What’s happening in Perth and Fremantle, Western Australia in September 2007, covering the bigger concerts, festivals and a bit of comedy and theatre!
Also see what’s on this week, and the event calendar for more events. Please submit events that are missing.
Monday 27 August to Sunday 2 September 2007
MUSIC
The Game at Capitol on 28 August
Brooke Fraser @ Octagon Theatre on Wednesday 29 August
Mercy Arms at Rocket Room on 30 and 31 August
Brian Kennedy at Fly By Night on Friday 31 August
Ice Cube @ Metro City on Friday and Saturday
Ray Charles Tribute @ Burswood Theatre on Friday
Funk Club Launch at Rosemount Hotel on Friday
Youth Alive Adrenline 2007 with Switchfoot etc – 31 August/1 September at Challenge Stadium
Cinema Prague at Capitol on Saturday 1 September
David Campbell at Burswood Theatre on Saturday
John Butler Trio at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 2 and Monday 3 September with Josh Pyke
FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other
Kings Park Festival – 1 September to 1 October (Synergy Fathers Day 2 September)
Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007
Youth Alive Adrenline 2007 with Switchfoot etc – 31 August/1 September at Challenge Stadium
Dowerin GWN Machinery Field Days (1.5 hrs east of Perth) on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 August.
It’s Yates Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone till 1 October
Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.
City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August
THEATRE
Respect, The Musical at Regal Theatre from 25 August to 23 September
The Vagina Monologues at Hackett Hall from 17 August to 1 September
East (by Steven Berkoff of Trainspotting and Snatch) at The Blue Room from 25 to 31 August
Love Me at PICA from 27 August to 9 September
Romeo and Juliet by Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre from 31 August to 22 September
Life X 3 by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 1 to 16 September
Monday 3 to Sunday 9 September 2007
MUSIC
John Butler Trio at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 2 and Monday 3 September with Josh Pyke
Necro at the Rosemount Hotel on 4 September 07
Napalm Death at Amplifier on 4 September
Countdown Spectacular 2 at Burswood Dome on 5 September
Wendy Matthews at Oceanus on 5, Friends Restaurant on 6 (sold out) and Fly By Night on 7 September 2007
Little Birdy at Amplifier on 6 September, High Road Hotel on 8 September and Newport Hotel on 9 September
Midnight Juggernauts at Capitol on 7 September 2007
Apache Indian at Metro City on 7 September
Suzi Quatro at Burswood Theatre on 7 September 2007
Jah Mason at The Bakery on 7 September
Evening on the Green – Steely Dan at Sandalford Wines on 8 September
FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other
Kings Park Festival – 1 September to 1 October
The War of the Worlds (musical theatre spectacular with Shannon Noll etc) at Burswood Dome on 8 September 2007
BEAP – Biennale Electronic Arts Perth from 10 to 23 September
Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007
Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.
THEATRE
Respect, The Musical at Regal Theatre from 25 August to 23 September
The War of the Worlds (musical theatre spectacular with Shannon Noll etc) at Burswood Dome on 8 September 2007
Love Me at PICA from 27 August to 9 September
Life X 3 by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 1 to 16 September
Romeo and Juliet by Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre from 31 August to 22 September
Monday 10 to Sunday 16 September 2007
MUSIC
Funeral for a Friend at Club Capitol on 11 September 2007 (VENUE CHANGE)
Cut Of Your Hands at Norfolk Basement on 14 September 2007
Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits at Arena Joondalup on 14 September 2007
Earthdance at Fairbridge Village from 14 to 16 September 2007
Kiss Chasy at Capitol on 14 September, Craigie Leisure Centre on 15 Sept (all ages gig, 2pm!) and Newport Hotel on 16 September.
Something for Kate at Rosemount Hotel on 15 Sept and Fly By Night on 16 September 07
FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other
Kings Park Festival – 1 September to 1 October
Perth Fashion Festival from 12 to 21 September
BEAP – Biennale Electronic Arts Perth from 10 to 23 September
Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007
Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.
THEATRE
Men In Tutus – Les Ballets Grandiva at Burswood Theatre on 12 September
Life X 3 by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 1 to 16 September
Respect, The Musical at Regal Theatre from 25 August to 23 September
Romeo and Juliet by Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre from 31 August to 22 September
Loveplay by Perth Theatre Company from 13 September to 6 October
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by WA Ballet from 14 to 29 September
Monday 17 to Sunday 23 September 2007
MUSIC
Job for a Cowboy at The Amplifier on 18 September 2007 (and all ages gig the same day at 4pm)
Snow Patrol at Burswood Dome on 22 September 2007
John Williamson at Burswood Theatre on 22 September 2007
Powderfinger with Silverchair at Claremont Oval on 22 (sold out) AND 23 September 2007
FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other
Kings Park Wildflower Festival – 1 September to 1 October (Wild Fairyland Fest on Sunday)
Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007
Perth Fashion Festival from 12 to 21 September
BEAP – Biennale Electronic Arts Perth from 10 to 23 September
Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine Day at Whiteman Park on 23 September
Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.
THEATRE/OPERA/ETC
Respect, The Musical at Regal Theatre from 25 August to 23 September
Romeo and Juliet by Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre from 31 August to 22 September
Loveplay by Perth Theatre Company from 13 September to 6 October
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by WA Ballet from 14 to 29 September
Monday 24 September to Monday 1 October 2007- Queen’s Birthday long weekend
MUSIC
1990’s at the Amplifier on Tuesday 25 September
Tori Amos at Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 September
Archie Roach at The Bakery on 27 September
Godskitchen 2007 at Metro City and Capitol on Friday 28 September
Mia Dyson at Fly By Night on 28 September
The Drones at The Bakery on 28 September
Adam Harvey at Civic Hotel on Friday 28 September
Justin Martin at Bar Open on 28 September
C.W. Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra at Amplifier on Friday 28 September and Mojo’s Bar on Sunday 30 September
Fall Out Boy with Gyroscope at Challenge Stadium on Saturday 29 September
York Music Festival incorporating the 25th York Jazz Festival (about 1 hour east of Perth) from Saturday 28 September to Monday 1 October.
Araluen Folk Festival from 28 September to Monday 1 October in Roleystone
The Waifs at the Regal Theatre on Saturday 28 and Sunday 30 September
Young & Restless at The Bakery on Saturday 29 September
Wave Rock Weekender in Hyden (few hundred kms east of Perth) from 29 Sept to 1 Oct (Mia Dyson, The Drones, Katalyst etc etc)
Playaz Ball featuring JOE at Metro City on Sunday 30 September
Sundays @ Subi – free concerts every Sunday at Subiaco Performing Arts Centre
Parklife at Wellington Square on Monday 1 October 2007
Randy Crawford / Joe Sample at Perth Concert Hall on 1 October
Dallas Frasca & Her Gentlemen at Railway Hotel on 1 October
FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other
Kings Park Wildflower Festival – 1 September to 1 October (this weekend Wildflower Market Place + more)
Perth Royal Show 2007 from 29 September to 6 October
Pride Fair Day – Sunday 30 September
Artopia – 21 September to 14 October
Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007
It’s Yates Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone till 1 October
Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.
THEATRE/OPERA/DANCE/ETC
Loveplay by Perth Theatre Company from 13 September to 6 October
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by WA Ballet from 14 to 29 September
Don’s Party – by University Dramatic Society at Dolphin Theatre UWA from 27 September to 6 October
