Archive for January, 2007
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SOLD OUT (or only single tickets):
Billy Bragg at the Fly By Night Club on 4 February
Feist at Beck’s Music Box on 27 February
Gretchen Parlato at Beck’s Music Box on 10 February
Nouvelle Vague at Beck’s Music Box on 28 February
Rufus Wainwright at Perth Concert Hall on 9 February
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at Becks Music Box on 2 March
Sonic Youth at Beck’s Music Box on 23 February 2007
TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
Andrew Bird at Rosemount Hotel on 12 January 2008
Andrew Weatherall at The Bakery on 19 January 2008
Andy C / Nightlife 4 at Metro City on 27 February
Arrested Development, UB40, The Wailers, Maxi Priest for Raggamuffin at WACA, 9 February 2008
Baby Animals at Metro City on 18 January 2008
The Beautiful Girls, The Cat Empire, Blue King Brown at Belvoir on 9 February 2008
Ben Lee with WASO at King’s Park on 29 February and 1 March 2008
Big Day Out 2008 – Claremont Showgrounds on 3 February 2008
Bjork for Big Day Out 2008 at Claremont Showgrounds on 3 February 2008
The Black Crowes at Challenge Stadium on 26 March 2008
Blue King Brown, The Cat Empire, The Beautiful Girls at Belvoir on 9 February 2008
Blues n Roots Festival in Fremantle – 15 + 16 March 2008
Bon Jovi at Subiaco Oval on 25 January 2008
Bon Scott Statue Concert with The Angels, Rose Tattoo, The Screaming Jets, The Party Boys at Claremont on 24 February 2008
Brand New at Metropolis Freo on 4 February 2008
Buddy Guy for West Coast Blues n Roots – 15 March 2008
Budgie at Capitol on 23 February
Busdriver at Mojos on 11 January and the Bakery on 12 January 2008
Caribou at The Bakery on 16 January 2008
The Cat Empire, The Beautiful Girls, Blue King Brown at Belvoir on 9 February 2008
Celine Dion at Members Equity Stadium on 4 April 2008
Chemical Brothers for Future Music Festival at Wellington Square – 2 March 2008
The City Muster at Claremont Showgrounds on 23 February 2008
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at Metro City on 22 February 2008
COG at Amplifier Bar on 8 March
Cyndi Lauper at King’s Park with Katie Noonan and Kate Miller-Heidke on 22 February 2008
Devil’s Kitchen Music Festival at Hyde Park Hotel on 26 January 2008
Dream Theater at Challenge Stadium on 26 January 2008
Duran Duran for V Festival and others – 6 April 2008
Foo Fighters at Burswood Dome on 21 April 2008
From the Jam at Capitol on 11 March
Future Music Festival at Wellington Square – 2 March 2008
Future of the Left at Amplifier on 4 March
Glen Campbell with WASO at Burswood Theatre on 1 February 2008
Good Vibrations Festival at Heirisson Island on 17 February 2008
Guy Sebastian at Perth Concert Hall on 22 March 2008
Hi-5 at PCEC on 27 and 28 January 2008
H.I.M at Metro City on 23 March 2008
Ian Moss Poolside at Burswood on 17 February
Idol – The Winners Journey (winner and runner up) at Burswood Theatre on 24 January
Immortal at Capitol on 13 March 2008
Interpol at Metro City on 17 February 2008
Iron Maiden at Burswood Dome on 4 February 2008
Jack Johnson at Members Equity Stadium on 29 March 2007
The Jesus and Mary Chain for V Festival and others – 6 April 2008
Joe Cocker at King’s Park for An Evening on the Green on 3 February 2008
John Butler Trio and The Waifs – various locations – 23 to 27 January 2008
John Foggerty for West Coast Blues n Roots – 16 March 2008
John Williams and John Etheridge at Perth Concert Hall on 27 February 2008
Kataklysm at Capitol/Amplifier on 25 March 2008
Kelly Clarkson at Challenge Stadium on 1 March 2008
k.d. Lang at King’s Park on 19 April 2008
LL Cool J at Metro City on 24 March 2008
Loudon Wainwright III at Fly By Night on 28 March 2008
Madball at Amplifier on 11 March
Maroon 5 at Burswood Dome on 28 March 2008
Matchbox Twenty at Burswood Dome on 15 April 2008
Me First & The Gimme Gimmes at Capitol on 24 January 2008
Mia Dyson at Fly By Night on 1 February
Michael Bublé at Challenge Stadium on 11 June 2008
Nightwish at Metropolis Freo on 27 January 2008
Paul Potts at Burswood Theatre on 23 April 2008
Perth City Muster at Claremont Showgrounds on 23 February 2008
PJ Harvey at the Perth Concert Hall on 22 February 2008
The Police with Fergie at Members Equity Stadium on 1 + 2 February 2008 (1 Feb sold out)
Queens of the Stone Age for V Festival and others – 6 April 2008
Rage Against The Machine for Big Day Out 2008 – 3 February 2008
Raggamuffin Festival (UB40, The Wailers, Maxi Priest, Arrested Development) at WACA, 9 February
*NEW* Roberta Flack at Riverside Theatre on 3 April
Rod Stewart at Members Equity Stadium on 5 March 2008
RockIt Joondalup – not happening (at least not anytime soon)
Santana at Burswood Dome on 21 February 2008
Scotland The Brave at PCEC on 9 February 2008
Sinead O’Connor for West Coast Blues n Roots – 15 March 2008
Smashing Pumpkins for V Festival and others – 6 April 2008
Soundwave Festival on Monday 3 March 2008 (public holiday) – The Offspring, Incubus, etc etc!
Spank Rock at Shape in East Perth on 10 January 2008
Suzanne Vega at Burswood Theatre on 5 February 2008
Toto – at Metro City on 10 March 2008
UB40, The Wailers, Maxi Priest, Arrested Development for Raggamuffin at WACA, 9 February 2008
V Festival – 6 April 2008
The Waifs and John Butler Trio – various locations – 23 to 27 January 2008
The Wailers, UB40, Maxi Priest, Arrested Development for Raggamuffin at WACA, 9 February 2008
Ween at Club Capitol on 4 March 2008 (BOCS sold out, maybe still tickets at moshtix)
West Coast Blues n Roots Festival in Fremantle – 15 + 16 March 2008
The Winners Journey (Idol winner and runner up) at Burswood Theatre on 24 January
The Big Day Out is having one final sale of tickets. A limited amount will go on sale at the ticketing booth at Gate 1, Claremont Showgrounds only, on Friday 2 February at 8am.
They’re $130 each, cash sales only, and a limit of two per customer.
See the conditions and details at the BDO website.
via PerthNorg
The 2007 BDO is held this Sunday, the 4th of February. See my original post here.
Lady Sovereign, ‘South London’s princess of grime’, is coming to Perth and performing will a full live band at Club Capitol on Tuesday 20 March 2007. The support includes Bumblebeez (live), Party Club DJs, Fat Len v Ben Mac and Rok Riley.
Her virgin voyage in the album format, Public Warning, is doing the business around the world, with her sound and shtick landing her somewhere between Lil Kim and Lily Allen mixed with Princess Superstar and a precociously bratty female Mike Skinner.
Tickets on sale from Heatseeker on Monday 5 February, for $50 + bf
Check out this post for What’s on in March 2007!
Following is a list of the major events in Perth each week in February 2007.
This month is huge! (that’s my excuse why it has taken so long to type up!). And these are only the bigger events, I’ll feature more in my weekly ‘what’s on’ posts!! Main big events are the Perth International Arts Festival, the WAMi (WA Music) Festiva, Summersun Festival, Midsummer Feast, ………..
Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
Shakespeare in the Park, a Comedy of Errors is on at King’s Park from Friday 12 January till 10 February and performed by Deckchair Theatre.
The Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival is held from 1 to 24 February 2007 in Princess May Park. Check out all the other outdoor cinemas at this post!
Circus Joseph Ashton is in Mandurah from 19 January till 10 February 2007.
Deathtrap, by Weeping Spoon Productions is performed at PICA till 3 February.
The Lady Oi, by Black Swan Theatre Company is performed at Playhouse Theatre from 2 to 17 February.
Music:
Jazz on the Rocks is held at Quarry Amphitheatre in City Beach on Friday 2 February.
James Reyne performs at the Leopold Hotel in Bicton on Friday night.
The free, all ages Boo-Yah Festival is held e-Central TAFE and City Farm in East Perth on Saturday from 1 to 6pm, featuring music, workshops, climbing wall, dance workshops etc etc.
The Ten Tenors perform for ‘An Evening on the Green’ at King’s Park on Saturday night, with Grace Night and Bojeme.
Tetrafide Percussion (they’re great fun, I’ve seen them!) perform at the New Theatre at ECU Mt Lawley on Saturday night, and are recording a dvd at the same time.
Whiteman Park, ’summer of bush dances‘, with the Mucky Duck Band on Saturday from 7.30pm at Mussel Pool West. Entry is $8 for adults and $6 for children, bring your own chairs/picnic rugs and eskies, and the kiosk is open. Free tram ride included.
DJ/Producer Diplo is at The Bakery in Northbridge on Saturday night.
The Big Day Out is happening in Claremont on Sunday!
Another ‘Evening on the Green‘ is happening at King’s Park on Sunday, when Tim Finn, Pete Murray and others perform.
Musica Viva Menage – Arundo is an event held in the Art Gallery of WA Courtyard from 6pm on Sunday 4 February.
Other:
The Vodafone Beach Volleyball Tour is rolling into Perth, and is at Scarborough Beach from 2 to 4 February.
The next Do or DIY Perth flashmob is held from 11.30am in the Perth CBD.
Farmarama is a free family fun afternoon held at Peridot Park in Wanneroo, organised by the City of Wanneroo, from 3 to 7pm on Saturday.
Monday 5 to Sunday 11 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
Circus Joseph Ashton is in Mandurah from 19 January till 10 February 2007.
Shakespeare in the Park, a Comedy of Errors is on at King’s Park from Friday 12 January till 10 February and performed by Deckchair Theatre.
The Lady Oi, by Black Swan Theatre Company is performed at Playhouse Theatre from 2 to 17 February.
Fragmented is an award-winning play performed at the Blue Room Theatre from 6 to 24 February 2007.
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival opens on 9 February and continues to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I’ll highlight separately. On opening night there’s a free family spectacular at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth from 8.30pm. A start will be made on the huge Travelling Curtain!
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Music:
My Chemical Romance perform at Metro City on Monday, late afternoon.
Trivium perform at Capitol on Monday night.
Behind Crimson Eyes perform at The Foundry on Wednesday, The Players Bar on Thursday (all ages and 18+), The Amplifier Bar on Friday and the Newport on Sunday.
The Gozzy Rock all ages band comp heats are held at Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie from 9 February to 2 March
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the Beck’s Verandah line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs). On opening night(Friday 9 Feb) there’s a free family spectacular at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth from 8.30pm.
Deloris perform at the Rosemount Hotel on Friday 9 February and the Norfolk Hotel on Saturday 10 February 07.
Roger Waters (of Pink Floyd fame) performs at Members Equity Stadium on Friday.
The Summersun Festival (rock n roll, hot rods, swing dance, etc) begins with Big Al’s Poker Run on Saturday, which ends with a party in Fremantle, and continues with the official opening ceremony in Northbridge on Sunday.
The free, all ages Boo-Yah Festival is held e-Central TAFE and City Farm in East Perth on Saturday from 1 to 6pm, featuring music, workshops, climbing wall, dance workshops etc etc.
The Bunbury International Jazz Festival is held the whole weekend in Bunbury, 2 hours south of Perth.
Devil’s Kitchen Music Festival is held at Rosemount Hotel on Saturday 10 February 2007, with Dreadnaught (VIC), Fort (NSW), Subtruck, The Fuzz… 13 bands over 2 stages in total, stonepunkrock.
The Raf Pack’s Back Concert is held at Perth Zoo on Saturday evening.
Adults Only Pool Party number 1 is held at Adventure World on Saturday night, featuring live music by Audioperv and Flyte.
The Mundaring Weir Hotel Festival begins with a performance by Jane Rutter on Saturday night.
Angus and Julie Stone perform at Beck’s Verandah, but it has sold out.
Eric Clapton performs at Members Equity Stadium on Sunday 11 February, Mia Dyson supports.
The Tiger Lillies perform bizarre cabaret at Beck’s Veranda on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 February 07.
Other:
Gloucester Park Fireworks Night is on Friday 9 February, with the horse racing, a live band, children’s ride, Chinese acts to celebrate the Chinese New Year (which is the 18th….) and fireworks after the last race.
The Summersun Festival (rock n roll, hot rods, swing dance, etc) begins with Big Al’s Poker Run on Saturday, which ends with a party in Fremantle, and continues with the official opening ceremony in Northbridge on Sunday.
The Flight Centre Travel Expo is held at the Perth Convention Centre, and the ANDA Coin, Banknote and Stamp Show is held at Burswood Casino, both on Saturday and Sunday.
Monday 12 to Sunday 18 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I’ll highlight separately.
The Lady Oi, by Black Swan Theatre Company is performed at Playhouse Theatre from 2 to 17 February.
Fragmented is an award-winning play performed at the Blue Room Theatre from 6 to 24 February 2007.
The Lost Girl, by Barking Gecko Theatre Company, is theatre for 5 to 10 year olds, and is on at Subiaco Arts Centre from 12 February to 3 March 2007.
The Kransky Sisters perform at Beck’s Verandah on 13 and 14 February, but the 14th has sold out.
The Romantic Misadventures of a Perth Girl Looking for Love is romantic comedy without romance, and will be performed at the East Amphitheatre from 14 to 23 February.
Walking With Dinosaurs in on at Burswood Dome from 14 to 17 February 2007.
Ballet at the Quarry (City Beach) in on from 14 February to 9 March 2007.
Houghton Wines presents Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ on Saturday 17 February.
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Music:
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the Beck’s Verandah line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).
The Kransky Sisters perform at Beck’s Verandah on 13 and 14 February, but the 14th has sold out.
The Tiger Lillies perform bizarre cabaret at Beck’s Veranda on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 February 07.
The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is happening about 300kms south of Perth from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 Feb.
Damien Rice performs at the Fremantle Arts Centre on Thursday 15 February.
Evanescence perform at Challenge Stadium on Thursday.
Expatriate perform at the Norfolk on Thursday and the Rosemount on Friday 16 December, this last show together with Red Riders.
True Live and Macromantics perform at Beck’s Verandah on Thursday.
Blue King Brown perform with special guests – Thursday 15 February at The Paddo, Saturday 17 Feb at Knights Winery for Valley Fest, and Sunday 18 February 2007 at the Fly By Night Club.
The WAMi Fesival opens on Friday 16 February with a showcase event at Club Capitol, featuring Birds of Tokyo, and continues until 25 February, with many great musical showcases!
The Garage Kids Fesival is held at Fremantle Arts Centre on Saturday 17 Feb from 1pm, with The Flairz and others, as part of the WAMi Festival.
Valley Fest, with Blue King Brown and lots of support, is held at Knights Winery on Saturday 17 February 2007.
Crosby, Stills and Nash perform An Evening on the Green at King’s Park on Saturday. (postponed till 1 December 07, due to illness)
The Fab Four, a Beatles Tribute group, perform at Perth Zoo on Saturday.
Snow Patrol perform at the Belvoir Amphitheatre on Saturday. (sold out)
The Good Vibrations Festival (Beastie Boys, Jurrasic 5, Timo Maas, Casius etc etc) is happening at Belvoir on Sunday 18 February 2007.
Triple J ‘Live at the Wireless’ show with Bob Evans at The Rosemount Hotel on Sunday.
Boyz II Men perform at Metro City on Sunday.
Other:
The Summersun Festival continues with Movie Stars at the Astor on Monday, a Twilight Cruise on Tuesday, a Valentines Dinner Dance on 14 February, Blast from the Past at Freo Prison on Thursday, the Summersun Dance Final on Fruday, Nostalgia Drags and a beach party on Saturday and the finale on Sunday in Rockingham.
Walking With Dinosaurs in on at Burswood Dome from 14 to 17 February 2007.
The Holiday and Travel Expo is on at Fremantle Passenger Terminal from Friday to Sunday 18th.
The Joondalup Home and Lifestyle Expo is on at the Arena, from Friday to Sunday.
Midsummer Feast, the annual “foodie” festival in the Swan Valley is held from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 February 07.
The RTR Pop Quiz is held at Beck’s Verandah on Friday.
The Rottnest Channel Swim is held on Saturday 17 Feb 07.
Monday 19 to Sunday 25 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
Ballet at the Quarry (City Beach) in on from 14 February to 9 March 2007.
Topol performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Burswood Theatre from 20 February to 4 March 2007.
Circus Oz performs under the Big Top at The Esplanade from 21 February till 5 March 2007.
Fragmented is an award-winning play performed at the Blue Room Theatre from 6 to 24 February 2007.
The Lost Girl, by Barking Gecko Theatre Company, is theatre for 5 to 10 year olds, and is on at Subiaco Arts Centre from 12 February to 3 March 2007.
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I’ll highlight separately.
The Romantic Misadventures of a Perth Girl Looking for Love is romantic comedy without romance, and will be performed at the East Amphitheatre from 14 to 23 February.
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Music:
The WAMi Fesival continues until 25 February, with many great musical showcases, including the WAM Awards on Wednesday 21 and the Saturday Spectacular on the 24th!
The Gozzy Rock all ages band comp heats are held at Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie from 9 February to 2 March
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the Beck’s Verandah line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).
Westlife perform at Challenge Stadium with the Young Divas on 21 February 2007.
Peter. Bjorn and John perform at Beck’s Verandah on Thursday 22 Feb (Sold out).
A South African Music Festival is held at Leederville Hotel on Saturday 24 February 07.
Perth City Muster, a big country music festival, is held at Claremont Showgrounds on Saturday.
ABBR, an ABBA Tribute act, performs at Perth Zoo on Saturday.
Augie March perform with WASO at King’s Park on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 Feb 07.
Daryl Braithwaite performs at Elmar’s in the Valle on Saturday.
The Bon Scott Celebration Concert is held at Claremont Showgrounds on Sunday 25 Feb 07.
Boy George performs a dj set at The Court Hotel on Sunday.
Other:
The Festival of Surf is happening at Scarborough Beach on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 2007, organised by the City of Stirling.
Totally Tomato Sunday is on at Araluen Botanic Park on 25 February.
Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
Topol performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Burswood Theatre from 20 February to 4 March 2007.
Ballet at the Quarry (City Beach) in on from 14 February to 9 March 2007.
Circus Oz performs under the Big Top at The Esplanade from 21 February till 5 March 2007.
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I’ll highlight separately.
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Music:
The Dropkick Murphys perform at Capitol on Monday 26 February 07.
Yo La Tengo perform at Amplifier on Tuesday.
Jon Auer performs at Mojos Bar on Tuesday and Wednesday with Laura Imbruglia.
NOFX perform at Metro City on Tuesday.
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the Beck’s Verandah line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).
After Valley Beats on 13 January with Emdee, Knights Winery in Middle Swan have announced another two intimate music festivals.
The Swan Valley Blues n Roots Fest is held on 3 February and features The Violent Femmes, Tex (Perkins), Don & Charlie, Blues Shaddy, Farryl Purkiss & Veeva Feeva and Gang of Three.
Tickets are $57.40 from BOCS.
Valley Fest is held on 17 February and features Blue King Brown, Double Entendre, Blue Shaddy, The Simon Kelly Band, Zarm and DJ Deruki.
Tickets are $22.20 from BOCS.
Knights Winery is located on the Gt Northern Highway in Middle Swan. Gates open from 3pm for all events.
If you’re into blues and roots, I can definitely recommend these gigs, as I’ve personally seen The Violent Femmes (blues and roots fest in Fremantle 05), Blue Shaddy (Blues at Bridgetown 04, 05 and 06) and Double Entendre (City Farm, Norfolk Hotel recently). I’m very much looking forward to seeing Blue King Brown this weekend at Southbound, and I’ve also heard many good things about local Simon Kelly! If nothing else pops up, I think I may head down to the Valley Fest one… (update: Yes, I’m going, see you there!)
Fairbridge Festival, an annual event held at Fairbridge Village near Pinjarra (about 100kms south of Perth) is on from 13 to 15 April 2007, the weekend after Easter.
This family-friendly festival is a celebration of folk, roots, blues, acoustic, celtic, a capella and world music. Fairbridge Village is a traffic-free, self-contained bushland site. Camping is available for the festival, but is limited, so get in quick when bookings open on 1 February!
The artists following are the highlights of the festival. See the complete line-up here, with links to the websites of many of the acts.
Jeff Lang – Australian roots guitar legend
Saltwater Band (NT) The Mammals (USA) Alistair Hulett & Dave Swarbrick (UK) Chipolatas (UK) Narasirato (Solomon Islands) Pacific Curls (NZ) Linsey Pollak (Qld) Nick Charles (Vic) Clark’s Gray Vest (WA) Mystery Pacific (Qld) Loren & The Grow Your Owns (WA/Qld) Tulca Mor (Qld) Troube In The Kitchen (Vic/ACT) Rebetiki (Vic) Enda Kenny Band (Vic) Fred Smith and Liz Frencham (Vic) Jigzag (NSW/Vic) Mike Jackson (Vic) Kate Burke and Ruth Hazelton (Vic/ACT) Bernard Carney (WA), Tetrafide Percussion (WA) and Double Entendre (WA).
The theme of the 2007 festival is “Oceans and Islands”.
There are a whole range of different tickets available; Weekend, Saturday, Sunday or evening, and family, adult, concession, youth and child.
As an example, an adult weekend ticket costs $106 and a family weekend ticket (2 adults, 2 children under 18), is $225.
See the festival website for all the prices. These online prices are available until 5pm, 23 March, after that they will be more expensive and only available at the gate.
If you’re interesting in camping and accommodation, onsite camping or cottages need to be booked through the Fairbridge Village. Camping bookings open on Thursday 1 February until sold out (which sounds like it might be very quick).
See the website for contacts about off site accommodation in the Peel area.
Update 14/3/07: Dave Mathews Band have cancelled!!!
See main post here for full line-up! Cat Empire has just been announced (6/02/07)
Finally the second announcement for the West Coast Blues n Roots, to be held in Fremantle on 31 March and 1 April 2007, has been made.
The following artists have been added to the line-up:
Saturday:
John Butler Trio, Bob Evans, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones (US), Eric Burdon, The Vasco Era, Diafrix and The Bamboos.
Sunday:
Larry Carlton and Robben Ford, Kaki King, Piers Faccini(UK), Zydeco Master Terrance Simien(US), Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Custom Kings, Kill Devil Hills, Will Conner and more.
See the rest of the line-up at my original post. Ben Harper, John Mayer, Dave Mathews Band, Wolfmother and Missy Higgins are some of the big names.
This huge event with around 40 performers is now spread over two days (you can get a ticket for one day though) and is held amongst the pines of the Esplanade Park, an extended site this year, with an extra stage.
Tickets are selling fast, so head over to the Sunset Events website to get your tickets without paying a booking fee.
The Roots will no longer be playing at the West Coast Blues n Roots Festival (in Fremantle on 31 March/1 April), but will be performing their own show at Metro City on Saturday 14 April 2007.
Over the 20 years, The Roots have produced seven albums, including the critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning Things Fall Apart (UMA, 1999). The Tipping Point (UMA, 2004) debuted at #4 on the overseas Billboard Chart, scoring them two Grammy nominations and earning them 42nd place in Blender Magazine’s Top 50 CDs for the year 2004. Their latest release, “Game Theory” delivers 14 hard hitting tracks that express their views on the state of the world.
The Roots will be joined by Melbourne ensemble True Live (also performing as part of the Perth International Arts Festival at Beck’s Verandah on 15 February) and Mahalia Barnes (daughter of Jimmy).
Tickets are on sale through BOCS for $71.25.
It’s an 18+ event.
KISS front-man Paul Stanley is touring Australia and will perform in Perth on Tuesday 24 April 2007 at Burswood Theatre.
Stanley recently released his second solo album “Live To Win” (coming 28 years after his self-titled 1978 solo debut) and backed it up with a hugely acclaimed US club tour late last year. Stanley has only done one previous solo tour in 1989, so the buzz amongst fans about the shows was huge.
Tickets will be on sale through Ticketek from 12 February.
Apologies about being slow with this, I read this on accessallareas yesterday! Playing catchup tonight!
Boy George, former lead singer of the Culture Club and ‘gay icon’, will perform a DJ set at The Court on Sunday 25 February 2007.
Boy George is coming to Perth for his first Australian performance in almost a decade, and the gig will start at 4pm.
There is very little to write about Boy George that hasn’t already been written. The singer of classic songs like “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?” and “Karma Chamelon” turned his hand to DJing in the early 90s and has carved a niche for himself as one of the most creative DJs around, playing a progressive style of funky house that has won him fans the world over.
Boy George will be supported by Lisa Loud (UK), Reel Sessions Live (Sydney) and local Perth DJs.
Tickets go on sale soon from BOCS Ticketing.