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Drive time is the soundtrack to your journey home. On air every day 4-6 pm, your five Drive presenters bring you an eclectic mix of music and great interviews.

You will get breaking news as well the latest from activists, politicians, academics, social commentators and musicians.

You'll hear about the great events happening around Sydney and most of all some great music from contemporary Americana and African music to electronic and Jazz.

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July 13 · 26 min
Allegra Spender MP
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
July 6 · 27 min
Emily Granger
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 discussin
June 29 · 23 min
Prof Lorraine Chantrill
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, pa
June 12 · 15 min
Michael from Woolly’s Wheels and a fortunate life on two wheels
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 bi
June 10 · 10 min
Freyja Garbett’s surfing and song Project ‘Music From The Waves’
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
June 8 · 31 min
Ian Stenlake … Uked!
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 car
May 31 · 24 min
Sarah-Grace Williams
Described as one of the top 10 female conductors in the world today, Sarah-Grace Williams is the Creative Director and Chief Conductor of the Metropolitan Orchestra … an orchestra with a difference! She explains to Alan Field on Friday Drive what i
May 29 · 5 min
Roosters On Drive Thursday
In this episode, we meet two raising stars from the Sydney Roosters SG Ball squad, Jaziah and Keone, who are taking their teamwork and determination beyond the footy field for an important cause. The young athletes join us in the studio ahead of Invictus
May 25 · 20 min
Claire Edwardes OAM
Claire Edwardes OAM is an Australian classical percussionist, composer and advocate for change in the classical music sector. She is the co-founder, artistic director and CEO of Ensemble Offspring, and she spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive. [...]Read
May 21 · 54 min
130 Years of Women Voting in Australia – An Interview
April 25 marked the 130 anniversary of women voting for the first time in an Australian election. It is a history marred with struggle, protest, and women standing up for their rights in a patriarchal society. David Barr talks to Dr Alice Neikirk, Crimin
May 5 · 24 min
Prof Connie Katelaris AM
Prof Katelaris, Professor of Immunology and Allergy at the University of Western Sydney joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss a little known, but potentially life-threatening genetic condition called Hereditary Angioedema. [...]Read More... from P
May 5 · 24 min
Beverley Garside OAM
May is National Thyroid Awareness Month. Many don’t even know what a thyroid does, so Beverley Garside OAM, CEO of the Australian Thyroid Foundation, joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss what it is, what it does, and what we should know abo
May 5 · 23 min
Allegra Spender MP
Our local Federal Independent Member for Wentworth took some time out of her busy schedule to drop into the Bondi Studio to have a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses some of the priorities she’s dealing with right now, including Victoria
April 30 · 9 min
Interview with Joe Manton about Con Open Academy Electronic Music Production
While the Conservatorium of Music is well renowned for education in classical and jazz, Joe Manton from the Conservatorium Open Academy joins us to speak about the electronic music production course he runs. [...]Read More... from Interview with Joe Ma
April 30 · 9 min
Interview with Mark Rogers about Auto-Tune
Forget everything you know about pitch correction as a studio tool, because Auto-Tune is a rock opera like no other. Described as high-energy “gig theatre” this production by re:group performance collective turns millennial nostalgia into a t
March 30 · 25 min
Anita Birges, Vaucluse Woman of the Year and Founder of Mise en Place
Anita Birges is a local community member whose influence extends way beyond our community borders. She joined Alan Field on Monday Drive in the Bondi studio to chat about her past, her business development, and her recent Vaucluse Woman of the Year award
March 19 · 15 min
Interview with Craig Bodinnar – Dancing In The Shadows of Motown
In the 60s, a small house in Detroit became the most influential hit factory the world had ever seen. But while the names on the album covers—Ross, Gaye, Wonder—became legends, the architects of that signature ‘Sound of Young America’ often r

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