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Ep 2, Part 1: The Ginchiest
29.01.24
Australia may have “turned to America” during WWII, but culturally, it was still doggedly British. This changed in the 1950s. We look at one arbiter of the change – Lee Gordon – an American with a shady backstory who arrived in Sydney in 1953 and within a year had created the Australian concert circuit! And…
Arts
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…
Drive
Interview with Ian Ossher, Volunteer at Supporting Asylum Seekers Sydney
24.01.24
Supporting Asylum Seekers Sydney (SASS Group 6) is a volunteer-run organisation that aims to change the lives of refugees and asylum seekers arriving in Australia. SASS Group 6 organises the arrival of families and ensures that their settlement in Australia is a positive experience. Listen as Tony Roma interviews Ian Ossher, a volunteer at SASS…
Music
Ep 1, Part 2: Deirdre O’Connell on White Australia Blues
23.01.24
Our special guest to discuss the themes of the White Australia Blues episode is historian Deirdre O’Connell. She has written at length on the Sonny Clay tour and its background. Her extraordinary 2021 book, ‘Harlem Nights – the Secret History of Australia’s Jazz Age’ was hugely influential in the making of this episode. This interview…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 147
22.01.24
Alex, and Oli bring you this episode of Breaking Waves. This terrific trio often ask the important questions, recap the biggest pop culture sensations, and look ahead to the week ahead in this ever-changing world. Intertwined with electric chemistry and banter, Alex, and Oli guarantee a feel-good show.…
Arts
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…
Music
Ep 1, Part 1: White Australia Blues
22.01.24
The Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 heralded the White Australia Policy. This culture of whiteness would inevitably affect music in Australia. In this episode we look at the 1928 tour by Sonny Clay’s Colored Idea, the first African-American jazz band to tour Australia. We also look at ways the White Australia Policy continued to affect…
Something Else
Episode 24
22.01.24
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…
Music
In Conversation with the Conservatorium Open Academy
19.01.24
Since 1974 the Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has opened the doors of the Conservatorium to the community through a wide range of programs, courses and workshops for school students, musicians, music teachers and to all those who are interested in learning more about music. Join Dan and Matt from Eastside’s ‘Blow’…
Arts
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…
Arts
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…
Drive
David Barr interviews Colette Harmsen
17.01.24
A voice for the forest, from the forest. Colette has recently been released from prison for protesting logging in Central Tasmania. She is back in the forest continuing to protest. David Barr talks to Colette about her experience.…
Arts
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…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 146
15.01.24
Breaking Waves producer Elliott Wallace brings you this special one-off episode. This is his deafness tale, from a forecast of no speech or movability to radio DJ… it is an emotional 30 minutes that is bound to bring a smile to your face.…
Music
The Intersection – Trailer
15.01.24
A series focussing on the intersection between music and history, The Intersection traces the evolution of ideas, social norms and cultural forms in Australia – and the characters and events behind them. Sometimes shocking, with dramatic twists along the way, be prepared for an immersive journey into the surprising moments that shaped our lives and…
Something Else
Episode 23
15.01.24
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…
Arts
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…
Arts
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…
Drive
Professor Stevens IV – Trauma
11.01.24
Professor Stevens is not only a local business sponsor of Eastside Radio – I’m sure you’ve all heard his spots offering assistance to those of you undergoing change in your careers and or your lives. His decades long experience in the field of business psychology has meant he’s been at the forefront of helping people…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 145
08.01.24
John and Riley are in the studio for this week’s Breaking Waves. This dynamic duo encapsulates all that is amazing about this show, smashing stereotypes and dispelling stigma is their forte! Articulated, humorous and always honest, John and Riley simply ensure the best show week in, week out.…