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GET STUNG

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

 

GET STUNG

Sting will be clambering out of the Amazon Basin to perform his new opus Symphonicity at Sandalford Estate on Saturday, January 22. The eco-warrior and perennial humper will have the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in tow and re-interpret classic songs from his entire career, including Englishman In New York, Fragile and If I Ever Lose My Faith In You. The world tour has received rave reviews and joining Sting on-stage will be a group of fine musicians including Dominic Miller (Sting’s long-time guitarist), Rhani Krija (Sting’s multi-genre percussionist) and David Cossin (a multi-percussion specialist in new and experimental music). Tickets are available from ticketek.com.au. Let’s get tantric!

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LANEWAY LOVING

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

 

LANEWAY LOVING

Over the course of the last few years, Perth’s music scene has fallen head over heels in love with St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, which boasts a great location, good vibes and the best line-ups any music lover could hope for. The team at St Jerome’s certainly know how to keep the romance alive, with an awesome line-up for the 2011 event just announced.

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USH, USH…USHER!

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

 

USH, USH…USHER!

Only one man can top Oprah’s visit down under and that man is… Pee Wee Herman! Only joking, it’s Usher! The global superstar will embark on a massive arena tour of Aus in 2011, playing the Burswood Dome on Tuesday, March 15. The slick R&B performer will be showcasing tracks from latest hit album Raymond V. Raymond. Usher’s last visit to Australia was a whirlwind promo trip in May, where he showed Koshi and Mel how to bust some moves.

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FUTURE’S SO BRIGHT

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

 

FUTURE’S SO BRIGHT

So we consulted our crystal balls and looked into the future – and by ‘future’, we mean the Future Music Festival! And we’re here to tell you the line-up is, quite simply, spectacular. Right off the bat, we’re set to be entertained by UK electronic pioneers The Chemical Brothers, world famous for their thumping anthems like Hey Boy, Hey Girl, Push The Button and Block Rockin’ Beats.

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X-PRESSIONS

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

X-PRESSIONS

X-Press has dedicated 25 years to the art of partying (and we like to think we look as sprightly as when we first stumbled down the streets of Perth way back in 1985). We’ve seen a lot in that time – scenes come, scenes go. We still remember when you had more chance of finding a gold nugget in your backyard than a beer on these dusty, windswept Sunday streets tangled in tumbleweed. Perth’s changed for the better – and if you don’t agree, we hear Widgiemooltha’s a lovely place to live…

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THE FAST LANE

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

 

THE FAST LANE

One of Freo’s best and cheapest (yes, it’s free folks) music festivals is back – Norfolk Lanes Youth Festival 2010! This year the main stage in Norfolk Lane will be graced by rock and electro darlings, while a second stage down in the X-Wray will focus on quieter acoustic acts. The markets will also return to the X-Wray Piazza for the afternoon with a bunch of music, fashion and food themed stalls. In a first, the festival will be closing down half of Essex St to host to a pop-up art gallery. There will be a gaggle of bands playing including Blud, Carl Fox, Hayley Beth and Big Old Bears. The event will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, November 13 between noon and 7pm.

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GONNA BREAK

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

 

GONNA BREAK

If you like watching surf-rocker Dick Dale waggle his tremolo arm, then you’ll love Aussie outfit The Break. The band includes three founding members of Midnight Oil, and have just released their debut album Church Of The Open Sky to critical acclaim. Imagine the cast of Hawaii Five-O bonking C-3PO and you’ll get a feel for their sci-fi surf sound. Bring it on! The boys will be playing the Blues At Bridgetown festival on Friday, November 12; Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14.

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BLUE STEEL

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

 

BLUE STEEL

Rising popsters The John Steel Singers will be hitting Perth this summer playing the Amplifier Bar on Friday, December 10. The Brissy six-piece have got a new album in the can, Tangalooma, and will be keen as mustard to blast out songs on their biggest national tour yet (note to anoraks; the band was named after a toy horse that band member Tim Morrissey called John Steel). Tangalooma was produced by pop legend Robert Forster of The Go-Betweens and mixed by uber-indie producer Nicolas Verhnes (Animal Collective, Deerhunter). It features the single Overpass. Jump onto moshtix.com.au for tickets.

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SUITCASE SONGS

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

 

SUITCASE SONGS

Ali Bodycoat will pay homage to Marlene Dietrich in her one-woman cabaret Minor Major Marlene at The Ellington Jazz Club on Wednesday, October 20 and Thursday, October 21. Bodycoat is one of WA’s finest jazz warblers and will be accompanied by Tom O’Halloran on piano as she ploughs through Lili Marlene, Amsterdam and Falling In Love Again. The show will provide a fascinating glimpse of the German’s life which saw her conquer both screen and stage. Tickets are available now through ellingtonjazz.com.au.

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PRIDE AND PROUD

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

PRIDE AND PROUD

When most people turn 21 they celebrate their coming-of-age with a great big blowout – The Perth Pride Festival is no different; they’re celebrating their 21st birthday at this year’s festival by putting together some of the best acts around!

 

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