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@stephenheathphotography Hundreds of musicians and singers spread across the stage over two tiers. Behind them the pipe organ is lit in purple. This is the WAAPA Music Gala Showcase at Perth Concert Hall. WAAPA talent raises the roof

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WAAPA talent raises the roof

31 July 2023

A spirit of creativity and collaboration energises and transforms those lucky enough to hear WAAPA’s next generation of stars, writes Tess Palmyre.

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High art is high entertainment

3 February 2020

Bourby Webster says nothing’s sacred in the clever DivaLicious show, Defying Gravity! – and it’s hilariously entertaining.

The students of Defying Gravity percussion ensemble. students in brightly coloured shirts stand arrayed around various keyboard percussion instruments Minimalist masterwork

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Minimalist masterwork

23 September 2019

Review: Defying Gravity, ‘Steve Reich’s Drumming’ ⋅ WA Academy of Performing Arts, Richard Gill Music Auditorium, 23 September ⋅ Review by Jonathan W. Marshall ⋅ It has been a …

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WAAPA talent raises the roof

High art is high entertainment

Minimalist masterwork

Seesaw Magazine acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
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