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Origin NYE 2008 – Pendulum, Public Enemy etc

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Origin New Years Eve event has grown this year, and will now be held at Steel Blue Oval (formally Bassendean Oval) from 5pm on 31 December 2008!

NYE 2007 saw the birth of a new beginning – the origin of a new era. Naras Entertainment brought us the biggest New Year’ Eve event by far, and this year’s installment is even too big for Belvoir.

The line-up:
Pendulum Live
Public Enemy
Mos Def
DJ Numark (J5)
N-Type
Skream
Benga
D Bridge and Jenna G
Chase & Status
Subfocus
Noisia
Phace

For more information see The Origin website and get tickets through BOCS for $120.

It’s an 18+ event.

See more New Years Eve events in my ‘What’s on in Perth on New Years Eve 2008‘ article! :)

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What’s on in Perth and Fremantle – November 2008

Friday, October 31st, 2008

What’s happening in Perth and Fremantle, Western Australia in November 2008….

See more events in what’s on this week and the event calendar. Please submit events that are missing.

Please remember the list below is just of the bigger events and highlights!

Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November 2008

MUSIC

Bliss N Eso at Capitol on 1 November – SOLD OUT

Eros Ramazzotti at Members Equity Stadium on 1 November

The Whitlams at the Regal Theatre on 1 November

Trial Kennedy at the Rocket Room on 1 November

Sparkadia at Amplifier Bar on 1 November and the Newport on 2 November

The Butterfly Effect at Metropolis Fremantle on 2 November

Steve Earle at Regal Theatre on 2 November

Free courtyard music at Fremantle Arts Centre – Russel Holmes Trio on Sunday 2 November from 2 to 4pm

MISCELLANEOUS

Northbridge Festival on 1 and 2 November – street markets, music, dance (in the streets, for free!) Sunday is festivities in Russel Square, and then closing the festival is Institute Polaire on Sunday night in Russel Square.

Red Bull Air Race on 1 and 2 November

Wild West Comedy Festival at various venues in Subiaco from 29 October to 22 November

Silver ARTRAGE Festival 2008 from 16 October to 9 November

Windows on William – precinct wide exhibition, teaming visual artists with shop, gallery and venue windows around Northbridge – until 23 November

The Canning Show on 31 October and 1 November

Carry Up the Hotcakes – RTRFM sale on Saturday 1 November at the Flying Scotsman from 10am to 3pm

Yokine Community Fair on Sunday 2 November at 61 Woodrow Avenue from 10am to 5pm

Cyrano de Bergerac by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 18 October to 2 November

The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell by Perth Theatre Company from 1 to 15 November at Subiaco Arts Centre

HOME ALONE (the suburbs dream tonight) at Rechabites Hall until 8 November

Monday 3 to Sunday 9 November 2008

MUSIC

Augie March at the Regal Theatre on 3 November

Paul Kelly – Live at the Quarry – 4, 5, 6 and 7 November – SOLD OUT

The Choirboys at The Ruby Room on 6 November

Diesel at Friends Restaurant on 6 November, Charles Hotel on 7 November, Fly By Night on 9 November

Sonic Sessions at Freo Arts Centre with Kim Salmon (from The Scientists and Beasts of Bourbon) on Thursday 6 November

All Black at the Rosemount on Thursday 6 November

Snoop Dogg at Burswood Dome on 7 November

Angelas Dish at Rocket Room on 7 November

Destination? and Boomtick pres. Lady Waks at Ambar Niteclub on Friday 7 November

Bridgetown Blues Festival (3 hours south of Perth) on 7, 8 and 9 November

The Drones at The Bakery on 7 November and Mojos Bar on 8 November

The Ten Tenors at Sandalford Wines on 8 November

The Vines at the Rosemount Hotel on 8 November – SOLD OUT

A Day on the Green with the Hoodoo Gurus, Thirsty Merc, Mark Seymour etc at Sandalford Wines on 9 November

MISCELLANEOUS

Melbourne Cup Day is Tuesday 4 November.

Wild West Comedy Festival at various venues in Subiaco from 29 October to 22 November

Silver ARTRAGE Festival 2008 from 16 October to 9 November

Windows on William – precinct wide exhibition, teaming visual artists with shop, gallery and venue windows around Northbridge – until 23 November

Tom Gleeson for Wild West Comedy Fest on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November

Smashing Pumpkins – If All Goes Wrong documentary screening at Greater Union – Innaloo on Friday 7 November

Fremantle Community Fringe Festival from 8 – 16 November

BBQ & a Book! – Fundraiser for children in Peru on Saturday 8 November at 1pm in King’s Park

RSPCA – All Things Bright & Beautiful Fete on Sunday 9 November in Malaga from 9.30 to 3.30

Two Wheels Good - all ages event for bike lovers at Fremantle Arts Centre on Sunday 9 November

The Last Five Years by yellow glass theatre inc. from 5 to 8 November at Subiaco Arts Centre

The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell by Perth Theatre Company from 1 to 15 November at Subiaco Arts Centre

HOME ALONE (the suburbs dream tonight) at Rechabites Hall until 8 November

IN STICHES – Comedy Night at the Jacaranda on Friday 7 November – Free, but get ticket from City of Wanneroo.

Monday 10 to Sunday 16 November 2008

MUSIC

Rihanna & Chris Brown at Burswood Dome on Tuesday 11 November

Sonic Sessions at Freo Arts Centre with Jeff Lang on Wednesday 12 November

The Haunted at Capitol on Thursday 13 November

Reminiscing (Doug Parkinson and Grace Knight) at Burswood Theatre on 14 November

Funk Club Festival with The Herd at Fremantle Arts Centre on 15 November

John Mellencamp for ‘An Evening on the Green’ with Sheryl Crow at Sandalford Wines on 15 (sold out!) and 16 November

The Herd at Players Bar, Mandurah on Sunday 16 November

Zucchero at Burswood Theatre on 16 November

MISCELLANEOUS

Fremantle Festival from 14 to 16 November

Wild West Comedy Festival at various venues in Subiaco from 29 October to 22 November

Rachel Berger at the Regal Theatre for Wild West Comedy Festival on Friday 14 November

Made on the Left Designer Market at Hyde Park Hotel on Saturday 15 November

Be Kids Community Fair at Princess May Park, Fremantle on Saturday 15 November

Little Feet Festival at City of Joondalup Leisure Centre on Sunday 16 November

Windows on William – precinct wide exhibition, teaming visual artists with shop, gallery and venue windows around Northbridge – until 23 November

The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell by Perth Theatre Company from 1 to 15 November at Subiaco Arts Centre

Monday 17 to Sunday 23 November 2008

MUSIC

Sonic Sessions at Freo Arts Centre with Don Walker on Thursday 20 November

Emiliana Torrini at the Fly By Night on Thursday 20 November

DJ Hype, Xample, MC Daddy Earl at Metro City on 21 November

Andre Rieu at Subiaco Oval on 22 November

Martha Wainwright at the Fly By Night on 22 November

Dukes of Windsor at Capitol on 22 November

Mundaring Weir Summer Festival begins and runs till 28 February

Billy Joel at Membes Equity Stadium on 23 November

Global Gathering with Kraftwerk and others on The Esplanade on 23 November

Vroom Festival with British India, Dukes of Windsor etc etc at UWA on 23 November

The Birthday Massacre at Gilkisons Dance Studio on 23 November

MISCELLANEOUS

Wild West Comedy Festival at various venues in Subiaco from 29 October to 22 November

Windows on William – precinct wide exhibition, teaming visual artists with shop, gallery and venue windows around Northbridge – until 23 November

Multicultural Food Fair at Langford Oval from 5 to 10pm on Friday 21 November

BLESSING OF THE FLEET @ Mindarie Marina on Sunday 23 November

Candy Man at Regal Theatre from 19 to 30 November

The Great Bike Ride at Langley Park (and around the Swan) on Sunday 23 November

Monday 24 to Sunday 30 November 2008

MUSIC

Sonic Sessions at Freo Arts Centre with Hank Marvin on Thursday 26 November

Xavier Rudd at Belvoir Amphitheatre on 27 November 2008

The Panics ‘Get Us Home’ Tour at Metropolis Fremantle on 27 November

Bjorn Again (ABBA Tribute) at King’s Park on 28 November

Children Collide at Mojos Bar on 28 November and Amplifier on 29 November

Boomtick pres. 16 Bit Lolitas at Ambar Niteclub on 28 November

Jeff Martin & The Armada at Fly By Night Club on 28 and 29 November and the Indi Bar on 30 November

Escape to the Park Festival with the Cruel Sea, Ben Lee, Bob Evans, Kate Miller-Heidke at King’s Park on 29 November

Lagwagon at the Rosemount Hotel on 29 November

Stereosonic Festival at Claremont Showgrounds on 30 November

Bloc Party at Belvoir Amphitheatre on 30 November

Mundaring Weir Summer Festival till 28 February

MISCELLANEOUS

Vincent Cappuccino Festival in North Perth on Sunday 30 November

YUM IN MY TUM – Food Festival for kids at Whiteman Park on Sunday 30 November

Dirty Sanchez and The Dudesons at Metro City on 30 November

Ying Tong by Black Swan State Theatre Company from 27 November to 6 December

Candy Man at Regal Theatre from 19 to 30 November

Monday 1 to Sunday 7 December 2008

MUSIC

Grave at Amplifier on 2 December

The Wiggles at Burswood Dome on 3 and 4 December

Sonic Sessions at Freo Arts Centre with Abbe May on 3 December

Bob Evans at Devilles on 4 December

Jimmy Barnes at Burswood Theatre on 5 December

Sting at the Perth Concert Hall on 5 December

MGMT at Belvoir on 6 December – SOLD OUT

Mundaring Weir Summer Festival begins and runs till 28 February

MISCELLANEOUS

Bazaar at Fremantle Arts Centre on 6 and 7 December

Planet Earth Festival in Bassendean on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December

ART ‘N’ ABOUT – Art & Craft Markets at Jacaranda Ampitheatre, Wanneroo on Sunday 7 December

Ying Tong by Black Swan State Theatre Company from 27 November to 6 December

A whole “What’s on in December 2008″ due out at the end of the month! And soon I’ll do a “what’s on New Years Eve”.

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Fall Out Boy – 15 February 09

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Fall Out Boy perform at Challenge Stadium in Perth on Sunday 15 February 2009.

Fall Out Boy will return hot on the heels of the release of their fifth album Folie à Deux (released December 13 through Universal Music). ‘I Don’t Care’ – the first taste of what’s to come from Folie à Deux – has reignited the Fall Out Boy flame in 2008 as it climbs the charts around the world. Folie à Deux sees Fall Out Boy at their finest. From pop punk gems on one end of the spectrum, to their slower defining moments on the other, Folie à Deux is sure to find a place in all music fans’ collections. Featuring Deborah Harry, Elvis Costello and production from Pharrell, Folie à Deux will take Fall Out Boy to a new level.

Tickets on sale Wednesday 12 November from Ticketmaster.

With The All-American Rejects & Hey Monday

It’s an all ages show.

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Human Nature with WASO – 28 Feb + 1 March 09

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Human Nature perform with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March 2009 at King’s Park.

Vocal sensation Human Nature performs a Symphony of hits from their celebrated catalogue of albums – plus some surprises. Songs including People Get Ready, Every Time You Cry and Reach Out I’ll Be There – all performed for the first time ever with an orchestra in Perth. It will be an unforgettable evening of music. Don’t miss the huge symphonic sound of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra alongside one of Australia’s best-loved and most successful musical acts of the last decade.

Tickets on sale for $70 from BOCS.

Gates open 5.30pm, support act (to be announced) starts at 6.15pm.

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Leonard Cohen – 7 February 2009

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Leonard Cohen tours Australia for the first time in 24 years, and performs at Sandalford Winery on Saturday 7 February 2009, with special guest Paul Kelly.

It will be an Evening on the Green.

Leonard Cohen is a true music icon, the writer of such timeless classics as “Hallelujah”, “Suzanne”, “Bird On A Wire”, “Sisters Of Mercy”, “First We Take Manhattan”, “Everybody Knows”, and countless other universally loved songs.
A celebrated poet, author, master songsmith and hypnotic performer, Leonard Cohen has received rapturous reviews for his recent shows across the UK, Europe and Canada, his first concert performances anywhere since 1993.
Leonard Cohen’s impact on modern popular music has been widespread and profound. Artists ranging from Bono to Nick Cave cite Cohen as a major influence on their own work. His songs have been covered by generations of artists from REM, Elton John, Jeff Buckley, Aaron Neville, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and many, many more.

Tickets on sale 10 November from Ticketmaster.

Leonard Cohen official website

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Dirty Sanchez – 30 November 08

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Dirty Sanchez bring their craziness to Perth, and bringing with them The Dudesons, who demonstrate a similar brand of craziness.

It’s all happening at Metro City Capitol on Sunday 3 November 2008.

There are no depths low enough for Dirty Sanchez to sink to in an effort to extract a laugh, a groan, a shriek or a goodly amount vomit from their audience. Whether it is using their head as human dartboards, or sliding along a sandpaper track on their bare ass, The Sanchez show is not for the faint hearted at the best of times.

Hailing from Finland, The Dudesons have been bedfellows with chaos and destruction for over 8 years. Just a peek inside their insane lives will have you sucking your thumb and asking for mummy in no time. From getting a Tabasco treatment in the ass or almost getting killed in a car stunt, The Dudesons bring degradation and hilarity to the live stage like no other…well maybe they have their equals…

Tickets are on sale 30 October (tomorrow) from BOCS for $58.90.

18+ event.

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Bob Evans – 4 December 08

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

As well as performing at the Escape to the Park Festival on 29 November in King’s Park, Bob Evans will also perform at new venue Deville’s Pad on Thursday 4 December 2008.

Bob Evans has returned from recording in Nashville filled with inspiration to hit the road for a national tour this November and December ahead of the April/May release of his third album ‘Goodnight, Bull Creek!’.
The Blind Faith Tour will showcase songs from the new album giving you an insight into what they to expect when ‘Goodnight, Bull Creek!’ comes out next year.
Joining Bob on stage to help perform the songs in intimate duo mode will be Malcolm Clark (ex The Sleepy Jackson).

Tickets on sale through the Bob Evans website or Deville’s Pad website for $20 + booking fee, and available at the door if not sold out for $25.

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Roberta Flack with WASO – 21 February 09

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Roberta Flack performs with WASO at King’s Park on Saturday 21 February 2009.

Grammy award winning soul diva Roberta Flack is renowned for her sophisticated and romantic style. Performing many of her best-loved hits including Tonight I Celebrate My Love, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly with His Song. Roberta joins the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for a truly memorable concert event.

Tickets on sale from BOCS for $100.

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The Waifs + Ani DiFranco – January 2009

Monday, October 27th, 2008

The Waifs announce a series of summer shows throughout WA in January 2009, with Ani DiFranco and Mama Kin!

The Waifs will be touring for you – the fans…… literally!! You will have the opportunity to select the set lists of your favourite songs – rarities, classics, the hits. YOU DECIDE!!

Thursday 22nd January 2009 – Fremantle Arts Centre
Doors open 5.30pm. Licensed show, under 18’s must be accompanied by legal guardian.
Tickets from heatseeker.com.au or from the venue, All Live Stores, Star Surf Perth and Mandurah, Mills Records and Planet Video.

Saturday 24th January 2009 – Wignalls Winery, Albany
Doors open 5.30 pm. Licensed show – Strictly over 18’s.
Tickets from – heatseeker.com.au, Southern Sound Albany, Angus & Robertson Albany and Denmark Liquor Store.

Sunday 25th January 2009 – Leeuwin Estate Winery, Margaret River
Doors open 5.30pm. Licensed show, under 18’s must be accompanied by legal guardian.
Tickets from heatseeker.com.au , Leeuwin Office, The Winery, Star Surf; Perth and Mandurah, Mills Records, Planet Video, Beat Music, Prince Of Wales (Bunbury), Blue 62 (Busselton), Beach Life Surf Shop (Margaret River.

Wednesday 28th January 2009 – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton (no Ani DiFranco)
Tickets available from venue.

Thursday 29th January 2009 – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (no Ani DiFranco)
Tickets available from venue.

Tickets on sale 31 October.

The Waifs official website

Ani DiFranco official website

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Nevereverland – 21 December 08

Monday, October 27th, 2008

VENUE CHANGE! Now Belvoir Amphitheatre!

Nevereverland is back, and will be held at Members Equity Stadium Belvoir Amphitheatre on Sunday 21 December 2008.

2007 saw NEVEREVERLAND’s ecstatic inauguration,headlined by seminal dance music androids Daft Punk. This year, to coincide with the 10 year anniversary of renowned Australian independent record label Modular, NEVEREVERLAND is proud to be throwing all but the entire Modular roster plus some likeminded spirits onto the bus for a raucous celebration of a decade of decadence and dance.

The Presets, Klaxons, Hercules & Love Affair, Cut Copy, Whitest Boy Alive, Ladyhawke, The Bumblebeez, Muscles, Van She, Tame Impala, The Bang Gang Deejays, AJAX, The Lost Valentinos, Mission Control, Temper Trap, Canyons, Pepperoni, Andee Van Damage and Bag Raiders. More to be announced.

Tickets on sale from Heatseeker and Ticketmaster.

Keep an eye on the Nevereverland website for more details.

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