About Me

Hi, I’m Ida and I’ve previously completed a week of work experience at Eastside Radio during the Radiothon Week (22nd June – 26th June). I’m 15 years old, and I’m a year 10 student at Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus. I’m very interested in music: I love listening to music, playing piano and learning music theory. Since my first placement at Eastside Radio, I successfully auditioned to play piano for my school’s Jazz Orchestra. Other interests of mine include DC Comics, visual arts, hiking, watching moves & going to the cinema, and going to concerts.

Night 1 of Laufey’s A Matter of Time Tour in Sydney

Music Taste

Since my first placement, I’ve seen some of my favourite artists in concert, including Laufey and Zara Larsson. Both of those concerts were so incredible: they’re both such positive artists with amazing fanbases and despite the sizes of their respective venues, they both created such a supportive and intimate environment. I also saw Massive Attack live when they came to Sydney. Their performance was simultaneously beautiful and extremely intense with the confronting imagery they presented. They also toured with Elizabeth Fraser, Horace Andy and Deborah Miller who were extraordinary to see live.

My favourite music genres include EDM, hyperpop, pop and rock. My favourite artists include Ninajirachi, Underscores, Pinkpantheress, Slayyyter, Olivia Rodrigo and The Beatles. I’m especially excited to see some of these artists at the Laneway Festival in Feburary 2027.

Why Eastside (again) ?

As mentioned before, my first work experience placement was during the Radiothon week, which was a unique week for the station: we focused on all things Radiothon, including taking calls, sending out emails and making promotional material for the event. Even so, I really enjoyed the placement; it was valuable to get a glimpse into the media industry and learn a variety of new skills related to it. I was interested to come back in order to do more around the station outside the Radiothon week. I’m extremely excited to be back!