Layla Majnun has been a labour of love for the Performing Lines team, and it showed in the care that was given to curating the space at Subiaco Arts Centre.
INTERVIEW: Self-empowerment & Synaesthesia with Millie Turner
UK pop artist Millie Turner has recently released her new single, titled ‘Ride This Train’, which speaks about self-empowerment and overcoming obstacles. We spoke to her about her new singles, upcoming debut album, inspirations and more!
AUG/SEPT: IN's New Music Roundup
It’s that time yet again where our writers are here to share the most blessed of tunes, in light of the new releases over the past two months. If you’re anything like us and have an appetite for finding great new music, dig right in!
Lavazza Italian Film Festival: Charming and poignant "Bangla" is a gem of a debut by Phaim Bhuiyan
A perfect addition to the Lavazza Film Festival 2019 line up, Bangla is a hilarious, enlightening, and impressive directorial debut by Phaim Bhuyian.
LIVE REVIEW: Listen Out 2019 brings the heat to Perth
Highly charged up and home to essentially half of Perth’s youth for the day, Listen Out 2019 served as the welcome grounds for all things dance, hip hop and RnB.
LIVE REVIEW: Holy Holy's wholesome tour
Holy Holy’s My Own Pool of Light tour was always going to be a stellar experience, but little did we know that our hearts were to be stolen by their supporting act Almond Soy.
LIVE REVIEW: The 1975 return on tour with a powerful message
After a 3-year absence from Australian shores, The 1975 marked their return with a show to remember at HBF Stadium.
LIVE REVIEW: Why Stella Donnelly continues to capture all
Beyond her incredible musical aptitude and unparalleled voice control, Stella’s dichotomy between being sweet and angelic – whilst at the same time being open about sexuality and expressing a strong voice regarding important socio-political matters – makes her a wonderfully unique artist.
LIVE REVIEW: Adrian Dzvuke @ Mojo's Fremantle
Dzvuke had delivered a set that never wavered in energy, musicianship and good vibes – doubly impressive considering his relative newness to the live performance circuit. It’s doubtless only the start of a bright future, and many more shows and songs to come.
Sound On Festival 2019 – Where Talent Has No Age
Over the weekend, Isolated Nation got the grand opportunity to send our junior photographer Reo-Blu Caré, who was mentored alongside our talented photographer Brendan Cecich!
LIVE REVIEW: The Jungle Giants’ Fremantle Extravaganza
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and The Jungle Giants’ Fremantle show seemed to be over just a second after they started. Going off what the guy said behind me as soon as it ended: “Well that was bloody brilliant!”
INTERVIEW: Getting Caught Up With Lime Cordiale
The boys have just released a new single ‘Robbery’, which includes a music video that was produced and directed by the band themselves.
THEATRE REVIEW: Two Canaries is an Ode to Mother Nature
A stage filled with water. Two rocks, with one performer perched on each. A violinist, visible, but simultaneously blended into the background of the stage. A melancholic song, echoing throughout the room. This is how Two Canaries begins.
INSIDE: The wonderful world of "Spoken Word Perth"
“The poems discussed every subject imaginable. Relationships, identity, nature, politics and activism, trauma and recovery were frequent topics. The poems about ugly babies, sex positions, honey, and watching Mary Poppins while high were unexpected but so rewarding…”
FILM REVIEW: Adulthood is a prison in Australian director Sophie Hyde's "Animals"
In Animals, adulthood is prison, and the prime objective is to escape it.
THEATRE REVIEW: Black is the New White is uproariously funny
Originally commissioned by Sydney Theatre Co and brought to Perth thanks to the Black Swan Theatre Company, Black is the New White is a blessing to behold. It manages to challenge and educate audiences on complicated themes while delivering lightning-quick comedy that will leave you in stitches the entire way through.
Inside: The 2019 State Poetry Slam Final at The Rosemount
The Perth poetry community recently held the 2019 State Poetry Slam Final at the Rosemount Hotel. I was there to watch 8 of WA’s best poets compete against one another, with nothing but words as their weapons.
LIVE REVIEW: La Dispute’s powerful Newport Hotel show
La Dispute’s set at the Newport Hotel on September 6 was one of those rare shows where the performers and audience alike were on the same wavelength from the get-go, making for a moving and invigorating night.
THEATRE REVIEW: The Book of Mormon exceeds the lofty expectations
The Book of Mormon was easily the most anticipated theatre event of the year, and it was worth the wait.
THEATRE REVIEW: Perpetual Wake "is a tangled tale of lies and deception"
The Last Great Hunt produce works that inventively play with form and have the ability to engage the intellect as well as the heart. Perpetual Wake is a show that looks at our intrinsic need to please other people.