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With the Burt Bacharach Songbook tour happening Tony talks to the stars of the show Vivian Ross with guest EC Adams. From the USA, these two performers are touring the Burt Bacharach Songbook and we get to learn more about them growing up with a deep connection to Bacharach and music. They discuss how people [...] Read More... from Interview With Vivian Ross and EC Adams

Thursday Drive had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Marshall, Head of Contemporary Music and Lead Curator for Vivid Live at the Sydney Opera House. Ben talks about his job and how exciting it is to plan events at such a famous location. He shares what’s coming up for Vivid Live, a music festival that focuses [...] Read More... from Interview with Ben Marshall about Vivid LIVE

Vivid Live is the accompanying music program that supports the spectacular light festival Vivid held annually across winter in Sydney. It comprises a multitude of performances at both Carriageworks and the Sydney Opera House as well other prominent locations such as City Recital Hall and Tumbalong Park to name a few. Julian Ramundi from Destinations [...] Read More... from Julian Ramundi Destinati...

Tamara-Anna Cislowska is an Australian concert pianist who gave her first public performance at age two, and began recording for the ABC at age three. She spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive of her motivation, her love of music, and the important collaborations in her life. [...] Read More... from Tamara-Anna Cislowska

In this episode, Tony speaks with filmmaker Ben de Hoedt about his striking new film Disappear Here, launching this week at The Ritz. They delve into the film’s gritty inspirations, its subversive take on modern Australian identity, and why it’s already generating buzz as a future cult classic. A must-listen for cinephiles and curious creatives [...] Read More... from Interview with Be...

In the lead-up to the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ performance of the mighty Bach St Matthew Passion, internationally acclaimed operatic baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes chats with Alan Field on Monday Drive and Classical Beats about his life, his career and his own passions. [...] Read More... from Teddy Tahu Rhodes

Virginia Lowe speaks with Nadia Piave from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music about the Conservatorium Open Academy – a vibrant program offering music courses for all ages and skill levels. They delve into the importance of accessible music education, the joy of lifelong learning, and how the Academy helps foster creativity across the community. [...] Read More... from Interview with Nadia P...

Greens Candidate for Wentworth, Nick Ward, joined Alan Field for a chat onthe Greens’ perspective of what’s important in the upcoming election. He hada chat in the Bondi Studio on Mondav Drive. [...] Read More... from Interview with Nick Ward

Carlton-based artist, Shai, sits down with Tony to discuss his new art exhibition. He discusses his background in art from his time at school as well as the influence of his parents and his childhood growing up in Africa. He is an individual on the autism spectrum and art is both a way of artistic [...] Read More... from Shai De Vletter-Sont talks about his new exhibition

Alan sits down with Ro Knox, the Liberal Party’s candidate for the eastern suburbs seat of Wentworth. She faces off against current teal/ independent MP, Allegra Spender. Alan asks her about her many years living in Wentworth as well as many other issues ranging from nuclear power to bike lanes and why she is now [...] Read More... from Interview with Ro Knox, Liberal Candidate for Wentworth

Benjamin Northey, Conductor-in-Residence of the Sydney SymphonyOrchestra, spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive about music in his life, andthe new SO Sydney Town Hall Concert Series. [...] Read More... from Interview with Benjamin Northey

The Australian music scene is about to be gifted with a combination of fourguitarists who have decided to come together and form the Australian GuitarQuartet. World renowned guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, AndrewBlanch and Vladimir Gorbach, and took some time to chat with Alan Field onMonday Drive and Classical Beats about the new group and [...] Read More... from The Australian Guitar Qua...

Jack Cannons AM is the founder of the “Bush to Beach” program whichinspires hope, confidence and self-esteem, while providing an incentivefor the children of our indigenous community in the far north west of thecountry to attend school. Alan Field spoke to Jack Cannons on MondayDrive. [...] Read More... from The Bush to Beach program with Jack Cannons AM

Mentoring Men is a program designed to help men navigate life’s challenges,foster resilience, and build a sense of purpose and well-being throughmeaningful relationships. Its CEO Filipe Gama e Silva, and Mento Peter Ulmertalk to Alan Field about this transformative initiative, and difference they’vemade to the lives of countless individuals. [...] Read More... from Mentoring Men helpin...

John Waters is an English-born Australian film, theatre and television actor,singer, guitarist, songwriter, and musician. He talked with Alan Field onMondav Drive about his life and his varied talents which have led up to hiscurrent production: Radio Luxembourg. [...] Read More... from John Waters reflects on his life

Join us as we dive into the world of a Ethio soul and jazz star, exploring his unique take on music and the story behind his artistry. In this exclusive episode, David will talk with him about how he creates his music, how he describes his own sound, and get a rare glimpse into his [...] Read More... from Dereb The Ambassador gets creative and personal

Dr Sabrin Farooqui, OAM, talks to Alan Field on Monday Drive about the issuesfacing members of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community,and how the Cultural Diversity Network Inc, of which she is the founder andPresident, is addressing those issues. [...] Read More... from Dr Sabrin Farooqui and the CALD community

A/Professor Suzi Edwards is a senior lecturer in biomechanics and motorcontrol & learning, and is an expert in the disciplines of exercise and sportsscience. In a fascinating and wide rangine, discussion with Alan Field onMonday Drive, she discusses current issues in sports science, and the researchbeing undertaken and its application to make sports safer for [...] Read More... from Interview...

The Greyhound racing industry is heavily subsidised by governments even though there is well documented evidence about the shameful treatment of the animals.  Drive Tuesday talks to Kylie Field, NSW spokesperson for the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds [...] Read More... from The cruel industry of Greyhound racing

Dr Philip Tong is a dermatologist and founder of Dermscreen, who aim to make skin solutions more accessible, promoting early detection of skin cancer, through their innovative photographic technologies. Their total body imaging captures 95% of your skin’s surface, allowing specialist dermatologists to view and assess your skin health remotely, removing the time needed to [...] Read More... f...

The Goldner String Quartet are an Australian string quartet consisting of Dene Olding, (violin), Dimity Hall (violin), Irina Morozova (viola) and Julian Smiles (cello). After their 1997 debut at London, they soon were critically acclaimed, and were being invited to many prestigious festivals around the world. They have even received an ARIA Music Award nomination [...] Read More... from Interview...

Eastside 89.7FM is proudly sponsored by Peninsula Air Conditioning. As summer approaches, our air conditioners work overtime to keep us cool. Join Tony as he interviews Colin from one of our local business sponsors, Peninsula Air Conditioning, about their exceptional air conditioning products and services. Peninsula Air Conditioning, based in Warriewood, have been providing air [...] Read More......

A pocket history of America via five songs on the Washington DC to Pittsburgh Greyhound. David Barr talks to Charlie Lewis from Crikey about the five songs. [...] Read More... from A Pocket History of America via five songs

Support Act is described as the heart and hand of Australian music. Why the hand? Because they have been lending a helping hand to Australian musicians who have needed assistance for almost 3 decades now. Musicians are often the first to give assistance to charitable causes so it’s wonderful to see some charity extended their [...] Read More... from Clive Miller, CEO of Support Act about Aus Music...

Join Alan as he interviews the famous Grammy-Award winning Violinist Joshua Bell. Joshua’s talents were discovered at any early age when he used rubber bands on dress drawers to craft his first stringed instrument, from then onwards it has been an upward trajectory to success. Multiple successful performances and awards later, he occupies a position [...] Read More... from Joshua Bell reflec...