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Good Vibrations 2008

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Good Vibrations Perth

Set times and map now available.

Good Vibrations in on again, at a new location! In 2008 the Festival will be held at Heirisson Island (on the Swan River between the CBD and Vic Park) on Sunday 17 February!

Featuring a mix of cutting edge and established acts that represent the finest in beat based music from Hip Hop and Soul to Electro, Mash-up, Drum & Bass and everything in between.

Confirmed line-up:
Kanye West
Cypress Hill
Calvin Harris
The Nextmen and Yungun
Pigeon John
Surkin
Tittsworth
16 Bit Lolitas
The Bag Raiders
Dirty Laundry
Radioclit
Beat Vandals
The Stafford Brothers
Local Perth acts:
The Funk Club Band, She Selexx, Funkola, Drapht, Fdel (DJ set), Micah, Mind Electric, DJ Armee (Downsyde), Signal Drivers, Zeke, Marty Mcfly, Bourgois Bogan, Nick Toth, Steve Lind
With your Master of Ceremonies: Lyrics Born

Tickets available from 9 November from the Good Vibrations website for $120 + booking fee.

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Interpol – 17 February 2008

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

InterpolInterpol return to Australia and perform in Perth at Metro City on Sunday 17 February 2008.

Having defined their own genre New York City’s purveyors of dark rock, Interpol, return to Australia for the third time. Interpol first turned heads across the world in 2002 with their breakthrough definitive debut album, Turn On The Bright Lights. They quickly followed up this massive effort with the equally lauded Antics. Third album Our Love To Admire is their first album on major label Capitol records.

Tickets are $69 + booking fee and available from Beat, Mills, Planet,  Star Perth and heatseeker.com.au from 2 November.

Interpol official website

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Rod Stewart – 5 March 2008

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Rod Stewart Rod Stewart returns to Australia and will perform in Perth on Wednesday 5 March at Members Equity Stadium.

With over 250 million record sales and a career spanning almost 40 years, Rod Stewart is the consummate performer.
One of rock music’s most enduring artists, Rod Stewart has produced hit after hit over the years; Maggie May, Every Picture Tells A Story, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, You Wear It Well, Stay With Me – the list is endless!

It’s an all ages show, and tickets cost between $100 and $400, available  from 8 November at Ticketmaster! Sign up for the pre-sale with Frontier Touring.

Rod Stewart Official Website

Venue: Members Equity Stadium

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What’s on in Perth/Fremantle – 29 Oct to 4 Nov 07

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 29 October to Sunday 4 November 2007.

Also check out the Perth Event Calendar for other events and please submit events that I’m missing. Have a good week!

FESTIVALS, CIRCUS, COMEDY, EXPOS

Red Bull Air Race above the Swan River in the city on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November

Wil Anderson (Comedian) at Octagon Theatre on Thursday 1 and Sunday 4 November

Conscious Living Expo at Claremont Showgrounds from Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 November

Canning Show on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 November

Nerdstock at Scitech on Friday and Saturday

Darlington Arts Festival on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November

MUSIC

Boney M at Friends Restaurant on 29 and 30 October – both sold out and at Burswood Theatre on Saturday 3 November

The Vasco Era with The Fumes at Amplifier Bar on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 November

Indigo Girls at Fremantle Arts Centre on 2 November 2007

Butterfingers at Hyde Park Hotel on 2 November

The Screaming Jets at the Leopold on 2 November, Civic Hotel on 3 November and the Ravenswood Hotel on 4 November

The Stems at Fly By Night on Saturday 3 November (all ages 3pm, 18+ 8pm)

The Checks at Amplifier on Saturday and Mojo’s Bar on Sunday 4 November

Operator Please + Van She at Amplifier Bar on Sunday

British India at Fly By Night Club on 4 (afternoon), Newport Hotel on 4, Capitol on 10 and Indi Bar on 11 November

UltraWorld (underage dance event) at Metro City on Sunday afternoon, 4 November

Sundays @ Subi – free concerts every Sunday afternoon at Subiaco Performing Arts Centre

For other gigs check out the calendar and this comprehensive gig guide. Also, browse the Perth Concerts List occasionally for future gigs, I don’t write posts for many of them!

THEATRE/DANCE/OPERA/ETC

Baby Boomer Blues by Perth Theatre Company at His Majesty’s Theatre from 25 October to 17 November

Honour by Black Swan Theatre Company at the Playhouse Theatre from 20 October to 4 November

Two Old Queens at the Blue Room Studio, part of the Pride Festival from 11 October to 3 November

Cruisin’ The Musical from 26 October to 4 November

The Greatest Woman In The World at Subiaco Arts Centre from 1 to 17 November

Natural Causes by Playlovers Inc. at Hackett Halll from 2 to 17 November

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Noiseworks/Choirboys – 30 November 2007

Friday, October 26th, 2007

Noiseworks Australian rock band Noiseworks perform in Perth for one night only, at Metro City on Friday 30 November 2007. They will be supported by the Choirboys and Move Trees.

Noiseworks have reformed to return to the stage and to rock hard. The band line up includes original founders, Jon Stevens, Steve Balbi, Stuart Fraser, Kevin Nicol, and introduces Scott Aplin. Be prepared for a True Aussie Rock show with one of the biggest bands in OZ Rock History.

Tickets available from Ticketmaster for $38.95.
18+

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Nightwish – 27 January 2008

Friday, October 26th, 2007

Nightwish Nightwish (from Finland) perform at Metropolis Fremantle on Sunday 27 January 2008.

When it comes to epic metal and gothic symphony, Nightwish stand alone. Nightwish’s style has established them as the foremost exponent of the “Operatic Metal” genre; they not only spearheaded the movement but also prompted a myriad of pale imitators following in their wake.

Tickets available for $60.50 + booking fee from Moshtix and BOCS.
18+

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Spank Rock – 10 January 2008

Friday, October 26th, 2007

Venue change: Now at Shape in East Perth (237 Hay St) – All tickets still valid!

Spank Rock Perth

Spank Rock return to Australia and perform at Shape in East Perth Metropolis Fremantle on 10 January 2008.

Drawing on the music of their hometown, Baltimore, Spank Rock makes something genuinely unlike anything you’ve heard before. Of course there are antecedents – Missy’s first album, 2 Live Crew, the Beastie Boys and Dizzee Rascal all spring to mind – but Spank Rock demands to be approached on their own terms.

Tickets on sale from Heatseeker and Ticketek for $20 + booking fee.

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Rollercoaster Festival – 29 December 2007

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

BELOW IS LAST YEARS DETAILS. See for the latest: Rollercoaster Fest – 27 December 08

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Rollercoaster is happening again in Mandurah on Saturday 29 December 2007.
The line-up consists of the Hilltop Hoods, You Am I, The Black Keys, Shihad, Kisschasy, Jebediah, Birds of Tokyo and Ash Grunwald.

It’s a diamond of an event that’s sparkles on the Mandurah Foreshore every year between Xmas and New Years and this year is no exception.
Rollercoaster is now in its third year and is becoming an iconic show in the WA calendar because of its simple an effective formula; an event with an awesome line up, a well priced ticket, a beautiful location, a generous grassy venue and all on offer at a time of year where people are relaxed, happy and ready to party.

It’s all happening on the Western Foreshore in Mandurah from 3pm, and it’s an all ages festival with licensed areas.

Tickets are $70 + booking fee and available from Live, Star Perth & Mandurah, Mills, Planet, Beat, and Heatseeker from 1 November.

Rollercoaster Festival 2007

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What’s on in Perth/Fremantle – 22 to 28 October 07

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 22 to Sunday 28 October 2007

Also check out ‘What’s on in October’ and the Perth Event Calendar for other events and please submit events that I’m missing. Have a good week!

FESTIVALS, CIRCUS, COMEDY, EXPOS

Austral Bricks HIA Home Show and Pool, Spa & Outdoor Show – Perth Convention Centre – Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 October

Pride Parade through Northbridge – Saturday 27 October

State Title Hot Rod and Street Machine Spectacular at Burswood – Saturday and Sunday

Zig Zag Community Arts Festival at Stirk Park, Kalamunda on Sunday 28 October

Mindarie Festival at Mindarie Marina – Sunday 28 October

Handa Australia Cup (International golf legends, etc) at Nedlands Golf Clu, Saturday and Sunday

Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.

MUSIC

The Klaxons at Capitol on 23 October 2007

Angus and Julia Stone at Capitol on 25 October 2007

The Cat Empire at Metropolis Freo on 25 and 26 October 2007

Troy Cassar-Daley at Friends Restuarant on 25 October and Civic Hotel on 26 October

Festival of the Dead (The Berserker, Akercocke, Fleshgore etc) at Heat on 26 October 07

The Panics at The Bakery on 26 October (sold out), The Rosemount on 27 October and the Newport on the 28th

Hermitude, Urthboy & The Tongue at Rosemount Hotel on 26 October and Swan Basement on 28 October

Gyroscope at Club Capitol on 27 October

Westdale Rock (Jets(from WA), Dave Hole, V-Delli etc etc), at Westdale (Brookton Hwy) on 27 October

Peter Combe (Newspaper Mama revisited) at Fly By Night Club on 27 and Amplifier on 28 October

The Black Crusade Tour (Machine Head, Trivium, Arch Enemy) at Claremont Showgrounds on 28 October 2007

Al Bano at PCEC on 28 October 2007

Mad Sin at Rosemount Hotel on 28 October

Sundays @ Subi – free concerts every Sunday afternoon at Subiaco Performing Arts Centre

For other gigs check out the calendar and this comprehensive gig guide. Also, browse the Perth Concerts List occasionally for future gigs, I don’t write posts for many of them!

THEATRE/DANCE/OPERA/ETC

Cruisin’ The Musical from 26 October to 4 November

Honour by Black Swan Theatre Company at the Playhouse Theatre from 20 October to 4 November

Two Old Queens at the Blue Room Studio, part of the Pride Festival from 11 October to 3 November

Unaustralia by WAAPA students at Subiaco Arts Centre from 20 to 25 October

Baby Boomer Blues by Perth Theatre Company at His Majesty’s Theatre from 25 October to 17 November

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Soundwave 2008 – The Offspring, Incubus etc

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Soundwave Festival Perth

Read about Soundwave 2009 with NIN, Alice in Chains and many more here!

The line-up for Soundwave 2008 has been announced!
Soundwave Festival is happening in Perth on Monday 3 March 2008 (public holiday), at Bassendean (Steel Blue) Oval.
The line-up consists of 36 international bands/artists, and 4 Australian bands!

The OffspringThe Offspring
Incubus
Killswitch Engage
Alexisonfire
Infectious Grooves
As I Lay Dying
Motion City Soundtrack
ThursdayIncubus
Saosin
Plain White T’s
Jim Ward (Sparta)
City And Colour
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Boys Like Girls
Cartel
AlexisonfireMindless Self Indulgence
Shadows Fall
Mewithoutyou
The Dear Hunter
Bleeding Through
Carpathian

Killswitch Engageand…..
Sugarcult, All Time Low, From Autumn to Ashes, The Starting Line, As Tall As Lions (Acoustic), Kevin Devine, Mae, The Receiving End of Sirens, Still Remains, Socratic, Divine Heresy, Envy of the Coast, Haste The Day, Madina Lake, The Matches, My American Heart, Halifax, Fall of Troy.

Phew, what a list!

It’s a licensed all ages event and there will be multiple stages, an international food market, multiple bars, artist signing tents, market stalls and more.

Tickets go on sale 30 October through the Soundwave website and Ticketmaster, but you can register for early bird tickets on the Soundwave website now (early bird tickets will be $99, and will sell out quickly!).

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