Something Else

Emily Granger is an American-born, Australian-based classical harpist who has established self as one of Australia’s leading performers. Her recent album is called A Thing of Beauty, and she spent some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive discussing the album and her musical life. [...] Read More... from Emily Granger

What does it take to build a career in the world of professional opera? Host Alan Field sits down with the team from Pacific Opera to discuss the future of classical performance. Tune in to hear about their upcoming productions, the mentoring of young Australian talent, and what it takes to bring these grand stories [...] Read More... from The Pacific Opera Sessions: Behind the Curtain with Alan F...

What happens when you mix human imagination, community-driven soundscapes, and raw machinery? As a composer, performer and the creative force behind Jolt Arts, James Hullick has spent decades shattering traditional boundaries of music and performance. In this episode, we dive deep into his artistic journey, from taking production into his own hands and navigating the [...] Read More... from Redefi...

Prof Chantrill is a Senior Staff Specialist Medical Oncologist and Head of Service for Regional Medical Oncology, and she took time to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about the concerning trend of increasing incidence of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly in the younger members of our community. [...] Read More... from Prof Lorraine Chantrill

In this episode, we sit down with Michael from Woolley’s Wheels to talk about all things cycling. From the history of the shop and its place in Sydney’s cycling community to the joys and challenges of life on two wheels, Michael shares his passion for bikes and the people who ride them. We explore how [...] Read More... from Michael from Woolly’s Wheels and a fortunate life on two wheels

In this episode, we sit down with Freyja Garbett to discuss her project ‘Music From The Waves’ and about the upcoming jazz at the pav. Freyja shares insights into the vision behind the project, the role live music plays in fostering community, and the importance of creating spaces where artists and audiences can connect. We [...] Read More... from Freyja Garbett’s surfing and son...

Ian Stenlake is one of the most sought-after performers in Australian film, television and theatre, in addition to which, he is an accomplished musician! He brought his ukulele into the Monday Drive studio at Bondi and chatted to Alan Field about his career, and his multiple roles in the new production of Uked! [...] Read More... from Ian Stenlake … Uked!

Described as one of the top 10 female conductors in the world today, Sarah-Grace Williams is the Creative Director and Chief Conductor of the Metropolitan Orchestra … an orchestra with a difference! She explains to Alan Field on Friday Drive what is different about this orchestra. [...] Read More... from Sarah-Grace Williams

In this episode, we meet two raising stars from the Sydney Roosters SG Ball squad, Jaziah and Keone, who are taking their teamwork and determination beyond the footy field for an important cause. The young athletes join us in the studio ahead of Invictus Australia’s ZERO600 challenge, where they’ll rise at 6:00 AM for six [...] Read More... from Roosters On Drive Thursday

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 

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... fr...

Claire Edwardes OAM is an Australian classical percussionist, composer and advocate for change in the classical music sector. She is the co-founder, artistic director and CEO of Ensemble Offspring, and she spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive. [...] Read More... from Claire Edwardes OAM

April 25 marked the 130 anniversary of women voting for the first time in an Australian election. It is a history marred with struggle, protest, and women standing up for their rights in a patriarchal society. David Barr talks to Dr Alice Neikirk, Criminology lecturer at Newcastle University, about the groundbreaking South Australian election of [...] Read More... from 130 Years of Women Voting in...

As the Head of Contemporary Music at the Sydney Opera House, Ben Marshall has spent over a decade transforming the World Heritage-listed venue into a vibrant hub for cutting-edge sound. In his role as the curator of Vivid LIVE, he oversees an ambitious takeover of the House’s stages, consistently programming a mix of global icons, [...] Read More... from VIVID LIVE 2026 – An Interview With I...

In the world of contemporary music, few bands are as fiercely protective of their sonic DNA as Radiohead. Tony Roma’s guest managed to do the near-impossible: he decoded that DNA, translated it for eighty-eight keys, and earned the band’s rare stamp of approval in the process. Josh Cohen didn’t just create piano covers; he created [...] Read More... from Radiohead for Solo Piano at City Reci...

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 Do...

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-Gid...

Prof Katelaris, Professor of Immunology and Allergy at the University of Western Sydney joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss a little known, but potentially life-threatening genetic condition called Hereditary Angioedema. [...] Read More... from Prof Connie Katelaris AM

May is National Thyroid Awareness Month. Many don’t even know what a thyroid does, so Beverley Garside OAM, CEO of the Australian Thyroid Foundation, joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss what it is, what it does, and what we should know about it. [...] Read More... from Beverley Garside OAM

Our local Federal Independent Member for Wentworth took some time out of her busy schedule to drop into the Bondi Studio to have a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses some of the priorities she’s dealing with right now, including Victoria Barracks, the upcoming budget, gas and resource security, and the recent interim [...] Read More... from Allegra Spender MP

While the Conservatorium of Music is well renowned for education in classical and jazz, Joe Manton from the Conservatorium Open Academy joins us to speak about the electronic music production course he runs.  [...] Read More... from  Interview with Joe Manton about Con Open Academy Electronic Music Production

Forget everything you know about pitch correction as a studio tool, because Auto-Tune is a rock opera like no other. Described as high-energy “gig theatre” this production by re:group performance collective turns millennial nostalgia into a time-traveling superpower. Joining us to discuss this award-winning blend of hyperpop, live video, and 2000s cringe is one of [...] Read More... fr...

One of the most anticipated fixtures on the 2026 cultural calendar: SIMA’s Jazz:NOW program isn’t just a concert series; it’s a living, breathing pulse of where the music is heading and the program is a masterclass in modern improvisation. Joining us in the studio is Novak Manojlovic—a pianist and composer who has spent the last few [...] Read More... from An Interview with Novak Manojlovic &#8211...

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 wi...

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 Sydn...