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Win! MIC DROP – Asia’s Wildest Comedy Night tickets

Live stand-up show MIC DROP – Asia’s Wildest Comedy Night is hitting Regal Theatre for two shows on Sunday, November […]

Win! Lachtara. Longing. movie tickets

Father and son. Years of silence. One unforgettable road trip. After years apart, a Greek father and his Polish-Greek son […]

Win! How to Rob a Bank movie tickets

In How To Rob A Bank, a crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, unaware that their […]

Win! I Love Boosters movie tickets

From Boots Riley, the musician, filmmaker and frontman of political hip-hop group The Coup, I Love Boosters, is a hilarious […]

Beth Orton hits the ground running

BRIT Award winner and Mercury Prize nominee Beth Orton will return to Australia next year, hitting Astor Theatre on Tuesday, March 23. […]

The Gray Brothers aren’t fracking around

Rising Broome duo The Gray Brothers will perform at Blues at Bridgetown (November 13-15) and head to Fremantle to launch […]

Review: Peter Helliar at Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall

Peter Helliar’s An International Kerfuffle at Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall Saturday, October 31, 2026 If we’d asked the tarot cards […]

Koorliny Arts Centre honours the legacy of iconic musical Singin’ in the Rain

Beloved film-to-musical adaptation Singin’ in the Rain will light up Koorliny Arts Centre this month, hitting the stage from Friday, November 20, to […]

Music

Beth Orton hits the ground running

BRIT Award winner and Mercury Prize nominee Beth Orton will return to Australia next year, hitting Astor Theatre on Tuesday, March 23. […]

Pollen festival springs to life in North Fremantle

Live music festival Pollen returns to North Fremantle this month, taking place at Port Beach Brewery on Saturday, November 14. […]

Sevendust bring ONE Australia Tour to Perth

US hard rockers Sevendust have announced they are returning down under in 2027. The five-piece will begin the tour at […]

US heavyweights Converge bring a double dose of new music to Australia

Marking their first Australian tour since 2019, US heavy outfit Converge are returning to Australia in 2027. The four-piece will […]

The Gray Brothers aren’t fracking around

Rising Broome duo The Gray Brothers will perform at Blues at Bridgetown (November 13-15) and head to Fremantle to launch […]

Queency and WAYJO bring Queer Anthems to the big band stage

WAYJO’s 18-piece Resonance Jazz Orchestra are joining forces with Perth-based powerhouse Queency to reimagine iconic queer anthems as big, bold […]

Resilience, reflection, and renewal with Tracey Barnett

Bridgetown local Tracey Barnett has just released her fourth album, Resilience, and will perform once again at Blues At Bridgetown, […]

Ian Lilburne and the art of darkness

Perth singer-songwriter Ian Lilburne is set to celebrate the release of his latest album, Left Hand of Darkness, with a […]

Review: Stand Atlantic at Metropolis Fremantle

Stand Atlantic at Metropolis Fremantle w/ Knuckle Puck Sunday, November 1, 2026 Stand Atlantic brought a healthy dose of pop-punk […]

Review: Old Mervs at Fremantle Arts Centre

Old Mervs at Fremantle Arts Centre w/ The Pretty Littles, Free Aviary Saturday, October 31, 2026 WA duo Old Mervs […]

Review: Lily Allen at RAC Arena

Lily Allen at RAC Arena w/ Dallas Minor Sextet Sunday, November 1, 2026 It’s a bit audacious putting on a […]

Review: Hilary Duff at RAC Arena

Hilary Duff at RAC Arena w/ La Roux Thursday, October 29, 2026  Star of song and screen Hilary Duff made […]

Review: Ruby Gill’s Fishing is not about fishing

Ruby Gill Fishing is not about fishing Independent Victoria-based singer-songwriter Ruby Gill’s new album Fishing is not about fishing exists […]

Review: Kayps’ BUNUBA BABY

Kayps BUNUBA BABY Bad Apples Music / Universal Music Australia Kayps doesn’t waste a second on BUNUBA BABY. In 28 […]

Review: Julia Jacklin’s The Gem

Julia Jacklin The Gem 4AD/Remote Control Records Four years on from 2022’s PRE PLEASURE, The Gem is Julia Jacklin back […]

Review: Polly’s Maybe

Polly Maybe  Independent Perth indie rock three-piece Polly have taken another big step forward with the release of their sophomore […]

Review: Navy June’s routine avoidance

Navy June  routine avoidance   Independent There is a lot of energy around Navy June on the WA scene at the […]

Review: Clare Perrott’s How Can I Tell You?

Clare Perrott How Can I Tell You? Independent Alt-folk singer-songwriter Clare Perrott has collected an impressive list of accolades across […]

Review: Jade Rich’s quite the view (underwater)

Jade Rich quite the view (underwater)  Independent Rising above the surf with shades of Caroline Polachek and FKA Twigs, Jade […]

Review: Rosalie Chilvers’ Haunt You

Rosalie Chilvers Haunt You Independent Perth pop-rock princess Rosalie Chilvers brings darkness, vulnerability and a sprinkle of spice to her […]

Arts & Lifestyle

WA Day Festival gets loud with live music lineup

Joint headliners Eskimo Joe and Coterie will lead two days of free live music at the 2026 WA Day Festival, […]

Actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died in Los Angeles aged 86. With a career spanning over 60 years on […]

Perth Festival unveils 2027 program

Perth Festival has unveiled its 2027 program. Running from Friday, February 5, to Sunday, February 28, the 74th edition of […]

WA Day Festival brings two-day celebration to Burswood Park

WA Day Festival is back in 2026, bringing two huge days of free carnival rides, live entertainment, family activities and […]

Koorliny Arts Centre honours the legacy of iconic musical Singin’ in the Rain

Beloved film-to-musical adaptation Singin’ in the Rain will light up Koorliny Arts Centre this month, hitting the stage from Friday, November 20, to […]

Mudh brings stories of home to life through dance

What does home mean to you? This November, a group of women from diverse cultural backgrounds will explore that question […]

Harith Iskander and Kumar are ready to ‘drop the mic’ in Perth

Starting in Malaysia and expanding across Southeast Asia, the popular live show, Mic Drop, makes its Australian debut in Melbourne […]

The heart behind the art

Wall of Hearts is a new free, all-ages exhibition showing at Forrest Chase from Friday, October 2, to Friday, October […]

Review: Peter Helliar at Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall

Peter Helliar’s An International Kerfuffle at Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall Saturday, October 31, 2026 If we’d asked the tarot cards […]

Review: The Book of Mormon at Crown Theatre

The Book of Mormon at Crown Theatre Thursday, October 22, 2026 Hallelujah, it’s hilarious. The Book of Mormon has returned […]

Review: Come From Away at Koorliny Arts Centre

Come From Away at Koorliny Arts Centre Sunday, September 20, 2026  Koorliny Arts Centre became Gander, Newfoundland, for the second […]

Review: Bogan Literature’s Dracula at Royale Theatre

Bogan Literature: Dracula at Royale Theatre Thursday, September 17, 2026  The BS Productions team have done it again, turning another […]

Film & TV

Rock The Boat Film Festival award winners revealed

Rock The Boat Film Festival (RTBFF) closed its fifth season with its Awards Night at ACE HOYTS Rockingham on Saturday, […]

Actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died in Los Angeles aged 86. With a career spanning over 60 years on […]

Perth Festival unveils 2027 program

Perth Festival has unveiled its 2027 program. Running from Friday, February 5, to Sunday, February 28, the 74th edition of […]

Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet gets orchestrated for 30th year celebration

Baz Luhrmann’s iconic Romeo + Juliet will return to screens accompanied by a live orchestra next year. Originally released in […]

Uncovering revelations from WA’s colonial past

“Viewing the work from start to end will forge different kinds of ‘revelations’ in viewers as the work itself accumulates […]

Tune in for these top music docos at Revelation Film Festival 2026

Revelation Perth International Film Festival is less than a week away, with over 150 feature and short films set to […]

Revelation Film Festival’s pick of the flicks for 2026

Revelation Perth International Film Festival is set to return in 2026, screening at Luna Leederville, The Backlot, SAE Perth, Tribe […]

Behind the Magic of the Alliance Française French Film Festival with Alexandre Allais

Perth is set to celebrate the 37th edition of the Alliance Française French Film Festival this month, bringing the very […]

Review: Look Back – A charming and cute trick

Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda Starring Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita, Furi Nanase, Rokka Okada 7/10 Set in a gorgeous part of Akita […]

Review: Primetime – Why don’t you take a seat?

Directed by Lance Oppenheim Starring Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers 6/10 Twenty years ago, when reality television […]

Review: The Altar Boys – Children carrying adult burdens

Directed by Piotr Domalewski Starring Tobiasz Wajda, Bruno Błach-Baar, Mikołaj Juszczyk, Filip Juszczyk 8/10 Their blue woollen hats should be […]

Review: Klara and the Sun – Artificially sentimental

Directed by Taika Waititi Starring Jenna Ortega, Mia Tharia, Steve Buscemi, Amy Adams 6/10  Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s bestselling […]

Competitions

Win! MIC DROP – Asia’s Wildest Comedy Night tickets

Live stand-up show MIC DROP – Asia’s Wildest Comedy Night is hitting Regal Theatre for two shows on Sunday, November […]

Win! Lachtara. Longing. movie tickets

Father and son. Years of silence. One unforgettable road trip. After years apart, a Greek father and his Polish-Greek son […]

Win! How to Rob a Bank movie tickets

In How To Rob A Bank, a crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, unaware that their […]

Win! I Love Boosters movie tickets

From Boots Riley, the musician, filmmaker and frontman of political hip-hop group The Coup, I Love Boosters, is a hilarious […]