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Making Airwaves

Making Airwaves Episode 4

09.04.15

Windgap Foundation with the support of the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation has partnered withEastside Radio 89.7FM, to develop the ‘Making Airwaves’ project, an opportunity for people with an intellectual disability to learn radio presentation and production skills, creating their own radio show. On Tuesday 31st March 2015, the latest team from the Making Airwaves project, ‘Breaking Voices’broadcast their program on Eastside Radio 89.7FM.…

Making Airwaves

Making Airwaves Episode 3

24.12.14

On Tuesday the 2nd of December at 6pm, Eastside Radio broadcast the 3rd instalment of Making Airwaves! Making Airwaves is a Windgap Foundation initiative which allows adults who live with an intellectual disability to create their own half hour radio show. In this broadcast Steve, Dale, Taku, Marie and Ferlo join together for a Xmas Special! Enjoy an eclectic top ten countdown from…

Making Airwaves

Making Airwaves Episode 2

21.10.14

On Tuesday the 30th of September 2014, the Voices of the Tigers took over Eastside Radio 89.7 FM, and recorded a half-hour show with the help of mentors and volunteers. The group of six young people aged 18-22 discussed their favourite foods, other patrons talking at the cinema, a dearly departed four legged friend and more insights,…

Sonic Tales

Home Cooking

20.09.14

An intimate insight into modern relationships that developed a surreal fishy ending. CAST Stephanie Lindwall Stephen Penn PRODUCTION Sound Design and Production Coordinator: Tegan Nichols Directed and Produced by Gill Falson In recognition of the excellence of the first three seasons, Sonic Tales has received grants from The Rodney Seaborn Playwright’s Trust and the City…

Sonic Tales

Contact

13.09.14

A working mother is forced to reconcile different parts of her life when an ordinary day turns into something far more shocking. CAST Heather Mitchell PRODUCTION Director: Katie Pollock / Soundscape: Cluny Edwards / Sound Recorder: Alexandre Reyter / Producer: Gill Falson In recognition of the excellence of the first three seasons, Sonic Tales has…

Sonic Tales

Sex-Ed

06.09.14

A teacher struggles with giving a teenage class a Sex Education lesson. He’s in enemy territory. A mini riot is possible at any moment. Teacher: Garry Scales Students: From the Australian Academy of Drama – Steph: Stephanie Lindwall / Amy: Gins Drew / Tom: Nicholas Foustellis / Justin: Stephen Penn / Izzy: David Falson PRODUCTION Sound…

Making Airwaves

Making Airwaves Episode 1

04.12.13

The Windgap Foundation along with Accessible Arts have partnered with Eastside Radio, theatre professionals and DJs to develop the ‘Making Airwaves’ project, giving people with a disability the opportunity to learn radio presentation and production skills by creating their own radio show. Listen to the podcast below  of Eastside Radio and Windgap Foundation’s 2013 project “Making Airwaves with…

Sonic Tales

Elegy Delivered in a Country Pub

07.09.13

Episode 2 of Sonic Tales Season 3 shares Gaz Simpson’s Elegy Delivered in a Country Pub. Expertly performed by one of Australia’s radio and television icons Moya O’Sullivan, the play takes us to a remote country town in rural Australia, where in the only pub in town, we let in on the town’s dark history. Writer Gaz Simpson joins host Tegan Nicholls for a…

Sonic Tales

The Night We Lost Jenny

20.09.12

In Season 2 of Sonic Tales we’re sharing Our Picks, a selection of our favourite plays from previous Sonic Tales seasons. We finish the season, sadly, with The Night We Lost Jenny. Written by Vanessa Bates and directed by Augusta Supple, it is a beautiful monologue about youth long lost, starring Jane Phegan and with sound production by Jacob Craig.…

Sonic Tales

Seeking Mr Freud

15.03.12

In this episode of Season 2 of Sonic Tales writer Noelle Janaczweska and Director Kate Gaul present the black comedy Seeking Mr. Freud.  Seeking Mr. Freud – Written by Noelle Janaczweska and directed by Kate Gaul Performed by – Kate Worsley (Sigrid), Jane Phegan, Shingo Usami, Sunny Vrebac and Petter McAllum Sound Design by – Stephan Franz…

Sonic Tales

Pulpit Rock

08.03.12

In Season 2 of Sonic Tales we launch with our Captain’s Pick, as producer Gill Falson and Tegan Nicholls share Gina Schien’s Australian thriller Pulpit Rock, performed by Elaine Hudson with a chilling sound design by Jacqueline Labrador. Pulpit Rock by Gina Schien Performed by Elaine Hudson Sound Design by Jacqueline Labrador Produced by Gill Falson…

Sonic Tales

It’s Your Funeral

16.05.11

Eastside Radio presents a Sonic Tale: It’s Your Funeral written by Noelle Janaczewska. Directed by: Susie Lindeman Sound Design by: Serge Stanley Cast: Anthony Phelan [Dad] & Stephen King [Daniel] Susie Lindeman [Mum] Noelle Janaczewska is a Sydney-based writer with over 30 radio plays under her belt. They have been broadcast and published throughout Australia and overseas. She…

Sonic Tales

A Walk In The Park

01.05.11

A Walk in the Park: A Difference of Opinions is the first play to be aired during the first season of Sonic Tales. Written by: Donna Abela Directed by: Vanessa Hughes Sound Design: Stephan Franz Cast: Emma Jones, Libby Ahearn Donna Abela writes for audiences of all ages, collaborating across a range of performance genres…

Sonic Tales

Sax In The City

30.04.11

This episode of Sonic Tales is produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation – www.cbf.com.au Who stole the sax? Is the cigarette girl a suspect? And just exactly what year are we in? Written by Eastside Radio Voiced by the presenters of Eastside Radio Recorded by Jacqueline Labrador. Sound effects byJacqueline Labrador. Audio…

The Sydneyist

Sydney’s Crime History

26.11.02

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…

The Sydneyist

Abbie Galvin Government Architect

28.09.02

At long last New South Wales has a female Government Architect. At the same time, the Government Architect’s role has gone from making buildings, like the GPO on Martin Place, to offering Ministerial advice. As Government Architect, Abbie Galvin has promoted Design with Country, low-rise mixed-use development and is generating the much-debated NSW Pattern Book. Abbie Galvin joins Elizabeth Farrelly on The Sydneyist podcast to…