradict etymology. This raises an important question: How important is context…
Something Else
Episode 62
07.10.24
Welcome to the surreal world of Something Else with Rob G.jdsadAdhaskfjhfSDf – sorry about that…… Weekly i’ll release 30 minutesish episodes for your enjoyment, you could say its the greatest hits collection. Or you could say pass me the salt and pepper please.…
Something Else
Episode 62
07.10.24
Welcome to the surreal world of Something Else with Rob G.jdsadAdhaskfjhfSDf – sorry about that…… Weekly i’ll release 30 minutesish episodes for your enjoyment, you could say its the greatest hits collection. Or you could say pass me the salt and pepper please.…
Drive
Jacqueline Munro, Representing the LGBTQI Community and Standing up for Music
04.10.24
Amazing stories about politics and music! Jacqueline Munro is a rising political figure in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. She is a member of the NSW Legislative Council, representing the Liberal Party, and currently serves as the Shadow Assistant Minister for the Arts, Innovation, Digital Government, and the 24-Hour Economy. Munro is notable for being…
Drive
Friday Drive Interview with Lyn Ainsworth
02.10.24
In this episode, Emilie and John sit down with Holdsworth CEO Lyn Ainsworth to discuss how “dementia-friendly” events break longstanding stigmas, support carers of people living with dementia, and bring the community together. During Dementia Awareness Week, Holdsworth hosted various events with the Woollahra Dementia Alliance. Their next event, on the 16th of October, is…