STEPKIDS

at the bakery, northbridge

Niche & Think Twice Productions presents your next favourite band The Stepkids’. The latest discovery by Stones Throw Records’ (home to Madlib, Aloe Blacc, J Dilla, Mayer Hawthorne and more), The Stepkids have an uncanny ability to distil the best parts of your record collection and make it in to something completely new, and they do it all with live instruments and stunning visuals.

The Stepkids + The Tusk + Felicty Groom Vs Diger Rokwell + [move] DJs +Charlie Bucket Vs Nathan J
Tickets:– HERE

going solo

at the moon

Wednesday, Jan 25, Going Solo at the Moon late night cafe presents various charming musical dudes. Yep, the artists playing this night will be Jay Watson, Todd Pickett & Davey Craddock. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!

Party Bird Wednesday!

at the bird, northbridge

------ Free entry
------ Doors 8 till 12

fremantle Blues and Roots Club

at mojos bar

Wednesday, Jan 25, Fremantle Blues and Roots Club present Nathan Kaye album launch. Support comes from Hombres del mar. Tickets are $10/$5 for FB&RC members. Doors at 8pm.

Mojos Bar is in North Fremantle, 237 Queen Victoria Street.

island night

at the hula bula bar, perth

Get swept away by their Caribbean Rum-soaked Rhythms. Calypso - Mento - Limbo - Soca. Jamaica Mules only $6. Open 4-12m. Every Wednesday.

Ensemble Formidable at NFBC

at the north fremantle bowling club

Ensemble Formidable is Freo's hottest new half-tonne of gypsy doof. Taking the best of the old and new worlds, they blend Django-style guitar with brassy jazz, and smash tradition to the wind with the force of massive doof beats. To imagine what they sound like, hum your favourite gypsy tune and bang your head repeatedly against a wall.

For their first gig, the Formidable crew are starting with a laid-back vibe at the North Fremantle Bowls Club on Wednesday 25 Jan. No need to worry about a hangover, as it's Australia Day the next day! Doors are at 7pm, with entry $5 (which includes a sausage sizzle!).

Come down and be prepared to flail your limbs! Entry from 7pm.

BEN WATERS ACOUSTIC

at venn, perth

You're halfway through the week, and you're already exhausted. Determined not to sink into that downward spiral of self-pity, you need just a little something to keep your head above water.

We have just the thing.

Rip off your tie and head down to Venn for a chilled acoustic sesh from one of Perth's finest solo artists, Ben Waters.  Good wine and good tunes, what more do you need?

Entry from 7.30. Weds Jan 25.

Australia Day Rum Rebellion

at universal bar, northbridge

Get down here, overthrow the Governor* (some say Bligh had it coming), drink some rum and catch some damn good dancin' tunes with Yeoman Bob and a four piece Retrofit!

Open 3pm to Late, the festivities kick off at 9pm.

Get down here, bring your ye olde good time having attitude and get involved on a Wednesday at your favourite neighbourhood bar, the Universal!

Australia Day Eve- Air Nightclub

at air nightclub, perth

Celebrate the birth of your nation in style and comfort! What better way to celebrate Australia Day Eve than with you friends, some good drinks and fantastic music. Come aboard and take advantage of Perth’s ultimate after-dark destination. Air is the complete nightclub experience that will have you flying first class, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

WEDNESDAY 25th January 2012

Door sales only from 9pm.
$5 before 10pm, $10 thereafter.

LastWednesday X PaperChain. DoubleLucky.

at double lucky, leederville

Taking it back with that 90’s hip hop MindState.
Once a month so don't miss out.

Entry from 9pm. Weds Jan 25.

Loaded Dice presents ANDY C, FIERCE, MC GQ, CAMO & KROOKED

at metro city, northbridge

Loaded Dice presents Andy C Heavyweight Soundz Tour featuring Camo & Krooked, Fierce and MC GQ

This national tour will showcase three heavy hitting acts each with their unique style of Drum ‘n’ Bass in some of Australia’s premier venues.

8pm-5am. Weds 25 Jan.

Purl Bar Australia Day Eve Party

in subiaco

What better way to celebrate Australia Day than with a hot BBQ, a cold drink, and a West Australian sunset!

Come and watch the sun go down in style in the Purl Bar car park. The entire car park has been licensed for this event which will feature gourmet Australian BBQ cuisine, 3 bars, 4 DJ's, VIP cabanas and grassed areas.

DJ's Gravy, Dash & Sarantino, & Zelamir will be rocking the parking lot until 12am with tunes ranging from funk, soul, party hip hop, and deep funky house.

So grab some delicious BBQ food, grab a cold drink, and put your feet up in the VIP cabanas this Australia Day Eve at Purl Bar.

Gates open 5pm. Tickets available on the door $15.

TW!ST DOWNUNDERGROUND

at ya ya's, northbridge

LOOK!NG FOR A EASY WAY TO K!CK-OFF YOUR OZ DAY W!THOUT HAV!NG TO CONFORM TO THE TYP!CAL FLAG FASH!ON... THEN HEAD DOWN TO YA-YA'S FOR A GOOD OLD FASH!ONED STOMP TO YOUR FAVOUR!TE OZ BANDS FEATUR!NG GUEST DEEJAYS, DR!NK SPEC!ALS($4 RED CUPS) AND LOADS OF DANC!N.

WED 24TH JAN. $5 8PM

AFTER LIFE

at amplifier. perth

Enter AFTERLIFE, Perths latest punk mega club crashing your party every public holiday eve!

$25 General Admission, $20 if you know the right people.
Tickets will be available on the door and doors are from 8pm.

Do you party?

She Party Rockin featuring Dj Bliss

at the court

If your sexy and you know it, then show it. Don your best party rockin’ outfit and get down and dirty at the Court on Australia Day Eve. Featuring one of the hottest dj’s in the county, the sensational Dj Bliss. From the infamous Midsummer Nights Dream party at the Playboy Mansion to performing for the likes of B.O.B. and Lil Jon at the Playboy Club in Macao, Dj Bliss has established herself as a force to be wreckoned with. Known for her glimmering performances with a sultry blend of electro house & top 40 mixed with sexy old school favourites, Bliss's music style has put her in high demand across the world.

Entry is only $10 before 10pm, $20 thereafter.

Australia Day Eve (unplugged)

at the indi bar, scarborough

A assortment of old friends gathering to swing through some trax from yesterday :-P. We've also recruited the virginal talents of DOGWASH!!

Entry from 8pm. Weds Jan 25.

The Sound Of Australia Rock n Roll Karaoke

at devilles pad, perth

This Australia Day Eve you sing the songs that made Australia stomp.

Get down early for RANGER RED'S AUSSIE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

$10 Demon Dinner
Doors open 6pm (free entry)

australia day party

at geisha bar, northbridge

If you have never been to any of our parties at Geisha Nightclub because of school or work, this is you chance to attend.

Come join us as we celebrate the official national day of Australia.

Wed 25th Jan. No School, No Work Next Day!

Entertainment by:

▌►DJ Blackbelt
▌►DJ Slick
▌►Podium Dancers.

Doors Open 10:30PM till 3:30AM.

Rumor has it...ft. Bart B More - Australia Day Eve

at ambar, perth

Bart van der Meer, a.k.a. Bart B More, has quickly become one of the brightest stars in the international electronic music scene. He has consistently been crafting dancefloor destroyers that have received massive support from prominent DJ’s around the world. Combining his love for beat-driven, looped techno music with big room house and electro, he has been crafting a refreshingly new cross-over sound.

Support from Jus Haus? + F.T.W. + OHHNO! + The Tapeheads.

Tickets HERE

Boomtick pres Plump DJs

at villa nightclub

Lee Rous and Andy Gardner have been performing and producing together since the late 1990’s. They began as avid pioneers of diverse electronic music, smashing into the early breaks scene and delivering absolutely iconic albums A Plump Night Out, Eargasm and Saturday Night Lotion. Albums so huge in their own right we could almost finish this up right here – no need to say anymore.

Supported by: Black & Blunt, Tom Drummond, Beatsmack

Tickets: $35+BF
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! HERE

BATTERY #3 *free event

at hyde park

The 3rd installment of the infamous & unauthorised Battery powered gigs @ Hyde Park. Rockin' the double A's, tripple A's, D's and 9 volts this time will be:
Hayley Beth
Allbrook/Avery & Co
Electric Toad
Peter Bibby (Frozen Ocean)
Brown
Scott White (like Junk)
I'm A Spaceship

All acts will be using battery powered and acoustic equipment. Absolutely NO sucking from the Synergy teat.

This is happening on Australia Day. On the Vincent St. side again.
It'll kick off around 12pm.  BYO food drinks and good vibes. Bring your dog, your kids, whatever you like.
* Remember, It's a public park, Pick up your rubbish. Cheers:-)

Matt Gresham as well as the Walkabout Boys

at mojos!

Australia Day, Thursday, January 26, at Mojos sees Matt Gresham playing Mojos alongside Leon & Junior Cox from the Walkabout Boys direct from the Kimberly region. This is an Australia Day gig with white & black fellas! Entry is $20 from 8pm sharp!

THE DESCENDANTS AT LUNA OUTDOOR

staring george clooney

Thur Jan 26 to Wed Feb 1 (M)

Join us for an Opening Night pre-screening celebration on Thursday 26 January from 7.00pm featuring musical entertainment by Cool Perth Nights, namely Eduardo Cossio from the Whistling Dogs, and Wine by Brad | Mantra Wines* (*whilst stocks last)

From Alexander Payne, the creator of Sideways and Election, is a sometimes humourous, sometimes tragic journey of an indifferent husband and father (George Clooney), who is forced to re-examine his past when his wife suffers a boating accident off Waikiki. The event causes him to wrestle with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.

tell me more about Luna Outdoor!

AUSTRALIA DAY AT THE BAKERY

in northbridge

ITAL (USA | PLANET MU | 100% SILK) (AUS DEBUT)
OSCAR + MARTIN (VIC) • GUERRE (NSW) (FIRST PERTH SHOW)
APRICOT RAIL • COW PARADE COW • RABBIT ISLAND BAND
MmHmMm • DIGER ROKWELL • JAMES IRELAND • NIK RIDIKULAS • ANDREW SINCLAIR

TICKETS $22+BF FROM HERE

The Shakeys OZ day EP launch. Cal peck & the tramps, Painkillers+more

at ya ya's, northbridge

Hey everyone were organising a whirlwind EP launch before Daph (our super awesome guitarist) leaves us for a far east adventure!

Support bands include Cal peck & the tramps, The Painkillers+The bob gordons. Hope to see you all there! entry's $15

Entry from 8pm. Thurs Jan 26.

JJJ Hottest Hundred Party

at the newport hotel, fremantle

With the high calibre of music released this year the Hottest 100 2011 is no doubt going to be a huge event. Listen to the countdown at the Newport Hotel from midday.

Then from 8pm onwards we'll be playing loads of great tracks that have had a lot of JJJ love over the years!

Free Barbie ✔
Ping Pong ✔
$6.50 pints of Carlsberg ✔
Aussie aussie aussie ✔
kick ass music ✔

ANALOGUE TO DIGITAL 7: WHITE LIGHT/WHITE HEAT

at scitech, west perth

Scitech, in partnership with New Weird Australia, presents a special pre-public holiday Analogue to Digital on Wednesday January 25th. This mid-summer edition features a diverse line-up of Perth experimental musicians who all work towards developing a certain sonic intensity and ‘heat’ in their music, either through harsh distortion or spectral ambience. Acts playing at Scitech include Ourobonic Plague, Craig McElhinney, Furchick, No Hand Path, K Wilson, Brain Full of Light and guest speaker Adam Burgess, as well as a High Voltage Show in the Lottery West Science Theatre.

Find out even more HERE!

Oliver Tank EP Launch

at fat shan records, perth

Tickets are $30 but get you a sweet BBQ AND it's BYO plus a whole day at Fat Shans filled with wonder! We've even arranged a firework display just down the road for you :)

TIL 4PM - TRIPLE J HOTTEST 100, HOT DOGS & BYO ALCOHOL
4PM:  **YLEM**
5PM: **ANTON FRANC**
6PM: **SAM PERRY**
7PM: **OLIVER TANK**
8PM: SKYWORKS
 

Australia Day - Rooftop BBQ

at the aviary, perth

$50pp (limited early bird) | $69pp

*Early Bird tickets have SOLD OUT!*

Includes Mega BBQ Lunch & 2 drinks on arrival

Kick back to the Triple J Hottest 100 Countdown
View the CBD rooftop fireworks (note: no river view)
Doors open at Midday, BBQ from 2pm, Cash bar available

Purchase your ticket online here.
 

Sink: A Visual Art Exhibition

at the free range gallery

Sink, the next exhibition by Perth-based artist ‘lupea’ will be held at Free Range Gallery, 339 Wellington Street Perth on 26th of January 2012 from 2pm to 8pm as part of Perth’s inaugural Fringe Festival and the Processed! program (SEE HERE)

The exhibition will be a mix of performance, sculpture, painting and installation. The gallery will be transformed into an otherworldly plain where only you, the artist and the multitude of glow in the dark objects exist against a backdrop of eerie music.

The audience is encouraged to participate by feeling, picking up, playing with and moving the objects around the room as they please. There will also be a guestbook with invisible ink so you can only see your message under a blacklight!

Beth Orton - Live At The Quarry 2012

at the quarry amphiteathre

Grab some beers, a nice bottle of wine and a meze plate and come down to Beth Orton on 26 JAN at the Quarry! It's on Australia day so it's a good excuse to escape the craziness of the foreshore.

Beth Orton, is a BRIT Award–winning English singer-songwriter. Known for her "folktronica" sound and her incredible album Central Reservation. We were all listening to it in the 90s!!

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster HERE!

Club Paradiso Aust Day

at salt on the beach, north freo

Its back! Australia Day by the beach with Limelite and Sunset Events. Party in the sunshine with an all star Aussie cast of Australia’s best DJs The Stafford Brothers, tyDi and Hook n Sling. The ultimate soiree this summer is CLUB PARADISO Australia Day Edition at Salt on the Beach.

Find out all you need to know HERE!

Apricot Rail & Sugarpuss

at mojos bar, fremantle

Friday, Jan 27, Apricot Rail play their first Mojos show for the year. Joining these young creators of beautiful sound soundscapes will be the awesome psyche prog rock masters Sugarpuss. Special new bands Subtle and the Undertones and Blue Lucy will make this a pearla of a night. The theme of the night is paper so those dressed in paper will be looked after and those smoking rollies will have papers bummed of them at regular intervals. What’s more the night is in celebration of Louise’s Louise's 21st Birthday. $5 entry & doors open 8pm sharp. Get down early for this one!

◮▲:RHYTHM△TISM:▲◮

at the bird, northbridge

the monthly {move} get-together at THE BIRD is back this Friday.

The Insatiables Single Launch

at ya ya's, northbridge

The Insatiables are excited to bring in the shiny new year with a debut release, double a side "Here Comes the Fire/Reckless Heart" @ Ya Ya's Northbridge Friday 27th January. Live support from.......

Violet Scene
Pallas Athena

Doors open at 8pm. Entry $8. The single will be available for purchase on the night.

GET ON DOWN TO GET ON DOWN!!

people who play

at geisha bar, northbridge

All these parties are about is getting a group of like minded friends together, spinning tune for tune all day, night and morning long in a  totally relaxed atmosphere. When theres no pressure to worry about set lengths, time slots and venues the DJ's have the freedom to take the party whichever way they want. Forever chasing an after party kitchen mix up vibe. You know that everyone is there for the same reason you are. No ones there to be seen or heard and no ones stuck at the bar in that pose.You will get to see some of the most respected DJ's and more importantly some of your best friends in the scene going back to back, tune for tune all night long. Giving them the time, space and freedom to take you to exactly the spot you want to be in.

January 27, 11pm-2am.

Find out way more info HERE!

Tomás Ford's Album Launch Spectacular!

at amplifier bar, perth

If one were to take six years between albums, one had better make sure that the album one is putting out is fucking awesome. One would probably also want to make sure that when one launches said album, one does so with a killer party. Tomás Ford agrees with these sentiments entirely and so is pleased to simultaneously announce both an awesome album and a killer party.
 

Find out when you need to know HERE!

Friday I'm in Love 8

at fat shan records, perth

Friday I'm In Love is back in 2012 with a beautiful all female line-up . . . what better way to nurse your Australia day hangover than the soothing siren songs of some of Perth's best songstresses including:

Goodnight Tiger

Spoonful of Sugar

Amanda Merdzan

Tickets are $10 and available from tickets@fatshanrecords.com

Entry from 8pm. Friday Jan 27.
 

The Empty Cup Live sessions

at the manor, leederville

The Empty Cup is a producer and emcee. Having performed with The Typhoons, supporting acts such as Lyrics Born and The Streets, and at festivals such as Parklife and Good Vibrations, he is a veteran of the Perth scene. 2010 brought the emergence of The Empty Cup as a solo entity, and over the past year he has played an integral part in continuing to evolve the Perth hip hop scene. A regular host for the highly acclaimed co-lab jam band, staple support for high profile international artists such as Akil (from Jurassic 5 fame) or even Sade, and a hard working recording artist who already has “The Mixtape” under his belt and a live album in the works for March 2012. Support comes from Royce & Charlie Bucket. Entry from 9.30pm. Friday Jan 27.

The MDC - BURN video launch party

at rocket room, perth

After a solid 2011 The MDC are kicking off 2012 with the release of their debut video clip for the track 'Burn', the second single to be lifted of the Heartbreaker! EP. The accompanying video was shot during December with the help of Casey Grogan & his all-star production crew, and will be premiered on the night on The Rocket Rooms delicious new big screen TV.

With Rich Widow, 10 Past 6 and Project Mayhem.

$10
Doors at 8pm
Friday, 27th January

Junkadelic 10th Anniversary Spectacular

at the bakery, northbridge

Think you've seen Junkadelic? Guess again... Hard brass blasting, barrel banging, beatbox busting, bucket breaking funk! Celebrating 10 years of the Junkadelic experiment with very special guests:
THE BROW HORN ORCHESTRA
ODETTE MERCY
ENSEMBLE FORMIDIBLE
R.I & SODA
SEASTA CHANI
TOOBABOO
AND....
THE JUNK FUNKTION (From Denmark)

For tix go to HERE

CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL - FRINGE FESTIVAL 2012

at devilles pad

CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL - FRINGE FESTIVAL 2012

Its a Fabulous CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL featuring direct from Sydney Reggae Roots Party Band KING TIDE, they will have you dancin' till the wee hours + LES SATANIQUES and Disc Jockey RAZOR JACK n' Special Guests lay down vintage tunes

Cocktail Specials, Great Food

Doors 5pm - $10 after 8pm. Friday Jan 27.

Amon Vision pres. Kyau & Albert and Greg Downey

at shape bar, perth

This marks Amon Visions 1st Birthday at Shape, and what better way to celebrate it with none other than Kyau & Albert and Greg Downey. Kyau & Albert are no strangers to the scene, they've been in the scene for 15 years and when not in the studio, Kyau & Albert are working hard at their record label ‘Euphonic’. Founded in 1997, it is the longest running trance label in the world today. Greg Downey's one of the most under-rated producers in trance. With the uplifting prog from Kyau & Albert and the banging dirty trance from Greg Downey, this event caters for everyone.

Tickets are available from HERE,

BOMB SQUAD PARTY!! FEAT. DIXIE (Melb)

at club red sea, subiaco

Dixie is known as Melbourne’s mashup king, and he will fuse together any and all elements of fat basslines and moving vocals to make sure the crowd goes home the same way he does...
Wet clothes, no voice, and sore feet.

Entry from 9pm. Friday 27 Jan.

The Littlest Fox

at the railway hotel, north fremantle

Doors open 8pm. Entry $6. Friday Jan 27.

Smoke and Mirrors Friday

at the Velvet lounge, mt lawley

SEARCH & DESTROY

at rocket room, northbridge

It is hard not to think that Johnny Rotten was not employing some kind of poetic license. That Minor Threat were just a bunch of angry, young men and Bikini Kill – their female equivalents.

Or that black metal was a misconstrued fad, crust – a smelly side-glance and leather just a reminder of better tastes of yore.

But one thing is for sure, the legacy these musicians left destroyed all… SEARCH & DESTROY is the new late night punk rock and metal soiree to satisfy all dark and decaying tastes.

Hosted by longstanding Perth DJs, Holly Doll and Jessica Kill, this Friday from midnight to beyond at the Rocket Room.

The Kill Devil Hills

at mojos bar

Saturday, January 28, the Kill Devil Hills play Mojos Bar! These guys having travelled all around Europe have the same sophisticated Aussie drinker charisma but their desire for fine cheeses has developed severely. Catch the Kill devil Hills at Mojos as they raise funds to pay off their hefty blue cheese debts. Black Milk & Black Board Minds support. Entry will be $15 at the door from 8pm sharp.

Parts for Polo! - A Bike Jumble and Movie Shinding

at the perth cultural centre

Sellers can register their interest by sending an e-mail to cogs@bikejam.net with Parts for polo in the subject line.

Keep up-to-date HERE!

The Mod Squad

at Ya Ya's

Saturday, January 28st – Squadrophenia The Mod Squad plus special guests finally play their own show at Ya Ya's. Playing two sets of adrenaline charged Power Pop and maximum Rhythm and Blues, bring your own oxygen tent as this will reach capacity and be 100% flat out non stop dancing. Quizzy, Angry Al and debutante J "Animal" T will be on the decks. After the bands The Saturday Night Social team with The Kings of Cheese slipping on some dance floor classics. Doors 8pm -11pm $15 (includes free entry for The Saturday Night Social 11pm-2am ).

Allbrook/Avery.Doctopus. Peter.Bibby.DJ.Douche.Unit

at the bird, northbridge

Empire Late Night Groove at The Ellington Jazz Club

at the ellington jazz club, perth

DJ Yoda pres The Wonderful World of DJ Yoda

at villa nightclub

Yoda ain’t just a DJ, yo. He’s like the culture collector you always wanted to be and the exhibitor you never could be for every style of music and entertainment you can wrap your head around. Applying his ridiculously astute ear for mixing and blending 12” a capellas on top of seemingly disparate genres, DJ Yoda will take you on a tour from underground rap to TV themes, nursery rhymes, country, soul, reggae, drum ‘n bass and 80s pop – and then add in the visual element. It’s like DJ Yoda is taking you on a date to the movies and the club at the same time. Supported by: Buda, Charlie Bucket, Tee EL

Tickets: $30+BF on sale Monday 5 December 2011. Available HERE , 1300 GET TIX (438 849), Moshtix outlets and the Boomtick iPhone App.

Broken Royale Single Launch

at amplifier, perth

Broken Royale launch their single 'The Swallow' at Amplifier Bar (Perth) Saturday January 28 with support from Boom Bap Pow!, Sure Fire Midnights and Stereoflower.

Entry from 8pm, Saturday Jan 28.

Rapture: 侵略

at the perth artifactory

Translation: Aggression, to invade

Infusing some Japanese flavour as Wai-Con is on the same weekend!

Featuring More Complextro from Gigavolt, Some Japanese infused tunes from nekodex and the usual serve of EBM from n-tro-p.

Entry from 9pm. Saturday Jan 28.

BACKTRACK(USA) Australian Tour January 2012 w/ Iron Mind

at the civic hotel, perth

Saturday 28th January – The Den Civic Hotel, Perth 18+
With Supports – BlkOut!, The Others, Negative Reinforcement
Tickets from Oztix on 1300 762 545, HERE and Oztix Outlets

tobas.co

at devilles pad

The Global Afro Pop sounds of TABAS.CO return to the pad!

+ Mighty Fine Disc Jocks Mr SAFARI & AGENT 85 lay down dancefloor platters till late, GoGo action and more

Fantastic bar food available, Coool Cocktails and 6 to 7pm happy hour

Its gonna be one Hell of a night out
Doors open 6pm - $10 after 8pm

Jack On Fire

at mojos bar, north fremantle

Sunday, Jan 29, Jack On Fire are headed back to the motherland to launch their new EP 'Sermons From the Eastern Seaboard'. Joining them at Mojos are The Seals and Rachael Dease! From 6pm. $15 entry from 6pm sharp!

Rae and Joshua Charles at The Fire Place

at the moon cafe, northbridge

This month's instalment features long time collaborators:
Rae and Joshua Charles.

8.00-8.45: Joshua Charles
8.45-9.30: Rae
9.30-10.00: Joshua Charles and Rae Jam

29/01/11 8-10pm.

Free.

mike de velta

at the eastern hotel, midland

These will be acoustic sessions with a rather tasty PA system set in the courtyard for those balmy summer nights. A few ales, a few yarns, and well ... some Blues and Roots! ;)

Sunday 29th January 5:00pm - Courtyard Performance

Minute 36 - "The Secret" Single launch and Multimedia event

at the bird, northbridge

Minute 36 will be returning to the William St Bird on Sunday January 29 to promote the release of their new video clip and single for THE SECRET. The video clip for THE SECRET was filmed in Albany by the brilliant film maker Merlyn Moon. to celebrate its birth into the world (via youtube and the net). we are hosting a multimedia event with some highly talented WA artists.  Entry from 4pm.

Music also from: Goodnight Tiger, Fieltrip
Films and music videos from: (the amazing) Merlyn Moon and Tim Brade.
Photography works from: Nicole Clissa, Ellie Greenham and Stefan Caramia
 

Harlequin League

at the newport hotel, fremantle

Swirling, delay drenched guitar melodies wrap effortlessly around driving drums that fuel a vocal tenacity that packs enough hooks to keep the Japanese whaling industry on their knees. Entry from 6

BACKTRACK(USA) Australian Tour January 2012 w/ Iron Mind

at ymca hq, leederville

Sunday 29th January – YMCA HQ, Perth AA
With Supports – BlkOut!, Vanity, Wild Sense, No Regrets
Tickets from Oztix on 1300 762 545, HERE and Oztix Outlets

A night of bike films under the stars with Dismantle!

at the esplanade park (freo)

Featuring a programme of over 20 bike shorts including:
- Wolfpack Hustle Marathon Crash Race II
- BÖIKZMÖIND
- Los Angelopes
Something for everybody!

How much? Free, Free, Free!
Join us if you're, free willing & able.
All bikes welcome!

wide open mic night

at mojos bar, north fremantle

Monday,  Jan 30, performing at Mojo's for the Wide open mic night are a bunch of ambitious cats who will simply rock up on the night. This night is hosted by Matty 0433 852 625. Matty and the crew are looking for mymes, small skits, comedians and interpretive dancers - as well as songwriters - as this is the Wide Open Mic - wide open to all manner of performance! Entry is always free at Mojos on Monday’s

marco & the alleycats

at mustang bar, northbridge

Rock & roll dance classes every Monday from 6pm.

Way more info HERE!

Seer Cya

at mojos bar

Tuesday, Jan 31, Seer Cya hit Mojo's to celebrate an extremely successful album launch for their debut album "Prohibition". Come down and catch Seer Cya and guests Darren Guthrie, The Corner and Taun, performing! Tickets cost $5, Doors open 8pm.

salsa night

at mustang bar, northbridge

Danzaloca Salsa nights have made The Mustang Bar their home for Tuesday nights with wild review and increasing popularity. At 7:00 pm it's FREE Introductory Dance Lesson (Salsa and Merengue) Fresh Rueda variations with a focus on FUN!! Then at 8pm is a more structured class for $15.

Barefaced Stories

at the blue room theatre over the summer

Honest, fearless and refreshingly entertaining, Perth’s regular story showcase returns to Summer Nights for six shows only.

Fresh from workshops with Brian Finkelstein (LA), catch old favourites and some new faces telling true tales.

Tues 31 Jan
Cameron Davis
Justin Beal
Michelle Trainer
Tim Watts
Kaitlyn Plyley
Jamie Breen
Lawrence Ashford
Libby Klysz

All Summer Nights tix through The Blue Room $15!
More info HERE and HERE!

Tickets also available through HERE ($20)

LLOYD "King of Hearts" Tour

at metro city, perth

Last here in 2009, Lloyd's sell-out shows left fans with no doubt as to why he is one of the best R&B artists in music today. He is back due to overwhelming demand. Don't miss your chance to see this R&B superstar who will be performing all his hits plus tracks from the King of Hearts album in this energy packed, must see live show!

Tickets available at HERE

Going Solo

THE MOON late night CAFE

Wednesday, Feb 1, Going Solo at the Moon late night cafe presents uber talented outsider tunesmiths. Yep, the artists playing this night will be Rabbit Island, Craig McElhinney & Sean Pollard. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!

Fremantle Blues and Roots Club

at Mojos

Wednesday, Feb 1, Fremantle Blues and Roots Club present Let the Cat Out. Support comes from Nasty Dogz. Tickets are $10/$5 for FB&RC members. Doors at 8pm.

Pop Quiz 4

at ya ya's

Wednesday, February 1st  Tomás Ford presents Pop Quiz IV The journey of discovery continues with this monthly quiztastic madness. Maniacal host Tomás Ford takes us musically glamorous and shiny for Pop Quiz IV Glam. Glitter. Big hair. Tacky, pretty shiny things. Bookings essential as this is proving a welcome mid week escape and this month you can score a additional prize for the best glam rock costume.(No responsibility will be taken for any violence that occurs on the way to or from Ya Ya's as a result of said costume).
Entry is $10 per head - to book email popquiz@tomasford.com

Prince Rama

Plays Mojos & the Bakery!

Good Company & Wing+Gill present:

For The First Time In Perth...

PRINCE RAMA (USA)

Thurs 2nd Feb 2012, Mojo's Bar Nth Fremantle
w/ TUSK, CARBUNCLE & SALAMANDER

Fri 3rd Feb 2012, The Bakery Northbridge
w/ USURPER OF MODERN MEDICINE, ERASERS & GULLS

TIX $20+BF
ON SALE THIS FRIDAY FROM www.oztix.com.au, nowbaking.com.au, Planet, Mills & 78s

check out other upcoming GOOD COMPANY events:

www.withgood.co

Runner launch new tune Outlines & Colours

at the bird

Friday, February 3, Runner launch single Outlines and Colours at the Bird. The song which features on the forthcoming EP being worked on right now features the vocal harmony meets angular rhythmic guitars that those keen to pick up the Runner sound are digging. Cow Parade Cow will support with tunes laid down throughout the night from DJ Turbs V’s MF Groom. Entry will be $10, which includes a copy of thye single. Door at 8pm.

Fisher Man Style # 69

at MOjos North Freo

Pressure Drop, Earthlinks, Sensi Sound & Article One Presents
For the very first time Australia, Europe's #1 Reggae and Dancehall Artist at Fisherman Style #69

MILLION STYLEZ (Sweden) LIVE
Featuring DJ Peril (USA)

Hailing from Stockholm Sweden, Million Stylez is one of the hottest reggae and dancehall artists coming out of Europe today.
With the international hit Miss Fatty as well as two albums From A Far and Everyday, there are very few dance floors over the world that could’ve missed him. And with a lyrical diversity holding truth to his name, his releases include roots and culture hits such as World Crisis, Love We A Deal With, Jah is Worthy and Born In The System – as well as the dancehall bangers Millie Swagga, Summertime, Frenemy, Bun A Badmind and featured alongside Busy Signal on As Mi Forward. Support by Earthlink, DJ Corby and SimmoT

$25 on the door, no pre-sale tickets so make sure you get down early for what is sure to be one massive night of Reggae music!!!!!!

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Media screening tickets up for grabs!

Steve McQueen's Shame regular season runs from Feb 9

Steve McQueen’s controversial and highly acclaimed new film SHAME (R18+)

... starring Michael Fassbender (A Dangerous method, Inglourious Basterds, Jane Eyre, Fish Tank) and Carey Mulligan (Bad Education) ...

season launches at Luna SX & Leederville Feb 9,

However! the first few people to respond here get a double pass to the media screening Feb 4 at Luna Leederville at 11am!

check the trailer here

Felicity Groom

at mojos bar

Saturday February 4, at Mojos Bar Felicity Groom will be playing in full band format to celebrate everything lucky, fun, awesome and special about 2012! Felicity has massive tours, recordings, releases and international jaunts in the works for this year so do not miss this intimate show. Supporting will be ✭ Andrew Sinclair + The Ritual Band ✭ Axe Girl ✭ Gum (solo). Tickets will be available only at the door for $15 from 8pm sharp.

Dead Meadow & Pink Mointaintops

at the bakery April 1st

DEAD MEADOW (USA) & PINK MOUNTAINTOPS (Canada)
With special guests The Devil Rides Out and Sugarpuss

Psych rock seems to be everywhere you look these days, but Dead Meadow achieve distinction through their innate ability to combine canny songwriting with sonic adventurousness.
- Dusted Magazine

I feel like McBean [Pink Mountaintops] is going to show up at the Pitchfork office as a reaping angel, and I won't be ready, and there won't be time to repent.
- Pitchfork

LA ‘70s-psych-inspired juggernaut Dead Meadow team up with Vancouver legends Pink Mountaintops for one hell of a double bill on Saturday, April 7 at The Bakery.

Tickets on sale from http://lifeisnoise.com, Now Baking, Heatseeker, 78 Records, Mills and Planet for only $39+bf.

It's grant preparation time..

DCA are working for you!

Producing a film clip or recording?

Planning to develop your industry skills?

The Department of Culture and the Arts’ Contemporary Music Grants Program offers funding for a variety of music activities including commercial development, mentoring and skills development, touring, and production.

Applications close 5pm, 3 February 2012.

Find out everything here

Life in Miniature

in northbridge

Want to test drive life in a caravan before you take that trip around Australia? Anything is Valid Dance Theatre, a Perth-based contemporary dance company serves up their unique perspective of a road trip in the confines of a caravan at the 2012 Perth Fringe Festival.

Life in Miniature explores the great Australian caravan holiday, an experience to be endured or embraced. Reflecting on the inevitable experiences of spending long periods on the road, interactions become magnified and reality becomes distorted as two friends living out of a caravan try to survive the elements… and each other.

Funny and poignant, this is an engaging work created for an intimate audience that invites you to reflect on life on a small scale
Perth Fringe World

January 28th-February 17th (Except Mondays)
Fringe Hub (Outside the PICA and Western Australian Museum, or as some of you may know it, near the Bird and Brass Monkey ; )
Performance times: 1:30pm (Saturday and Sunday only), 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Duration 35 mins approx.

Bookings through HERE and the Fringe World Box Office

The Lucha Royale @ FRINGE WORLD 2012!

at the treasury, perth

It is an action-packed show, with Luchadores (Mexican-style masked wrestlers) fighting, flipping and flying, performing breathtaking acrobatic feats while battling each other. Mix this with a pinata explosion of sensual Burlesque, crazy Circus acts, flamboyant drag and more - this Lucha Royale is set to blow your minds away! Tailored especially for Fringe World with special guests, surprises and mind-blowing acts, whether you are a Lucha fanatic, or have no idea what we're on about - you will not want to miss what we have in store for you in each show!

TICKETS:
$25.00 - Standard
$22.50 - Groups of 6+
To purchase tickets, head HERE

DRESS: To impress! The sky is the limit with this theme! Think circus, drag, burlesque/cabaret, mexican wrestlers or anything crazy and unexpected! Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed audience member during each show so get those creative juices flowing!

CYCLONE TESS

at fringe world

MY PERFORMANCES WILL BE AT FOLLOWING TIMES AND STAGES
Mon 30th Jan - 7.30-8.30pm Wonderland Stage
Tues 31st Jan - 7 - 8.15pm (that's with 15 min break at 7.30pm) Treasure Chest
Thurs 9th Feb - 7 - 8.15pm - Treasure Chest
Tues 14th Feb - 7.30 - 8.30pm - Wonderland Stage
Wed 15th Feb - 7 - 8.15pm - Treasure Chest

Laryngectomy

at pica

The Renegades return with their heartfelt and controversial call to arms. This interactive performance installation is an attack on the worms that have dined for too long on the sacred ideals of free speech.

“Such skill, ferocity and courage… you had to sit up and take notice.” – The West Australian

31 January until 4 February

Chicago Typewriter

at the perth town hall

Going solo in the month of february

the moon cafe

Going Solo – at the Moon late night cafe – advances like a colonialist trooper into the evening during February. A key part of the big push strategy in Feb 2012 is the startling and cosy Rabbit Island. Rabbit Island will be performing each night in February alongside notorious musical vigilantes Sean Pollard from the Split Seconds, drone king Craig McElhinney, Tame Impala’s Nick Allbrook, The Chemist’s Ben Witt & dashing DYI trooper Peter Bibby from Perth’s own Frozen Ocean. Cool Perth Nights have run the Going Solo night for ten years now and for the last three years the night has very much happened each Wednesday night at the Moon cafe 323 William Street Perth, from 8 – 11pm. Entry is always free at the Moon.

Luna Outdoor

The Best Outdoor cinema!

The Descendants, the girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Melancholia, The Room, Wasteland ...

All these and many more are to be screened at Luna Outdoor - and the season has well & truly begun!

The intimate Luna Outdoor courtyard cinema features a tropical garden setting and atmospheric lighting where you can enjoy your outdoor experience with stylish cafe tables and chairs and comfortable canvas deckchair seating

Located in the courtyard of Luna Cinemas
155 Oxford Street Leederville. Phone: 9444 4056
Doors Open 6.45pm Films Start at 8.00pm

show me the schedule!

Spin Cycle - an installation by Virginia Cunningham

in applecross

Spin Cycle

an installation by Jean Astbury, Naomie Hatherley and Helen Seiver as Virginia Cunningham

Exhibition runs from 21 January to 26 February 2012

This project was supported by a Janet Homes à Court Artists’ Grant - a NAVA initiative, made possible through the generous sponsorship of Mrs Janet Holmes à Court and the Visual Arts Board, Australia Council for the Arts.

Heathcote Museum & Gallery • Heathcote Cultural Centre • Swan House • Duncraig Rd, Applecross

Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am - 3pm • Saturday & Sunday 12 noon - 4pm • T: 9364 5666

Invitation image: Untitled, Helen Seiver, 2011. Courtesy of the artist.

Inebriation

getting drunk in the name of art

Hmmmmmm.... sounds interesting...? Click HERE for all the info!

Varie-Trois

at treasury cabaret, perth

Tickets available from HERE

Friday, 27 January until Sunday, 5 February

THE CONSERVATORIUM: An exhibition of artworks in jars.

at paper mountain, northbridge

The Conservatorium features 80 emerging and established artists, who were given the brief that their work must be contained within a glass, plastic or ceramic jar. The resultant artworks resonate as an industrious investigation into containment, seeing and preserving.

Curated by Renae Coles & Anna Dunnill, The Conservatorium is the first exhibition to take place at Perth's newest artist-run initiative (ARI), Paper Mountain.

EXHIBITION OPENING: Jan 27, 6-9pm

OPEN DAILY 11-5

The Conservatorium is a part of FRINGE WORLD Festival, Perth 2012.

Visit HERE for information about the exhibition and contributing artists.

On The Couch With The Freudian Dream Girls

part of fringe world

Dream analysis on the spot

Understand your dreams - understand your life!
Personal dream therapy at FringeWorld 2012.

The Freudian Dream Girls, Russya Connor & Jen Jamieson’s fringe festival show, On The Couch, is not dead serious, but could be seriously therapeutic. You lie down. They listen. It’s 110% confidential. Russya and Jen are real therapists and real performers and if symptoms persist you can book a follow-up session after the festival.

Lay on the couch with the 2 of them and have your dreams come true or at least made visible! The show has only 1-2 audience each session.

Tuesday, 31 January until Saturday, 4 February

The Day The Sky Turned Black

at pica, perth

Black Saturday. Firestorms equal to 1500 atomic bombs ravage Victoria.

Interviews with survivors inspired this story of courage, hope, and humour amidst adversity on one of Australia's darkest days.

“Enthralling” – New York Times.

Winner: - Excellence in Solo Performance – New York International Fringe Festival

- Excellence in Solo Performance – Sydney Fringe

- Sydney Fringe People’s Choice Award.

31 Jan - 4 Feb

Sculptors ready for the 8th Annual Sculpture by the Sea

in cottesloe