Your Week: Music and more this week in Perth
Famous for his work with legendary rock group Cold Chisel, Mossy lands in WA for his One Guitar One Night Only shows which, confusingly, he's performing on two nights. Who knows how many guitars he really has? Expect to hear songs including Bow River, Georgia On My Mind, and a few surprises.
Tickets $97 from artsculturetrust.com.au.
Saturday May 17, 8pm, Freo.Social, Fremantle
Get your dancing shoes on for this riverboat chic rock'n'roller who is steaming into WA for one show only. Pokey is touring in support of his 2024 album Rhumba Country. Support from Lucky Oceans.
Tickets $71.62 from Moshtix
Sunday, May 18, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Yagan Square, Perth
To mark National Reconciliation Week, a major celebration of Noongar culture is taking place in the heart of the city. Curated and hosted by Phil Walleystack, there will be performances from Bobby Bennell, Tahlia Pabai, Indigo Ellis, Gina Willams and Guy Ghouse, and Sounds of Marawar. Family-friendly.
Free
Tuesday May 20, 7.30pm, The Rechabite, Northbridge and Wednesday May 21, 7pm, The River Hotel, Margaret River.
She might be on a regional tour, but Thelma Plum has made an exception for WA and is performing a show in the heart of the city before she heads to Margaret River. The singer will be playing songs from her 2024 album I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back, as well as hits from throughout her career.
Tickets $66.30, from Oztix.
Wednesday May 21-June 17, Claremont Quarter
The globally acclaimed art piece Airship Orchestra is landing in Perth for four magical weeks. This immersive installation features 16 towering, glowing inflatable characters, some up to 6m tall, and a giant community colouring mandala. An enchanting blend of light, sound and play.
Free
Thursday, May 22, 7.30pm, Planet Royale, Northbridge
With it's well-known songs including Holding Out For A Hero, Let's Hear It For The Boy, and Footloose, this is a show that will get your toes a-tapping. The play, based on the film of the same name, celebrates the power of rebellion, friendship, and finding your voice.
Tickets $89 from Ticketmaster
Friday, May 23-May 25, 10am and 1pm, Regal Theatre, Subiaco
Join Peppa, her little brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig as they sing, dance, build sandcastles, swim in the sea and, yes, jump in muddy puddles.
Tickets $36.90 to $84.90 from Ticketek.
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