Archive for June, 2007
BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT
Crowded House is back and touring Australia in November. They’ll perform in Perth at Supreme Court Gardens on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 November 2007!
With Crowded House’s much anticipated new single ‘Don’t Stop Now’ on the air waves and their album Time On Earth (EMI) due out on July 2, fans will have an exciting new selection of songs to enjoy before the band hits the stage late this year. Their tour promises new hits plus the songs that have made Crowded House a much loved household name.
Augie March are supporting Crowded House in Australia.
Tickets to the ‘Time On Earth’ tour are on sale at Ticketmaster.
Frontier Touring has more info.
It’s an all ages show.
Second show for 1 September announced, tickets through Moshtix.
Ice Cube is touring Australia and will perform in Perth on 31 August and 1 September 2007 at Metro City.
Ice Cube began his career as the founder and lyrical mastermind behind the prolific LA based hip hop empire, NWA. Toted as the world’s most dangerous group, NWA are noted for their revolutionary lyrics and production.
After an explosive fall out with NWA’s manager, Ice Cube pursued a solo career with his debut release ‘Amerikkka’s Most Wanted’ which was an incredible success both commercially and critically.
Ice Cube will perform alongside Westside Connection heavyweight, William Calhoun, aka WC.
Tickets on sale through Moshtix for $77.
The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 25 June to Sunday 1 July 2007.
Please click on the links for more information.
FESTIVALS, CIRCUS, COMEDY, etc
Warren Miller’s Off The Grid (adventure film/doco about extreme winter sports) at Perth Concert Hall on Friday 29 June
The Bizarre Gazzard (comedy hypnotherapist) at the Hyde Park Hotel on Friday
Bollywood Bhangra Party at Kulcha on Friday
Barcamp Perth at Central Tafe on Saturday 30 June
City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August
National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries – Free exhibition in State Library, daily till 26 August.
City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August
MUSIC
Xzibit at Capitol on Tuesday 26 June
Carus & the True Believers at Mojos Bar on Thursday 28 (sold out) and Friday 29 June
Celibate Rifle and Cosmic Psychos at Amplifier on Friday 29 June
Kid Kenobi at Ambar on Friday (sold out)
Bollywood Bhangra Party at Kulcha on Friday
The Camels at Mojos Bar on Saturday 30 June
The Cops, Abbe May and Mercy May at The Amplifier on Saturday and The Newport on Sunday
Brother Ali at The Rosemount on Saturday
The Prom 3 with Young & Restless, Muscles, Riot in Belgium etc at The Bakery on Saturday
Claire Clarke at the Court Hotel on Saturday night and an all ages gig at HQ on Sunday at 1pm
Make Poverty History Concert at Metro City Perth Concert Hall on Sunday – VENUE CHANGE
Burt Bacharach with WASO at Burswood Theatre on Sunday 1 July (sold out) and 2 July
Grinspoon at Metropolis on 1 July
For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.
THEATRE
Memphis To Vegas by The Brainbox Project at the Maj from 26 to 30 June
The Canterbury Tales by Class Act & Bare Naked Theatre at The Rechabites’ Hall from 28 to 30 June
Windmill Baby by Yirra Yaakin at Subiaco Arts Centre from 29 June to 14 July
The Ships Pass Quietly by The Prickly Pear Ensemble at Subiaco Theatre Centre from 19 to 30 June
Othello by Class Act & Bare Naked Theatre at The Rechabites’ Hall from 6 to 30 June
The Messiah by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 30 June to 22 July
Wonderlands by Deckchair Theatre from 9 June to 1 July
Hope is the saddest by Mythophobic Productions at The Blue Room – 12 to 30 June
Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!
Check out the Perth Event Calendar for other events.
Have a good week! – Simone
Suzi Quatro will perform in Perth at Burswood Theatre on Friday 7 September 2007, for her ‘Back to the Drive’ tour.
Suzi, the ground breaking “dynamo” was the first female rock artist to become famous in the 70’s with her raunchy rock voice, tight leather outfits and energetic bass playing.
Her Back To The Drive tour is a 2 hour concert expose of Suzi’s amazing career, with worldwide hits Can The Can, Gate Drive, Stumblin’ In, 48 Crash, If You Can’t Give Me Love, The Wild One, to name a few.
The Ticketek internet pre-sale stars on 22 June and general public on sale is 26 June.
Other dates in Australia are:
Tue 25 Sep – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Wed 26 Sep – AIS Arena, Canberra
Thu 27 Sep – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Sat 29 Sep – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
The third annual RTRFM Fremantle Winter Music Festival is happening in the Norfolk Basement and Fly By Night Musicians Club on the evening of Saturday 14 July 2007.
From the RTRFM website:
In the main room of The Fly we have the swashbuckling country rock of the Kill Devil Hills, Perth pop stalwarts Red Jezebel, rock and roll legends Capital City, indie pop darlings The Autumn Isles, post and pre punk pop upstarts The Preytells and the leaders of the new progression Mink Mussel Creek.
The solo room at The Fly (aka the transit lounge) will feature the sweet loose gravel sound of Jeff Strong, the earthy goodness of Andrew Ewing, sensational songstress Felicity Groom, relentless and undeniable Andrew Ryan and the pop song ubermeister Josh Fontaine.
Down the road at The Norfolk Basement groove to the Black and Blue maestro Paul Gamblin, new rave killers from Pocket Disco honchos the Bourgoise Bogan DJs, deep weird dubs and beyond from the Bens Taaffe (Underground Solution) and Elliot (Black and Blue), house and garage from the old Deep City men James A and Ben M and a very special guest appearance from Perth’s first man of Drum n Bass Mr Greg Packer.
It’s all happening from 6pm – midnight at the Fly By Night Club on Parry St and from 7pm – midnight at the Norfolk Basement, Norfolk St.
Tickets are available from Mills, 78s, Planet and RTR for $15. Door Sales if available will be $15 for RTRFM subscribers and $20 for general admission.
Bobby Brown will perform with his band in Perth at Metro City on Sunday 22 July 2007. This is the first time in over 10 years Bobby Brown has made it to Australia.
One of the biggest RnB stars during the 80’s and 90’s, Bobby Brown was the artist who popularized the genre ‘new jack swing’ by blending classic soul, urban grooves and hip hop beats, with the help of producers extraordinaire, Teddy Riley, Babyface and LA Reid.
He released a countless string of hits during his career including “Don’t Be Cruel”, “My Prerogative”, “Every Little Step”, “Rock Witchu”, “Humpin Around”, “Two Can Play That Game”, “Good Enough”, “We’ve Got Something In Common”, “Thug Lovin” (with Ja Rule) and many more.
Tickets are available through BOCS, and are $63.00.
Photo from the Being Bobby Brown website
Concert moved to Perth Concert Hall!! See info here.
Help Make Poverty History and get your ticket to the ZeroSeven Make Poverty History Concert, held at Metro City on Sunday 1 July 2007.
Confirmed line-up includes Borne, True Live, Bias B and Custom Kings.
This year the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert organisers Reach and The Oaktree Foundation join forces again to take the movement to another level. The MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY message is hitting the streets in what will be Australia’s greatest ever Road Trip. In a week long Road Trip from July 1 – 7 hundreds of young Australians, along with Australia’s biggest music acts , will travel across the nation spreading the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY message. We are calling on our government to take action to increase aid to 0.7% of budget by 2015.
Check out the Make Poverty History website and the ZeroSeven website.
Get your tickets from Ticketmaster, now BOCS.
The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 June 2007.
Please click on the links for more information.
FESTIVALS, CIRCUS, COMEDY, etc
Master Builders HomeStyle Show and Sustainable Energy Expo from Friday 22 June to Sunday 24 June
The York Olive Oil Festival is on Saturday and Sunday in York (1 hr east of Perth)
Tahir Live (aka Habib from Fat Pizza) at Playhouse Theatre, 22 to 24 June
Austen Tayshus (comedian) at Kulcha on Wednesday 13 and 20 June
Croation Food Festival at the Esplanade Hotel from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 June
City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August
Circus Joseph Ashton is in Joondalup from Friday 1 to 24 June
The Banff Mountain Film Festival at Playhouse Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday
MUSIC
Katie Noonan at the Fly By Night on Tuesday 19 June
Platform by Art.Tension Seekers – one act play with live music by Andrew Winton, Abbe May and Schvendes at Fly by Night on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 June.
The Next Big Thing heats are on again, #3 at The Foundry on Wednesday 20 June
Simon London and the Spirits play with Ramble and the Sleepers (last gig) on Thursday 21 June, before heading over east for a tour.
The Audreys at the Fly By Night on 22 June
No Through Road (SA) at Mojos on Friday
Old Man River at the Hyde Park Hotel on Friday 22 June
Nekromantix with Macarburettors etc at the Rosemount on Friday
Knotwork at Kulcha on Friday
Human Nature at Challenge Stadium on 22 + 23 June
Karnivool at Capitol on Saturday 23 June
Behind Crimson Eyes at The Bakery on Saturday
Heads We’re Dancing at Fly By Night on Saturday
Streetlight mini-album launch at Amplifier with No Through Road, Sugar Army, Dee Dee Dums on Saturday
Dallas Crane at the Rosemount on 23 June and Mojo’s on 24 June
Hyperfest 2007 (all ages music fest with Dallas Crane, Behind Crimson Eyes, Karnivool, Butterfingers, Downsyde and many more) at Midland Railway Workshops on Sunday 24 June from 11am to 8.30pm
Peeping Tom (Mike Patton) at Metropolis in Freo on 24 June
For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.
THEATRE
The Ships Pass Quietly by The Prickly Pear Ensemble at Subiaco Theatre Centre from 19 to 30 June
Wonderlands by Deckchair Theatre from 9 June to 1 July
The Goat or Who is Sylvia? by Perth Theatre Company at PICA from 31 May to 23 June
Chicks Will Dig You! by Capgun Productions at The Blue Room from 5 to 23 June
Othello by Class Act & Bare Naked Theatre at The Rechabites’ Hall from 6 to 30 June
Platform by Art.Tension Seekers – one act play with live music by Andrew Winton, Abbe May and Schvendes at Fly by Night on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 June.
Hope is the saddest by Mythophobic Productions at The Blue Room – 12 to 30 June
Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!
Check out the Perth Event Calendar for other events.
Have a good week! – Simone
Parklife 2007 is happening in Perth on Monday 1 October (it’s the Queens birthday weekend) at Wellington Square in East Perth. Tickets on sale from midday on Thursday5 July, info here. Early bird tickets $79+ bf, after that $89+bf.
These are the acts making it to the West Coast!
Adam Freeland
Ajax
Busy P
Craze
Derrick Carter
Digitalism (live)
DJ Delicious
Freq Nasty Soundsystem feat Spragga Benz & Afrobots
Goose (live)
Greenskeepers (live)
Justice (live)
Kid Kenobi with MC Shureshock
K.I.M.
Lyrics Born (live)
M.I.A. (live)
MSTRKRFT
Muscles (live)
Riot in Belgium (live)
Scratch Perverts
Shapeshifter (live)
Stereo MCs (DJ set)
The Herd (live)
The Sounds (live)
Yelle (live)
Hyperfest, a huge all ages music festival, is happening again at the Midland Railway Workshops on Sunday 24 June from 11am to 8.30pm. Yes, that’s next Sunday!
The line-up includes Butterfingers, Karnivool, Macromantics, Behind Crimson Eyes, Dallas Crane, Downsyde, In Fiction, Streetlight and many more! See the full line-up at the Hyper website!
For the first time, Hyper will be featuring two huge stages – one devoted to PUNK/ROCK and the other to the worship of HIP HOP. All the action will be out of the rain under the giant roof of Block 2 at the Midland Railway Workshops.
Plus expect more of the awesome festival vibe of displays, markets, body art, circus, rides, special displays, chill and so much-freakin more!
Tickets are $10 + booking fee, onsale from from Planet, 78s, Mills, Heatseeker or Redback Surf and Skate (Midland Gate).
The Railway Workshops are 200m south-east off Midland train station. Entry is off Centennial Ave.
Hyper is run by young people (with the City of Swan), and they’re looking for budding journalists/photographers to help cover Hyper! Check out the website!