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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 28 December to 6 January 2008

Friday, December 28th, 2007

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Friday 28 December 2007 to Sunday 6 January 2008.

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Separate posts about New Years Eve 2007 and New Years Day 2008.

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race starts in Fremantle on New Years Day, from midday. See the New Years Day article.

Hyundai Hopman Cup XX at Burswood Dome from Saturday 29 December to Friday 4 January

XXXX GOLD Beach Cricket at Scarborough Beach on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 January

Outdoor cinema at various venues

MUSIC

Chuck Love at Ambar Niteclub on Friday 28 December 2007

Rollercoaster Festival (Hilltop Hoods, You Am I, Shihad, Jebediah etc) in Mandurah on Saturday 29 December 2007

Vanilla Ice at Metro City on Sunday 30 December 2007

Separate post about new years eve events 2007! Some quick mentions: Jebediah and more at Amplifier, End of Fashon, Dalles Crane and more at Gloucester Park, Hoodoo Gurus and The Stems at Mulberry on Swan.

New Years Day 2008 – Perth Cup, Hed Kandi@Leederville Hotel, djs at The Deen.

Southbound Festival in Busselton from 4 to 6 January 2008 – Kings of Leon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Groove Armada, The Waifs etc etc

Daryl Braithwaite & Mental As Anything – Friday 4 January at Mundaring Weir Hotel

Amon Amarth at Amplifier on Saturday 5 January 2008

Steve Poltz at the Fly By Night on Saturday

VANS Boys of Summer Tour featuring SILVERSTEIN at Capitol on Saturday

Summadayze Festival at Supreme Court Gardens on Sunday 6 January 2008

The Special Beat feat Neville Staples at Newport Hotel on Sunday

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Metropolis Fremantle on Sunday 6 January 2008

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 separate posts for many of them!

THEATRE

The Magic Pudding by Prompt Corner in King’s Park (for children) from 4 to 20 January 2008

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Russel Peters – 24 + 25 February 08

Monday, December 24th, 2007

Russel PetersRussel Peters hosts an Evening of Comedy with friends Ahmed Ahmed, Jo Koy and DJ ‘Starting from Scratch’, at the Perth Concert Hall on 24 and 25 February 2008 (get in quick, 24th nearly sold out).

After playing to sold-out theatres from London’s Hammersmith Apollo to New York’s Madison Square Garden, world-wide comedy phenomenon Russell Peters returns to Australia following huge demand with his show ‘Russell Peters & Friends’. The all-new show features performances by Peters and two of his favourite comics from back in the States. Video screens and live filming throughout the show ensures audiences get a good look at the rubber-faced funny man and his friends.

Tickets on sale from BOCS, for around $75.

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Have a great Christmas and new year!

Monday, December 24th, 2007

BaileyI’d like to wish you all a merry christmas and a fantastic 2008! Thank you for your support over the last year, whether it was reading, subscribing, commenting or submitting events.

Things will be a bit quiet around here for the next week or two, but regular posting will continue in the new year!

=)

Simone

p.s. the photo is my dog next to the Albany Woollybush (a native christmas tree!) in our garden!

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Live at the Quarry – Summer 2008

Monday, December 24th, 2007

Live at the Quarry 2008

A series of nine concerts will be held at the magnificent Quarry Amphitheatre (at Reabold Hill in City Beach) each Sunday evening from February to April 2008.

Gates open at 6pm, so you can have some drinks at the bar and enjoy a picnic before the music starts.

Holly ThrosbyVince Jones with support Lucky Oceans – Sunday 3rd February 2008

Holly Throsby with Dave Mann- Sunday 10th February 2008

Richard Clapton with support Howie Morgan – Sunday 17th February 2008

Old Man River with support Will Udall Trio – Sunday 24th February 2008

James MorrisonThe Black Sorrows with support Bianca Jade – Sunday 9th March 2008

Bojeme with support Graham Wood Trio – Sunday 16th March 2008

James Morrison with support Day of the Dead – Sunday 30th March 2008

Kate Miller HeidkeKate Miller-Heidke with support Blanche Dubois – Sunday 6th April 2008

Tickets on sale through The Quarry Amphitheatre or BOCS Ticketing. Ticket prices vary from $37 to $52. Part proceeds going to the JB Seed Arts Fund.

Live at the Quarry website

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LL Cool J – 24 March 2008

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

LL Cool J - Australian Tour LL Cool J will perform live at Metro City in Perth on Monday 24 March 2008 (easter monday), as part of his Greatest of All Time Australian Tour.

In 1984, LL Cool J was the very first artist to sign to Def Jam where he released his first single “I Need a Beat”. The song was the first hit record for Def Jam, and its success persuaded him to drop out of school to record his debut album “Radio”. LL has continued his reign at the top over the last 22 years and has gone on to release 12 albums, a successful clothing line, has authored three books, starred in numerous blockbuster movies and TV shows, has won two Grammy Awards, ten Soul Train Awards, fifteen New York Music Awards, a Billboard Award and an MTV Award to name but a few.

Joining LL in his explosive live show is legendary DJ Cut Creator, who was recently named one of the Greatest Hip Hop DJ’s of all time. They will both be supported by West Coast DJ Bobcat.

Tickets on sale from Moshtix for $85 + booking fee.

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New Years Day 2008 in Perth

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Once again, the biggest event on New Years Day is the Perth Cup. But there are a few alternatives (if you’re wanting to head out to an event!).
I might add to this list, and please feel free to leave a comment below if you know of other good events!
I think a lot of places will be open, but it’s best to check beforehand, and also check if you need to book!

Perth Cup 2008 - Ascot Racecourse – from 11am
General admission ticket – $35
Courtney Murphy and Murphy’s Lore in the Flame Tree Garden, Trackside Racing and fashion and music in the Champagne Garden. Kiss Chasy perform after the last race.

Tentland – The Loungeroom, Smirnhoff Experience, MRQ and Las Vegas/
Tickets from around $260, which usually includes about 5 hrs of drinks, food and entertainment.

Known Associates
A similar event to Tentland will be held at the Raffles on the Swan, with the Perth Cup shown on a big screen.

Hed Kandi at Leederville Hotel – from 2pm
For the first time in Perth Hed Kandi lands serving up its notorious New Years Day Party with none other than House Supremes Joey Negro and StoneBridge.
Tickets through Ticketek and Moshtix

New Years Rollout at The Deen – from 2pm
Headlining some awesome DnB acts including 30HZ (UK), Ninelives The Cat (UK), Shimon (UK), Concord Dawn (NZ), JHZ (UK), State of Mind (NZ) and local boyz Dub Alley, Rregula, Shock 1 & many more.
Tickets $50 through Mills, Planet, Galaxy, Jumbo Video, Next Level Records, The Dj Factory, Live Clothing Stores.

Start of the next leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race – Fremantle Harbour from 12pm
No info online (that I can find, but have a look at the official website). Live simulcast on 89.1fm. Best views from Victoria Quay and North Mole (from 12 till 2.30) and along the beach all the way up to Scarborough (from about 2.30 to 3.30).

Hyundai Hopman Cup XX at Burswood

Perth Blues Club at the Charles Hotel – from 8.30pm
Kyla Brox, ElectroMen and Gearjammer. $10

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 17 to 23 December 2007

Monday, December 17th, 2007

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 December 2007.

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Tim Minchin (comedian) live at the Maj from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 December

Not The Messiah (He’s a Very Naughty Boy) with Eric Idle at the Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 December

City of Perth Festival of Christmas with free family Christmas Nativity show from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 December at Forrest Place.

Carols by Candlelight at the Supreme Court Gardens on Sunday 23 December (and a few other locations around Perth too)

Outdoor cinema at various venues

MUSIC

Ash Grunwald at the Indi Bar on 20 December, Fly By Night Club on 22 December and the Indi Bar again on 23 December

The Chevelles, Jack & The Beanstalk and The Smokin’ Eldorados at Amplifier Bar on Friday 21 December

New Rules for Boats at Clancy’s in Freo on Friday

The Nancy Sikes at the Fly By Night on Friday

The Divinyls at Fremantle Oval on Saturday 22 December 2007

Seriously Sound System (RTR Event) at Hyde Park on Saturday

The Not So Silent Night Christmas Party at the Rosemount Hotel on Saturday

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 separate posts for many of them!

THEATRE/DANCE/OPERA/ETC

The Nutcracker by the Youth Ballet of WA at Playhouse Theatre from 20 to 22 December

Tim Minchin (comedian) live at the Maj from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 December

Not The Messiah (He’s a Very Naughty Boy) with Eric Idle at the Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 December

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 10 to 16 December 2007

Monday, December 10th, 2007

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 December 2007.

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Corinne Grant (comedian) at The Ruby Room at Burswood on Wednesday and the Charles Hotel (Comedy Lounge) on Thursday

Twilight Christmas in the Park in East Perth – Thursday 13 December

City of Perth Festival of Christmas with a free family concert on Friday and other things.

WAI CON – Anime Conference at PCEC on Saturday and Sunday

Tripod Christmas Show at Perth Zoo on Saturday

The Marijuana-logues at Cinema Port Comedy Theatre on Saturday

Outdoor cinema at various venues

Lots of local council Carols by Candlelights during the week, especially Sunday.

MUSIC

No Carols Allowed! with Courtney Murphy (Cabaret) at His Majesty’s Theatre from 4 to 15 December

Tegan and Sara at Metropolis Freo on 10 December 2007

Behemoth at Amplifier Bar on 11 December

Merry Noël! – John Michael Swinbank Sings Noël Coward from 11 to 16 December at the Old Mill Theatre

Tex Perkins with James Cruickshank at the Indi Bar on 12 December, Civic Hotel on 14 December and the Leopold on 15 December

The Gossip at Capitol on 13 December

Lior at the Quarry Amphitheatre on 13 December and the Fly By Night on 14 December

Reel Big Fish & Less Than Jake at Metro City on 14 December

Liam Finn at the Rocket Room on 14 December and the Norfolk on 15 December

Evening on The Green – Lionel Richie + Marcia Hines at Sandalford Wines on Saturday 15 December

Paul Kelly at Fremantle Arts Centre on Saturday

Daft Punk at The Esplanade on 16 December

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 separate posts for many of them!

THEATRE/DANCE/OPERA/ETC

Lipstick and Hessian at The Blue Room from 27 Nov till 15 December

Dirty Pretty Nails at at The Blue Room from 28 Nov till 15 December

Urban Revelation (dance) at Playhouse Theatre on 14 and 15 December

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The Chaser’s Age of Terror – 15 to 19 April 2008

Friday, December 7th, 2007

New shows added: 15 and 16 April

Chasers

The Chaser’s bring their Variety Hour show to Perth! From 15 to 19 April 2008 The Chaser’s Age of Terror will be happening at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth.

After heeding Today Tonight’s complaints about the outrageous waste of taxpayers’ money on their show The War On Everything, the Chaser team has decided to take some time off from TV in the first half of 2008. The Chaser will adopt a purely user-pays approach next year, mounting a national tour of a new live production, The Chaser’s Age Of Terror Variety Hour, from March to June 2008.
War On Everything co-conspirators Andrew Hansen, Chas Licciardello, Julian Morrow and Craig Reucassel will appear in the show. Chris Taylor has opted not to tour while under the cloud of a fatwa issued by the Irwin family, and will remain in an undisclosed location developing new television projects for the team. His irreplaceableness will be demonstrated by the inclusion of Dominic Knight, one of The Chaser’s founders and a writer for the War.

Tickets on sale from BOCS for around $45.

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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – 22 Feb 08

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Clap Your Hands Say YeahClap Your Hands Say Yeah come to Australia for the Laneway Festival. Unfortunately the Laneway Festival hasn’t made it to Perth yet, but CYHSY come to Perth anyway, and perform at Metro City on Friday 22 February 2008.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah made quite an impression when they released their eponymous debut a few years back. Hailed as one of the most thrilling and original acts to emerge in years, CYHSY set themselves apart by setting eccentric frontman Alec Ounsworth’s distinctive vocals against music that could only be described as exhilarating. 2007’s follow up Some Loud Thunder cemented the band’s status as pioneers of indie rock.

Tickets on sale now through BOCS, moshtix and Sunset Events for around $45.

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