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MusicCommentsNew report offers hope for live music hit by economic crisis

Aussies are willing to splash the cash for the right live music experience according to a new report that looks into ticket sales and event trends from 2024.

Kellie Balaam

FestivalsCommentsPremiumCottesloe residents outraged as beach festival approved

A weekend-long festival will be returning to Cottesloe’s beachfront, despite an online petition calling for it to be canned.

Harriet Flinn

BIGGEST GROOVEFESTPremiumWheatbelt’s biggest music festival with nationwide artists

The Wheatbelt’s biggest three-day festival will shine the stage lights on homegrown and nationwide music artists with bonus crafts, markets, nature walks, and equestrian fun for all ages. 

Hannah Whitehead

joining forces PremiumFemale art on show at Balingup Medieval Carnivale

Seven female artists joined forces to create a pop-up exhibition with diverse artistic works over the Balingup Medieval Carnivale weekend. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Drill-pop queenCommentsWildlands Festival reveals lineup, US rapper to headline

One of the world’s biggest rappers in recent years has just been announced as a headlining act for Wildlands Festival coming to Perth in January.

Kellie Balaam

MusicCommentsAussie festival with major headliners confirms Perth return

An Aussie festival that has previously had famous headliners including The Veronicas, Dom Dolla and Tyler The Creator is heading back to WA.

Kellie Balaam

Garden festival PremiumSite to see at Nannup Flower and Garden Festival

Couple’s festival fix

Anjelica Smilovitis

Supporting regional townsPremiumNannup and Boyup Brook awarded funding for 2024-2025

Events in Nannup and Boyup Brook are set to receive funding through the Regional Events Scheme for 2024-25 to support tourism and economic growth in the regions. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Winter tourism PremiumSouth West communities highlight winter attractions

Traditionally winter is a slow time for country towns in the South West, but as communities showcase what they have to offer in the colder months, a shift is happening. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

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Government pulls plug on WA’s annual tribute to AC/DC

WA’s attempt to create an annual AC/DC festival has been shot down in flames, with the Government quietly shelving plans for a repeat event. 

Dylan Caporn

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Perth could host world-famous festival to rival Coachella

Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas wants Perth to host a world-famous music festival to rival the renowned Coachella in the US.

Joe Spagnolo

‘Oops’CommentsSplendour in the Grass reveals insane lineup one day early

One of Australia’s biggest music festivals has released its lineup a day early, with a global pop superstar revealed as the headline act.

Taylor Renouf

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SUMMERSALT REVIEW: Denmark festival rocks Castelli Estate

Castelli Estate was rocked over the long weekend as SummerSalt brought two nights of back-to-back performances by Missy Higgins, Xavier Rudd, Kate Miller-Heidke and Dulcie to the Great Southern.

Josiah McMeekin

MusicCommentsFestival headliners to make a big splash this long weekend

Bringing Missy Higgins, Xavier Rudd, Kate Miller-Heidke and Perth indie trio Dulcie to the Great South, SummerSalt is set to make a big splash this long weekend.

Josiah McMeekin

Udder disappointment! CommentsSouth West music festival Groovin the Moo CANCELLED

Music festival Groovin the Moo has been forced to cancel its upcoming regional tour across the country, including its South West show. 

Elisia Seeber

Coming to BunburyCommentsPremiumLineup announced for 2024 Groovin’ The Moo

21 artists and two DJ sets are set to make up this year’s Groovin’ The Moo festival, which will return to Bunbury’s Hay Park on May 11.

Sean Van Der Wielen

dynamic performanceCommentsPremiumJohn Butler to headline Good Day Sunshine Festival

John Butler is the headline act for this year’s Good Day Sunshine festival, which will be held at 3 Oceans Wine Company in Metricup on April 6.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Night of horrorSeven fighting for life after overdosing at festival

Seven festival-goers are fighting for their lives under induced comas after overdosing on illegal substances in Melbourne on Saturday. 

Anneke de Boer

Cutting tiesWA festival season begins with fossil fuels on the fringe

Activists are welcoming what they have described as Perth's first ‘fossil free’ festival season, after Woodside ended the last of its support for Fringe World.

Liz Hobday

FestivalsPremiumDry-eyes no more in Australian-first treatment

A Gold Coast optometry clinic has become the first in Australia to offer non-invasive treatment for dry eye disease.

Fraser Barton

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Blinding me with Scientology: Church’s Royal Show rally call

The Church of Scientology has made a return to the Perth Royal Show, offering free ‘stress tests’ to punters in an effort to recruit them into the controversial organisation.

Caleb Runciman

First stopKatanning set to open region’s popular Bloom Festival

The six-week floral festival acknowledges the splendour of the Great Southern region’s wildflowers and will start on the streets of Katanning on September 23.

Harry Grigson

FestivalsPremiumCosts a barrier to women getting mental health help

Women in regional Australia are more likely to experience mental health issues, a study reveals.

Melissa Meehan

‘Best weekend yet’CommentsPremiumWA Day Festival to be celebrated at exciting new location

A reimagined WA Day Festival will celebrate what makes this State great at a bigger and better spot this year. 

Claire Sadler