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Snoop Dogg – 7 November 2008

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg definitely has has a visa this time, and will be performing in Perth on Friday 7 November 2008 at Burswood Dome.

Ice Cube and Bone, Thugs n Harmony come along for the ride.

From music to movies, video games to clothing lines and now his own hit TV show (the reality series Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood which began in December 2007) Snoop Dogg has become a household name. His most recent and ninth (9th) solo studio album ‘Ego Trippin’, was released in March (Universal Music). On stage, Snoop remains in formidable form. Check out this from the prestigious New York Times last month: “Backed by a band, his set was like an R&B revue — slick, cocksure and mature.”

Tickets go on sale 12 17 September through Ticketek!

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Cirque du Soleil – Dralion – 2009

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Cirque - Dralion

Cirque du Soleil are returning to Perth with their show ‘Dralion‘, from 29 January to 25 March 2009!

Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus tradition and the avant-garde approach of Cirque du Soleil. The show’s name is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature.

Buy tickets via the Cirque du Soleil website

Ticket prices start from $55 for weekday matinees for the cheapest seats, and go up to $270 for the VIP Tapis Rouge experience!

The show will be in the Grand Chapiteau at Langley Park in the city.

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Jackson Browne – 14 March 2009

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Jackson BrowneJackson Browne returns to Australia and performs in Perth at King’s Park on Saturday 14 March 2009.

Jackson Browne has been described as the ultimate LA singer-songwriter.
Over the course of three decades, he has continued to write and record songs that are passionately crafted and that resonate emotionally, politically and spiritually – songs that have touched the hearts and minds of countless fans worldwide.
Jackson releases his 13th studio album “Time The Conqueror” on September 20. It’s his first new music in six years and, not surprisingly, is eagerly-awaited.

Special guests will be Toni Childs and Richard Clapton, Tim Freedman (solo) will open all concerts.

Tickets on sale 5 September from Ticketmaster.

Jackson Browne official website

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 25 to 31 August 08

Monday, August 25th, 2008

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Monday 25 to Sunday 31 August 2008.

Please submit events you think should be listed. Have a good week!

MUSIC

Panic at the Disco at Challenge Stadium on 27 August

Thrice at Capitol on Thursday 28 August

Chocolate Martini (monthly indigenous music night) at the Bakery on 28 August

Disturbed at Challenge Stadium on Friday 29 August

Andrea Bocelli at Burswood Dome on Saturday 30 August

Perth Salsa Expo at Fly By Night on 30 August

Little Red at Amplifier on 30 August

RTRFM Radiothon Opening Party at the Bakery on 30 August

Shihad at Capitol on 30 August

The Getaway Plan at Rosemount Hotel on 30 August

Jonathan Brain at Kulcha on Saturday 30 August

Hyper Festival at Midland Gate Shopping Centre Carpark on 31 August with Shihad, Birds of Tokyo, The Getaway Plan, Elora Danan, Tzu, etc etc.

Browse the Perth Concerts List occasionally for gigs further into the future, I don’t write individual articles for all of them!

MISCELLANEOUS

Fitness, Health and Lifestyle Expo at the Perth Convention Centre on Thursday/Friday/Saturday

City to Surf walk/run/marathon from the CBD to City Beach on Sunday morning, 31 August

The Leonardo da Vinci Machines Exhibition near the Esplanade Train Station from Friday 28 March to 12 October (extended!).

City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August

PERFORMING ARTS

Far Away by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 16 to 31 August

Quest: A Tell-Tale of the Heart at Blue Room Theatre from 20 August to 6 September

Dancer & The Dance at the Regal Theatre on 30 August

For other (local) theatre productions, see the Taz Entertainment website

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The Vines – 8 November 2008

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

The VinesThe Vines return with a national tour and perform in Perth at the Rosemount Hotel on Saturday 8 November 2008.

After their many well documented trials and tribulations, no one really had the right to expect to find THE VINES in such rude health in 2008, but with the release of MELODIA, the band have come full circle, recording their best album since ‘Highly Evolved’ and playing the finest live shows of their career. Anyone who has witnessed the band’s incendiary sets at Splendour, Homebake or Big Day Out over the past two years will attest to the fact that as a live force they are now nigh on unstoppable.

Tickets on sale Friday 5 September through Heatseeker or outlets, Star Perth, Mills Fremantle, Planet Mt Lawley.

The Vines official website

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Anti-Flag – POSTPONED

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

TOUR POSTPONED:

The Frontier Touring Company regret to advise that due to personal reasons the scheduled Anti-Flag tour of Australia and New Zealand in December has had to be postponed.

At this point in time new dates are still to be confirmed, so it is recommended that fans seek a full refund from their original point of purchase.

Stay tuned for news on rescheduled dates in the hopefully not too distant future.

Anti-Flag

Punk rockers Anti-Flag return to Australia and perform at Capitol in Perth on Tuesday 9 December 2008.

Touring in support of their politically charged release The Bright Lights of America, Anti-Flag are in their finest form to date. Pushing themselves out of their comfort zone, The Bright Lights of America was recorded with the legendary Tony Visconti (Bowie, T.Rex, Morrissey) and saw the band take up timpani, piatti, glockenspiels and tubular bells to help perfect their record.

18+ gig.

Support from Jackson United and A Death in the Family.

Tickets on sale from Moshtix from 27 August.

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COG – 24 October 2008

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

COGCOG are touring WA, and will perform in Perth on Friday 24 October 2008 at Metro City.

Born from an epic, and at times, frustrating, recording experience that involved almost 12 months of solitude from the lives they knew here in Australia, in a small Californian town called Weed, Sharing Space is fast proving to be a worthwhile labour of love for Cog, debuting at # 2 on the national ARIA Chart, the highest chart position for the band, holding in the top 30 for seven weeks, and currently remains in the top 50. Sharing Space is close to Gold sales in Australia and recently received a J Award Nomination, for the Triple J Australian Album Of The Year.

18+ gig.

Support from Sugar Army.

Tickets on sale from Heatseeker for $35 + booking fee.

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Global Gathering – 23 November 08

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Global Gathering 2008 Global Gathering, a dance music festival originally from the UK, will be held in Perth on Sunday 23 November on The Esplanade.

Line-up:
KRAFTWERK live * MARK RONSON & THE VERSION PLAYERS live * GORILLAZ SOUND SYSTEM * SASHA * THE ORB live * ABOVE & BEYOND * FISCHERSPOONER (DJ set) * FELIX DA HOUSECAT * ATB * DJ SNEAK * FEADZ * DIRTY SOUTH * THE POTBELLEEZ live * KAZU KIMURA * LA RIOTS * LARRY TEE * THE STAFFORD BROTHERS * TYDI * HOOK N SLING * KID KENOBI & MC SHURESHOCK * GOODWILL * ASTON SHUFFLE * MICHAH * KENNY L * MIND ELECTRIC * DAMIAN JOHN * JUNIOR * ZEKE

Since its launch in 2001, Global Gathering has become the world’s undisputed front-runner of dance festivals. A massive 50,000 revelers congregate annually from all corners of the globe at the renowned Long Marston Airfield in the last weekend in July, creating the biggest dance and live music weekender of the European summer. This year’s record attendance exceeded 55,000 and stood tall as the strongest performer amidst the myriad of UK festivals this summer.

Tickets on sale 1 September through www.ticketmaster.com.au, inthemix.com.au and 78 Records, DJ Factory, Live Clothing, Mills Records, Planet Video and Rockeby Records.

18+ event. Midday to 10pm

See the Global Gathering website for more info!

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 18 to 24 August 08

Monday, August 18th, 2008

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Tuesday 18 to Sunday 24 August 2008.

Please submit events you think should be listed. Have a good week!

MUSIC

Death Cab For Cutie at Metropolis on 20 August – SOLD OUT

Mondo Generator at Amplifier on 20 August

Birds of Tokyo at Metropolis (Freo) on 21 August

MGT perform ‘From A Dream’ at Octagon Theatre on 21 August

Drapht at Hyde Park Hotel on 22 August and the Railway Hotel on 23 August

Carpathian at Amplifier Bar on 22 August

Ash Grunwald at the Fly By Night on 22 August and the Charles Hotel on 23 August

WALA (West African percussion and dance group) at the Fly By Night on 23 August

Beach House at Mojo’s Freo on 24 August

Unwritten Law at Capitol on 24 August

Browse the Perth Concerts List occasionally for gigs further into the future, I don’t write individual articles for all of them!

MISCELLANEOUS

Antiques & Collectors Fair at Claremont Showgrounds on 23 and 24 August

The Leonardo da Vinci Machines Exhibition at Riverside Drive near the Esplanade Train Station from Friday 28 March to 12 October (extended!).

City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August

PERFORMING ARTS

Far Away by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 16 to 31 August

Quest: A Tell-Tale of the Heart at Blue Room Theatre from 20 August to 6 September

La Fille Mal Gardée (Ballet) at the Regal Theatre from 20 to 23 August

Grim’s Furry Tales – Three One Act Comedies at Old Mill Theatre – 20 to 23 August

For other (local) theatre productions, see the Taz Entertainment website

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Steve Earle – 2 November 2008

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Steve EarleTroubadour Steve Earle returns to Australia, and performs at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco on Sunday 2 November 2008, with his wife Allison Moorer opening the show.

Steve Earle’s recorded music career has to date delivered twelve studio albums and five live albums. Steve has also written books both story and poetry and a stage play.
Asked how he would like listeners to respond to Washington Square Serenade, Earle, characteristically, is ready with a bold answer. “If you feel like you don’t know what America is all about right now, and you want to reorient yourself to what America should be about, it’s a really good time to come to New York City,” he says. “I needed really badly at this point in my life to see a mixed-race, same-sex couple holding hands in my own neighborhood. It makes me feel safer.”
“I’ve been pretty heartbroken about the way things have gone politically in this country the last few years, and I seriously considered moving someplace else,” he concludes. “Then I figured out that I didn’t have to leave the country. All I had to do was come to New York.”

Tickets on sale on 26 August through Ticketek.

All ages show.

Steve Earle official website

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