Archive for July, 2010

X-Press 25th Birthday Competition

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

X-Press 25th Birthday Competition

X-Press is turning 25, and we’re inviting you to the party! WIN one of 100 double passes to the VIP X-PRESS LOUNGE for a very special performance from BASEMENT BIRDS @ The Astor Theatre on Friday, August 13. PLUS all winners immediately go in the running to also WIN the ultimate X-Press 25th Grand Prize, plus 20 Runner-Up Prize Packs

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ASYLUM SOOTHERS

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

ASYLUM SOOTHERS

Who needs Zumba when we’ve got Dunumba? The local African drum outfit recently staged a drum workshop at the Immigration Detention Centre at Perth Airport, shining some brightness on the lives of the ‘guests’.

SAGE, ROSEMARY AND RHYME

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

SAGE, ROSEMARY AND RHYME

The reigning agent provocateur of hip hop, Sage Francis brings his Li(f)e Abroad tour to Australia this October with new material from his electrifying fourth album, Li(f)e. Sage Francis has never been afraid to provoke. As a result he is a sometimes polarising, increasingly important figure in modern music.

SOUND ADVICE

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

SOUND ADVICE

If your ears are up for a welcome challenge, then head to the Fremantle Arts Centre this Sunday, July 18. Sound thinkers Paul Prestipino, Matt Rösner and Rabbit Island will gather to bring their unique blend of electronic, folk and pop in a set for all and sundry from 3-5pm. It’s $10 entry, doors open at 2pm.

X-PRESSIONS

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

X-PRESSIONS

Never one to miss a good old fashioned knees-up, this week X-Pressions tucks the political soapbox under the desk and officially announces the countdown to a mighty milestone.

BROAD SHOLTEZ

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

BROAD SHOLTEZ

Australian singer/songwriter, Mark Sholtez has recently returned from the US where he recorded his new album, The Distance Between Two Truths, produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, Madeleine Peyroux, Herbie Hancock, Tracy Chapman).

ROSE FOR SALLY

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

ROSE FOR SALLY

This Saturday, July 17, The Rosemount Hotel will witness the sweet sounds of Sally Seltmann as she launches her new album, Heart That’s Pounding.

katy steele

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

SOMETHING FOR KATY

Last seen here performing at the Art Gallery Of Western Australia’s Artbar, Katy Steele has been announced as the national support on former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft’s

ON THE AFTER-SIDE

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

ON THE AFTER-SIDE

The weather’s been pretty dark of late but On The Bright Side will be shining like a beacon on Saturday, July 24, at the Perth Esplanade with The Strokes, Mumford & Sons, Angus & Julia Stone, Band Of Horses and many more. But wait, there’s more!

TIESTEREO

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

TIESTEREO

The full line-up is announced next week, but mark Sunday, November 28, in your diaries as it is the day that Tiesto will headline Stereosonic here in Perth. Tickets will go on sale in early August. In the meantime head to
stereosonic.com.au to satisfy your curiosity.