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Wow - What's on Westside

by Michael Smith

What's On Westside is a weekly catch-up of events across Melbourne's Glorious West, with the Sun Theatre's Michael Smith, Christina Browning from Western Melbourne Tourism, and regular guests, dropping every Thursday for the weekend ahead. Broadcast live on Wyn FM's Westside Drive and replayed here for your pleasure, enjoyment and education. Huzzah!

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Episodes

  1. 67 - Festivals Galore

    Festivals galore, with Julia and Sarah joining Christina and Michael to talk all things Inner West Art Fair, in Williamstown this weekend.

  2. 66 - Josephs

    Michael and Christina chat with Sam from Josephs at Werribee Mansion.

  3. 65 - RAAF

    This week Michael returns and records a special show in a hangar at RAAF Pt Cook with Wing Commander Michelle McPhail about one of the jewels of the West.

  4. 64 - Kindred

    Christina and Esther chat with Angus from Kindred

  5. 63 - Na Djinang Circus

    Christina chats with Harley from Na Djinang Circus.

  6. 62 - Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre

    Christina and Esther chat with Pamela from the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre

  7. 61 - Saunas and Spring

    Christina and Esther talk with Jessie from Heat Sauna House, and whats coming this weekend.

  8. 60 - Sacrifice Of Farinelli

    Christina and Esther chat with Stuart from Subverse Theatre about his play Sacrifice Of Farinelli and more.

  9. 59 - Art, Accidents and Underpants

    Christina and Esther chat with Donna Jackson about her show Art, Accidents and Underpants, and more!

  10. 58 - Swiss Festival

    Christina and Esther speak to Rolf from the Swiss Festival and more.

  11. 57 - The Ideal Husband and Open House

    Sharmini Kumar joins Christina and Michael to discuss 24 Carrot Productions upcoming "The Ideal Husband" at Bluestone Church Arts Space, plus a huge weekend ahead with Open House Melbourne busy Westside.

  12. 56 - Feel It Live

    It's classical music time at the Willy Town Hall, Christina and Michael are joined by IWSO's Nicole and Andrew to discuss their upcoming Symphony Orchestral concerts and events - "Feel It. Live"

  13. 55 - Winter Is Here

    Winter has well and truly come, Christina and Michael are joined by Olym Li who's bringing the MQFF Westside, plus the usual weekend ramblings.

  14. 54 - Essendon Fields

    This week Christina and Michel are joined by Nadia from Essendon Fields, for a fascinating chat about Victorias oldest airfield, shopping, workplaces, activities plus a gaggle of school holiday activities.

  15. 53 - Inner West Art Fair

    Christina and Michael are joined by the delightful Julia Bevis of the Inner West Art Fair to discuss the 4th year of this great Westie event in Williamstown as well all that's happening Westside this weekend.

  16. 52 - Winter Solstice

    As the Winter Solstice looms, Christina and Michael are joined by Angus from the Kindred Bandroom, for all things Westside.

  17. 51 - Willy Lit Festival

    Christina and Esther talk with program co-ordinator Alice Reid from the Williamstown Literary Festival.

  18. 50 - First Weekend Of Winter

    Christina and Esther discuss what's happening west this weekend.

  19. 49 - Last Weekend Of May

    Last weekend of May, Christina and Michael are joinged by Glenn from Seaworks who has big plans for the community for Winter Solstice - and its free - Huzzah! Tune in for all the details.

  20. 48 - Music Music Music

    This week Christina and Michael are joined first by QiQi, incredible, young, unique local musician - then Dave from YBA to tell us about music event Yarraville with Soul.

  21. 47 - Spartan

    This week Christina and Michael are joined by Rachel from Melbourne Urban Spartan Event and we discuss other happenings Westside.

  22. 46 - Mothers Day

    This week it's Mothers Day for which Christina has lots of Westside options, plus we are joined by Stu from Sleepless Footscray Festival and Meagan whose A Residual Place is coming to The Substation.

  23. 45 - Essence Productions

    Michael and Christina are joined by Alaine Beek from Essence Productions.

  24. 44 - In Focus

    This week Christina and Michael are joined in studio by Mayor of Maribyrnong Cr Mohamed Semra to chat the In Focus festival and all things Westside.

  25. 43 - A New Format

    This week we start a new format, Christina joins Michael in the studio for the whole show and we chat with Lawrence who's created the interactive experience PirateFest on at Seaworks.

  26. 42 - What's Coming Up

    We chat this weekend and Easter hols with Avery from Wyndham Harbour and Christina from Melbourne's West Tourism...

  27. 41 - Westside Wonders

    Christina takes us through a weekend of Westside Wonders and Angus Ingram has a plethora of bands and activities coming up down at Kindred in Yarraville.

  28. 40 - Weekend of Wonders Westside

    We deep dive with Jess Lilley on the Footscray West Writers Festival coming end of March whilst Christina get's us all up to date for the coming Weekend of Wonders Westside!

  29. 39 - Long Weekend Westside

    Special guest is author Fiona Hardy, Crime and Teen writer, a run down on the Brimbank Readers & Writers Festival and Christina with a plethora of weekend activities Westside.

  30. 38 - Lunar New Year, Holi, Seaworks and the Art of Dining

    The Art of Dining is part of MFWF at Seaworks and lots of other fun activities with Christina... Luna New Year, Holi, colour and happiness.

  31. 37 - Grazeland turns 5

    We chat with John Forman from Grazeland on their 5th Birthday, great food offerings and Multicultural Festival plus a plethora of activities with Christina.

  32. 36 - Boats, Art and more

    From Offshore Racing Power Boats at Werribee South to an Art Exhibition in Caroline Springs, and so much more, it's all happening Westside.

  33. 35 - Febs First Weekend

    Michael and Christina discuss Feb's first weekend Westside and we chat to Adam Coad on the Yarraville Twilight Sessions coming soon!

  34. 34 - Last Weekend of January

    The final weekend of January sees QiQi performing at Commonwealth Reserve in Williamstown, and Spotswood Summer sessions kicking off the week after, we interview QiQi and Matthew respectively as well as Christina's update for the week.

  35. 33 - Australia Day weekend and World Wetlands Day

    So much happening Westside over Australia Day weekend with Christina and we talk to Pamela Sutton-Legaud all things Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre and World Wetlands Day.

  36. 32 - First Show of 2026

    First show of 2026, Michael and Christina are back with lots of What's on Westside plus interviews with Angus from Kindred and Bill with the Australian Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival. Happy New Year!

  37. 31 - Last show for 2025

    Last show for 2025, What's on Westside this weekend and Xmas treats, plus an interview with Paul from Days Walk Farm. Happy Holidays.

  38. 30 - Christmas looms

    So much Westside as Xmas looms, and a great chat with Alison of Slow Food Melbourne and her markets.

  39. 29 - December Westside

    Christina takes us through the first weekend of December Westside, we chat to Gill about Hobsons Bay fun in Summer and Stick for this weekend's beloved Jamaican Festival at Seaworks.

  40. 28 - MFWF and Castles

    Christina on this weekend Westside and a nod to MFWF tix on sale and the amazing Emma from the exquisite Overnewton Castle.

  41. 27 - Warming Up

    It's warming up and so many things happening outdoors Westside, chats with Christina and Glenn Jones, CEO of the always busy Seaworks in Williamstown.

  42. 26 - Urban Markets and Seddon fun

    Huge show - so much happening as the days get longer and some warmth - Christina with lots, Felicity from Urban Markets and X Chris of the awesomely named Seddon Deadly Sins on the Seddon Fun & Games Fair - Huzzah!

  43. 25 - A Jam Packed Weekend

    Christina and Michael and a jam packed weekend and a long chat with Cherie from Kindred on a gem of the West... so much happening!

  44. 24 - Water WonderFest and The Dress

    Christina and Jess from Water WonderFest & Alaine with The Dress.

  45. 23 - Michaels Back

    Michael's back with Christina talking Whats on Westside and Josh Cunningham from The Waifs talks the Kindred Bandroom show next week.

  46. 22 - High Tea, Diwali, Birds and Peter Combe

    Esther and Christina talk all things west, including Springh High Tea, Be Bold Festival, Diwali and more.

  47. 21 - Bird Day, Out on the Weekend and Wyndham fun

    World mirgratory bird day open day, Out on the weekend at Seaworks, Fringefest continues and more

  48. 20 - Grazeland, Fringe fest and markets

    Babba at Grazeland, markets in Eynesbury and Fringe festival fun.

  49. 19 - School holidays

    Night markets, Scienceworks and more

  50. 18 - Kindred, Fringe and The Sun

    Esther and Christina talk all things happening westside.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What's On Westside is a weekly catch-up of events across Melbourne's Glorious West, with the Sun Theatre's Michael Smith, Christina Browning from Western Melbourne Tourism, and regular guests, dropping every Thursday for the weekend ahead. Broadcast live on Wyn FM's Westside Drive and replayed here for your pleasure, enjoyment and education. Huzzah!

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