Something Else

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...

Having broken up following the last sitting session of the Federal Parliament for this year, Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, dropped into the Bondi Studio to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about what’s been happening in Canberra, and what the new year has in store. [...] Read More... from Allegra Spender MP

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...

Donald Trump has a big headache for with his constituents. He has worked to prevent the release all year of potential files that might damage his supporter base. But he’s just reversed this stand to support the House of Representatives. So what’s his latest ploy? David Barr talks to Dr Harry Melkonian from the US [...] Read More... from Behind the Reversal: Trump changes his tune on th...

In September an 8 year old in Queensland was killed riding an e-bike. This highlights the fact that there is no limit placed on who can ride an e-bike. Nor are there any requirements for rider education or insurance. David Barr talks to Milad Haghani from Melbourne University about the void in regulation and the [...] Read More... from Dangerous Freedom: The Hidden Risks of Kids on E-Bikes

Joe Camilleri, the Maltese-born Australian music legend of bands such as The Black Sorrows, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and the Revelators has had a profound impact on the nation’s music scene. His unique style of soul, rhythm and blues and rock n’ roll had captured the attention of Australia and New Zealand for [...] Read More... from Music Legend Joe Camilleri reflects on his career...

Once upon a time in 1970s Zambia, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) turned fuzz pedals and freedom into a movement. Their blend of psychedelic rock, garage funk, blues, and Zambian rhythms defined Zamrock – raw, rebellious, and alive. Now, decades later, original frontman Jagari Chanda and keyboardist Patrick Mwondela return with a fierce new [...] Read More... from WITCH

MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT, the gypsy jazz fusion band will be celebrating the music of Leonard Cohen at the State Theatre on 8 November. David Barr talks to founder Yaron Hallis about the concert. [...] Read More... from Yaron Hallis swings Leonard Cohen into gypsy Jazz

In this episode, we chat with the incredible Australian singer-songwriter Lyn Bowtell about her upcoming performance with the acclaimed world-jazz ensemble Monsieur Camembert in Sydney. Lyn shares insights into the creative collaboration and what audiences can expect from this special concert. [...] Read More... from Harmony & Heat: Lyn Bowtell’s Jazz Adventure with Monsieur Camembert

and the band played waltzing Matilda – a song that has been rated in the top 30 of all australian songs. David Barr talks to the grand troubadour about his music and that song. Eric Bogle has been touring across the country recently. [...] Read More... from Eric Bogle opens up on his australian anthem song

NSW Liberal Member for Vaucluse in the Legislative Assembly, and Shaddow Health Minister, Kellie Sloane MP, dropped in to the Bondi studio for a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses her pre-politics broadcasting life, her motivation for politics, and some of the issues she’s dealing with in the State parliament. [...] Read More... from Kellie Sloane, MP

Bronte Campbell is a four-time Olympian, a triple Olympic gold medalist and a former World Champion in the 50m and 100m freestyle. She spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive about her swimming and her post swimming life [...] Read More... from Bronte Campbell OAM

Prof Chow, one of Australia’s leading cardiologists and a pioneer in preventive cardiology, talks to Alan Field on Monday Drive about differences between male and female heart symptoms, diagnoses and treatments. [...] Read More... from Prof Clara Chow

Dr Reid O’Connor laments to Alan Field on Monday Drive the lack of senior school students choosing to study higher levels of mathematics for the HSC, and what the implications are [...] Read More... from Dr Bronwyn Reid O’Connor

Prof Isaacs shared his concerns with Alan Field on Monday Drive about the impact AI is having on the film industry. [...] Read More... from A/Prof Bruce Isaacs

Allegra Spender spend some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive to chat about the current issues of the day, including Freedom of Information proposed amendments, and local content requirements for streaming companies, amongst other matters. [...] Read More... from Allegra Spender MP, Member for Wentworth

In August, Eastside Radio welcome two Year 10 students for a week of Work Experience. Tilda and Vedrana got to learn about the radio, record their voices for Sponsors and be guests on Dancing Through the Night. A show hosted by Léane, an intern at Eastside. In this interview, they talked about what they like [...] Read More... from Work Experience at Eastside Radio

Photography by: Stefan Holm This story brings together three athletes whose paths all cross at Eastside Radio. Chris Zinn used to be on the board of Eastside Radio. He now lives in Queensland but took the time to come in the studio to share his experience as a long-distance runner just a few days prior [...] Read More... from Endurance Stories: Three Athletes at Eastside Radio

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...

Alan Field is joined on Monday Drive by Professor Matthew England, Professor of Oceanography at the University of New South Wales, to discuss the variations in ocean temperatures and global warming. [...] Read More... from Prof Matthew England

Yesterday on Drive Thursday, Tony welcomed Alice Terry, she is the Access Coordinator and Limitless Producer for Sydney Fringe and an artist herself. Limitless is an incredible platform within the Sydney Fringe Festival that celebrates d/Deaf and disabled artists, taking place at a venue close to our Eastside hearts: the Bondi Pavilion. One of the [...] Read More... from Breaking Boundaries: Alice...

“Troy smashed my heart into a million pieces and then he put it back together again” is what viewers have said after attending Upside Down Fantasyland at Festivals across the country. Troy Rogers is a musician, poet, and artist who joined Tony on Drive Thursday to discuss his upcoming one-man show at the Sydney Fringe [...] Read More... from Upside Down Fantasyland: Troy Rogers on Turn...

In an interview with Virginia during Drive Wednesday on the 3rd of September, the acclaimed Naarm-based composer, guitarist and performer Stella Anning unveils her most personal project to date with the release of Yellow Brick Veneer, her full-length album out now. To celebrate the album’s release, Stella Anning will perform a run of intimate East Coast shows in , Ngambri & Ngunnawal (Canberra...

Prof Eddie Holmes, the Sydney University award winning virologist who first published the genomic sequence of the virus giving rise to COVID-19 discussed the world of viruses on Monday Drive with Alan Field. [...] Read More... from Prof Eddie Holmes

Allegra Spender spent some time chatting to Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss progress on climate change, aged care packages, social cohesion and reforming tax in the pub! [...] Read More... from Allegra Spender MP