Archive for December, 2007
The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Friday 28 December 2007 to Sunday 6 January 2008.
Also check out, ‘What’s on in December‘, the Perth Event Calendar for other events and please submit events that I’m missing. Have a good week!
MISCELLANEOUS
Separate posts about New Years Eve 2007 and New Years Day 2008.
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race starts in Fremantle on New Years Day, from midday. See the New Years Day article.
Hyundai Hopman Cup XX at Burswood Dome from Saturday 29 December to Friday 4 January
XXXX GOLD Beach Cricket at Scarborough Beach on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 January
Outdoor cinema at various venues
MUSIC
Chuck Love at Ambar Niteclub on Friday 28 December 2007
Rollercoaster Festival (Hilltop Hoods, You Am I, Shihad, Jebediah etc) in Mandurah on Saturday 29 December 2007
Vanilla Ice at Metro City on Sunday 30 December 2007
Separate post about new years eve events 2007! Some quick mentions: Jebediah and more at Amplifier, End of Fashon, Dalles Crane and more at Gloucester Park, Hoodoo Gurus and The Stems at Mulberry on Swan.
New Years Day 2008 - Perth Cup, Hed Kandi@Leederville Hotel, djs at The Deen.
Southbound Festival in Busselton from 4 to 6 January 2008 - Kings of Leon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Groove Armada, The Waifs etc etc
Daryl Braithwaite & Mental As Anything - Friday 4 January at Mundaring Weir Hotel
Amon Amarth at Amplifier on Saturday 5 January 2008
Steve Poltz at the Fly By Night on Saturday
VANS Boys of Summer Tour featuring SILVERSTEIN at Capitol on Saturday
Summadayze Festival at Supreme Court Gardens on Sunday 6 January 2008
The Special Beat feat Neville Staples at Newport Hotel on Sunday
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Metropolis Fremantle on Sunday 6 January 2008
For other gigs check out the calendar and this comprehensive gig guide. Also, browse the Perth Concerts List occasionally for future gigs, I don’t write separate posts for many of them!
THEATRE
The Magic Pudding by Prompt Corner in King’s Park (for children) from 4 to 20 January 2008
Russel Peters hosts an Evening of Comedy with friends Ahmed Ahmed, Jo Koy and DJ ‘Starting from Scratch’, at the Perth Concert Hall on 24 and 25 February 2008 (get in quick, 24th nearly sold out).
After playing to sold-out theatres from London’s Hammersmith Apollo to New York’s Madison Square Garden, world-wide comedy phenomenon Russell Peters returns to Australia following huge demand with his show ‘Russell Peters & Friends’. The all-new show features performances by Peters and two of his favourite comics from back in the States. Video screens and live filming throughout the show ensures audiences get a good look at the rubber-faced funny man and his friends.
Tickets on sale from BOCS, for around $75.
I’d like to wish you all a merry christmas and a fantastic 2008! Thank you for your support over the last year, whether it was reading, subscribing, commenting or submitting events.
Things will be a bit quiet around here for the next week or two, but regular posting will continue in the new year!
=)
Simone
p.s. the photo is my dog next to the Albany Woollybush (a native christmas tree!) in our garden!
A series of nine concerts will be held at the magnificent Quarry Amphitheatre (at Reabold Hill in City Beach) each Sunday evening from February to April 2008.
Gates open at 6pm, so you can have some drinks at the bar and enjoy a picnic before the music starts.
Vince Jones with support Lucky Oceans - Sunday 3rd February 2008
Holly Throsby with Dave Mann- Sunday 10th February 2008
Richard Clapton with support Howie Morgan - Sunday 17th February 2008
Old Man River with support Will Udall Trio - Sunday 24th February 2008
The Black Sorrows with support Bianca Jade - Sunday 9th March 2008
Bojeme with support Graham Wood Trio - Sunday 16th March 2008
James Morrison with support Day of the Dead - Sunday 30th March 2008
Kate Miller-Heidke with support Blanche Dubois - Sunday 6th April 2008
Tickets on sale through The Quarry Amphitheatre or BOCS Ticketing. Ticket prices vary from $37 to $52. Part proceeds going to the JB Seed Arts Fund.
LL Cool J will perform live at Metro City in Perth on Monday 24 March 2008 (easter monday), as part of his Greatest of All Time Australian Tour.
In 1984, LL Cool J was the very first artist to sign to Def Jam where he released his first single “I Need a Beat”. The song was the first hit record for Def Jam, and its success persuaded him to drop out of school to record his debut album “Radio”. LL has continued his reign at the top over the last 22 years and has gone on to release 12 albums, a successful clothing line, has authored three books, starred in numerous blockbuster movies and TV shows, has won two Grammy Awards, ten Soul Train Awards, fifteen New York Music Awards, a Billboard Award and an MTV Award to name but a few.
Joining LL in his explosive live show is legendary DJ Cut Creator, who was recently named one of the Greatest Hip Hop DJ’s of all time. They will both be supported by West Coast DJ Bobcat.
Tickets on sale from Moshtix for $85 + booking fee.