Something Else

Pianist, bandleader and educator Renata Arrivolo joins Blow to discuss the Sydney Conservatorium’s Open Academy and its opportunities for adults looking to explore music. Renata explains how classes in music fundamentals and jazz piano help students develop their skills in an interactive and supportive environment. Having once studied through the Open Academy herself before going [...]

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In this episode, we speak with Emma Greenhill about the Open Academy’s mission to make music education accessible to the wider community and explore the opportunities available for aspiring and lifelong musicians alike. For more than 50 years, the Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has been connecting people with the transformative power [...]

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The Federal Parliament broke up last week for its winter recess, but the Independent Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, chose to spend some of her break chatting to Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses what her “break” will look like, and the issues she will take into the next session of parliament. [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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! [...]

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