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Interview With Patterson Hood From Drive-By Truckers

20.03.24

Patterson Hood is one of the founding member alongside Mike Cooley of the alt-country rock band Drive-By Truckers. Patterson began writing his songs at the age of eight and found much of his inspiration in his father’s, the famous David Hood, extensive record collection. Drive-By Truckers take to the stage at Bluesfest Festival on Thursday […] Read More… from Interview With Patterson Hood From Drive-By Truckers

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 155

19.03.24

Hosted by Shai and Geoff Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode Geoff graces us with more of his poetry while Shai, with his fondness of discussing politics, talks about politicians and their representations in media. Sports metaphors make their way into his poetry this week as discussions divert to popular sports personalities. Join us for […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 155

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Ep 6, Part 2: Preston Peachey

18.03.24

For Part 2 of Episode 6, we hand over to musician and broadcaster, Preston Peachey. Preston is a Wiradjuri and Malyangapa man who grew up in Sydney. Having played drums in local bands since the age of 14, he went on to study community development while looking at Aboriginal music through that lens. He now works […] Read More… from Ep 6, Part 2: Preston Peachey

Something Else

Episode 33

18.03.24

The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The […] Read More… from Episode 33

Metzker Interviews

Metzker Interviews – Trailer

16.03.24

Access the creative minds behind some of the world’s best music. Join Leo Metzker as he chats with extraordinary musicians about their careers, insights and perspectives. Recorded at Eastside Radio studios in Sydney, Australia. […] Read More… from Metzker Interviews – Trailer

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Sydney Eisteddfod : Interview With General Manager Annette Brown

16.03.24

When Annette Brown was 15 years old, she was desperate to get on stage. One day, she finally met a “special teacher” that believed in her and let her took the stage of the Sydney Opera House. Since then, she has never forgotten that day. That is exactly what Sydney Eisteddfod is about. The cultural […] Read More… from Sydney Eisteddfod : Interview With General Manager Annette Brown

Something Else

Episode 32

12.03.24

The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The […] Read More… from Episode 32

Changing the Face of Jazz

Changing the Face of Jazz with Jodie Michael

12.03.24

On this episode of Changing the Face of Jazz, Mick Paddon is in conversation with Jodie Michael. Jodie Michael was the recipient of the 2013 Jann Rutherford Memorial Award. After gaining experience playing in jazz ensembles at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, Jodie earned multiple scholarships. After touring the USA with her local Jazz Orchestra, […] Read More… from Changing the Face of Jazz with Jodie Michael

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 154

11.03.24

Hosted by Shai and Geoff Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, Geoff opens up about his experience in Canada which Shai follows up with quips about Canadian and American sports and musicians. Carly Rae Jepsen, Avril Lavigne and Joni Mitchell are notably mentioned. This week, the hosts discuss the Canadian and American ice hockey rivalry […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 154

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Ep 6, Part 1: A Structural Matter

11.03.24

It became known as “the Great Australian Silence”. The way in which white Australia failed to recognize its Indigenous history. In this episode of The Intersection we look at a few ways in which, from a personal perspective, music tried to counter that silence. Playlist: Eleanor Dixon: My Spirit Is Free No Fixed Address: Vision […] Read More… from Ep 6, Part 1: A Structural Matter

Something Else

Episode 31

11.03.24

The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The […] Read More… from Episode 31

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Interview with Malcolm Turnbull: 29th Prime Minister of Australia on Monday Drive with Alan Field

07.03.24

Malcolm Bligh Turnbull, Australian former politician and businessman who served as the 29th prime minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. He held office as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. This week Alan Field welcomed him as a guest in our Bondi Studio to chat about his life, his book and his taste […] Read More… from Interview with Malcolm Turnbull: 29th Prime Minister of Australia on Monday Drive with Alan Field

Changing the Face of Jazz

Changing the Face of Jazz with Ellen Kirkwood

05.03.24

On this episode of Changing the Face of Jazz, Mick Paddon speaks with Ellen Kirkwood. Ellen Kirkwood is an award-winning composer, trumpeter, bandleader and educator. She an Australian-born person of British heritage, living on unceded Wangal Country in Sydney’s Inner West. […] Read More… from Changing the Face of Jazz with Ellen Kirkwood

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 153

04.03.24

Hosted by Shai and Geoff Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, Shai and Jeff exchange colourful stories about public transport mishaps and creating content in an age where AI dominates various fields including media. Discussions ensue marvelling the power and possibilities – the good, the bad and the ugly- that it brings. Among discussions about […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 153

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Ep 5, Part 2: Keyna Wilkins on Millennium Blues

04.03.24

For each episode we follow up the main segment with an interview to further explore the themes of the show. Our special guest for this episode is musician and activist Keyna Wilkins. In recent years she has been involved in some extraordinary collaborations with refugees trapped in Australia’s indefinite detention regime. In one case at […] Read More… from Ep 5, Part 2: Keyna Wilkins on Millennium Blues

Something Else

Episode 30

04.03.24

The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The […] Read More… from Episode 30

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Pavlina Kovacova – Bondi Sea Wall

01.03.24

Hailing from Slovakia, and now Bondi resident, Pavlina Kovacova (aka Patchu Art) was inspired for her Bondi Sea Wall mural by old photos of bathing beauties on long boards with retro swimwear and hairdos. She also illustrates children’s books and is creating one of her own about a little starfish. Her other artistic pursuits include […] Read More… from Pavlina Kovacova – Bondi Sea Wall

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CHAPTER 01: Love in transmission

01.03.24

Curated by The Salons and presented by Poetry Sydney for Vessels of Love <3Valentine’s Day poetry program in February 2024 Vessels of Love (VOL) is an annual poetry program presented by Poetry Sydney that seeks to explore ideas and forms of love over Valentine’s Day week. The first edition was part of the City of […] Read More… from CHAPTER 01: Love in transmission

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Ep 5, Part 1: Millennium Blues

28.02.24

In Episode 5 of The Intersection, we make it into the 21st Century. Millennium Blues looks at that fraught period in Australia – Howard, Hanson, Tampa, 9/11, War on Terror, a rise in xenophobia and a backlash against First Nations’ people’s claims to justice. In particular we look at a 2003 song from Sydney hiphop […] Read More… from Ep 5, Part 1: Millennium Blues

Changing the Face of Jazz

Changing the Face of Jazz with Hilary Geddes

26.02.24

On this episode of Changing the Face of Jazz, Mick Paddon speaks with Hilary Geddes. Hilary Geddes is a guitarist, improviser and composer based in Eora/Sydney on Gadigal Land. She is the 2021 Freedman Jazz Fellow, a 2021 ABC Jazz Scholarship, and the 2019 recipient of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award. Hilary is the bandleader […] Read More… from Changing the Face of Jazz with Hilary Geddes