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ARE YOU GONNA TO GO HIS WAY?

Quickly turning into Perth’s go-to venue for larger-than-life shows, WA Athletics Stadium in Mt Claremont has announced its third show, and what a show it is! In what will be his first Australian shows in 18 years, Lenny Kravitz is set to headline the show, and he’ll be joined by Irish chart toppers The Cranberries and Australia’s own global rock superstars Wolfmother. Taking place on Wednesday, March 28, this is a once in a lifetime show not to be missed. Tickets go on sale this Monday, November 21, from Ticketmaster.

It’s no surprise Big Day Out is coming back next year, but did you know they are changing the venue? To make Big Day Out better than ever before, they have picked a bigger venue that will not only give you party animals more space to rock out, they will also be changing the whole design.

This year, there will be one main stage, a massive skating ramp, Green Stage, Boiler Room, Show ‘N’ Shine and much more. Oh wait; did I mention there is going to be a Giant Water Slide? Yep, thanks to Motorola, there will also be the largest inflatable waterslide known to man at the event.

Big Day Out has always been a huge supporter of local acts and continues to support homegrown musicians, DJ’s and artistes in every city, making each Big Day Out a unique experience. From local acts, Drapht and Shockone to international stunners, Noel Gallagher and Cavalera Conspiracy, not only will you be slipping and sliding on the massive waterslide, you would be rocking out as well.

Unfortunately, Kanye West, Hilltop Hoods and Mariachi El Bronx will not be performing – a big disappointment for some but oh well, the show must go on!

Big Day out will be held at the Brownes Stadium in Lathlain on Sunday, February 5, 2012. For tickets, click here.

FEST UNREST

Now in its 60th year, the Perth International Arts Festival returns in 2012 with one of its most daring programs yet. The first for new Artistic Director Jonathan Holloway, the festival runs from Friday, February 10, until Saturday, March 3 – bringing the world of art to WA. Perhaps the biggest change this year is the new contemporary music venue, the Festival Gardens, which replaces the much loved Beck’s Music Box. The Festival Gardens will be situated in the Perth Cultural Centre, and the line-up includes Little Roy, Seasick Steve, Death Cab For Cutie, Bonnie Prince Billy, Cornershop, Sound Of Rum, Staff Benda Bilili and much, much more.

SEAL’S GOT SOUL

Seal is set to take a break from gazing longingly into Heidi Klum’s eyes early next year, when he heads down to our neck of the woods for a national tour in support of his soon to be released album of classic soul tracks, aptly titled Soul 2. Packed full of old favourites such as Lean On Me, What’s Goin’ On and I’ll Be Around, Soul 2 is the follow up to 2008’s Soul, which solidified Seal’s reputation for superb musical offerings that capture his smooth vocal stylings. Fans can catch Seal doing what he does best on Sunday, February 12, at Sandalford Estate in the Swan Valley. Tickets are on-sale now from Ticketek.

WHITE OUT

Laid back Berlin lads The Whitest Boy Alive are packing their bags and heading down under to headline the eagerly anticipated Sets On The Beach Volume 5. Set to take over the Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre on Sunday, January 22, Sets On The Beach Volume 5 will see Erlend Øye, Marcin Öz, Sebastian Maschat and keyboardist Daniel Nentwig of Whitest Boy Alive fame take centre stage for a killer set. The Whitest Boy Alive rarely make the journey to Australia so if you’re a fan, don’t miss this opportunity to see them crafting their mellow indie pop live. Tickets are on sale now from Moshtix.

WHERE’S WALLY

We all know what’s going to take out the #1 song in next year’s Triple J Hottest 100 – Somebody That I Used to Know anyone? If you’d like to check out Wally De Backer, aka Gotye, perform it and a bunch of other tunes off his latest album Making Mirrors and you missed out on tickets to his two upcoming Perth shows then you’re in luck! He’s doing another show! Featuring a 10 piece orchestra and set to be the last date announced on his acclaimed, sold-out string of national dates for 2011, this is bound to be a super gig that fans won’t want to miss. Catch Gotye at his third and final Perth show on Monday, December 12, at Belvoir. Hit up Ticketmaster to grab the precious piece of treasure needed for entrance.

IN A MICK OF TIME

Mick Harvey, he of Birthday Party and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds fame, has recently released his first solo album since 2007’s Two Of A Diamond, entitled Sketches From The Book Of The Dead. Preparing to head out on tour with PJ Harvey – he produced her latest opus Let England Shake – Mick plays a one-off solo WA show, at The Fly By Night on Tuesday, December 6. Catch the great man in a rare intimate showcase of his latest acclaimed album.