Daft Punk are finally coming to Australia, and will perform in Perth at The Esplanade on Sunday 16 December 2007.

Faster Louder reports:

The ‘Never Ever Land’ tour will see the pyramid spectacular landing in Australia for four massive shows this December, with a world-class roster of supports to back up the robot rockers. In addition to the presence of Daft Punk, we’ll also be enjoying shows from a number of other acts from the Modular stable. Indie/electro rockers The Presets will be playing one of their last shows before they unleash their second album on the world, rising star Muscles will be clocking in while the ubiquitous Bang Gang DJ posse will be warming the crowds up.

As if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have another another international guest in the form of fellow French dance music duo SebastiAn & Kavinsky flying in for the ‘Never Ever Land’ tour. One of the current stable of French producers on the Ed Banger label that are dominating dancefloors around the world, they come from a musical heritage that is inextricably linked to massive legacy left by Daft Punk, so their presence on the bill is appropriate indeed.

18+ event

Never Everland Australia tour website

Tickets on sale 13 September: Ticketmaster ($127.50)

Daft Punk website

Talib Kweli and Scribe will perform at Metro City in Perth on 10 October 2007.

DJ Zeph & Azeem are supporting.

Talib Kweli has become a solo hit since his days in Black Star with Mos Def in the late 1990s. He was even named by Jay-Z and 50 Cent as one of their favourite rappers – high accolades for the Brooklyn native. Kweli firmly established himself as a tour de force in the world of rap music with his debut album Reflection Eternal in 2000, and has since become both a critically acclaimed artist and music industry stalwart, establishing his own record label Blacksmith Music.

Scribe has likewise enjoyed immense success since he shot to stardom with the release of his debut album The Crusader in 2003. The Crusader spawned a steady stream of hits such as Not Many, Stand Up and Dreaming, and spent over 75 weeks in the ARIA Top 40 charts. The tidal wave of Scribe’s popularity resulted in him being voted Australia’s second favourite rapper, losing out narrowly to Eminem, by Rolling Stone readers.

Tickets on sale 6 September: Moshtix ($74) – 18+

Official websites: Talib Kweli and Scribe

Venue: Metro City

The Bon Scott Celebration Concert CD Launch will be held over the weekend of 19, 20 and 21 of October 2007.

On Friday 19 October The Angels, The Party Boys and Hells Bells will perform at Metro City, Perth.

This Concert will feature two of the great bands that played at the Bon Scott Celebration Concert in February The Angels and The Party Boys (an all star band playing all of the Bon era AC/DC classics), 21 guns and Hells Bells. Come and meet some of your heroes! Hear them play!

Tickets 19 October: Moshtix

On Sunday 21 October, The Angels play at a Sunday session from 3pm at the Claremont Football Club.

Australia’s greatest rock band – The Angels – play the greatest football club in the country at a massive Sunday session on Sunday afternoon 21 October 2007! Hear Australia’s greatest rock band play their hits, Am I ever Going to See Your Face Again, No Secrets, Shadow Boxer, Take A Long Line.. the list goes on!!

Tickets 21 October: Moshtix

Paul Potts (the opera singer made famous by tv program ”Britain’s Got Talent”) will be touring Australia in 2008, and will perform in Perth on 23 April at Burswood Theatre.

The world has fallen in love with the fairy-tale that Paul has lived since winning ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. In seven amazing days Paul Potts went from selling mobile phones in Wales to winning ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and signing a 1 million record deal with Simon Cowell. A real rags to riches tale with Paul £30,000 in debt, suffering years of bullying and recovering from a serious motorbike accident, he now has a massive recording contract and a huge singing career ahead of him.

Tickets go on sale on 13 September: Ticketek

Official website: Paul Potts
Venue: Burswood Theatre

The annual Kings Park Wildflower Festival has turned into the month long Kings Park Festival!!

There will be many free family events, floral displays of wildflowers, Japanese cultural events and many interactive demonstrations, workshops and talks. Check out the Kings Park Festival website for all the details.
Some of the highlights:

Sunday 2 September – 10am to 3pm – Synergy Father’s Day

There are 50 things to do and see at the Synergy Parkland to celebrate Father’s Day this September. Dads will discover a new world in the “Mens Shed” or can chose to go rock climbing or go on a guided walk. If this is too active, simply enjoy a pancake brunch, followed by a lesson in African drumming, then kick back and tuck into the best of the west bbq picnic lunch.

Sunday 9 September – 10am to 3pm – Great Granny and Gramps Gumboot Gardening Day

Paint your thumbs green at The Great Granny and Gramps Gumboot Gardening Day, with a flower garden art workshop or have a go at decorating gumboots and scarecrows. The day will encourage grandparents and their grand kids to get their hands dirty and pot their own seedlings. There will also be a fun children’s theatre show, promoting how to conserve and care for the environment. You can also keep on your toes with the bush band and square dancing.

Sunday 9 September 11.30 am – 2.30 pm Ohanami Picnic (Flower Viewing Picnic)

As soon as the cherry blossoms begin to bloom, people gather their friends and families together under the trees for picnics, singing, and relaxation.

Sunday 16 September – 10am to 3pm – Djilba Bush Life

Connect with the spirit of the land through at the Djilba Bush Life event. This day celebrates our Australian culture and heritage including Indigenous performers and film festival, Dreamtime storytelling, bush tucker food, sheep shearing, whip cracking, children’s painting, plus camel rides to cap it all off!

Sunday September 23 – 10am to 3pm – Wild Fairyland Festival (and Great Pram Stroll)

A day not to be missed is the Wild Fairyland Festival held at Ivey Watson playground. Dust off your wings and charge your wands, the magic has arrived. Wizards, Queen Fairies, cuddly animals, circus acrobats and ballet dancers are expected to magically appear on the day to delight and entertain. Help Great Gompho Wizardwort discover the mystery of the disappearing bush treasures and you may even see a dragon!

Queens Birthday Long Weekend

Friday 28 September to Monday 1 October 10 am – 4 pm – Wildflower Market Place

If wildflowers are your thing, then don’t miss the mass display of flowers that will greet visitors at the world’s largest inner city park this September. On this weekend is the Wildflower Market Place which will be jam packed program of talks, walks and stalls that will inspire and captivate visitors, green thumb or not.

Sunday 30 September – 10am to 4pm – Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival)

A culmination to a month-long series of Japanese-focused events complementing the Japanese Display Garden. Throughout the day there will be free demonstrations of calligraphy, traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony, kite flying, Ikebana, origami and many other cultural traditions.

Monday 1 October – 10am to 4pm – Everlasting Jazz Picnic

Bring the family for a wander though the wildflowers, do a spot of shopping at the Wildflower Market Place and then enjoy the great sounds of classic Jazz tunes on the beautiful lawns of the Botanic Garden. Pack your own picnic and bring a chair or rug and relax. This is the last weekend of the Kings Park Festival and what better way to spend the long weekend than with great music, in great surrounds, in the height of glorious Spring!

Saturday 6 October – 5 pm – Purple Twilight Walk

The Purple Twilight Walk is a fun way for individuals and families to help raise awareness of breast cancer in the community. The four kilometre walk takes participants through on a picturesque walk through King’s Park. The walk is a fantastic opportunity to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, while taking in views of one of Perth’s most breathtaking sights.

Check out the Kings Park Festival website for much more info!

What’s happening in Perth and Fremantle, Western Australia in September 2007, covering the bigger concerts, festivals and a bit of comedy and theatre!

Also see what’s on this week, and the event calendar for more events. Please submit events that are missing.

Monday 27 August to Sunday 2 September 2007

MUSIC

The Game at Capitol on 28 August

Brooke Fraser @ Octagon Theatre on Wednesday 29 August

Mercy Arms at Rocket Room on 30 and 31 August

Brian Kennedy at Fly By Night on Friday 31 August

Ice Cube @ Metro City on Friday and Saturday

Ray Charles Tribute @ Burswood Theatre on Friday

Funk Club Launch at Rosemount Hotel on Friday

Youth Alive Adrenline 2007 with Switchfoot etc – 31 August/1 September at Challenge Stadium

Cinema Prague at Capitol on Saturday 1 September

David Campbell at Burswood Theatre on Saturday

John Butler Trio at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 2 and Monday 3 September with Josh Pyke

FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other

Kings Park Festival – 1 September to 1 October (Synergy Fathers Day 2 September)

Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007

Youth Alive Adrenline 2007 with Switchfoot etc – 31 August/1 September at Challenge Stadium

Dowerin GWN Machinery Field Days (1.5 hrs east of Perth) on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 August.

It’s Yates Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone till 1 October

Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.

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

THEATRE

Respect, The Musical at Regal Theatre from 25 August to 23 September

The Vagina Monologues at Hackett Hall from 17 August to 1 September

East (by Steven Berkoff of Trainspotting and Snatch) at The Blue Room from 25 to 31 August

Love Me at PICA from 27 August to 9 September

Romeo and Juliet by Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre from 31 August to 22 September

Life X 3 by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 1 to 16 September

Monday 3 to Sunday 9 September 2007

MUSIC

John Butler Trio at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 2 and Monday 3 September with Josh Pyke

Necro at the Rosemount Hotel on 4 September 07

Napalm Death at Amplifier on 4 September

Countdown Spectacular 2 at Burswood Dome on 5 September

Wendy Matthews at Oceanus on 5, Friends Restaurant on 6 (sold out) and Fly By Night on 7 September 2007

Little Birdy at Amplifier on 6 September, High Road Hotel on 8 September and Newport Hotel on 9 September

Midnight Juggernauts at Capitol on 7 September 2007

Apache Indian at Metro City on 7 September

Suzi Quatro at Burswood Theatre on 7 September 2007

Jah Mason at The Bakery on 7 September

Evening on the Green – Steely Dan at Sandalford Wines on 8 September

FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other

Kings Park Festival – 1 September to 1 October

The War of the Worlds (musical theatre spectacular with Shannon Noll etc) at Burswood Dome on 8 September 2007

BEAP – Biennale Electronic Arts Perth from 10 to 23 September

Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007

Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.

THEATRE

Respect, The Musical at Regal Theatre from 25 August to 23 September

The War of the Worlds (musical theatre spectacular with Shannon Noll etc) at Burswood Dome on 8 September 2007

Love Me at PICA from 27 August to 9 September

Life X 3 by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 1 to 16 September

Romeo and Juliet by Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre from 31 August to 22 September

Monday 10 to Sunday 16 September 2007

MUSIC

Funeral for a Friend at Club Capitol on 11 September 2007 (VENUE CHANGE)

Cut Of Your Hands at Norfolk Basement on 14 September 2007

Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits at Arena Joondalup on 14 September 2007

Earthdance at Fairbridge Village from 14 to 16 September 2007

Kiss Chasy at Capitol on 14 September, Craigie Leisure Centre on 15 Sept (all ages gig, 2pm!) and Newport Hotel on 16 September.

Something for Kate at Rosemount Hotel on 15 Sept and Fly By Night on 16 September 07

FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other

Kings Park Festival – 1 September to 1 October

Perth Fashion Festival from 12 to 21 September

BEAP – Biennale Electronic Arts Perth from 10 to 23 September

Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007

Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.

THEATRE

Men In Tutus – Les Ballets Grandiva at Burswood Theatre on 12 September

Life X 3 by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 1 to 16 September

Respect, The Musical at Regal Theatre from 25 August to 23 September

Romeo and Juliet by Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre from 31 August to 22 September

Loveplay by Perth Theatre Company from 13 September to 6 October

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by WA Ballet from 14 to 29 September

Monday 17 to Sunday 23 September 2007

MUSIC

Job for a Cowboy at The Amplifier on 18 September 2007 (and all ages gig the same day at 4pm)

Snow Patrol at Burswood Dome on 22 September 2007

John Williamson at Burswood Theatre on 22 September 2007

Powderfinger with Silverchair at Claremont Oval on 22 (sold out) AND 23 September 2007

FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other

Kings Park Wildflower Festival – 1 September to 1 October (Wild Fairyland Fest on Sunday)

Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007

Perth Fashion Festival from 12 to 21 September

BEAP – Biennale Electronic Arts Perth from 10 to 23 September

Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine Day at Whiteman Park on 23 September

Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.

THEATRE/OPERA/ETC

Respect, The Musical at Regal Theatre from 25 August to 23 September

Romeo and Juliet by Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre from 31 August to 22 September

Loveplay by Perth Theatre Company from 13 September to 6 October

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by WA Ballet from 14 to 29 September

Monday 24 September to Monday 1 October 2007– Queen’s Birthday long weekend 

MUSIC

1990’s at the Amplifier on Tuesday 25 September

Tori Amos at Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 September

Archie Roach at The Bakery on 27 September

Godskitchen 2007 at Metro City and Capitol on Friday 28 September

Mia Dyson at Fly By Night on 28 September

The Drones at The Bakery on 28 September

Adam Harvey at Civic Hotel on Friday 28 September

Justin Martin at Bar Open on 28 September

C.W. Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra at Amplifier on Friday 28 September and Mojo’s Bar on Sunday 30 September

Fall Out Boy with Gyroscope at Challenge Stadium on Saturday 29 September

York Music Festival incorporating the 25th York Jazz Festival (about 1 hour east of Perth) from Saturday 28 September to Monday 1 October.

Araluen Folk Festival from 28 September to Monday 1 October in Roleystone

The Waifs at the Regal Theatre on Saturday 28 and Sunday 30 September

Young & Restless at The Bakery on Saturday 29 September

Wave Rock Weekender in Hyden (few hundred kms east of Perth) from 29 Sept to 1 Oct (Mia Dyson, The Drones, Katalyst etc etc)

Playaz Ball featuring JOE at Metro City on Sunday 30 September

Sundays @ Subi – free concerts every Sunday at Subiaco Performing Arts Centre

Parklife at Wellington Square on Monday 1 October 2007

Randy Crawford / Joe Sample at Perth Concert Hall on 1 October

Dallas Frasca & Her Gentlemen at Railway Hotel on 1 October

FESTIVALS/ expos/ circus/ comedy/ other

Kings Park Wildflower Festival – 1 September to 1 October (this weekend Wildflower Market Place + more)

Perth Royal Show 2007 from 29 September to 6 October

Pride Fair Day – Sunday 30 September

Artopia – 21 September to 14 October

Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007

It’s Yates Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone till 1 October

Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.

THEATRE/OPERA/DANCE/ETC

Loveplay by Perth Theatre Company from 13 September to 6 October

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by WA Ballet from 14 to 29 September

Don’s Party – by University Dramatic Society at Dolphin Theatre UWA from 27 September to 6 October

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 27 to Sunday 2 September 2007.

Also check out the Perth Event Calendar for other events and please submit events that I’m missing. Have a good week! – Simone

VARIOUS: FESTIVALS, CIRCUS, COMEDY, EXPOS

Kings Park Festival – 1 September to 1 October (Synergy Fathers Day 2 September)

Cirque du Soleil – Varekai, Grand Chapeteau at The Esplanade – from 17 August to 7 October 2007

Youth Alive Adrenline 2007 with Switchfoot etc – 31 August/1 September at Challenge Stadium

Dowerin GWN Machinery Field Days (1.5 hrs east of Perth) on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 August.

It’s Yates Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone till 1 October

Egyptian Antiquities from the Lourve at the Art Gallery from Saturday 21 July to 28 October.

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

MUSIC

The Game at Capitol on 28 August

Brooke Fraser @ Octagon Theatre on Wednesday 29 August

Mercy Arms at Rocket Room on 30 and 31 August

Brian Kennedy at Fly By Night on Friday 31 August

Ice Cube @ Metro City on Friday and Saturday

Ray Charles Tribute @ Burswood Theatre on Friday

Funk Club Launch at Rosemount Hotel on Friday

Youth Alive Adrenline 2007 with Switchfoot etc – 31 August/1 September at Challenge Stadium

Cinema Prague at Capitol on Saturday 1 September

David Campbell at Burswood Theatre on Saturday

John Butler Trio at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 2 and Monday 3 September with Josh Pyke

For other gigs check out the calendar and this comprehensive gig guide. Also, browse the Perth Concerts List occasionally for future gigs, I don’t write posts for heaps!

THEATRE/OPERA/ETC

Respect, The Musical at Regal Theatre from 25 August to 23 September

The Vagina Monologues at Hackett Hall from 17 August to 1 September

East (by Steven Berkoff of Trainspotting and Snatch) at The Blue Room from 25 to 31 August

Love Me at PICA from 27 August to 9 September

Romeo and Juliet by Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre from 31 August to 22 September

Life X 3 by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 1 to 16 September

Sarah Blasko performs at Fremantle Arts Centre on Sunday 21 October with a full rocking band!

Kristin Hersch and Darren Hanlon support.

Sarah Blasko is undoubtedly a showstopper: a distinguished musician who writes and produces her own music.

She is a stunning performer who – whether at a cosy candlelit dinner venue, a remote country hotel or a big city theatre – commands the unwavering attention of her audience; and an entrancing vocalist who bids audiences hang upon her every note, whether delivering one of her own unique compositions or interpreting a revered classic.

Tickets: Heatseeker, Beat Music Karrinyup, Mills Records, Planet Video, Star Perth, Star Mandurah, Live Clothing, Fremantle Arts Centre Box Office. ($45.50 + bf)

Official websites: Sarah Blasko, Kristin Hersh and Darren Hanlon

Venue: Fremantle Arts Centre – Location Map

Angus and Julia Stone head west and perform in Perth at Capitol on Thursday 25 October 2007.

Having already sold over 35,000 EP’s, brother and sister duo, Angus and Julia Stone are set to release their debut album, A Book Like This on September 8 through EMI.

Tickets: Moshtix + outlets ($25.80)
Official website: Angus and Julia Stone
Venue: Capitol, Perth – Location Map

They also perform in Bunbury on 26 October

Earthdance is happening again at Fairbridge Village near Pinjarra (about an hour south of Perth) from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 September 2007.

The musical entertainment includes: Sensient, Eegor, OKA, Amanaska, Tijuana Cartel, Saritah, Laliya, Zarm + many more.

In over 340 locations, in over 55 countries for the last 11 years, hundreds of thousands of people have gathered together on the same weekend to dance as one global community, united with a common vision for peace and humanitarian and environmental aims.

Earthdance WA is much more than just a dance party. It is a cross cultural celebration which offers something for everyone. You can listen to beautiful music, watch movies, shop in the markets or have fun in the children’s area.

Earthdance is a not-for-profit event with the aim of raising funds for local humanitarian and environmental charities and in addition Earthdance Western Australia will be 98% recyclable.

Tickets: Heatseeker, Mills Records, Planet Video, Beat, Swell ($96+bf for adults, $30 for children)
Official website: Earthdance Western Australia
Venue: Fairbridge Village, near Pinjarra – Location Map

There will be an after party at the Fly By Night Club in Fremantle on Friday 21 September with Sensiennt, Eegor and Amanaska. Tickets $25 + bf from Heatseeker.