Arts

Kate Grenville stops by Arts Tuesday to discuss her 25th publication, The Country Schoolmaster, a Mystery in 88 in Letters, that is out now from Black Inc. While poking around in the archives she came across a dusty box containing a bundle of letters tied with pink tape. And off she went. She was fascinating [...] Read More... from Interveiw with Kate Grenville

Fresh off her exhilarating performance for SIMA at the Oxford Art Factory, surreal blues poet, writer and activist Aja Monet joins Arts – Monday presenter Ayiko for a compelling and thought-provoking conversation exploring the intersections of art, authenticity, activism, love and community.  [...] Read More... from Interview with Aja Monet

Di & Suzi interview with Jenny and Peter Hindle who are visiting from Sussex to be at the opening night of The Unfriend (at the Ros, for Sydney Theatre Company). The reason, of course, is that they are the couple who, while on a cruise to Panama, befriended an American they describe as “very charismatic”. For a variety of reasons, after [...] Read More... from Interview with Jenny and Peter Hi...

This week on Arts Tuesday, Suzi and Diana sat down with director John Grinston for a lively chat about the underrated art of the one-act play. As Bittersweet Productions brings live theatre back to the beautiful Eternity Playhouse, John shares the unique challenges of directing short comedy, while sharing a laugh over the ultimate audience sin… [...] Read More... from John Grinston from Bitt...

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...

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...

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...

Samin, frontman and creator of packingdhaka visited us in the studio early Monday morning. We spoke to this wonderfully vibrant individual about his growth as a musician. Formation of the band Packing Dhaka, it’s iterations, his farewell show This Saturday December 6th @sneakypossumbar. [...] Read More... from In the studio with Samin with Packing Dhaka

An exploration into the artist’s ideas and intentions behind his bold, politically charged artworks. Blak Douglas was born in 1970, Blacktown, NSW to a Dhungatti Father and Caucasian mother, a four time Archie Awards finalist and prizewinner for 2022, his bold, colourful artworks are mainly inspired by social justice and public affairs. Blak Douglas talks [...] Read More... from An interview with...

On the 25th of November, playwright Jack Kearney and director Lucy Clements appeared on Arts Tuesday to discuss their upcoming play Born on a Thursday at the Old Fitz Theatre. The play tells the story of a woman returning home to her family in Western Sydney during the turn of the millennium and explores the [...] Read More... from The Old Fitz, Y2K Paranoia and Head Knocks in Sport: Suzi and Dian...

On October 2, Australian music icons Dave Graney & Clare Moore appeared on Arts Thursday on Eastside Radio, where they discussed their latest projects and reflected on their remarkable four-decade partnership. Dave Graney & Clare Moore are one of Australia’s most enduring and distinctive musical partnerships. Since the late 1970s, the duo has carved out a unique place in Australian music t...

Silky Roads have crafted a captivating musical style—funky, soulful, and full of energy. An electro-funk-pop quartet, they take the grooves of Parcels and Daft Punk in a silky-smooth direction. We had a great time chatting about their new EP Wallflower (7 tracks, out now!). Tune in to hear their stripped-back live performance—featuring electric synth and acoustic guitar. You [...] Read More... fro...

Today, on Arts Thursday, Maisy and Paula welcomed David Spicer, manager of the Bondi Theatre Company. David Spicer was an ABC journalist for 30 years before becoming a theatrical agent. He also work for the Association of Community Theatre. In 2017, he created the Bondi Theatre Company with a goal to “entertain, develop new, update [...] Read More... from The Fifth Comedy and Cabaret Season...

Emma Greenhill is currently undertaking a course at the Con Open Academy, and comes onto Arts Friday to have a quick chat about her experience with Angela. [...] Read More... from Angela Talks To Emma Greenhill About The Con Open Academy On Arts Friday

In this episode of Arts Monday, Lindsey and Caroline meet Dr Neerja Chandna Peters, who shares her reflections on abstract art – and how colour and music provoke emotions of joy and harmony. Dr Neerja Chandna Peters takes us on a journey through her global art career, from where she grew up in New Delhi, [...] Read More... from Interview with Dr Neerja Chandna Peters – A Journey into A...

Interviewed by Lindsey & Caroline Listen to our interview with Fahn Jim where he explains his thoughts and process for his unique works He has a rich background in architecture and inventions. Those experiences he has brought into the art world and displayed through his series of paintings and live performances which creates an immersive [...] Read More... from Fahn Jim (James Gardiner)- One o...

Interviewed by Lindsey & Caroline Listen in As Neerja Peters talks about her choice of Harmonizing colours and how her presence show both generous and inspiring aspects. Her abstract and geometric works became her form of meditation and joy. The delicate interplay of memory, geometry, and colour in each piece creates their own meticulous narratives [...] Read More... from Neerja Peters –...

In this episode, we revisit an interview from Arts Tuesday with curator Samantha Ferris about The Garden of Time, currently showing at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. This touring exhibition brings together six artists Three from Australia and three from the Netherlands in a shimmering, cross-cultural conversation inspired by J.G. Ballard’s dystopian short story. As the world teeters on [...] Read M...

In this podcast, Toby Schmitz joins Di Simmons & Suzi Whitehead to discuss his latest release, The Empress Murders. From writing award winning plays to appearing in numerous TV series, Schmitz is an exceptionally accomplished artist with plenty of experience under his belt. In his latest book, Schmitz offers readers a thrilling whodunnit mystery, with [...] Read More... from Toby Schmitz Discu...

Adam from the band @Apocolypseboyo came into the Alan Slight Studio for an interview Today with Lindsey (AKA Curli Q) on #SubteranneanSydney. They spoke about different forms of musical expressions.  Elaborating on the progression of Apocalypse Boyo, who began as 2 piece. Adam rapped/sang alongside Joel who had created some beats to play with his [...] Read More... from Adam from Apocolypseboyo an...

Olivia Ansell is the Festival Director of Sydney Festival, which is a festival showcasing music, art, dance, theatre, and more, from all around the world. Established in 1977, the festival runs every year in January for 3 weeks. Join Olivia as she discusses about some of the shows and events that will appear in the [...] Read More... from Olivia Ansell and the Sydney Festival

In this episode, we unravel the complex friendship between Inky Stephenson and Miles, set against the shifting political tides of the 1930s. Lloyd-Alison Young’s portrayal of Inky—a character tangled in fascism, populist politics, and anti-Semitism—sparks questions about loyalty, ambition, and morality. After three years in prison for her political affiliations, Inky’s relationship with Miles frac...