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No Regrets
Caroline Nin sashays into Downstairs At His Maj to pay homage to the late, great legendary Edith Piaf in Hymne A Piaf. Think some of the greatest tunes Piaf ever sung, delivered in a smoky authentic style. This chanteuse will transport you into yesteryear with shows happening July 1 to 3. Tickets are available now. www.bocsticketing.com.au (more…)

Music Shorts compiled by Scott-Patrick Mitchell

BRASH & SASSY
As you can see from this exclusive new pic, the girls at Brash and Sassy are looking super smoking hot. They’re getting ready for the launch of their single No Milk For You taking place at The Norfolk Basement in Fremantle on Saturday December 12 at 8pm. They also have the new line-up to reveal plus a video to launch. They’ll be joined by Simone and Girlfunkle, Tomás Ford, Nicholas Savatovic, Petrosexual and Rex Monsoon. Entry $10. Glamour assured. (more…)

A Feast of Musical Treats for July

Last year WASO collaborated with Ben Lee in their wildly successful concerts under the stars in King’s Park. The concerts sold out, and many were left ruing their decision not to get tickets early. Don’t miss the boat this year, as Ben teams up with WASO again, this time at the Perth Concert Hall. Delivering a mix of his hits rearranged for orchestra, along with characteristically articulate and off-beat banter, Ben Lee is a unique performer with a deservedly growing international reputation. Don’t miss out on tickets – and while you’re at it, hop on to www.outinperth.com for your chance to win one of two double passes. (more…)

BENEFIT - Victorian Bushfires Appeal 2009

Artrage, Modular Touring and members of the WA music industry have joined forces to raise money for the Red Cross Victorian Bushfires Appeal.

“Everyone is united in their desire to help the victims of these bush fires,” states Anton Maz, ‘BENEFIT’ organiser. “Collectively we have decided to raise as much money as possible in the best way we can, which is through a kick-ass line-up of Perth’s most exciting bands, who have all jumped behind the cause. We want the audience to enjoy themselves but also know that by doing so they are contributing to a nationwide effort to support all of the people affected by this tragedy.” (more…)

Tura on Tour-a

After taking out a classical music award with their innovative sound series Scale Variable and the now iconic Club Zho, Tura New Music are all set to reinvent the local scene with the remarkable Crossing Roper Bar Tour. This concert series brings together the best of Wagilak Gujarra/Nyilapidgi musicians from Ngukurr in East Arnhem Land with the Australian Art Orchestra, led by composer and musician Paul Grabowsky and featuring special guest, the legendary vocalist, Ruby Hunter. The collaboration has led to modern interpretations of ancient songs, valuable as both musical and cultural offerings. (more…)

The Buzz… June

Busy busy busy… June is all about the buzz of being busy as an array of international, national and local acts flutter into town. A hip to the hop with soul sister to the stars, Ms Mary J Blige at The Burswood Dome on June 10. A few days later, on June 15, R&B boys of yore, Boyz II Men, play at Metro City.

On the national scene, Modular are sending some of their Aussie heavy weights our way. Those boys in ‘ghost colours’, Cut Copy, hit Capitol not once but twice as they play up a storm on both June 13 and 14. Not to be outdone, leery larrikins The Presets weigh in with a two night wonder on June 18 and 19. (more…)

The A List

Throw out the red carpet in June because it is a winter wonderland of musical events…

The Rosemount Hotel and WAAPA combine forces every week for Friday Evening Jazz from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Yes, glide into the weekend with some of the smoothest and sultriest sounds around as the Rosemount Hotel explodes with a cavalcade of New York inspired notes shaking this legendary pub to its very roots.

Get your highbrow on as the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) bring you A Hero’s Life on June 13 and 14 at the Perth Concert Hall. This night will see both Strauss and Wagner belt out across the hall. Australian soprano Nicole Youl joins WASO for Wagner’s delicate song cycle of love, Wesendonck. (more…)

The Buzz… May

Ministry of Sound, have come through with the goods yet again with ‘We Love Ministry of Sound’ at Metro City and The Bakery on Sunday, June 1. You won’t be feeling the love from Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys) Cassius, The Potbelleez and Resin Dogs, unless you grab tickets, so get cracking.

But back to May, and The Bakery is importing some great talent. On Friday May 2, experience New York mixmaster Eli Escobar and his pulsating live show and crafty mixing. Then, on May 17, Don Letts, the UK award winning BBC DJ & Big Audio Dynamite member screens docos from the original punk movement before hitting the decks for a dub reggae set reminiscent of 1977 London at the Roxy where he introduced a generation of punks to reggae. (more…)

The A List

May heralds an array of auditory treats. On Friday May 9 and Saturday May 10, be seduced by WASO and the passionate tangos of Argentinean master Astor Piazollo conducted by the equally beguiling and dynamic Kristian Järvi. Järvi conducts a program of exciting virtuosic showpieces for large orchestra, including the rarely performed Night of the Mayas.

Down to Fremantle and over to Kulcha, which is splitting at the seams with May events, including a bohemian bit of fun with distinguished violinist Ernie Gruner and accordionist/singer Phil Carroll on Friday May 2 at 8pm. The duo will present a night of traditional klezmer and Middle Eastern music using mandolin, ney and duduk to raise funds for the Young String Player’s Foundation. (more…)

Sir Elton Comes to Oz - Special Presale Info!

In less than 5 weeks one of the world’s biggest superstars will make history when he performs in Australia’s Top End for the first time.

Today Sir Elton John dispelled the rumours and confirmed that he will play Darwin’s TIO Stadium on Saturday 17th May. Tickets for the unprecedented history-making concert event go on sale at 10am on Tuesday 8th April through Ticketek, online at www.ticketek.com.au or phonecharge on 132 849. The Darwin Entertainment Centre will be the only local outlet where people can purchase tickets in person. Patrons will also be able to buy online, over the phone or from Ticketek agencies across Australia. (more…)