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Bjorn Again – 28 November 2008

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Bjorn Again Bjorn Again return to Perth with their ABBA tribute show at King’s Park on Friday 28 November 2008.

BJÖRN AGAIN is the world famous ABBA tribute band established in Melbourne in 1988. Its blend of musical skill and light-hearted entertainment captures all the vitality of ABBA’s music, while providing a fabulous night out for ABBA fans old and new.
BJÖRN AGAIN is now considered the most successful cover-tribute band of all time and one of Australian’s most successful musical exports.
Each show is a perfect blend of musical skill, production values and comedy that always receives an enthusiastic and many times, hysterical audience response. ‘70s costumes, clever stage antics, humour and that timeless music get everyone on their feet, singing and dancing along to iconic ABBA songs.

Special guest is Absolute Kyle, a Kyle Minogue tribute show.

Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster on 18 August.

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Raggamuffin – 24 January 2009

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

RaggamuffinRaggamuffin is back in 2009, and will be held in Perth at the Supreme Court Gardens on Saturday 24 January.

Line-up:
Ziggy Marley
Eddy Grant
Ali Campbell (UB40)
Shaggy
Arrested Development
Inner Circle
Bonjah

Raggamuffin played to more than 70,000 ecstatic fans through February this year, emphatically proving that reggae is alive and well! This year’s event again offers a six hour musical feast of the world’s best reggae artists, with a healthy dose of funk, dub, hip hop and soul. It will be the first ever visit to Australia by Eddy Grant.

Tickets on sale Monday from Ticketmaster.

Gates open 1pm.
1:15pm ZARM
1:55pm Bonjah
2:45pm Inner Cricle
3:35pm Arrested Development
4:45pm Shaggy
6:00pm Ali Campbell
7:30pm Eddy Grant
9:00pm Ziggy Marley
** times are a guide only
Raggamuffin website

Ziggy MarleyEddy GrantShaggy

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Southbound 2009 – First line-up

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Looking for Southbound 2010 details? Try here!

Southbound 2009

Southbound Festival will be held again in Busselton on 2 and 3 January 2009.
This is the first line-up announcement!

Friday, January 2, 2009
The Hives
Pete Murray
Architecture in Helsinki
Donavon Frankenreiter
Birds Of Tokyo
Liam Finn
TZU
The Drones

Franz FerdinandSaturday, January 3, 2009
Franz Ferdinand
The Kooks
The Cat Empire
Gomez
Pete Murray
Tegan and Sara
The Grates
Atmosphere featuring Brother Ali
Faker
Eli “Paperboy” Reed
Jamie Lidell
Karnivool
Mystery Jets
Soko
A-Trak
Wolf & Cub

Read all about the different ticket options (Happy Camper (Friday and Saturday and camping – $197+bf) Saturday only (119+bf), Fri+Sat ($189+bf) and the VIP options on the Southbound website. Public tickets go on sale 15 September, but read about the pre-sale ticket ballot here.

The festival is all ages, but camping only for 18+.

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MGMT – 6 December 2008

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

MGMT

SOLD OUT

MGMT perform at Belvoir Amphitheatre just outside of Perth in the Swan Valley on Saturday 6 December 2008.

Whilst MGMT might seem like an overnight success, they’re not. Goldwasser and VanWyngarden have been performing together since their freshman days at uni back in 2001. After their graduation in 2005, the band took their hyped live show on the road and following a brief hiatus, secured a record deal through SonyBMG.

From there things snowballed, with the band exploding onto the international music scene earlier this year. The duo’s hit song ‘Time To Pretend’ was added to radio the world over, used on the hit UK TV show ‘Skins’ and the USA’s ‘Gossip Girl’ and earned the pair appearances on Letterman and Conan O’Brien.

Support from: Luke Steele, Tame Impala, Death Disco.

Tickets on sale via Ticketek and Heatseeker from 19 August.

18+

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Alicia Keys – 20 December 2008

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Alicia Keys

SOLD OUT

Alicia Keys returns to Australia and performs for An Evening on the Green at Sandalford Wines in the Swan Valley outside Perth on Saturday 20 December 2008.

With 30 million album sales, 11 Grammy Awards, 4 US #1 albums, a name-check from Bob Dylan, and most recently being awarded the prestigious honour of recording the next James Bond theme with Jack White, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. Selling almost 20 million singles, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of Fallin, A Woman’s Worth, Karma and Superwoman, and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade.

Special guests are Jordin Sparks (American Idol winner in 07) and Lowrider.

Tickets on sale 22 August from Ticketmaster.

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 12 to 17 August 08

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Tuesday 12 to Sunday 17 August 2008.

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

MUSIC

Paul Weller at Challenge Stadium on 13 August

Electropia at Leederville Hotel on 14 August

Drum Tao at Perth Concert Hall from 14 to 16 August

Luke Steele at Deville’s Pad on 15 August

Trial Kennedy at Amplifier on 16 August and the Newport on 17 August

VNV Nation at Sin Club on 17 August

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Pregnancy, Babies & Children’s Expo at Claremont Showgrounds from 15-17 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

Big Purple Undies – Ladies Show at Subiaco Arts Centre from 13 to 16 August

The Barber of Seville by West Australian Opera at His Majesty’s from 2 to 16 August

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

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Summadayze – Underworld – 4 January 2009

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Summadayze Underworld 2009 The annual Summadayze Festival headlining act has been announced: Underworld!

It’s all happening at the Supreme Court Gardens and The Esplanade in Perth on Sunday 4 January 2009.

The line-up:
Underworld
Armin van Buuren
Ferry Corsten
Eric Prydz
Calvin Harris DJ set
Digitalism live
Adam Freeland
Cicada live
Boys Noize
Switch
Steve Aoki
Burns
Busy P
DJ Mehdi
Malente
Tydi
more to announced

Perhaps the most acclaimed live act to never before visit our shores, Underworld are set to hit Perth for the first time when they headline next January’s Summadayze festival. With a tonne of cutting edge and massive names to follow, Summadayze 2009 not only boasts the most exciting headliner of the summer, it’s the party that all parties to follow will be compared to.

Summadayze will once again be the only festival to see Barrack St closed off, acting as a giant bridge linking the city’s biggest dual-venue.

Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster and inthemix for $118 + booking fees.

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A Day on the Green – 9 November 08

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Hoodoo Gurus Thirsty Merc Mark Seymour Another Day on the Green has been announced, to be held on Sunday 9 November 2008 at Sandalford Wines in the Swan Valley.

The line-up consists of the Hoodoo Gurus, Thirsty Merc, Mark Seymour, The Reels and Andrew Winton.

This Sunday concert is geared for the whole family, with children under 12 admitted free in the General Admission area. The giant kids entertainment zone will again be on site with children’s performers, face painting, story-tellling and other activities throughout the afternoon.

These Sunday ‘a day on the green’ day-time events have been hugely popular selling out for the past four years. And with these five great acts, get set for one helluva shot of Aussie rock in what will be a musical feast!

A day on the Green 2008 Gates open at 11am, and the last act plays at 5pm.

Tickets on sale 15 August from Ticketmaster for around $75 (there are also VIP packages available, for much more).

More information at the Mellen Events website.

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The Futureheads – 1 October 2008

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

The FuturheadsThe Futureheads are returning to Australia for the first time in three years, and will perform at Metropolis, Fremantle on Wednesday 1 October 2008.

The Futureheads’ electrifying This Is Not the World has catapulted these English rockers to the top of their game.
With a fine touring history (they’ve supported the likes of the Pixies, Foo Fighters and Snow Patrol), The Futureheads have been earmarked as one of the UK’s finest bands. Killer harmonies and a rambunctious live show have encapsulated the attention of music lovers across the globe. Their single ‘The Beginning of The Twist’ has enjoyed considerable success, with Inpress declaring it to be “a f*** sight better than much of the mush that passes for British indie rock these days.”

Support is from Melbourne ruffians Dash & Will.

Tickets on sale Friday 15 August from Ticketek.

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The Dandy Warhols – 28 October 2008

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Dandy Warhols

The Dandy Warhols return to Australia in October, and perform in Perth at Metro City on Tuesday 28 October 2008.

After skyrocketing to success in the late ‘90s with their hits “Not if You Were The Last Junkie on Earth” and “Bohemian Like You” The Dandy’s became a force to be reckoned with on the touring scene. Internationally renowned for their live performances, both sonically & visually, the band have not only gained, but sustained, a reputation for sell-out shows across the globe.

Tickets on sale 9am Thursday 14 August from BOCS, 78’s and Moshtix.

Dandy Warhols official website

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