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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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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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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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Jazz under the stars

ENJOY a night of jazz as soulful crooner James Flynn and the Little Big Band perform Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Michael Buble classics at Lightning Park in Noranda on Saturday. 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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Blues, soul and Cupid delights

MATT RICHARDS’ former career in competition and commercial diving and the sounds and images from deep ocean experiences have greatly influenced his instrumental compositions. more »

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Bumpy roads for rock stars

Mat, far left, with The Screwtop Detonators’ touring party.

LAST year, Mat de Koning was crowned WA Young Film Maker of the Year, but over the last six months he has dropped everything to finish the first part of his documentary, Meal Tickets Part 1 – USA or Bust. 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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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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Veteran Jon English still rockin'

VETERAN actor and muso Jon English – known to many as Judas in the original Aussie production of Jesus Christ Superstar or Bobby Rivers from ‘90s sitcom All Together Now – had an unexpected launch into rock after a fight erupted at his local pub. more »

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