Moonlight Cinemas – Dec – March 15
Moonlight Cinemas showcases the latest releases, contemporary, cult and classic movies under the stars.
Relax with a picnic, wine and friends in the tranquil Synergy Parklands at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens.
Gates open at 7pm and screenings start at sundown, approximately 8.30pm.
For the full line up and details go to - www.moonlight.com.au
January
Soundbound – Jan 2 – SOLD OUT!
Underworld
Summerdayze – Jan 4
Summerdayze’s gives you 4 days to recover and revive before their superb electronic and dance music festival!
Featuring
Underworld, Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Eric Prydz, Calvin Harris (Dj Set),
Digitalism, Adam Freeland, Cicada, Boys Noize, Switch
Steve Aoki, Busy P, Dj Mehdi, Galvatrons, Malente, Burns
Tydi, Yummy Fur Sound System, Micah (Decks N Fx), She Selexx
Kenny L Project, Voltaire Twins, Brash And Sassy, Travis
The Transients, The Typhoons, Boys Boys Boys, Darren Briais
Terry Waites Feat. Alex K, Tomas Ford, Piet El, Markus, Hickey
6000 Red, Mia Sonos, Darren J, Bentman & Sippin Plus Special Guests
Buy tickets @ www.ticketmaster.com.au 
Adam Sheridan
Gatecrasher – Jan 23
Gatecrasher remains the most global and successful of all the Trance super brands.
Featuring
Adam Sheridan UK, DJ Mag 53 DJ 2008, Mike Koglin Germany, DJ Mag 87 DJ 2008, Noys MusicTyDi BRIS, Australias ITM 1 DJ 2008 MaRLo NL, Trance Energy, Mike Nichol, Armada, ASOTDr Willis MELB, High Contrast and Love Parade
Local Support: Kenny L, Freestyle, Piet El, Benny T, Lucca, Maxwell, Paul Scott, Sketchism, Thomas Hart, Flex, Darren J, Genisis and John Paul
Buy tickets @ moshtix.com.au
Zydecats
Perth Blues Club, Mardi Gras – Jan 24
Some of WA’s most talented blues, jazz, roots and funk musicians will play in a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras from 12 midday till 12 midnight, Jan 24.
Dress up Carnival style.
Featuring
Zydecats, Victoria Newton, Rick Steele Band, Descarga, Bob Patient Band, Simon Cox Band, Jim Fisher Band, Cornerhouse Jazz Band, Tin Dog, Paul Gioia, Global Accord Barbershop Quartet and The Charlie Brown Brass Band
$58.50 + BF
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Ziggy Marley
Raggamuffin – Jan 24
Raggamuffin hosts a festival with the best in live funk, dub, hip hop and soul on the planet in a veritable musical reggae feast.
Featuring
Ziggy Marley, Eddy Grant, Shaggy, Arrested Development, Inner Circle, Ali Campbell and Bonjah.
$112 + BF
February
Arctic Monkeys
The Prodigy
Big Day Out - Feb 1
Every year the Big Day Out delivers the best and most comprehensive festival in the country. The line up is no different this year with an old legend lining up with the young legends.
This year there has been some controversy about the venue canceling this is all heresy. It’s on and stronger than ever!
Featuring
Neil Young, Arctic Monkeys, The Living End, The Prodigy, Sneaky Sound System, My Morning Jacket, Pendulum, Bullet For My Valentine, Tv On The Radio, Simian Mobile Disco, The Ting Tings, Tiki Taane, Cut Copy, Cog, Youth Group, The Grates, Birds Of Tokyo, Tzu, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Serj Tankian, Dropkick Murphys, Black Kids, Hot Chip, Lupe Fiasco, Holy Ghost!, Z*Trip, Died Pretty, The Vines, Infusion, Children Collide, Pee Wee Ferris, Sparkadia, The Getaway Plan, Little Red, Mammal, Mercy Arms, Ajax, Andee Frost And The Drones.
$139.50 + BF
Perth International Arts Festival – Beck’s Music Box – FEB 14 - March 8
The only after-party throughout the PIAF in Feb is at the Beck’s Music Box.
Kicking off nightly at 10.30pm (after the main act) choose your mood at the coolest open-air bar in Perth!
Choose to chill-out on the lounges with a late-night drink and good friends, or dance to local and international DJs in the open-air playpen.
This year the bar has introduced a second stage in the bar area which features intimate mid-week performances.
The DJ line up includes the diverse sounds of Optimo, Dino Moran, Jazzanova featuring Alex Barck, a DJ set from Architecture in Helsinki and Dan Deacon to name a few.
Local live sets include Sunshine Brothers, Bekk Reczek (The Bank Holidays), Graham Wood Trio, Tomás Ford, Natalie Gillespie and Grace Barbe plus local DJs Gear, Nhat (Kitty Schmidt), Lady Carla, The Bros Maz (from Death Disco) and Cutter.
Some genres being spun or performed include 50s rockabilly, electro, rock, soul, South African house, innovative sounds in nu-jazz, break beat and modern soul to interactive electro-pop and dance, live dub/reggae more jazz grooves electro, small talk and soulful folk - so each night new sounds will resonate from the performing DJ or live performer.
The gain a comprehensive guide – www.perthfestival.com.au then go to Beck’s Music Box After Parties.
David Byrne
Songs of David Byrne & Brian Eno - Feb 4
In “Songs Of David Byrne and Brian Eno”, Byrne performs a show which marries music, art and theatre. The show features a ten-piece band, five musicians, three backing singers and three dancers - all dressed in white. What a night!
$115 + BF
Perth Zoo, South Perth
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2009 – Feb 6
For the first time to Perth the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is coming, oh yeah!
The Perth Cultural Centre will be transformed to host – Girl Talk, Stereolab, Architecture In Helsinki, The Hold Steady, The Drones, Cut Off Your Hands, Four Tet, Tame Impala, El Guincho, Jay Reatard, Buraka Som Sistema Dj/Mc Set, The Temper Trap, No Age, John Steel Singers, Canyons, Pivot, Port O’brien, Holly Throsby, Born Ruffians, Mountains In The Sky, Tim Fite, Still Flyin, Daedelus…plus more to be announced
Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
The legend poet and signer-songwriter Leonard Cohen will perform a selection of work that will showcase his over 50 years in the business. A unique night on the lawn at Sandalford will result.
Running times:
4:00pm Gates open
5:15pm Augie March - Acoustic
6:15pm Paul Kelly7:30pm Leonard Cohen
Sandalford Wines
Tickets start at $129
Fatboy Slim
Good Vibrations - Feb 22
A staple festival on the summer calendar is Good Vibes. Boasting a fine set of beat-based performers the line up includes:
Fatboy Slim, The Presets, The Roots, Deadmau5, The Pharcyde (original line up), Sam Sparro, Roni Size Reprazent, Chromeo, Stanton Warriors, The Potbelleez, Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock, Micky Slim, Yelle, Wale, The Cuban Brothers, Miami Horror, Rico Tubbs, Mike Relm and Hosted by your master of ceremonies Supernatural.
Buys tickets @ moshtix.com.au
MARCH
N*E*R*D
The Future Music Festival - March 1 – LABOUR DAY WEEKEND
Voted Best Event 2008 at the Sony inthemix50 awards night the 2009 Future Music Festival presents two of its biggest headliners together on one bill.
N*E*R*D featuring Pharrell Williams (live) – BASEMENT JAXX (Live), CSS (Live) – PAUL OAKENFOLD, MARKUS SCHULZ, ETIENNE DE CRECY (Live), STEVE ANGELLO, SEBASTIAN INGROSSO, JOACHIM GARRAUD, MR OIZO, CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE, TOCADISCO, SUPER8 & TAB, LIFELIKE, YACHT (Live) and more to be announced…
Buys tickets @ www.ticketmaster.com.au, www.inthemix.com.au & the following retail outlets: 78 Records, DJ Factory, Live Clothing (all stores), Mills Records, Planet Video and Rockeby Records.
APRIL
John Butler Trio
WEST COAST N ROOTS FESTIVAL 2009 — April 18
The West Coast Blues n Roots Festival celebrates it’s 5th birthday and has developed into one of the most loved homegrown festivals in WA.
The festival’s philosophy is to assemble the finest list of blues, roots, soul, rock, R&B, country and world acts from around the world and watch the magic happen.
Featuring:
John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins, Zappa Plays Zappa,Paul Kelly, Easy Star All-Stars, Ben Kweller, Tony Joe White, Blue King Brown, Seasick Steve, Eric Bibb, The Special Beat, Luka Bloom, Blues Traveler, C.W. Stoneking & The Primitive Horn Orchestra, Little Red, Ruthie Foster, Kev Carmody, Rodney Crowell, Whitley, Kora, Mama Kin and more to be announced.
For full festival information, head to: www.sunsetevents.com.au
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