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Absorbingly entertaining “The Trembling Giant” is inventive science fiction rooted in thrilling psychological drama
Aug 23

Aug 23 Absorbingly entertaining “The Trembling Giant” is inventive science fiction rooted in thrilling psychological drama

Howie Ng
Live Nation

From emerging Perth theatre company Those Who Love You, The Trembling Giant follows the story of two people, Margot and Flint, and their struggle to keep one of the last remaining trees on earth alive inside a bunker in a post-apocalyptic world.

THEATRE NATION: Bell Shakespeare's "Othello" Does Not Disappoint
Aug 21

Aug 21 THEATRE NATION: Bell Shakespeare's "Othello" Does Not Disappoint

Katie Bennett
Live Nation

Bell Shakespeare's Othello is a play never to be forgotten. Surrendering our sense of reality, we were flung into a world of betrayal, love and far too much death; just how Shakespeare likes it. 

Bibliophilia Obscura: Ern Malley, Australian Modernism and Continuing Inspiration
Aug 18

Aug 18 Bibliophilia Obscura: Ern Malley, Australian Modernism and Continuing Inspiration

Tom Camp
bibliophilia obscura, Opinion Articles

This is a story about a dead poet who was posthumously immortalised from obscurity by a rising star with a passion for literature, poetry and art. This is a story of the two men who brought them together. This is the story of the most celebrated Australian poet that never lived and the greatest literary hoax in our history.

LIVE NATION: Listen Out 2016 Preview
Aug 16

Aug 16 LIVE NATION: Listen Out 2016 Preview

Max Mairata
Live Nation

Listen Out is Australia’s intelligent dance music event, bringing quality dance music to Perth this spring! Read our preview to the festival here. 

VIEWS OF THE MONTH: August edition
Aug 16

Aug 16 VIEWS OF THE MONTH: August edition

Matthew Spence
Music Nation

August has brought the pop muzak goods with new tracks from artists such as DJ Khaled and JoJo. Read this month's Views of the Month.

The Best and Worst Horror films of 2016 (so far)
Aug 14

Aug 14 The Best and Worst Horror films of 2016 (so far)

Ray Watson
Screen Nation

It has been rather a mixed bag of horror releases so far in 2016. Our resident horror fanatic Ray Watson has takes stock of the top 5 best and worst horror films we've seen this year.

Cirque Du Soleil returns to Perth in 2017
Aug 12

Aug 12 Cirque Du Soleil returns to Perth in 2017

sarah marshman
Live Nation

Cirque du Soleil has announced the return of its trademark blue-and-yellow big top to Perth with an all-new production, KOOZA. A death-defying, colourful homage to the traditions of circus, KOOZA will open on Thursday, April 13 2017 for a limited engagement at Belmont Park Racecourse, Perth. 

Falls Festival Ticketing Information
Aug 12

Aug 12 Falls Festival Ticketing Information

sarah marshman
Live Nation

The brand new festival Falls Downtown is coming to Freo early next year. Save the date (Jan 07-08) and read up on ticketing info here. 

BIRD WEDNESDAYS: Hussy, Thee Loose Hounds, Rag'n'Bone and Shit Narnia
Aug 12

Aug 12 BIRD WEDNESDAYS: Hussy, Thee Loose Hounds, Rag'n'Bone and Shit Narnia

Tanaya Harper
Live Nation, Music Nation

Our second instalment of "Bird Wednesdays" - a new regular debrief of whats happening at that little bar on William Street. 

LIVE NATION: FOAM “I Could Milk Myself” Single Launch Review
Aug 9

Aug 9 LIVE NATION: FOAM “I Could Milk Myself” Single Launch Review

Connor Patmore
Live Nation, Music Nation

Hitting up Mojo’s to commemorate the release of their new single “I Could Milk Myself” the boys from FOAM gave a raucous but super tight performance that bodes well for both their impending Australian tour and debut LP. 

With The Band: A Personal Profile on Perth Musician Kopano
Aug 9

Aug 9 With The Band: A Personal Profile on Perth Musician Kopano

Megan Neale
Music Nation

"With The Band" is a new feature series profiling local Perth musicians. To kick things off, we have Megan talking all things Kopano. 

All about 'The Boys' by Lisa Mitchell
Aug 9

Aug 9 All about 'The Boys' by Lisa Mitchell

Sean Coffey
Music Nation

Ten years have passed since Lisa Mitchell was a contestent on Australian Idol. Since then, she has defined herself as a true song writing talent. We explore her new track The Boys, ahead of the release of her new full length.

An Open Letter to My Role Models - (I’ll keep this as short as possible)
Aug 7

Aug 7 An Open Letter to My Role Models - (I’ll keep this as short as possible)

Tanaya Harper
Opinion Articles

Dear Mum. Firstly, please do not take offence. This is not a personal attack on you. I am being in no way spiteful, vindictive or cruel. The simple fact is that you are the closest person to me who exemplifies a recent observation I’ve made.

LIVE NATION: BBE & Triple J pres. KAYTRANADA 99% world tour
Aug 3

Aug 3 LIVE NATION: BBE & Triple J pres. KAYTRANADA 99% world tour

sarah marshman
Live Nation, Music Nation

After the hugely successful release of 99%, Montreal home-boy Kaytranada will be embarking on a world tour. Tickets are on sale now. 

LIVE NATION: Machinedrum set to tour Australia this december!
Aug 3

Aug 3 LIVE NATION: Machinedrum set to tour Australia this december!

sarah marshman
Live Nation, Music Nation

December is looking mighty fine with an array of festivals and shows already announced. Get the goss on Machinedrum's tour here. 

POP VULTURE: A Chat with Mosquito Coast Ahead of their "Let's Be Friends" Tour
Aug 2

Aug 2 POP VULTURE: A Chat with Mosquito Coast Ahead of their "Let's Be Friends" Tour

Daniel Morey
Pop Vulture, Live Nation, Music Nation

We caught up with Conor Barton of Mosquito Coast ahead of their headline tour to talk about his favourite Perth musicians, their upcoming EP/tour, and what show he is currently binge-watching in our second edition of Pop Vulture interviews.

This Month in Music: July's best tracks
Jul 30

Jul 30 This Month in Music: July's best tracks

Matthew Spence
Music Nation

Our newest music pundit Matt Spence weighs in some of the best music of July. 

BIRD WEDNESDAYS: Emlyn Johnson, Doctopus, Rag n' Bone, Last Quokka shine
Jul 30

Jul 30 BIRD WEDNESDAYS: Emlyn Johnson, Doctopus, Rag n' Bone, Last Quokka shine

Tanaya Harper
Live Nation, Music Nation

We present to you "Bird Wednesdays" - a new regular debrief of whats happening at that little bar on William Street. 

WinterARTS 2016 preview: An interview with poet Paul Hetherington
Jul 29

Jul 29 WinterARTS 2016 preview: An interview with poet Paul Hetherington

Howie Ng
Live Nation

In anticipation of his WINTERarts 2016 workshop, "Prose Poetry as a Contemporary Art Form", we speak to acclaimed Australian poet Paul Hetherington about art, poetry, and comic book superheroes. 

It's Nature vs Man in Blue Room Theatre's opening psychological-eco-drama, "The Trembling Giant"
Jul 27

Jul 27 It's Nature vs Man in Blue Room Theatre's opening psychological-eco-drama, "The Trembling Giant"

Howie Ng
Live Nation

Written and directed by local talent Monty Sallur, The Trembling Giant is an emotional contemporary fable about humanity's relationship with nature. 

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