Western Australia’s arts playground
Western Australia’s arts playground
3 December 2025
Cover Image: Alex Kapranos delivers peak rock-star athleticism during Franz Ferdinand’s high-voltage set at Ice Cream Factory. Photo: Stuart Mckay. Franz FerdinandICF: Warehouse, 26 November 2025 …
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15 November 2025
Harvey Rae steps inside Pixies’ two-night takeover of Fremantle Prison — a wild, time-warping dive into Bossanova, Trompe le Monde and a barrage of indie-rock classics.
12 November 2025
Tony-nominated writer Eddie Perfect’s new musical at WAAPA is a roaring success.
6 November 2025
Jebediah mark three decades of hits and high energy at the Rosemount, proving they’re still one of Perth’s most beloved live acts, writes Harvey Rae.
5 November 2025
Metallica deliver an explosive performance at Optus Stadium, Perth, as part of their 72 Seasons world tour.
27 October 2025
Not quite a musical and not quite a rom-com (though containing elements of both), Heart is a Wasteland is First Nations storytelling that’s broadly relatable.
1 September 2025
On the cusp of his new album ‘Seventy’, the great Paul Kelly continues to use music to tell stories, writes Harvey Rae.
28 August 2025
Bogan Shakespeare’s Macbeth is the same Shakespearean plot we know and love just with a little more outer Perth suburban charm.
13 August 2025
Cover Image: Local talent Hannah Stow delivering a heartfelt moment during her Milk Bar set, showcasing both vulnerability and vocals. Photo: Linda Dunjey Hannah StowMilk Bar, 8 …
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24 July 2025
Tequila, politics and pure chaos — Harvey Rae reviews Plied and Prejudice, a riotous Austen remix shaking up the Maj.