My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, this week; Monday 5 to Sunday 11 February 2007.
Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info.
Music
My Chemical Romance and Trivium played in Perth on Monday night.
Behind Crimson Eyes perform at The Foundry on Wednesday, The Players Bar on Thursday (all ages and 18+), The Amplifier Bar on Friday and the Newport on Sunday.
Jazz in the Park with the Kalamunda Youth Swing Band in Stirk Park, Kalamunda from 6 to 8pm on Thursday (every Thursday till end of March).
The Gozzy Rock all ages band comp heats are held at Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie from 9 February to 2 March
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the Beck’s Verandah line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs). On opening night(Friday 9 Feb) there’s a free family spectacular at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth from 8.30pm.
Deloris perform at the Rosemount Hotel on Friday 9 February and the Norfolk Hotel on Saturday 10 February 07.
Roger Waters (of Pink Floyd fame) performs at Members Equity Stadium on Friday.
The Roy Orbison Tribute Show is happening at The Swan Valley Oasis Resort on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Summersun Festival (rock n roll, hot rods, swing dance, etc) begins with Big Al’s Poker Run on Saturday, which ends with a party in Fremantle, and continues with the official opening ceremony in Northbridge on Sunday.
The free, all ages Boo-Yah Festival is held e-Central TAFE and City Farm in East Perth on Saturday from 1 to 6pm, featuring music, workshops, climbing wall, dance workshops etc etc.
Blues in the Night is happening at Araluen Botanical Park in Roleystone on Saturday night, featuring Mike De Velta, Jean-Guy Lemire, Billy Boy Miskimmin, Annie Neil Super Band and Stingray.
The Bunbury International Jazz Festival is held the whole weekend in Bunbury, 2 hours south of Perth.
Devil’s Kitchen Music Festival is held at Rosemount Hotel on Saturday 10 February 2007, with Dreadnaught (VIC), Fort (NSW), Subtruck, The Fuzz… 13 bands over 2 stages in total, stonepunkrock.
The Rat Pack’s Back Concert is held at Perth Zoo on Saturday evening.
Adults Only Pool Party number 1 is held at Adventure World on Saturday night, featuring live music by Audioperv and Flyte.
The Mundaring Weir Hotel Festival begins with a performance by Jane Rutter on Saturday night.
A free community concert with the Oz Big Band is held at Len Packham Reserve in Coolbellup, organised by the City of Cockburn, on Saturday evening.
A Twilight Concert with Hip Mo Toast & Libby Hammer is held at Upper Reach Winery on Saturday night.
Angus and Julie Stone perform at Beck’s Verandah, but it has sold out.
Whiteman Park continue with their ‘Summer of Bush Dances‘, with the Southern Cross Bush Band on Saturday night, entry includes a free train ride.
Eric Clapton performs at Members Equity Stadium on Sunday 11 February, Mia Dyson supports.
The Tiger Lillies perform bizarre cabaret at Beck’s Veranda on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 February 07.
Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music (Miracle Band X), and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco (this week Opera and music theatre).
The City of Gosnells has organised a free summer concert at Wilkinson Homestead with authentic blue grass and country music.
The City of Nedlands hold a summer concert at Hollywood Amphitheatre on Sunday evening.
For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide and local Perth music blogs PerthMusic and PerthSounds.
Theatre / Comedy / Film / Circus
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival opens on 9 February and continues to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I’ll highlight separately. On opening night there’s a free family spectacular at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth from 8.30pm. A start will be made on the huge Travelling Curtain!
Fragmented is an award-winning play performed at the Blue Room Theatre from 6 to 24 February 2007.
Shakespeare in the Park, a Comedy of Errors is on at King’s Park till 10 February and performed by Deckchair Theatre.
The Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival is held from 1 to 24 February 2007 in Princess May Park. Check out all the other outdoor cinemas at this post!
Circus Joseph Ashton is in Mandurah till 10 February 2007.
The Lady Oi, by Black Swan Theatre Company is performed at Playhouse Theatre from 2 to 17 February.
Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Other (sport, markets…)
Gloucester Park Fireworks Night is on Friday 9 February, with the horse racing, a live band, children’s ride, Chinese acts to celebrate the Chinese New Year (which is the 18th….) and fireworks after the last race.
The Summersun Festival (rock n roll, hot rods, swing dance, etc) begins with Big Al’s Poker Run on Saturday, which ends with a party in Fremantle, and continues with the official opening ceremony in Northbridge on Sunday.
The City of Bayswater hold ‘An Evening in the Park’ on Friday, with lots of fun for the kids and some music!
The Flight Centre Travel Expo is held at the Perth Convention Centre, and the ANDA Coin, Banknote and Stamp Show is held at Burswood Casino, both on Saturday and Sunday.
The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April. From 12.30 a free gig by ‘gyprockers’ Double Entendre.
Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade, this week ‘Songs From the Mountain’, in the style of movies ‘O
Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and ‘Walk the Line’.
The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.
