All five acts were just a taste of what Platform had to offer, and it felt great to witness so many people fully behind the cause. No matter the genre, live music deserves a place – particularly when it comes to giving local artists a voice.
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All five acts were just a taste of what Platform had to offer, and it felt great to witness so many people fully behind the cause. No matter the genre, live music deserves a place – particularly when it comes to giving local artists a voice.
For weeks, we’d all been looking forward to seeing local legends such as Crooked Colours, Slumberjack, ShockOne, Reija Lee and Tina Says take to the stage.
The band caught up with one of our editors, Stoney, to share an insight into their 18-month journey of album writing, plans for the 2021 tour, and what they’ve been up to in isolation.
Perth hip hop locals Racka Chaci have recently come back with a gritty 80’s inspired track ‘San Pelli’.
Definitely a song for the top ’40s, Rosel demonstrates his understanding of the charts and current trends, by dropping a zeitgeist of a track.
Sydney sweetheart Julia Jacklin played for a packed Astor Theatre crowd on Friday 13 March, government warnings be damned.
Jack Davies single launch at Mojos shot by Reuben Black.
Dune Rats @ Metro City shot by Sethen Sheehan-Lee
Approachable Members of Your Local Community at Indian Ocean Hotel shot by Sethen Sheehan-Lee
It felt somewhat surreal to see her in the physical realm for Perth Festival for some reason.
Tempest wrung every emotional nuance from every word. Her versatility with the spoken word meant that as each track rolled into the next, subtle changes to her cadence made some become raps, some poetry, some sung.
With Origin and Falls well behind us, it was Laneway Festival’s turn to steal the spotlight of Perth’s festival scene.
Bastille at Metropolis Fremantle shot by Reuben Black.
I’ve been a fan of Lauren Daigle for a while now, so when I heard she was coming to Perth I was more than happy to attend her concert for her Look Up Child world tour. I sure wasn’t expecting what I got.
It’s hard not to fall in love with DeMarco’s careless yet intense live presence.
Photos by Reuben Black.
Photos by Reuben Black.
Despite not being 100% familiar with every artist, Falls is always such a great experience and a fantastic way to listen to some new and exciting music. The people, music, food, atmosphere and the organisation of it all were outstanding.
All photos by Patrick Boere.
A brilliant way to enter into the new year, all of the acts pulled out the big guns in ensuring everyone had an incredible time.