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Christina Aguilera – Perth – 13 + 14 July

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

14 July Sold out, New show 13 July!

Christina Aguilera has announced her Australian Tour for July! She will be performing at Burswood Dome on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 July 2007!

They are all ages shows, and tickets on sale from Ticketek. Silver tickets are around $100, gold around $142.

The “Back to Basics” Tour will feature a unique stage design that will allow Christina’s fans unprecedented access to the stage with unbelievable sight lines. The tour will feature three distinct stage scenes, illuminated by more than 600 moving lights, and a state-of-the-art hydraulic system. No expense has been spared in the staging of Christina’s “Back To Basics” tour with nearly 500,000 kg’s worth of production and 130 tour costumes for Christina, her 25 band and dancers.

More info at Frontier Touring, official Christina Aguilera website and myspace.

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What’s on in Perth – 16 to 22 April

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 April 2007.

Many of the events below are free, some are under $20 and others you will need to book tickets, so please always click on the links to see more information. See this post at KidsEnjoyPerth for some school holiday tips.

Festivals/expos etc:

National Youth Week 2007 from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 April 2007, many free events, including the official closing party, a freestyle hip hop festival at Perth Cultural Centre on Sunday!

Perth Motor Show at PCEC from Friday 20 to Wednesday 25 Aprl 2007.

City Farm Street Arts Festival at City Farm on Saturday 21 April 07.

Alpaca Fiesta at Whiteman Park on Saturday and Sunday from 10 till 3.

Taste in the Valley, showcasing the Swan Valley’s food, wine, arts, music and local produce is held over four weekends in April.

Music

The Spooky Men of the West at Perth Town Hall on 17 April 2007.

Pink at Challenge Stadium – 18, 19 and 20 April and 2 + 3 June 2007.

Lunchtime concerts are on again at His Majesty’s Theatre on Thurdays from 12.30 to 1.30pm.

In The Sticks – Rock music youth festival at Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre on Friday 20 April from 5pm.

America at Burwsood Theatre, 20 April 2007

Totally Huge New Music Festival from 20 April to 6 May 2007 at various locations. Welcome Concert at Freo Arts Centre on Sunday evening.

Lloyd Cole at Fly By Night on Saturday 21 April 07.

Cultural Infusion’s WA Freestyle Hip Hop Festival at Perth Cultural Centre on Sunday 22 April. (closing of Youth Week).

Wilco at Metropolis on Sunday evening, with Glenn from Augie March as support.

For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing Arts:

City Farm Street Arts Festival at City Farm on Saturday 21 April 07.

Dance Proms – Perth City Ballet at Leederville Town Hall from Tuesday 17 to 19 April 07.

Two Weeks with the Queen by WA Youth Theatre Company at Subiaco Arts Centre from Thursday 19 to Saturday 28 April 2007.

Cats (musical/ theatre) at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco from 11 to 21 April 07.

Inner Voices by Curtin’s Hayman Theatre Company at Rechabites’ Hall from 17 to 21 April 07.

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s The Little Prince (for 5 to 15 yo) from 31 March to 21 April 07.

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Cockburn till 29 April.

Phaedra’s Love by Corazon de Vaca is performed at PICA from Wednesday 11 to 22 April.

Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!

Other:

Telethon’s Fat Cat Concert at Burswood Dome on Monday.

Free matinee film screenings have started again at the Alexander Library in Perth, each Wednesday from 12.30 at the Perth Cultural Centre (north of central train station), until November.

The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.

The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.

Checkout the Perth Event Calendar for other events, especially all the Youth Week events!

:D   -  Simone

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Grinspoon – Fremantle – 1 July 07

Friday, April 13th, 2007

SOLD OUT

Grinspoon are releasing a new album soon, and if you want to hear their new music, catch them at Metropolis in Fremantle on Sunday 1 July 2007.

With their 5th Album, Alibis & Other Lies, slated for release later this year, Grinspoon are back for a quick run of intimate shows to introduce punters to their new material. The first offering from the album, ‘Black Tattoo’, is released digitally on June 23, and instores June 30.

Tickets are on sale from Heatseeker and Ticketek on Thursday 19 April, but a Ticketek presale starts on 17 April. Tickets are around $40.

This is an 18+ event. Support is to be announced.

Grinspoon website

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Grumpy Old Women Live – May/June 07

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

Grumpy Old Women Perth

Grumpy Old Women are coming to Perth to perform a live show at Burswood Theatre from 29 May to 3 June 2007.

Following their knock ‘em dead two sell out national UK tours of 2006, including a run in London’s West End, three of the stars of the hit ABC TV series ‘Grumpy Old Women’ have hauled their knackered old butts all the way from the UK over to Australia, the least you can do is buy a ticket!

Tickets go on sale from 16 April, from $65 for B Reserve from Ticketek.

See the official Grumpy Old Women Live website for more details.

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Eskimo Joe – 24 May 07

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

Eskimo Joe will be touring Australia in May, and will perform in Perth at Metro City on Thursday 24 May 2007. Little Birdy are their special guests.

This announcement comes hot on the heels of Eskimo Joe being nominated in three categories for the MTV Australian Video Music Award’s: Best Rock Video – ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine’, Download Of The Year – ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine’ and Best Group. Eskimo Joe’s current single, ‘New York’ has climbed the radio airplay chart from #22 to #12 this week.

Tickets on sale from Heatseeker, BOCS and Ticketek and cost about $50. This is an 18+ licensed event.

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What’s on in Perth – 10 to 15 April 07

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia; Tuesday 10 to Sunday 15 April 2007.

Many of the events below are free, some are under $20 and others you will need to book tickets, so please always click on the links to see more information. See this post at KidsEnjoyPerth for some school holiday tips.

Festivals/expos/shows etc:

Fairbridge Festival (folk music) at Fairbridge near Pinjarra (Jeff Lang etc etc) from 13 to 15 April 2007.

Fremantle Boating Festival from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 April at Esplanade Park.

RTRFM In The Pines (annual rtrfm fundraiser) at Somerville Auditorium, UWA on 14 April 2007 with Schvendes, Kill Devil Hills, Abbe May and many more!

National Youth Week 2007 from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 April 2007

Buddha Birthday Festival at Supreme Court Gardens in Perth on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 07.

Taste in the Valley, showcasing the Swan Valley’s food, wine, arts, music and local produce is held over four weekends in April.

Music

Chain with Matt Taylor perform at the Perth Blues Club on Tuesday 10 April 07, the Civic Hotel on Friday and the Leopold Hotel on Saturday.

New Found Glory with Paramore at Metro City (all ages, from 4pm) on 11 April 2007

Morriston Orpheus Choir on Thursday 12 April from 2pm at Burswood Theatre.

Lunchtime concerts are on again at His Majesty’s Theatre on Thurdays from 12.30 to 1.30pm.

Slayer at Robinson Pavilion, Claremont Showgrounds on Thursday 12 April 2007 (was at Metro City)

Russell Holmes Trio as part of the Courtyard Jazz Club at Freo Arts Centre on 12 April.

Sarah Blasko at Octagon Theatre, UWA on 12 and 13 April 2007

Jazz in the Park in Stirk Park, Kalamunda from 6pm on Thursdays.

Fairbridge Festival at Fairbridge near Pinjarra (Jeff Lang etc etc) from 13 to 15 April 2007

Josh Pyke at the Hyde Park Hotel on 13 April and the Fly By Night on 14 April 2007

RTRFM In The Pines at Somerville Auditorium, UWA on 14 April 2007

The Roots at Metro City on 14 April 2007

Little Barrie at Amplifier Bar on 15 April 2007

Lou Rhodes at Fly By Night on Sunday 15 April

Indifest at the Indi Bar in Scarborough on Sunday with mostly blues n roots music.

Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.

For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing Arts:

Tim Minchin (comedian) at His Majesty’s Theatre on 14 April 2007

Cats (musical/ theatre) at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco from 11 to 21 April 07.

Inner Voices by Curtin’s Hayman Theatre Company at Rechabites’ Hall on 13 and 14 April and 17 to 21 April 07.

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s The Little Prince (for 5 to 15 yo) from 31 March to 21 April 07.

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Cockburn till 29 April.

Phaedra’s Love by Corazon de Vaca is performed at PICA from Wednesday 11 to 22 April.

Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!

Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!

Other:

Crusty Demons West Coast Carnage Tour at Burswood Dome on 15 April 07

Free matinee film screenings have started again at the Alexander Library in Perth, each Wednesday from 12.30 at the Perth Cultural Centre (north of central train station), until November.

The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.

The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.

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Steely Dan – Perth – 8 Sept

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

Jazz-rock icons, Steely Dan, are touring Australia and will come to Perth to perform ‘An Evening on the Green’ at Sandalford Winery on Saturday 8 September 2007.

The Grammy Award winners and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees defined the 70s for a generation of music fans with hits such as ‘Reelin’ in the Years’, ‘Do It Again’, ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’, and ‘Peg’ enduring FM radio staples.

This will be an all ages gig, and tickets will be on sale 23 April from Ticketmaster (no other info yet) for $100 general admission or $150 limited reserve.

More info: Mellen Events

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What’s on Perth – Easter Long Weekend 2007

Friday, April 6th, 2007

What’s on in Perth, Western Australia, on the Easter Long Weekend 2007; Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, 6 to 9 April 07!

To be honest, there’s not that many big events, as I think organisers of events realise half of Perth goes down south or other places!! Still, I think you should be able to find something to do if your bored!

Festivals/expos/shows etc:

Fremantle Street Arts Festival from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 April 2007. This is my big tip for the weekend, I’m about to do a separate post!

The Rock’n'Roll Boot Sale at The Bakery ARTRAGE in Northbridge on Saturday from 2 to 8pm with stuff for sale, dancing and live music from some of Perth’s hottest bands!

If you’re going to be down south for the Easter weekend, you may be interested in the Australian Made Music & Art Festival being held in Vasse (near Busselton) on Saturday.

Taste in the Valley, showcasing the Swan Valley’s food, wine, arts, music and local produce is held over four weekends in April.

Music

VIRUS : Infectious Beats is happening at Club Capitol on Sunday 8 April, featuring Infected Mushroom, Mark Norman, Kamui and many more.

Sonora Carruseles Live in Concert (salsa band from Colombia) at Metro City on Sunday 8 April.

Keb Darge performs at The Manor (rear of the Hip-E Club) on Sunday 8 April.

Loyd Banks (G-Unit Tour) at Metro City on 9 April 2007 (all ages, from 3pm)

Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.

For other gigs (there’s plenty happening) check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing Arts and Movies:

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s The Little Prince (for 5 to 15 yo) from 31 March to 21 April 07.

Fremantle Street Arts Festival from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 April 2007.

Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!

Cinemas are open of course, check out Perth Films for the latest releases and reviews.

Other:

Swancon 32: Inconceivable – Speculative fiction convention from Thursday 5 April to Monday 9 April 2007.

13th Morris Minor National Rally at Esplanade Park in Fremantle from Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 07.

Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service Annual Easter Championships are held at North Fremantle from Saturday to Monday.

Dwellingup Country Fair held in Dwellingup (about an hour southeast of Perth) on Saturday.

Easter Egg-stravaganza at Whiteman Parl on Sunday 8 April 07.

The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April. From 2pm enjoy the Touch the Sun concert.

Also see What’s on in Perth in April 07.

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Dirty Sanchez – Perth – 9 May

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Dirty Sanchez (UK version of the Jackass guys) are coming to Australia for the MTV Video Music Awards and they’ll be doing some live performances around the country.

On Wednesday 9 May they’ll ‘treat’ Perth fans to some cringe-inducingly dangerous stunts and unthinkable gross-out antics at Metropolis in Fremantle.

The Dirty Sanchez crew are three unhinged Welsh boys and one warped Londoner, who came together through their mutual love of skateboarding. Possessing a wilful disregard for their own personal safety, these four lads never cease in their tireless pursuit to destroy the bounds of taste and decency on camera. From shocking the Tokyo Shock Boys into submission to naked paint balling to extreme golfing… it’s all in a day’s work for Pritchard, Dainton, Joyce and Pancho.

This will be an 18+ show.

Tickets are available from BOCS ($46.40), 78 Records, Mills, Planet Video & Beat Music, Karrinyup. On sale 9am Thursday 5 April.

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Guns N’ Roses – Perth – June 07

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Please note: the concert doesn’t finish till 12.30am. There’s won’t be any public transport and taxi lines will be long. It’s best to make other arrangements. Remember there is extra parking at Belmont Park and Burswood Park with free shuttle busses to the Dome. See more info here.

Looks like there’s still some tickets available, see Ticketek.

Guns N’ Roses (with Axl Rose and original keyboard player Dizzy Read) will begin their Australian tour in Perth on 10 June 2007 at Burswood Dome.

After 14 years, the biggest and baddest band in the world, the rock’n'roll machine known as Guns N’ Roses, is set to return to Australian shores in June as part of their mammoth Chinese Democracy World Tour.

Special guests for the entire tour will be former Skid Row singer, the irrepressible Sebastian Bach, and Australia’s own Rose Tattoo.

Tickets on sale through Ticketek now.

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