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LACHLAN PHILPOTT NOT ON ALIENATION Playwright Lachlan Philpott has asked Perth Theatre Company to remove his name from a script that was based on one his original works. The company’s production of Alienation is based on Philpott’s script by the same name. Philpott has respectfully asked for his name to be taken from the script due to the significant alterations that have been made, Philpott feeling that the changed script no longer represents the script he wrote. Philpott is addiment that there is no artistic difference between the two scripts, the changes in the script were to of such an extent that he could no longer genuinely call himself the author. Alienation is a production inspired by Australian’s who believe they have experienced an alien abduction. Whether you are a sceptic or a believer the production is an intimate look at human experiences. Lachlan Philpott still retains authorship of his original script and looks forward to seeing it on stage in the future. He also acknowledges and thanks the people who shared their abduction stories. He also thanks the actors and creative artists who have contributed to the Perth Theatre Company’s production of Alienation.
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ROLLIN’ ON GOLD Get ready for a big one, hip hop fans, as Funkoars, Vents, Briggs and Golden Era Record’s newest signee K21 will be embarking on a six city tour in support of the 2013 Golden Era Mixtape. The 2013 mixtape is the third free Golden Era mixtape in as many years. The tour will see the Golden Era artists perform tracks from the mixtape that would not normally be performed on the individual artist’s tours, as well as new material and older classics. All fouracts are at the top of their respective games right now, so make sure you chek ‘em out when they hit Bar 120, Hillarys on Friday 23 August, and The Rosemount Hotel on Saturday 24. Tickets through Heatseeker and Oztix.
ALL IN THE MIND 2013 marks the twentieth anniversary of Melbourne hardcore institution Mindsnare, and the usually dormant quartet will be hitting the road for four shows to celebrate the milestone around the country throughout July and August. Regarded as one of the originators of the now-effusive Australian hardcore and metal scene, the Mindsnare guys have been around the block, but are by no means out of energy just yet. Make sure you catch one of this country’s most influential heavy bands for the Annihilate Tenth Birthday Music Weekender when they make their way to Amplifier on Saturday 17 August, supported by 50 Lions, Battletruk, Outsiders Code and more.
THURSDAY 18 Only God Forgives – a film from director Nicolas Winding Refn who worked with Ryan Gosling in Drive reunites with the Gosling. This is a brutal story of rage, betrayal and redemption. This film won the main prize earlier this year at the Sydney Film Festival, Opening today at Luna Cinemas. Before Midnight – following on from Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, this is Richard Linklater final in the trilogy about lovers Jesse and Celine (Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) set nine years later in Greece. Opening today at Luna Cinemas.
FRIDAY 19 Friday Night Stand Up – a night of comedy Mced by Melbourne’s Trav Nash, with headliner Mike Goldstein and supports from Ciaran Lyons, Sami Shah, Andrea Gibbs. Lazy Susan’s Comedy Den, doors at 8pm.
SATURDAY 20 Other Desert Cities – a play written by Jon Robin Baitz (Brothers & Sisters) and directed by Kate Cherry, it’s about a Californian family. After a six year absence daughter Brooke returns home, to see her parents still represent the establishment that she feels has betrayed her country. Preview performance, Black Swan, to Sunday 4 August.
Jimmy Barnes
BARNESTORMER The legendary Jimmy Barnes continues to rule supreme as Australia’s undisputed king of rock. His extraordinary career as both a solo performer and as the lead vocalist with Cold Chisel has made Barnes one of the most popular and highest-selling Australian music artists of all time. In addition, he can also lay claim to an incredible 13 number one albums across his career. Despite all that, he really needs no introduction; there’s no denying Barnes’ unmistakeable voice. Already booked up and down the east coast, Barnes’ Welcome To The Pleasure House Tour now makes its way to a few WA regional centres: Mangrove Resort, Broome on Friday 16 August; the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on Thursday 19 September; Tambrey Tavern, Karratha, Saturday 21; and Walkabout Hotel, Port Hedland Sunday 22. Ticketmaster for tickets.
TUESDAY 23 Shapiro Tuesday – a variety night of comedy with Chris Burns, David Tuffley, Adam Peter Scott, Josh Richards, Sian Choyce, Rory Lowe, Ballpoint Penguins and Tien Tran. Lazy Susan’s Comedy Den, doors at 8pm.
Dave Hole
I’M A WAMBLING MAN With only six days left before entries close this coming Monday 22 July - for your chance to win over $35,000 worth in prizes, including cash and studio opportunities for all 16 category winners – even more iconic artists and industry leaders have been announced to help judge the 2013 WAM Song Of The Year entries. Dave Hole (Songwriter), Bob Patient (Songwriter), Stu Orchard (Presenter, RTRFM), Charlie Bucket (DJ, RTRFM), Rok Riley (Presenter, RTRFM), Rachel Davison (Logistics Manager, Life Is Noise/Rachel Davison Management), Chris Healing (Managing Director, Fat Shan Records) and many more are now on board. Things are wrapping up very soon, so make sure you download the entry form from wam.asn. au/songoftheyear, or head to the Sonicbids site (link on the WAM Song Of The Year Facebook page).
DR ZAIUS, DR ZAIUS Hollywood studio 20th Century Fox has announced a joint venture with a theatrical producer to develop up to a dozen Broadway musicals based on films in its back catalogue. New York Times has reported that Fox has set up a Broadway division to be headed up by Kevin McCollum, producer of stage hits Rent and Avenue Q. Fox is following in the soft-shoe footsteps of other film studios now engaging in the art of the film-to-stage adaptation. Disney, Warner Bros, MGM, Sony and Universal have delivered a variety of movie-to-stage hits from The Lion King (Disney) to Billy Elliot (Universal). Upcoming adaptions include Tim Burton’s Big Fish, Diner (music by Sheryl Crow) and Rocky. Fox have over 4,000 films in their catalogue. Already theatrical types are excitedly chattering about the likelihood of Fox properties Mrs Doubtfire and Moulin Rouge becoming musicals. But let’s not forget Fox own the rights to the Planet Of The Apes films, Star Wars and Die Hard. If any one these became a hit, there are ready-made sequels waiting in the wings - far less risky than relying on Ben Elton to whip up another untested Phantom Of The Opera sequel. But with Planet Of The Apes already scored for its run in Springfield, we are hoping Fox will fast-track it along with a few more of these suggestions. For more on this head to themusic.com.au
Welcome to another universe in the Regurgitator saga. Yep, that’s right: scaling the high walls of Hong Kong and backflipping back to Melbourne, the ‘Gurge are releasing album number eight in September, titled Dirty Pop Fantasy, which is a Regurgitator-sounding album if we’ve ever heard one. The past year gouged out candybloated glories of the Retrotech tour’s re-invigoration of seminal albums Tu Plang and Unit and reveled in the rapturous air of the 2013 Groovin’ the Moo tour among other fests, but now the Dirty Pop Tour hits Indi bar on Wednesday 16 October; Prince Of Wales, Bunbury Thursday 17; Metropolis Fremantle Friday 18; and The Rosemount Hotel Saturday 19. Tickets through Oztix.
Kim Salmon Brian Kennedy
BRIAN KENNEDY Brian Kennedy is an exceptional performer, and his work with Van Morrison has been well documented. The Belfast legend invited Brian to a rehearsal one day that resulted in him being featured as guest lead singer on the now unforgettable Blues & Soul Revue. Courtesy of Van’s continuing mentoring and generosity, Brian ended up sharing vocal duties on stages across the globe over a six-year period with Morrison and a breathtaking cast of some of the greatest artists in history: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles and John Lee Hooker to name but a few. He makes his way to the Fly By Night on Sunday 8 September. Tickets via flybynight.org.
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DO THE SALMON DANCE The undisputed godfather of grunge, Kim Salmon returns to WA on Saturday 28 September at the Wave Rock Weekender, (Wave Rock, Hyden) and Sunday 29 at Mojos. Salmon will be joined on stage by Todd Pickett (drums) and Pete Stone (bass) and support for the Mojo’s show comes in the form of local heavyweights The Chemist, The Floors and DJ Razor Jack. A regular visitor to these shores, Salmon will be tearing through his back catalogue of gold and firing off some brand new tunes. Salmon never sits still- this year he has released two brand new records with The Darling Downs (a collaboration with Ron Peno) and Runaways (a collaboration with Spencer P. Jones). Tickets via Oztix and Heatseeker.
Mark McGuire
GREEN WITH ENVY Playing in Perth for the first time, ex-Emeralds guitarist Mark McGuire will be performing at The Velvet Lounge on Friday 6 September. A key figure in the buzzed-out world of hypnogogic pop, McGuire’s incandescent guitar playing with Emeralds takes listeners on a transcendental journey. Mark McGuire has released a ton of material both with Emeralds and solo with at least thirty records under his belt. He’s also a popular and notable DJ, as DJ Road Chief his upbeat mixes of contemporary R’n’B and electroboogie provide bootyshaking contrast and context to his idyllic guitar practice. Tickets $10 on the door.
The Wohoo Revue
TWO THUMBS UP A fiendishly talented sextet of horns, strings and drums, The Woohoo Revue have forged their reputation throughout Australia with their adrenalin-fuelled celebration fit for dancing, drinking and ignoring tomorrow. They shimmy the self-consciousness out of the most timid of folk, until disciples and naysayers alike blur into jigs, cavorts, whoops and hops - in one big mess of frivolity. They make their way to Mojos on Friday 16 August; Prince Of Wales, Bunbury, Saturday 17; and Clancy’s Dunsborough Sunday 18. Tickets to the Mojos show through Trybooking, free entry for the two regionals.
ARE YOU ELECTRIC? One of the great local Summer (well, slightly preSummer) highlights on the yearly calendar is Electric Vines, your one-day dose of Swan Valley Classiness. The mini-festival, which parades from Guildford’s iconic Rose & Crown Hotel to Elmars Brewery and Oakover Winery, Electric Vines gives you the chance to soak up the warming weather in the beautiful surrounds of the valley. And, of course, there’s live music. The full program is yet to be revealed, but the official date for this year’s event is Saturday 19 October, with busses running between the venues. Keep an eye on these pages for the music announcements in the near future.