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Pete Murray – 4 January 2009

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Pete Murray is coming to the Southbound Festival in Busselton on 3 January, but he will also perform a sideshow at Fremantle Arts Centre on Sunday 4 January 2009.

Pete Murray stands tall amongst Australian songwriters with his formidable fusion of roots/rock guts and a subtle, intimate touch that nods to the balladeering greats.
He is quintessentially Australian, yet with a global mantra that’s seen his music breach national barriers and seduce hearts worldwide.

Support from: WA bred and Melbourne based tunesmith Carus, Perth’s own psychedelic rockers The Panda Band and South Africa’s Chris Letcher.

It’s an 18+ licensed gig and gates open at 5.30pm (so don’t be too slow packing up your tent and driving back up to Perth if you’re going to Southbound! :P ).

Tickets are $55 + booking fee and available soon from heatseeker.com.au or Fremantle Arts Centre, Mills Records, Planet Video, Star Surf and all Live Clothing stores.

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Jeff Martin – 28/29/30 Nov 08

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Jeff Martin returns with The Armada for shows at the Fly By Night Club on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November 2008, and a show with friends at the Indi Bar on Sunday 30 November 2008.

Former Tea Party front man Jeff Martin and legendary percussionist Wayne Sheehy are on a mission. Drawing on the pairs vast experience of both studio and live performance, this album is a declaration of intent. This is where east meets west, past meets future, now meets then, light meets shade, they shake hands and slug it out.

Ticket are $50 + booking fee for the Fly By Night shows and $40 + booking fee for the Indi Bar (Scarborough) show.

Available from Mills: 9335 1945; Planet: 9328 7464; Star Perth: 9321 6230; www.heatseeker.com.au

Jeff Martin official website

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Shane Warne The Musical – March 2009

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Shane Warne the Musical, with Eddie Perfect as the man himself, will be performed in Perth from 18 to 31 March 2009 at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco.

Shane Warne The Musical is a leg-spun yarn about what it means to fall arse-backwards into the Australian Dream and emerge a champion. In a country that routinely lops its tall poppies, this show sets out to both celebrate and understand the life of cricket’s most adored and maligned hero as he battles fame, failure, fidelity and the ferocious Australian media.
A sizzling live band and an exceptional cast bring to life a brilliant score which fuses soul, gospel, rock, power ballads, drum n bass, opera and even a touch of Bollywood.

Tickets on sale now from Ticketek for $75 or $85 depending on which day or time you go.

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Wild West Comedy Festival 2008

Monday, October 27th, 2008

The Wild West Comedy Festival is on again! Perth will be the centre of Australian comedy for 26 days.

Starting officially on Wednesday 28 October, it runs until 22 November 2008, in venues throughout Subiaco.

Some of the acts include:
Fiona O’Loughlin
Tom Gleeson
Rachel Berger
Bob Franklin
Scared Weird Little Guys
Heath Franklin’s Chopper

The Wild West Comedy Gala Night is on 5 November at the Regal Theatre with MC Dave Callan, and Tom Gleeson, Fiona O’Loughlin, Zac Adams, Dolores, and many many more performing.

Another big event is the Wild West Comedy Picnic: A free day with comic entertainment, stalls and laughter at Subiaco Arts Centre on Sunday 9 November from midday.

Check out everything and buy tickets while they’re still available at the Wild West Comedy Festival website!

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Red Bull Air Race – 1/2 November 2008

Monday, October 27th, 2008

The Red Bull Air Race comes to town again, and is happening above the Swan River in the city on 1 and 2 November 2008.

Qualifying rounds are held on Saturday and the race itself is on Sunday. There’s also plenty of other entertainment throughout both days, with gliders, skydivers and other fly bys.

On Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday you’ll already see the planes flying around for training.

The temporary runway is on Langley Park, and you can do a pit walk there on Saturday between 9.30 and 10.30am.

Viewing the race is free, with best viewing from the South Perth foreshore, Sir James Mitchell park. There will be plenty to see there, including screens and commentary.

There is also ticketed Grandstand seating, see the Red Bull Air Race website for hospitality packages.

See the Red Bull website for further details including the specific program.

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Fat Freddys Drop – 1 January 2009

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Fat Freddys Drop will perform at Fremantle Arts Centre on New Years Day, 1 January 2009!

Ring in the new year with a quality line up of soul-soothing beats from the leaders of blues infused dub, New Zealand’s Fat Freddy’ Drop.
Fresh from releasing their anticipated sophomore album Big BW the powerhouse eight piece bring their live show back to Australia for the first time since November 07 to present the new material and play their most loved tunes like ‘Hope’, ‘Cay’s Cray’s’, ‘Roady’ and ‘Wandering Eye.’

Support from DJ Vadim, Sunshine Brothers and more.

Gig starts at 5.30pm and it’s an 18+ licensed show.

Tickets from Heatseeker, Fremantle Arts Centre box office; Mills; Planet and Star Perth.

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 27 Oct to 2 Nov 08

Monday, October 27th, 2008

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November 2008.

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

MUSIC

The Dandy Warhols at Metro City on Tuesday 28 October

Pig Destroyer at Amplifier on Tuesday 28 October

Machine Head + Slipknot at Robinson Pavilion on Thursday 30 October

Def Leppard at Members Equity Stadium on Friday 31 October

Paul Young and Tony Hadley at the Regal Theatre on Friday 31 October

Bliss N Eso at Players Bar in Mandurah on Friday and Capitol on Saturday 1 November

Eros Ramazzotti at Members Equity Stadium on Saturday 1 November

The Whitlams at the Regal Theatre on Saturday 1 November

Trial Kennedy at the Rocket Room on Saturday 1 November

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

The Butterfly Effect at Metropolis Fremantle on Sunday 2 November

Steve Earle at Regal Theatre on Sunday 2 November

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Red Bull Air Race on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November

Northbridge Festival on 1 and 2 November

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

The Canning Show on Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November

Yokine Community Fair at 61 Woodrow Avenue from 10am to 5pm

Silver ARTRAGE Festival 2008 from 16 October to 9 November

Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2008 from 15 to 29 October at Luna Cinemas

PERFORMING ARTS

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

- This week, Chopper, Tym Jefferey, Five Stars, Comedy Killed the Radio Star, Jeff Hewitt, John Robertson

Silver ARTRAGE Festival 2008 from 16 October to 9 November

Heath Franklin’s Chopper – Make Deadsh*ts History on Wednesday 29 October and Saturday 1 November at the Octagon Theatre at UWA – part of the Wild West Comedy Festival

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

Dying City by Red Ryder Productions until 1 November at the Blue Room

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

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

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

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Pink – 22 + 23 May + 7 + 8 August 2009

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

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P!nk returns to Australia and performs in Perth on Friday 22 and 23 May AND 7 and 8 August at Burswood Dome.

Faker were the support during the May shows, but Evermore will be the support during the August shows.

Doors open 7.15pm.

In 2007 P!nk staged the biggest Australian concert tour ever by a female artist, with more than 307,000 tickets sold for a 35 show itinerary that grew to a run of more than 8 weeks around the country’s arenas.
Now P!nk brings her Funhouse Tour 2009 to Australia, for what is certain to be another record-breaking run of shows. Aiming to top the raunchy theatrical performances of the I’m Not Dead Tour, Funhouse will not disappoint!
Expect a dazzling carnival-styled stage set, feats of aerial daring and surprises that can only be hinted at… and at the core, the confident and charismatic vocal powerhouse that is unmistakably P!nk .

More details at the EnjoyPerth! event page – August 7 / August 8
Check out P!nk music and music videos on iTunes.

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Grave – 2 December 08

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Swedish death metal band Grave is coming to Perth on their first ever Australian tour, and will perform at Amplifier on Tuesday 2 December 2008.

GRAVE established themselves with their legendary debut “Into the Grave” and at release date in 1991, Century Media Records inked the album as one of Death Metal’s most brutal new hopes and its release ensued that by creating a sound and style which has been an inspiration for the whole genre.

Now the 8th Album “Dominion V111″ is released , showcasing Grave has lost nothing in terms of power , groove and aggression . Certain to please anyone into true old school death metal.

Tickets are $39.80 + booking fee from Moshtix.

Grave myspace

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Mundaring Weir Festival – Summer 08/09

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Mundaring Weir Summer Festival in the Forest is on again at Mundaring Weir Hotel in the Perth Hills.
From 22 November through to 28 February the following concerts will be held:

Vanessa Amorossi – Saturday, 22 November, $55 plus booking fee

Brian Cadd & Russell Morris – Saturday, 6 December, $46 plus bf

James Morrison – Saturday, 20 December, $48 plus bf

Richard Clapton – Friday, 2 January, $46 plus bf

Wendy Matthews – Saturday, 17 January, $46 plus bf

BABBA: ABBA Tribute Band – Saturday, 24 January, $37 plus bf

Jenny Morris & Christine Anu – Saturday, 31 January, $46 plus bf

The Black Sorrows – Saturday, 7 February, $46 plus bf

Jane Rutter – Saturday, 14 February, $45 plus bf

David Helfgott – Saturday, 21 February, $50 plus bf

Kate Ceberano – Saturday, 28 February, $62 plus bf

Book online at the Mundaring Weir Hotel website or phone 08 9295 6098

All concerts start at 8pm.
The café opens at 5pm for counter meals including wood fired Pizza. You are also welcome to bring a picnic platter. Drinks are available from several bars. Two or three winemakers will be displaying their wines for tasting. You cannot bring your own soft drinks, alcoholic drinks or any glass.

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