This week, Béla talks with legendary Eora / Sydney DJ, creative, and events organiser, Annabelle Gaspar. Annabelle is an iconic DJ, playing renowned parties like Mad Racket, Kooky, Loose Ends, Trough, Club Mince and co-founding Bad Dog, and playing alongside club royalty like Frankie Knuckles. With an upcoming Bad Dog x House of Mince party, Annabelle is here to share stories with us about Eora / Sydney's nightlife peaks, her projects past and upcoming, and how music has intersected with her lif...
Oct 08, 2024•42 min
This week, Béla talks with trumpeter, composer, and improvisor, Nick Calligeros. Nick is part of composer/improvisor collectives Microfiche, We Will Intersect, and Soft Spot, and has also released two independent solo EPs. Over the course of his career he's garnered a deep musical CV with credits including working with Middle Kids, Tangents, Human Noise, Kim Churchill and legendary Sydney experimental group Alaska Orchestra, as well as with their founding member Meg Alice Clune. With Soft Spot r...
Oct 05, 2024•52 min
This week, Béla talks with filmmaker, Riley Blakeway. Riley is a filmmaker who’s career spans many different eras. He's made music videos for the likes of Genesis Owusu and City Calm Down, amongst many others, and you might of seen his iconic short film INVINCIBL3, premiering on the international video channel NOWNESS. With his newest film ‘A Thousand Odd Days’ currently out for competition at various international film festivals, he’s with us to share stories about his life in film, and how mus...
Oct 01, 2024•53 min
This week on Out of the Box, Kate Saap chats with marine scientist Peta Morton. Peta is a communication specialist at the Australian Marine Conservation Society, working to demystify the world of ethical and sustainable seafood for consumers. In addition to her non-profit work, Peta is a beauty influencer on Tiktok melding her love of science and art to discuss perfume, makeup and skincare. Catch up with us as Peta recounts her disastrous first attempt and creating a perfume, the importance of s...
Sep 18, 2024•44 min
A few weeks ago, Kate managed to fulfil her dream of becoming a sports journalist when she interviewed Sydney Swans AFLW players Alice Mitchell, Montana Ham, and Sofia Hurley. Ahead of the AFLW 2024 season start, Sydney Swans super fan, former OOTB presenter and current host of Wildcard, Stuart Coupe, joined Kate in the studio to discuss his lifelong passion for the Swans. Producer Zaity Salman aso chats with Kate about how they first got into (watching) the sport. This episode was co-produced a...
Sep 05, 2024•48 min
Join us for Tanya's final interview with the lovely Nazlican (Naz) Eren – host of FBi's Sunset with Nazty Girl (on Wednesday's at 6pm) and co-founder of One Off Traks , a community focused on amplifying the music of women and non-binary artists here on Gadigal Land. Find Tanya on instagram at @ t_4_n_y_4_ and Nazlican at @sunsetwithnaztygurl Talk Pop Drill Tracklist More Episodes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 01, 2024•42 min
Kate chats with Eora-based hairdresser, Odesa Sabile! Odesa talks us through growing up in a Filipino family, how she finds the confidence to be herself and how important hair really is when it comes to affirming and loving ourselves. Odesa's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extrasilky/ Kate's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m1ss_kate/ This episode was produced and edited by Zaity Salman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 17, 2024•49 min
Tanya Shukla chats producing, learning to love your art at all stages, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 with Eora-based musician, visual artist and skateboarder Kyle Shakleford . @ milohunterband @ pablo_bic_asso See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2024•41 min
This episode Béla chats with Eora-born and raised artist/producer, Cherry Rype. They talk her musical origins in the womb, somatic healing and getting vulnerable through sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2024•48 min
In this week's episode, Tanya Shukla interviews Amy Zhang (dancer, choreographer, movement director). She has changed the way Eora thinks of dance and movement - representing courage, trust in one’s self and honest self-expression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 21, 2024•45 min
After some time to relax and mow his lawn, Genesis Owusu is back on stage at Volume Festival at AGNSW this July. Kate Saap and Genesis Owusu sat down to discuss absurdism, being a freak, and how much they love curry chips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 01, 2024•43 min
The guest today is an absolute powerhouse, and no stranger to the FBi airwaves. They are a DJ, an organizer of one of Eora’s most important party series, and a host here on the station. The passion and love that runs through everything that they do is heartwarming! Isa Thurn is interviewed by Tanya Shukla about her life, her creative practise & where she finds inspiration in this crazy world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 27, 2024•47 min
Tony Sin , the saviour of professional wrestling, joins Kate Saap in the studio to peel back the curtain with us about all things wrestling, music and being a sinner! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 27, 2024•44 min
Today's guest is an inspiration to those that want to surprise themselves. Interviewed by Emily Elvish (on her last show with OOTB), Kat Rose is a stylist, photographer and designer who has worked with the likes of Eartheather, and Mulalo. Under the alias of Rose Pure , Kat's life has been defined by her passions and the creative journey of worldbuilding. --- The OOTB team would like to thank Emily Elvish for all her hard-work, dedication and passion she has shown over the past 5-months. As an i...
Jun 27, 2024•45 min
Today's guest reminds us of the power we have within ourselves to shape the world around us. Zi Nori has lived a remarkable life - he is currently the Director & Co-Founder of Umi Nori - a bespoke tailoring studio, but his love for creativity & people, has shown itself throughout his life. Whether it was skate-boarding, or even playing the guitar, Zi has always been drawn the deeper feelings of life. In this episode, listen back to hear Kate Saap interview one of the coolest people in Eo...
Jun 02, 2024•46 min
Everything you hear on "Out of The Box" wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for today's guest. Tanya Shukla is OOTB's Executive Producer, who platforms and nourished community storytelling. As a broadcaster, she honours the passion of local creatives. As a friend, she is a beacon of love & light. Listen back to hear Emily Elvish & Tanya , explore her life, the things that bring her meaning and what songs have shaped who she is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 25, 2024•42 min
This week’s guest on OOTB, Mara Schwerdtfeger , has accomplished a lot throughout a life in audio. From scoring films, dance and installations, to her practice as a sound artist, designer and curator, Mara’s practise is far reaching. Listen back, to hear Kate Saap and Mara chat about her life, and what key moments shaped who she is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 19, 2024•51 min
On today's show, Emily Elvish is joing by Dane Gorrel, Director/Music Director of one of Eora's oldest clubs; Club 77 . Dane has had a full career, and an incredible journey up until this point. From travelling the world, being a competitive surfer to running multiple successful clubs, Dane is known for living a passionate life. Listen back to hear Emily and Dane explore his love for nightlife & the culture that grows alongside it, as well the music that has shaped him. See omnystudio.com/li...
May 19, 2024•44 min
Today on Out of the Box, producer Béla Hajdu is joined by an absolute corner-stone of Eora's wider music scene. Widely known as "Godriguez", Dave Rodriguez has accomplished a lot throughout a life in music. From producing Sampa the Great's seminal debut "The Great Mixtape", to being the brains behind expansive Eora jazz collective GODTET and releasing a solo album under GODRIGUEZ , Dave's musical journey is one that seems to be forever expanding. Dave joined Béla in the studio to chat about how ...
May 09, 2024•46 min
After only being in Eora for 8 months, today's guest has already left his mark. Laurie Macfarlane is a multi-disciplinary English-Australian artist, hailing from Oxfordshire in the UK. Laurie came to Sydney on a one year exchange from Edinburgh uni and has made waves in every arts scene imaginable. From poetry readings, album launches, art making, and working behind the scenes as a booker, there’s nothing he hasn’t done. Find Laurie's work here: Bandcamp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
May 09, 2024•40 min
On this week's episode, Emily Elvish is joined by Lucy Keirle - artist, illustrator and librarian whose life is an embodiment of her love of expression. Together, both Emily and Lucy explore the importance of spaces (as a vehicle for creativity and contemplation) as well as how Lucy's life has shaped her art, and how art has shaped her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 08, 2024•46 min
On an extra special EP, this week we take the opportunity to introduce another member of the "Out of the Box" team - producer Béla Hajdu . Interviewing each other, Kate and Béla delve into their own musical upbringings and life learnings, whilst exploring the odd psyop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 08, 2024•44 min
Today's guest on Out Of The Box is a force to be reckoned with. She was actually the first voice that Emily Elvish ever heard on FBi radio! As a presenter on Tuesday Arvos, an actor, a musician ( Dead Witch ), and a curator - Jamiee Taylor-Nielsen is easily one of Eora's most beloved voices. There is soulfulness & passion that carries through whatever she does, and on today's episode, Jamiee sheds light onto what moves her, what shaped her and how the power of love gives hope. See omnystudio...
Apr 06, 2024•48 min
If your a stan of FBi, then you are definitely familiar with today's guest! Broadcasting on "Bare Necessities" where they soundtrack your Tuesday sunsets, or on "Mi Gente/My People" where they take you through your Sunday afternoon, Paulo Flores is a powerhouse! Also known as LUNY, Paulo has done it all - touring the world, creating new genres of music, managing his own record label to being a positive impact within his communities, in today's special episode Paulo chats with Kate about his life...
Apr 01, 2024•46 min
Ingrid Dieckmann is an accomplished MC and performer, a regular on Sydney’s underground cabaret scene. They also work as Head of Programming at Golden Age Cinema and were Director at Pink Flamingo Cinema - a cinema dedicated to " niche, avant-garde, genre and trash cinema ". Their path in cinema is defined by incredible chapters, and in today's special episode with Marcus Whale (composer, musician, artist), Dieckmann unpacks these pivotal moments, whilst sharing insight into how they see the wor...
Apr 01, 2024•43 min
You may know Basjia as one of Eora’s most impactful voices; a creative director, dancer, model, and a Ballroom community member (House of Silky). In these spaces, her work celebrates and empowers the body in all forms. But beyond her own practice, she works tirelessly to shift the narratives and landscapes around her. Her activism for inclusion and representation can be found in the fashion and performance spaces. In this week's show, Emily Elvish explores how Basjia creates art to empower and c...
Mar 20, 2024•42 min
Today’s guest is triple-threat co-founder, program producer, and filmmaker Claud Bailey. You might have seen the premiere of performance art program Stories from the Heart at world pride last year, Claud Bailey and TRANS MEDIUM is the brains behind the project. Today, we dive into Claud's own creative practise as a writer/director, their influences, and how music intersects with their filmmaking. Kate also discussed Claud's queer community organising with TRANS MEDIUM , as well as MISC . at the ...
Mar 20, 2024•40 min
If you’ve ever tuned into FBi Radio on a Thursday morning, you’ll be very familiar with Dyan Tai . As one of the co-hosts of "Kings & Queens" on Up For It, you would’ve woken up or driven to work alongside them, sharing queer news, events, and chatting with some of the most influential voices from so-called Sydney & beyond. But Dyan's impact extends so far beyond the panel. As a broadcaster and founder of "Worship Queer Collective", they work tirelessly to empower queer & BIPOC voice...
Feb 29, 2024•43 min
Izabella Antoniou is a political activist with interests in renters rights, migration, the arts, and music. On this week's episode, Kate speaks with Izabella (Izo) about her work within the political landscape, as well as what art means to her. It is an episode that brings together Izo's worlds - writing and justice - and speaks to where the world currently is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 29, 2024•47 min
This week on Out Of The Box, Emily Elvish is joined by a guest whose work you would hear daily here on FBi - SOLLYY . He’s crafted beats for the likes of Latifa Tee, 1300, and PANIA, among countless others. His joint EP with Dxvndre, OPPBOYZ, was easily one of the rawest projects released last year! But beyond the studio, SOLLYY's world is layered and constantly expanding. He is a storyteller, a dreamer, a friend, and easily one of the hardest working creatives in so-called Sydney. See omnystudi...
Feb 29, 2024•41 min
