BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT

Crowded House is back and touring Australia in November. They’ll perform in Perth at Supreme Court Gardens on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 November 2007!

With Crowded House’s much anticipated new single ‘Don’t Stop Now’ on the air waves and their album Time On Earth (EMI) due out on July 2, fans will have an exciting new selection of songs to enjoy before the band hits the stage late this year. Their tour promises new hits plus the songs that have made Crowded House a much loved household name.

Augie March are supporting Crowded House in Australia.

Tickets to the ‘Time On Earth’ tour are on sale at Ticketmaster.

Frontier Touring has more info.

It’s an all ages show.

 Second show for 1 September announced, tickets through Moshtix.

Ice Cube is touring Australia and will perform in Perth on 31 August and 1 September 2007 at Metro City.

Ice Cube began his career as the founder and lyrical mastermind behind the prolific LA based hip hop empire, NWA. Toted as the world’s most dangerous group, NWA are noted for their revolutionary lyrics and production.

After an explosive fall out with NWA’s manager, Ice Cube pursued a solo career with his debut release ‘Amerikkka’s Most Wanted’ which was an incredible success both commercially and critically.

Ice Cube will perform alongside Westside Connection heavyweight, William Calhoun, aka WC.

Tickets on sale through Moshtix for $77.

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 25 June to Sunday 1 July 2007.

Please click on the links for more information.

FESTIVALS, CIRCUS, COMEDY, etc

Warren Miller’s Off The Grid (adventure film/doco about extreme winter sports) at Perth Concert Hall on Friday 29 June

The Bizarre Gazzard (comedy hypnotherapist) at the Hyde Park Hotel on Friday

Bollywood Bhangra Party at Kulcha on Friday

Barcamp Perth at Central Tafe on Saturday 30 June

City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August

National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries - Free exhibition in State Library, daily till 26 August.

City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August

MUSIC

Xzibit at Capitol on Tuesday 26 June

Carus & the True Believers at Mojos Bar on Thursday 28 (sold out) and Friday 29 June

Celibate Rifle and Cosmic Psychos at Amplifier on Friday 29 June

Kid Kenobi at Ambar on Friday (sold out)

Bollywood Bhangra Party at Kulcha on Friday

The Camels at Mojos Bar on Saturday 30 June

The Cops, Abbe May and Mercy May at The Amplifier on Saturday and The Newport on Sunday

Brother Ali at The Rosemount on Saturday

The Prom 3 with Young & Restless, Muscles, Riot in Belgium etc at The Bakery on Saturday

Claire Clarke at the Court Hotel on Saturday night and an all ages gig at HQ on Sunday at 1pm

Make Poverty History Concert at Metro City Perth Concert Hall on Sunday - VENUE CHANGE

Burt Bacharach with WASO at Burswood Theatre on Sunday 1 July (sold out) and 2 July

Grinspoon at Metropolis on 1 July

For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

THEATRE

Memphis To Vegas by The Brainbox Project at the Maj from 26 to 30 June

The Canterbury Tales by Class Act & Bare Naked Theatre at The Rechabites’ Hall from 28 to 30 June

Windmill Baby by Yirra Yaakin at Subiaco Arts Centre from 29 June to 14 July

The Ships Pass Quietly by The Prickly Pear Ensemble at Subiaco Theatre Centre from 19 to 30 June

Othello by Class Act & Bare Naked Theatre at The Rechabites’ Hall from 6 to 30 June

The Messiah by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 30 June to 22 July

Wonderlands by Deckchair Theatre from 9 June to 1 July

Hope is the saddest by Mythophobic Productions at The Blue Room - 12 to 30 June

Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!

Check out the Perth Event Calendar for other events.

Have a good week! - Simone

Suzi Quatro will perform in Perth at Burswood Theatre on Friday 7 September 2007, for her ‘Back to the Drive’ tour.

Suzi, the ground breaking “dynamo” was the first female rock artist to become famous in the 70’s with her raunchy rock voice, tight leather outfits and energetic bass playing.

Her Back To The Drive tour is a 2 hour concert expose of Suzi’s amazing career, with worldwide hits Can The Can, Gate Drive, Stumblin’ In, 48 Crash, If You Can’t Give Me Love, The Wild One, to name a few.

The Ticketek internet pre-sale stars on 22 June and general public on sale is 26 June.

Other dates in Australia are:

Tue 25 Sep - WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Wed 26 Sep - AIS Arena, Canberra
Thu 27 Sep - Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Sat 29 Sep - Enmore Theatre, Sydney

The third annual RTRFM Fremantle Winter Music Festival is happening in the Norfolk Basement and Fly By Night Musicians Club on the evening of Saturday 14 July 2007.

From the RTRFM website:

In the main room of The Fly we have the swashbuckling country rock of the Kill Devil Hills, Perth pop stalwarts Red Jezebel, rock and roll legends Capital City, indie pop darlings The Autumn Isles, post and pre punk pop upstarts The Preytells and the leaders of the new progression Mink Mussel Creek.

The solo room at The Fly (aka the transit lounge) will feature the sweet loose gravel sound of Jeff Strong, the earthy goodness of Andrew Ewing, sensational songstress Felicity Groom, relentless and undeniable Andrew Ryan and the pop song ubermeister Josh Fontaine.

Down the road at The Norfolk Basement groove to the Black and Blue maestro Paul Gamblin, new rave killers from Pocket Disco honchos the Bourgoise Bogan DJs, deep weird dubs and beyond from the Bens Taaffe (Underground Solution) and Elliot (Black and Blue), house and garage from the old Deep City men James A and Ben M and a very special guest appearance from Perth’s first man of Drum n Bass Mr Greg Packer.

It’s all happening from 6pm - midnight at the Fly By Night Club on Parry St and from 7pm – midnight at the Norfolk Basement, Norfolk St.

Tickets are available from Mills, 78s, Planet and RTR for $15. Door Sales if available will be $15 for RTRFM subscribers and $20 for general admission.