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Strumming to the same beat

Young and determined musicians... Jack Ward, Justin Amos, Callum Ffoulkes and Jack Cooper.

JAMMING from a backyard shed may become a laughable memory for local band The Haptics as they continue to gain local recognition and work towards their first demo album. more »

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Morning Melodies

A SHOWCASE for emerging light-classical music stars of the future was provided at Feast of Favourites to an appreciative Morning Melodies audience at His Majesty's Theatre on April 18. more »

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Young talents emerge at festival

Ross Lowe (20)... didn’t expect a place in the top three.

ROCKINGHAM and Kwinana have plenty of young emerging talent, evident to judges at the Festival of New Talent (FoNT) grand final held at Mandurah’s Crab Festival on March 17. more »

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No boundaries for Dragon’s fire

Christopher Dragon and double bassist Caitlin Bass. Picture: Marcus Whisson

EVER since setting aside his clarinet and stepping up to the conductor’s podium, Christopher Dragon’s star has been firmly on the rise. more »

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Thongaphone calling

Mark Cain with his hand-made Thongaphone.

MUSICIAN Mark Cain has been gracing Koorliny Arts Centre with his creativity during Harmony Week, spending time creating giant pipe instruments called thongaphones. more »

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Pop favourite back in the sun

MOST of us have a childhood memory of standing in front of the mirror with hairbrush in hand blaring out the words to our favourite song. more »

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Back with irresistible dance beat

Rockafellas duo Stuart Dyet and Steve Parkins.

PERTH musical duo Rockafellas are gaining popularity in Rockingham with their full-band sounding performances – guaranteed to keep everyone dancing. more »

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Living in harmony

Pond band musos Nick Allbrook and Jay Watson. Picture: Marcus Whisson

SOME five years ago, an old share-house in Daglish became the unlikely birthplace of an exciting new breed of young musicians. more »

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An Aussie take on Turkish gypsy music

Baro Banda, a globe-trotting band creating a global sound.

AMID the current woes of the world – from the European financial crisis to the recent flood disasters again wreaking havoc on our rural communities – music provides us with a welcome diversion from the plight of the planet. more »

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True blue back on the road again

John Williamson has two performance dates in Perth.

TRUE blue Aussie balladeer John Williamson has amassed more awards throughout his decorated 40-plus year career than he cares to mention. more »

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Downsized Big Day Out draws festival diehards

Girl Talk captivated the crowd at the Big Day Out. Picture: Marcus Whisson

THE Big Day Out’s 20th anniversary saw the Perth and final leg of the tour go in a noticeably smaller direction this year, minus east-coast headliners Hilltop Hoods and Kanye West along with a venue change to McCallum Park. more »

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Rod in the pink and on the ball

THE sparkly and fresh stage Rod Stewart and his band perform on could be compared to an Australian Idol or Young Talent Time set. more »

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Dirty Paris set for album launch

Dirty Paris band members Mick Marshall, Ross Woodhams, Bongo Keating and Enzo Almanzi.

THE musical talents of Shoalwater musician Ross Woodhams and his band Dirty Paris are soon to emerge from their near-completed album recently recorded in London. more »

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Roger Waters delivers epic performance

Roger Waters rocks the Burswood Dome. Picture: Andrew Ritchie

MOST second generation fans such as myself have heard great and often hazy tales about the extravaganza that is a Pink Floyd concert. more »

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Campari fuels musical collaboration

Ian Lilburne and Cathie Travers. Picture: Marcus Whisson

WHEN seasoned Perth singer-songwriter Ian Lilburne made a mid-life sojourn to sleepy northern Italy two years ago, he developed a weakness for the Italian alcoholic aperitif Campari. more »

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