Meet Kingston’s Women of The Year 2025

Community champion Leanne Maloni and leading stem cell scientist Dr Nirali Shah are the joint Kingston Women of the Year for 2025. Photo (L-R): Dr Nirali Shah, Mayor Georgina Oxley, Leanne Maloni. Click on the media players to hear the award winners speaking with Southern FM’s Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and His Music (Monday 24 March 2025). Player 1

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Kingston Arts Hour July 2024 podcast

In this edition of the Kingston Arts Hour, you’ll hear about some great school holiday entertainment including Children Are Stinky – an award-winning children’s comedy featuring circus acts, a rocking soundtrack and genuine belly laughs for the whole family. A Little Bit of Blue is an interactive detective story told with puppetry, suitable for children aged 3-10 years. It’s on

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Dolly Diamond prepares for her Christmas Concert

It might just be a Christmas miracle – Dolly Diamond returns to Kingston Arts with an evening of festive cheer on 2 December at 8 PM. In this podcast from Ambrosia, Leanne Cutler is chatting with Dolly about what’s in store for you at Kingston City Hall. Backed by a fabulous seven-piece band and special guests, Dolly will enchant you

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50 years +1 of Southern Area Concert Band

It’s nearly 51 years since the formation of the Southern Area Concert Band and it’s been making music ever since. Join the SACB in a celebration of its 50th anniversary (plus one) at Kingston City Hall on Sunday 22 May 2022 at 2 PM. In this podcast, the band’s musical director Professor Andrew Mathers is speaking with Colin Tyrus on

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