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AWESOME Festival – 17 to 26 Nov 06

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

awesomeThe AWESOME Arts Festival will once again hit Perth streets from 17 to 26 November 2006. It’s a comtemporary arts festival for ‘young people and their families’, and most of the events are free!

Where else will you find…a gang of giant Ned Kelly’s roaming the CBD… how about dozens of life size toys, games & fantastic machines made from junk?… the 217th Canadian Flying Squadron staging death defying feets of aeronautical brilliance in Hay St Mall… new media installations galore… a claustrophobic fairytale about lost love and a seaworthy teacup… anime & giant emaki scrolls… a short film festival… a hall of mirrors for the noughties… brave new performance art by young people and heaps of free family fun, with so much more on offer than you will ever get through in a day…

The festival will feature artists from around the globe, and the festival program will be launched on 11 October. I’ll let you know about all the major events, and keep an eye on the event calendar.

Awesome Arts Festival website.

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Red Dog – 7 to 21 October 06

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

DOG06Red Dog, presented by Black Swan Theatre Company, will be performed at Playhouse Theatre from 7 to 21 October 2006. The ‘tail’ will be brought to life using puppetry, music and physical performance.

Born in 1971, ‘Red Dog’, a Kelpie cross, lived the life of a canine hobo. Roaming around the Pilbara, ‘Red Dog’ spent most of his life searching for his owner who died many years before. From Roebourne to Point Samson, Port Hedland to Broome, Tom Price to Perth, the path of Red Dog’s journey took him into many people’s lives. His adventures are now North-West folklore. When he eventually died, Red Dog’s soul became a part of the Pilbara itself.

Tickets available from BOCS. Standard price is $45, but all kinds of concessions and preview performances available.

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Fremantle Fashion Festival – 6 to 8 Oct 06

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

The Perth Fashion Festival starts this week, but there’s also another one happening soon.

The Fremantle Fashion Festival will run from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 October 2006.

Opening night WA Designer Showcase is on Friday, tickets here.

There are to many other events to mention, see the calendar of events here! A very divers collection of events, including free events, and ones that do not involve clothes!

Fremantle Fashion Festival

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Zonk Magazine

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

I recently discovered Zonk Magazine, an online magazine/blog/podcast that is ‘for the mindful young people of Perth who enjoy things with a slightly subversive specialness.’

In my own words (which usually aren’t that great), I guess I’d call it ‘arty’ (in a good way!). They fill a great gap that I’m not really covering, and have nice photos and design. You can subscribe to their email newsletter and you will recieve the monthly issues, which are also available on the website. They’ve also got a blog, which unfortunately doesn’t have a rss feed, or comments, but is nice to keep an eye on.

On Thursday 28 September 06 they’re having an official launch party at Gilkison’s Dance Studio featuring a number of bands and dj’s. More details in their blog (scroll down).
Zonk Magazine

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Kevin Bloody Wilson – 16 Dec 06

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

sfx13771Kevin Bloody Wilson will be in Perth again on 16 December 2006, performing at Burswood Theatre.

Those who are familiar with Kevin Bloody Wilson’s outrageous stage show will be pleased to learn that he’s coming back to WA armed with lots of new songs as well as a bunch of Kev classics and Kev ‘talkabout’ that will leave you in stitches. Those who have never seen Kev’s show are advised to bring their best well oiled singing voices and leave their sense of political correctness at the door. Kevin Bloody Wilson is Australia’s Original Outback Outlaw – prepare to piss yourself laughing.

Tickets through Ticketek on sale now for $45.00

He’s also performing in Mandurah on the 14th and Bunbury on the 17th of December.

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Queen’s Birthday long weekend 06

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

The Queen’s Birthday long weekend is on Saturday 30 September, Sunday 1 October and Monday 2 October. It is also the first weekend of the school holidays. And the AFL Grand Final is on Saturday.
Instead of my normal last minute ‘what’s on this week’ post I thought I’d do a summary of what’s on then, so that you (and I!) are prepared!

The highlights…

Please click on the links for more info, you will need to make a booking for quite a few events, and some may even sell out.

King’s Park Wildflower Festival, on from Thursday(28/9) till Monday(2/10), small entry fee.

Perth Royal Show opens on Saturday(30/9) and continues till Saturday 7 October.

Springtime at Araluen ends on Monday (2/10).

Perth Fashion Festival starts on Thursday 21 September and is on till Saturday (30/9).

Araluen Folk Festival is on the whole weekend in Roleystone.

Wave Rock Weekender at Hyden (340km east of Perth, get tickets and more info BEFORE driving there!!).

York Jazz Festival at York (100 or so kms east of Perth) seems like it will mostly be happening on Saturday and Sunday. There is a market, bands all around town, and a special concert in the Town Hall on Sat night. Camping is available, contact the visitors centre for all the details.

Springfever (beats and bass music) at Fremantle Arts Centre on Sunday.

Parklife (dance music festival) on Aberdeen St in Northbridge on Monday.

Circus Joseph Ashton is at Kingsway Shopping Centre from Friday (29/9) to Sunday 22 October.

Shaolin Kongfu, Lion Dancing and Circus is on at the Perth Convention Centre with shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Walk the Zig Zag at Gooseberry Hill on Sunday (shuttle busses from Maida Vale and Kalamunda), see details on the Kalamunda Shire website, with link to pdf.

Pride Festival, starts on Sunday with a community fair in Northbridge and is on the whole month.

Friends of Thomas The Tank Engine Day at Whiteman Park on Sunday (1/10).

The Boy From Oz with Hugh Jackman is happening at the Burswood Dome from Friday (29/9) to Monday (2/10). Tickets still available, best availability for Monday.

Apart from this list of the bigger events, there’ll be the usual concerts and markets, many of which are already in the calendar, and you can expect additions.

Child specific and school holiday events can be found at Kids Enjoy Perth.

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Summadayze – 7 January 2007

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

summadayzeSummadayze will be held at the Supreme Court Gardens on 7 January 2007.

This is probably Perth’s biggest dance festival of the year, and will feature BOB SINCLAR (France), MYLO (DJ Set) (UK), DARREN EMERSON (UK), AXWELL (Sweden), JUDGE JULES (UK), MARTIN SOLVEIG (France), TOCADISCO (Germany), HYBRID (Live) (UK), MOUSSE T (Germany) SWITCH (UK), BK (UK) + Perth’s finest.

It will run from midday to 10pm, and it’s a Sunday.

Ticketmaster Advantage Presale from 9am on Thursday 21 September to 27 September, and tickets will be $10 cheaper (so $58.50).

General public onsale from 28 September, tickets $68.50.

Event is outdoors, 18+ and will go ahead rain or shine.

All info and tickets at Ticketmaster.

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Events this week – 18 to 24 September 06

Monday, September 18th, 2006

My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on this week Check out the Event Calendar for more!

The Perth Fashion Festival starts on Thursday and is on for 10 days. Lots of events, mainly in Forrest Place.

Art in Bloom opens at the Art Gallery of WA. Lots of flowers and plants in arty arrangements!

More art: Artists on the Walk Path. A mini ’sculptures by the sea’ along the new riverfront walk path from Maylands to East Perth. Saturday and Sunday.

Music
Fear Factory are playing at Metropolis on Tuesday night.

Zakk Wylde and the Black Label Society are performing at Metro City on Thursday night.

The National Campus Bands Competition Semi Final 2 is on at the Amplifier Bar on Thursday.

The Hilltop Hoods are performing at Metropolis on Thursday and Capitol on Friday (sold out).

Tex Perkins & Tim Rogers (TnT ;) ) are performing at the Rosemount Hotel on Friday night and the Fly By Night Musicians Club on Sunday night.

The Dresden Dolls are performing at Heat on Friday night, but it has sold out.

The Sleepy Jackson are launching their album at the Bakery ARTRAGE Complex on Friday AND Saturday night.

The Fauves are playing at the Swan Basement on Saturday night and the Paddo on Sunday, Ash Grunwald at Mojos on Saturday and Sunday and Dan Kelly and the Alpha Males at the Amplifier Bar on Saturday and the Newport Hotel on Sunday.

For other ’smaller’ gigs check out the comprehensive Triple J gigguide!

Performing Arts

Lano & Woodley are saying ‘Good Bye’ at the Regal Theatre from 6 to 24 September. Ticket prices range from $30 to $42 depending on when you go, and available through BOCS.

The Woman in Black will be performed at Burswood Theatre from Tuesday until Sunday 24 September.

The Red Shoes, by the West Australian Ballet, opens at His Majesty’s Theatre is on till 30 September.

Oleanna, a play presented by The Brainbox Project and Happy Dagger Theatre Co is being performed downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre from Tuesday until Saturday 30 September.

What A Man’s Gotta Do, is a hilarious musical written, directed and produced by Andrew Horabin. It’s being performed at The Rechabites Hall from Tuesday until Saturday 30 September.

A Night of Pleasure… From Outerspace, two shows by Weeping Spoon Productions, will be happening at the Bakery ARTRAGE Complex till 23 September.

Lalaluna, a ‘one man cirque du soleil’ is being performed at the Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie on Saturday and Sunday.

Discharge, by PACS, is being performed at The Blue Room in Perth until 30 September.

Other

The Swan Valley Wine Show is on at Houghton Winery on Sunday.

The Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk is happening this month. Join the Perth Zoo hosted walk at Rockingham Golf Club on Wednesday night. You need to register, all details here.

Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone. See tulips and other bulbs and flowers in a park that is pretty even when there aren’t flowers!

For events for kids see my Kids Enjoy Perth weblog!

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Coca-Cola Live – 25 Oct 2006

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

The Coca-Cola Live’n'Local Tour is coming to Perth on 25 October 2006 and will be happening at a 5 hour show at Burswood Dome.
The line up includes The Veronicas, Evermore, End of Fashion, After The Fall and The Hot Lies.

The five local bands from around Australia that have won a spot in the line-up are The Oceans, Stealing O’Neal, Dead Day Sun, Straight 2 the Ace and Four Minute Mile.

Tickets go on sale from the Coca-Cola Live website from 4pm (WA time) Thursday 28 September 06.

UPDATE: As far as I can tell, the only way to get tickets is to become a member of the Coca-Cola website (which I found a hassle in itself!), get points by buying special coca-cola(and a few other brands) bottles and typing in the codes on there on the website, and then redeeming those points to get a ticket to this concert! You then need to print out the email, and take it to a Ticketek outlet to swap it for an actual ticket!!! Pfffff!

Read more here at Ticketek!

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The Big HOO HAA – every Sat night

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

DSCN2001Last week I went to see the Big HOO HAA with friends. It’s on every Saturday night at Lazy Susan’s Comedy Den, upstairs at the Brisbane Hotel in Highgate (just north of Northbridge, along Beaufort Street).It’s improv comedy, in the style of ‘Who’s Line Is It Anyway?’ Two teams of comedians competing against each other, often going by audience suggestions.

You can book tickets via BOCS, or get there before 8pm and get your tickets at the door and go back downstairs to get a drink. The show starts at 8.30pm.
Apparently it’s a full house every week (it certainly was last week), so do make sure you book, or get there early. Tickets are $15, $12 concession.
As I said, it starts at 8.30pm. There’s two short breaks (well, there was when we went!), which means you can go downstairs to get a drink in you like, and it finishes around 10.30/11pm.

I was quite impressed with the Brisbane Hotel; an old building, but newly renovated. Very flash! Plenty of parking around the back (for a fee) and in the streets surrounding.

Links:
Overview of regular comedy nights in Perth.
Lazy Susan’s Comedy Den website.

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