It could be a while before we can welcome you back to the pub, so we’re home-delivering the laughs LIVE Online the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.

Performing at our regular venue The Shoe in Yagan Square, enjoy some of the West’s finest comics streamed to you with guest favourites beamed in from around Australia and the world.

All you need is a screen to enjoy the show in realtime via Zoom from the comfort of your own room.

May 20 features a handful of hometown heroes who would have starred at the cancelled Perth Comedy Fest: FRINGE WORLD sell-out sensation Jon Pinder and award winning ensemble The Motherhood; Aussie Peppa Pig creator & club fave Rory Lowe; 2019 WA Comics’ Choice ‘Doustie’ winner Andrew Wolfe; and, Zooming in from Melbourne, acclaimed writer, broadcaster and comedian Sami Shah.

As always, all ticket income goes directly to the cast and crew, meaning your regular lol-fix helps keep some otherwise mostly out-of-work comedy-makers in a bit of food & rent (with some for the geeks we literally can't do this without). Thank you!

Every ticket enters the draw to WIN a $50 voucher from our host venue The Shoe.

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Image credit: Aidan Pelham

Rex Orange County shares his new album Pony which is out now. It is the highly-anticipated follow up to 2017's Apricot Princess and was written, recorded, and performed almost entirely by Rex himself at Strongroom Studios in East London, with frequent collaborator Ben Baptie co-producing, engineering and mixing the album.

It follows the release of singles ‘Pluto Projector’ and ‘10/10’, the latter recently being performed on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. 

Now The Kite String Tangle jump-starts 2020 with new anthemic single ‘NORTH’ and the announcement of his forthcoming second studio album C()D3X dropping March 2020.

2019 was a breakout year for The Kite String Tangle with a shift to a harder, darker, more electronic sound, a residency in Berlin, sold out headline Australian shows and performances at some of Australia’s biggest regional Festivals.

C()D3X will be supported by a national album tour in May/June which will see audiences cram the dancefloor for The Kite String Tangle’s new darker, electrifying live show across capital cities and select regional towns.

‘NORTH’ - which comes along with a beautifully shot video from Dyllan Corbett – is another undeniable dancefloor anthem from the Brisbane artist/producer, with driving synths accompanied by Danny Harley’s signature vocals.

The single further strengthens the darker direction that The Kite String Tangle is taking which started with last year’s singles ‘P()L4R’ and ‘KILLING TIME’. 'P()L4R' was highly spun on triple j and a regular on the Shazam charts, followed by fan favourite ‘KILLING TIME’ featuring the brilliant vocals of Eliott.

The Kite String Tangle has also enlisted local and overseas talent to remix the new single, with both a Summer Festival ready remix of ’NORTH' from Motez and a peaktime 3am warehouse mix from the UK’s Shadow Child now available on all streaming services.

It’s been a busy couple of years for the Brisbane producer. The release of his debut self-titled album in 2017 which saw him nominated for an ARIA award, three national headline tours, much-talked about sets at Splendour in the Grass and FOMO festivals amongst others. In 2018 he released single ‘Give It Time’, won a Queensland Music Award, played captivating sets at local and international festivals.

Then there was also the release of mini album The Kite String Tangle Presents: In A Desperate Moment which resulted in two sold out shows with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane. All this came alongside the announcement of his own record label Exist. Recordings which has put out well received releases from Brisbane producer Golden Vessel and sibling duo Lastlings. 

The artworks featured cut across religion, royalty and everyday life in India from various contexts and social perspectives. By sharing these works with the public, we hope to celebrate our connections to the Indo-Pacific region.

Sometimes we’re dressed in black playing Mozart and sometimes we’re breeding raptors and in cosplay! We’re bringing old favourites and new surprises for our third year running. You told us what you wanted to hear and we’ve answered the call in a concert program of pure magic with your favourite scores from movies like Jurassic Park, How to Train Your Dragon and Jaws, video games like Final Fantasy and even more pop-culture fun from the wizarding world and beyond.

Whether you’re a Wonder Woman warrior or a fully-armoured Thor, grab your mates, dress up and come along to this fun fantasy night with WASO!

Christopher Dragon conductor

The feathers are set to fly in Australia’s largest Burlesque competition – with performers from all around the country competing for the title of Miss Burlesque Australia 2020!

On Saturday 6th of June, the West Australian State Finalists will throw their sparkles into the ring and give it their all for the chance to win the title of Miss Burlesque WA 2020 and represent the state at the Grand Finals in Melbourne in August.

It’s been a mighty 12 months for the Melbourne based DJ/producer following the release of festival bangers ‘Take It’ & ‘San Frandisco’ + remixes for Dua Lipa, Hayden James, PurpleDiscoMachine, MK and Sonny Fodera - pooling 100 million+ streams, scoring an Aria Nomination, gold record, consecutive weeks as the most played song on triple j and back to back Aria Club Chart #1’s.

Don't miss Dom's biggest headline tour. 

crtive mgmt. & Select Music presents SLY WITHERS and special guests The Lazy Susans and Semantics, on tour nationally this May & June.

To coincide with the release of ‘Explode Into View,’ the first single from their forthcoming new album, Sly Withers has announced they’ll be embarking on a national tour this May and June, starting in Hobart and working their way around capital cities and regional centres across the country. Tickets are on sale now from www.slywithers.com

On their breakout 2019 EP, Gravis, and particularly its killer single ‘Lately’ feat. Carla Geneve, Sly Withers showed that they had tremendous potential to perhaps break free of the confines of the Australian punk and indie rock scene they were raised on, and make a name for themselves as their own unique entity. ‘Explode Into View’ is the fulfilment of that and then some.

Nothing between then and now has changed in the band’s make-up. Same four members – Mata (guitar / vox), Sam Blitvich (guitar / vox), Joel Neubecker (drums) and Shea Moriarty (bass) – using the same producer as Gravis (Matthew Templeman at his studio in Mount Hawthorn), but now they possess not only another hard year on the road of shows under their belts (including major sets at Falls Festival and supporting the likes of Amy Shark and Slowly Slowly), and a self-belief that can only be built on the back of hard work and a camaraderie forged across sticky floors and tour vans. The result is a towering sound that is much, much greater than the sum of its parts, yet reflects the depth of the emotional core of the band and the love they share for the music they make together.

We acknowledge that these events are taking place on stolen land. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

TICKET INFO:

Promoter Presale: Friday 29th November 9:00am AEDST
General on sale: Monday 2nd December 9:00am AEDST

VIP M&G Ticket includes:
Meet and Greet with the Artist
Photo with the Artist on the fans own phone or camera
2 items signed by the Artist
Limited edition A3 Thick Card Poster
3 x guitar pick
Official commemorative VIP Laminate
Priority Access to the Venue

Playing a massive bunch of shows across the country and bringing a set list full of fan favourites from their 25 year, seven album back catalogue, The Caddies hit capital cities and regional centres throughout Australia, clocking up the kms and throwing down the good-time, two-tone vibes on a massive 13 date National tour.

Loved for their essential distillation of ska, reggae and pop punk, Mad Caddies have attracted a loyal and committed global fan base since breaking out of a Californian high school jam room in 1995. Mad Caddies 25th Anniversary tour will be a punk rock ‘n’ ska party like no other!

Ben Elton exploded onto the comedy scene over 30 years ago, hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live. Since then Elton has achieved huge success as a stand-up comic, author, playwright, actor and director. He's written television shows such as The Young Ones, Blackadder 2, Blackadder The Third, Blackadder Goes Forth, The Thin Blue Line and many more, as well writing and directing two feature films. He has published 16 best-selling novels, three smash hit West End plays and the global phenomenon We Will Rock You based on the music of British rock legends, Queen.

A serial award winner, he has won three BAFTAs, two Laurence Olivier Awards, The Royal Television Society Writer’s Award, The Golden Dagger UK Crime Writer of the Year Award, The Critics Circle Award for Best Musical and the Eurovision Golden Rose D’Or Lifetime Achievement Award.

See Ben Elton at the Perth Concert Hall in April next year as he returns to Australia after 14 years.

Celebrated US gothic-rock/folk/doom-metal luminary CHELSEA WOLFE has announced her first full tour of Australia since 2012, scheduled for June nexr year.

Following her first ever New Zealand tour with shows in Auckland & Wellington, Chelsea Wolfe will bring her visceral, vivid live performance to Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane.

Wolfe will tour with her four-piece band, as well as bringing along Sargent House labelmate EMMA RUTH RUNDLE performing solo as support.

Chelsea Wolfe will perform a career-spanning set on this tour, including songs from her new album “Birth of Violence” released last September.

Chelsea Wolfe last played in Australia in 2016 for Tasmania’s Dark Mofo event, with her last full national tour back in 2012.

Since then, she has continued to earn a cult following worldwide, propelling her previous albums ‘Hiss Spun’ (2017) & ‘Abyss’ (2015) onto the Billboard 200 albums chart and further critical acclaim.

From Roskilde Festival to selling out clubs worldwide, Chelsea Wolfe’s versatility as a performer and songwriter is on full display at her live performances, whether solo or with her band.

2020 will mark 10 years since her debut ‘The Grime and The Glow’ was released, sparking a career that has influenced and inspired fans across continents to appreciate life in both its darkness and light.

‘Birth of Violence’ was written and recorded in solitude at home in Northern California. Following the brooding heaviness of ‘Hiss Spun’, Wolfe chose to return to her folk roots. These songs describe ‘an internal awakening of feminine energy, a connection to the maternal spirit of the Earth and a defiant stance against the destructive and controlling forces of a greedy and hostile patriarchy.’

Opening track ‘The Mother Road’ quickly establishes this sound: simultaneously unnerving and soothing. Whilst critical reviews have been positive, it’s perhaps the feedback from her fans that best describes the power and allure of Chelsea Wolfe in its simplest form:

‘After the doomy heaviness of Hiss Spun, another acoustic record – she seriously can nail it in any style’

‘Her heavier, doomy records got me into her music, but her acoustic material is completely entrancing.’

‘I cannot believe I am lucky enough to be alive in a time where Chelsea Wolfe exists’

Chelsea Wolfe will be joined at all shows on this tour by singer songwriter EMMA RUTH RUNDLE. The curator of this year’s Roadburn Festival, Emma Ruth Rundle is revered for her powerful and evocative songwriting as much as her artistic flair and versatility. In addition to her work with renowned groups RED SPAROWES, MARRIAGES & THE NOCTURNES, Emma has released five solo records, most recently 2018’s ‘On Dark Horses.’ Her passionate live performances are renowned as much as her songcraft and Australian & Kiwi fans will finally get to experience her live performances for the first time ever this June.

'Expecting To Fly' was a sensation upon it's release, knocking Oasis' 'Whats The Story (Morning Glory)' off the #1 spot in the UK charts! Decade Magazine included the album in their list of all-time greatest Britpop albums, with X Radio bestowing similar honours. The album set The Bluetones on a storied career having played thousands of shows across 73 countries.

These long overdue dates will see the reunited foursome return for their first Australian headline tour in over 20 years, whilst also making it their very first trip to New Zealand. These shows will be unforgettable - you won't want to miss them!

Be inspired by the latest fashion trends heading down the runway while enjoying drinks and canapés overlooking the stunning Elizabeth Quay. The event will feature the works of talented Australian designers, both established and emerging, as well as a host of other entertainment. Stay tuned to find out which designers are joining us on the night!

Rotary Elizabeth Quay are proud to be donating 100% of the proceeds of the event to Copelands LGBTQI+ Youth Emergency Accommodation Service, provided by Perth-based not-for-profit Assisting Your Life to Achieve (AYLA) Inc.

Andy and Terry's Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories! It's now more fantastically dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider!

But Andy, Terry and Jill have no idea they're about to face their biggest challenge yet! Mr Big Nose has sent his grandchildren to the Treehouse, and they don't want to just sit quietly. Can Andy, Terry & Jill master this extreme babysitting challenge? What does mysterious fortune teller Madam Know-It-All really want? And will the Big Red Button really destroy the world?

The team behind the 13-, 26-, 52- and 78-Storey Treehouses Live on Stage return with a fantastical trip through this wild, weird and wonderful world for children 6-12 and their adults. Just beware of the Fortune Teller…

For more info and conditions of entry please visit our website.

FESTIVAL BUSES

Gannaways Bus Charters are running four bus services to get you to & from the festival without the stress. Return bus services run from these centres, making stops along the way:

BUS 1 : BUNBURY / AUSTRALIND

BUS 2 : PREVELLY / MARGARET RIVER

BUS 3 : YALLINGUP / DUNSBOROUGH

Tickets for these services are only available from Eventbrite and must be bought online in advance. There are no sales on the day.

Visit our website under GETTING THERE for bus times.

BUS 4: BUSSELTON SHUTTLE BUS is a shuttle service from Vasse, along the Busselton Hwy towards Barnard Park. Tickets are $5 and can only be bought when boarding the bus each way.

Please note: children need a bus ticket to use this service.

Reflect on the magnificent night sky as you sit back in the Yurlu Lounge and enjoy a prestigious line-up of Australian musicians including Thelma Plum, The Mark Atkins Band, The Struggling Kings (named the best Indigenous act in the 2019 WAM Awards) plus more exciting announcements to be made!
Yurlu is the Banjima word for Country or Earth, so bring your own chairs for a magical night of culture and music immersed in Country.

Be Welcomed to Country by our Traditional Owners as part of the official opening of the 2020 Karijini Experience, gain a sense of the land and the Banjima culture, including an official Welcome to Country and corroboree followed by an exciting musical line-up of local musicians, The Bradley Hall Band and The Yabu Band.

Fresh from placing #3 in the Hottest 100 with Charlie, Mallrat brings her Driving Music Tour to some of the best venues in Australia. Having scored Platinum and Gold accreditations for every single she's released, and toured her Driving Music EP around the world, Mallrat is back to launch a new batch of raucous, joyful singalongs.

This is an 18+ show.

Leo Frank’s trial and conviction is a shocking miscarriage of justice that leads to tragedy. Based on true events, the Tony-award-winning Parade is not your average feel-good musical. Yet this powerful tale of racism and false patriotism, set to a striking score that ranges from soaring anthems to ragtime and blues, is a timely reminder of the ugly consequences of ignorance and fear.

Choreographed by: Jayne Smeulders

Formed in 1998 and having played over 600 shows The Clone Roses are the longest serving and most popular Tribute to The Stone Roses. Their attention to detail is astounding, whether it’s the same amps, the set list, the clothing, or the sound… The Clone Roses have it nailed!

Expect to hear – I Wanna Be Adored, Fools Gold, Love Spreads, Waterfall, I am the Resurrection, She Bangs the Drums, Made of Stone + more.

Brisbane quintet Waax have been making lots of compelling noise of late. Signing with Australian indie heavyweight Dew Process and featuring heavily on the nation’s airwaves they’ve been winning hearts and selling out national tours in the process. Supporting the likes of big time internationals Wolf Alice, Fall Out Boy and Biffy Clyro, the band have also been making sizable waves on the festival circuit with standout sets at Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Good Things and Unify Gathering, not to mention a growing collection of local music awards and it’s clear to see the band’s trajectory is on a stratospheric rise

Immerse yourself in Western Australia's Noongar culture as Aboriginal dancers perform traditional song and dance and share stories of our rich culture and history.

Visit the Yagan Square amphitheatre to enjoy free Aboriginal performances every Friday evening.

Come along to the Shire of Dandaragan's annual youth festival on the foreshore.

Check out the sand sculptures on the beach and learn how to create your own sand masterpiece. 

Water slides, rides, laser tag, gaming vault, and other activities.

Coffee, ice-cream van, donuts, hamburgers, slushy van and more.

Direct from the UK, The Doors Alive are widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960's rock gods The Doors in the world today.

The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1960's Door concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back with classic hits such as Light My Fire, Break on Through (to the Other Side), Riders On The Storm, People Are Strange, L.A. Woman, The End, Roadhouse Blues, Love Her Madly plus loads more.

Mike Griffioen (Jim Morrison) captures the look, attitude, and rich baritone voice of the late, great frontman of The Doors with ease whilse his compadres showcase the musical chops of original Doors members Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore with finesse. The Doors Alive use the very same instruments that members of the original band played to achieve that authentic Sixties sound. These include vintage keyboards such as the Gibson G101 and the Fender Rhodes Bass, as well as the vintage Gibson S.G. Guitar.

Choreographers: Roy Assaf, remounted by Niv Marinberg; Graeme Watson, remounted by Sue Peacock; new works by Laura Boynes and Jayne Smeulders
Performed by: 2nd and 3rd Year Dance students

WAAPA’s talented dance students rise to new artistic heights in four imaginative and entertaining dance works. Visiting international artist Niv Marinberg remounts Girls & Boys, an exploration of gender and community by Israeli choreographer Roy Assaf, while Sue Peacock remounts Australian choreographer Graeme Watson’s stunning piece, Bodyline, created in 1987 for Nederlands Dans Theatre 2. Local dancer, choreographer, film maker and WAAPA alumna Laura Boynes will create an exciting original contemporary piece while Jane Smeulders, formerly West Australian Ballet principal artist and now a WAAPA dance lecturer, will choreograph a beautiful new classical ballet.