Les Misérables is Coming to Crown Theatre Perth

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production, Les Misérables is coming to Crown Theatre Perth for a strictly limited season.

With glorious new staging and dazzling reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this new production features classic songs including I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More, Do You Hear The People Sing? and On My Own.

“THIS NEW PRODUCTION SENDS SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE” - METRO PARIS

“THIS ACTUALLY EXCEEDS THE ORIGINAL – LES MIS IS BORN AGAIN” - NY1 TV

“ * * * * * A FIVE STAR HIT, ASTONISHINGLY POWERFUL” - THE TIMES UK

“THRILLING, SPECTACULAR AND UNFORGETABLE” - NEW YORK TIMES

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Location: Crown Theatre

Date: From 13 January

Tickets: From $55.00

Plus a one-off service/delivery fee from $8.45 per transaction and a credit/debit card processing fee from 1.95% applying. 

Running Times: Duration: 2 hrs, 50 mins (including one interval)

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For more details visit http://www.lesmis.com.au/

Your Perth This weekend

This week Perth city is home to a group of Aussie music superstars and for those willing to travel a little further out of town, a coastal delight awaits you.

'Grey nomads' and coastal adventurers of all ages are invited to embark on an outback musical journey to the Sounds Outback (...to Reef) Festival in Exmouth from October 5 to 9.

Some of the state's most picturesque locations will set the scene for the likes of Etica Ensemble, Stephen Pigram, Defying Gravity and Jon Rose across several stunning venues including Shothole Canyon, offering breathtaking views of Cape Range National Park.

This is a fabulous mid-spring getaway option for lovers of music and the outdoors.

For more information and accommodation options visit the website.
Meanwhile back toward the city, Aussie rock's old favourites Regurgitator are at The Astor on Sunday October 7.

Now in their nineteenth year together, the band is bringing the hits of Tu Plang and Unit back to WA, with this one off show.

A few tickets are still available, head to BOCS now.
Also this week, Pridefest WA kicks off a month's worth of festivities with the City of Perth Pride 
Fairday on Saturday October 6.

Folks of all genders and sexual persuasions are invited to pack a picnic and enjoy live entertainment, including live Drag Shows and the Pridefest dog parade.

Plus join in for a bunch of fun activities like novelty races, tug-of-war and water-pistol duels – just to name a few.

For more information on this weekend's fair and to check out the other events running until November 6 for Pridefest visit www.pridefestwa.com.au.

Enjoy your Perth this weekend!

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Perth International Puts Western Australia On The Map

With prize money of $2 million, the event will become Australia's richest and world number nine Jason Dufner is another who will appear at Lake Karrinyup.

With prize money of $2 million, the event will become Australia's richest and world number nine Jason Dufner is another who will appear at Lake Karrinyup.

"It's the biggest purse in Australia and we are pushing for more big names in the run-up to the event," spokesperson Janine Pittaway told Reuters on Friday.

"The event is supported by the tour of Western Australia and the plan is for it to become a long-term tournament for Western Australia, like the Heineken Classic and Johnnie Walker Classic."

South African Schwartzel has already won seven times on the European Tour, culminating in his stunning victory at the 2011 U.S. Masters, where he became the first player to birdie the final four holes to win at Augusta.

The 27-year-old will be bidding to emulate countrymen Gary Player, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, who are all past champions at Lake Karrinyup.

"I have always enjoyed the people and the culture (in Australia) and the great sporting rivalry between our countries in cricket and rugby," Schwartzel said in a statement.

"I am looking forward to visiting Perth and hopefully I can continue the South African success at Lake Karrinyup."

Dufner has been a model of consistency this year, the 35-year-old runner-up at the 2011 U.S. PGA Championship and boasting seven top 10 finishes this season.

"I have a real affinity for Australia and have heard a lot of great things about Perth and Western Australia," said Dufner, set to make his Ryder Cup debut next month.

"Hopefully I can continue my good play Down Under," added the American. "I am excited to have the opportunity to play in Western Australia for the first time."

The event is co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and the European Tour and the winner of the event will receive an exemption to the World Golf Championships, the HSBC Champions.

Perth Airport Expansion In The Works

Perth Airport has announced it has secured Broad Construction Services (WA) Pty Ltd to undertake the first stage of it’s A$300 million expansion works of the international terminal.

The initial construction stage will begin in May 2012, and includes a major expansion of the incoming duty free retail shops, immigration area on the first level and the baggage reclaim hall.

The expansion which is scheduled to be completed in 2014 will help alleviate the congestion in queuing and waiting times for its customers.

Perth Airport chief executive officer, Brad Geatches said the expansion would ensure the airport was able to meet the rapid growth in international passenger numbers.

 “We are very aware that, due to the growth in international passengers to over 3.3 million in 2011, more than 220,000 up on the prior year, the current international arrivals experience is not what it should be,” Mr Geatches said.

“We are committed to ensuring everyone who travels through Perth Airport has a high quality experience, so we are completely changing the arrivals journey and doubling the size of all processing areas.”

Mr Geatches said Broad Construction Services is also currently working on the construction of the new A$120 million Domestic Terminal, which will service regional WA and some interstate routes from early next year.

Additionally, in an effort to reduce congestion to the International Terminal, Perth Airport has just completed a new intersection between Tonkin Highway and Dunreath Drive.

The A$10 million intersection is located to the north of the current Tonkin Highway/Leach Highwayintersection.

The intersection allows passengers to travel between Tonkin Highway and the International Terminal, however, it does not allow access to the Domestic Terminals.

“We are investing more than A$750 million over three years to expand Perth Airport, and the transformation of the current International Terminal represents the first stage towards achieving our vision of having all commercial air services operating from one convenient location by 2020,” Mr Geatches added.

(Source: http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/131126 )

Cold Chisel April 2012 - By popular Demand

Cold Chisel announced today that their first new studio album in 14 years will be launched at Bluesfest - where Cold Chisel are headlining on Thursday April 5 - ahead of its official release in stores on Friday April 6 through Warner Music Australia. The album is titled No Plans and features 13 songs drawn from recording sessions across 2010 and 2011. The album features the final recorded performances by drummer Steve Prestwich who passed away in January 2011 and also one of his compositions 'I Got Things To Do'.

"In late 2009 the five of us made plans to record together again and do a tour," said frontman Jimmy Barnes. "After lots of twists and turns that's exactly what we've ended up doing but due to Steve's passing those plans changed a lot along the way. The last two years have reminded all of us that sometimes life deals up things you don't expect. You can't take anything or anyone for granted. Sometimes it's best to have no plans."

Making good on their promise of late last year, Cold Chisel have announced that they will return to Perth for a special one-off concert at Sandalford Winery, Swan Valley on Saturday, April 7, 2012.

TOUR DATES*:

Sat 7 Apr - Sandalford Estate Swan Valley, Perth
Wed 18 Apr - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (18+)
*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.

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Perth to Welcome Inaugural China Southern Flight Next Week

A range of activities have been planned in preparation for China Southern's inaugural flight from Guangzhou to Perth. Due to arrive on November 9, the inaugural flight will be celebrated with various media functions, trade training and touring activities.

The Tourism Council WA is also hosting an industry luncheon with the Chairman of China Southern on November 10, 2011 from 11am to 1pm at the Royal Perth Yacht Club. For more details click here.

Tourism WA has been working closely with China Southern Airlines and Tourism Australia to develop a $2.5 million marketing campaign to raise consumer awareness of WA in China. The campaign started in September and involves press and radio, outdoor advertising in key public areas and airports, bus wraps at the Shanghai and Guangzhou airports, media posters, online marketing, direct marketing and in-flight advertising on China Southern flights.

(Source: Talking Tourism, Tourism WA)

Princely Treasures Dazzling and Delighting Perth Audiences

The Princely Treasures European Masterpieces 1600 - 1800 from the Victoria and Albert Museum has opened at the Art Gallery of WA. This stunning collection from one of the world's greatest museums runs until January 9, 2012.

Get your tickets now from Ticketek or at the Art Gallery of WA. The cost of tickets is adults $20, concession $16, children (5-16 years) $12, family ticket $50. For more information on the exhibition visit the website.

The Princely Treasures Masterclass Lecture Series will also start tonight at 7pm with Dr Stefano Carboni. Bookings are essential.

Perth Fashion Festival Under Way

Western Australia's biggest annual fashion event, the Perth Fashion Festival, opened on Wednesday and is expected to wow audiences for the 13th year.

Running through to September 27 the festival includes more than 40 events, the majority of which will be free for the public to attend. In the past four years, festival attendance had almost tripled from 15,000 people in 2007 to 44,355 last year.

Wallabies' Matches Secured for WA

The State Government, through Evenstcorp, had secured a three-year deal which will see the Australian rugby union team play test matches at Patersons Stadium in Subiaco.

From 2012, the current Tri-Nations series between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will expand to include a fourth southern hemisphere heavyweight, Argentina. The first Perth match in the expanded competition will be staged in September 2012 when the Wallabies take on South Africa.

This will be the only time the Springboks play on Australian soil in 2012 and the match is expected to attract interstate and overseas visitors as well as local fans. The Wallabies will play Argentina in Perth in 2013 and the Springboks again in 2014. Both matches will also be exclusive to WA. The deal will also see the British and Irish Lions play the Western Force as part of the visitor's 2013 tour of Australia.

CHOGM Perth 2011 – Not just about politics

Perth will play host to two international sporting events as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in October.

International Super Series Hockey Tournament, Perth

October 20 - 23
Unlike any other hockey tournament in the world, the International Super Series sees Australia play host to some of the world's top teams in an innovative form of the game. With several new and exciting rules developed to make the game even faster and more exciting, fans can expect to see hockey like you have never seen it before.
W: hockey.org.au


Holden Netball Test Series, Perth
October 23
A feast of international netball, featuring four of the top seven teams in the world. Malawi and South Africa play a curtain raiser before the Australian Diamonds take on arch-rivals the New Zealand Silver Ferns in what promises to be another epic battle. This is 'must see' netball - fast, furious and physical, and an opportunity for fans to see some of the world's greatest players in action.
W: netball.asn.au

Top Gear goes live exclusively in Perth

Perth has won the rights to host the live arena version of the internationally acclaimed and multi award-winning BBC television series Top Gear. Perth will be the only Australian city to host Top Gear Live for its December tour, and it'll be the show's first appearance in Perth.

Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Top Gear Australia's Shane Jacobson, Top Gear Live will bring all the motoring mayhem and entertainment from the small screen to a live theatre experience at the Burswood Dome from December 8 to 10.

Website: topgearlive.com.au

(Source: Innovations newsletter, September 2011)

Ironmen and Ironwomen to Take on Perth’s Best Surf Beaches this Summer

Perth’s famous surf beaches will be home to a new surf life saving event launched today by Tourism Minister Kim Hames.

“The Indian Ocean Classic, a new public participation event, would see athletes compete in an ironman style-event against some of the sport’s legends,” Dr Hames said.

“The race, which involves surf ski, boards, swimming and running will take place at some of Western Australia’s most famous beaches including Trigg, Scarborough, City Beach, Swanbourne and Cottesloe.

“The Indian Ocean Classic will be open to the general public and people can race as individuals or enter in teams of four. Organisers say entries will include teams of past ironmen legends, celebrities and local sports stars.”

The Minister also announced that the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series and Ironwoman Series would return to WA for the first time in 15 years, thanks to State Government support, through Eventscorp.

“The Ironman and Ironwoman series is recognised as one of the world’s most gruelling ocean-based competitions and last year each race attracted an average television audience of more than one million,” he said.

“Hosting a round of the competition for the next four years gives us the opportunity to showcase Western Australia’s extraordinary coastline to a huge TV audience and help further promote the sport in the State.”

The elite race will follow a similar course to the Indian Ocean Classic. Dr Hames said the State Government, through Eventscorp, was proud to support both events for the next four years. He congratulated event director and Ironman legend Guy Leech for developing both the Ironman race and the Indian Ocean Classic in partnership with sports marketing and management company, SEL.

The Indian Ocean Classic will be staged on Saturday, January 28, 2012. The Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series race will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012.

Wicked! - The Broadway Musical at Burswood Theatre Perth

WICKED tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

When WICKED opened on Broadway, it worked its magic on critics and audiences alike. Winner of 35 major awards including a Grammy®, three Tony Awards® and six Helpmann Awards® including Best Musical, WICKED has been http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifdescribed as the "Best Musical of the Decade." (Entertainment Weekly).

After its success on Broadway, in North America, London, Germany, Japan, Melbourne and Sydney, WICKED is coming to Perth from 19 June!

Tickets are on sale through Ticketek.

http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au

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What's on in Perth this weekend?

From comedy to classical to Australian pub-rock, there is something on for everyone this weekend in Perth.

Everyone knows her face after playing "Stifler's Mom" in the American Pie movie series, and now Perth audiences have the chance to see Jennifer Coolidge in the flesh.


Comedian Jennifer Coolidge will always be known as the sultry parent Stifler's Mom

Her stand-up show Yours for the Night will be in Perth on Friday June 24 only at the Astor Theatre with tickets still available from Bocs Ticketing.

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra's esteemed Conductor Laureate Vladimir Verbitsky will return to the Perth stage to conduct the work of romantic greats over three nights.

Audiences will be treated to works such as Glinka's Valse Fantaisie and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 from June 23 to 25 at the Perth Concert Hall.

Tickets for Verbitsky conducts Tchaikovsky are still available through Bocs Ticketing.

Ex-frontman for Australian pub-rock favourites Hunters and Collectors Mark Seymour will perform at the Charles Hotel on Saturday June 25.

This will follow Seymour's show at The Icon in Karratha tonight. Tickets are available through Bocs Ticketing.

Also about town this weekend is the Boobalicious Ball at the Burswood Grand Ballroom hosted by adultshop.com and raising money for Breast Cancer Care WA, father and daughter duo Dick and Christa Hughes will perform their show 21st Century Blues at His Majesty's Theatre until Sunday June 25 and Wicked continues at the Burswood Theatre..

Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/about-town/whats-on-in-perth-this-weekend-20110623-1gg8f.html#ixzz1Q9gcD8Or

2012 Perth Event Show Taking Shape

Organisers of the inaugural Perth Event Show say improving buyer attendance for the 2012 event will be a priority.

Acknowledging a shortfall in expected 2011 show numbers, managing director of CMS Events Richard Campbell said pre-show buyer registrations were strong at 1293 but almost 400 failed to turn out for either of the two show days.

Cambell told a meeting of exhibitors attending a debrief on the event that next year's show would be run mid-week. He also said several ideas for encouraging buyer attendance (some suggested during the debrief) would be incorporated into the marketing plan.

Of those buyers attending in 2011, the majority - 48 per cent - registered as event planners; with corporate planners 13 per cent; association planners three per cent; conference organisers 12 per cent and others 24 per cent.

He said the show’s target of 78 exhibitors fell short by 10, but this would not be a problem in 2012 as most of this year's exhibitors had already signed on for 2012 and several who missed out this year said they would definitely be participating next year.

"During the show I was told by some major companies including airlines, transport companies and five-star hotels that they had to miss this year because budgets had been locked in but they intend a strong showing in 2012," said Campbell.

Cambell said he was satisfied with the media mix used to promote the inaugural show but was disappointed the consumer media did not give more support. Next year CMS Events will use social and electronic media more for the 2012 event.

The dates for 2012 have been confirmed as 16 May with an official opening lunch and keynote address followed by an afternoon exhibition session and a 17 May exhibition day.

CMS Events is targeting 90 exhibitors in 2012 and 1500 visitors. Suggestions that came from the debrief and which have been adopted include: Marketing to the personal assistant and Association market; increased entertainment options; badges for better identification of buyers/sellers; more structured familiarisations in and around the show and greater collaboration between CMS Events, Perth Convention Bureau and Associations to focus events around the Perth Events Show.

What's on in Perth this weekend?

Perth's biggest celebration of the Western Australian music industry kicks off this weekend.

The WAMi Festival 2011 will run from May 21 to 28 and will feature a core program at The Bakery in Nortbridge with nightly events including the opening party this Saturday.

Opening night will feature performances from Canyons, Abbe May and other talented local artists, tickets are available now from www.nowbaking.com.au.


Top Perth outfits including John Butler, Birds of Tokyo and Jebediah will all perform as part of the festival program and have also donated tracks to the annual Kiss My WAMi compilation CD.

Elsewhere this weekend Burswood Theatre will come alive with showgirls, magicians and Elvis impersonators for the The Viva Las Vegas Spectacular.

Direct from sell-out shows at Melbourne's Crown Casino, the show commences at 8pm on Friday May 20 with tickets still available from Ticketek.

Up-and-coming Australian band Amy Meredith are currently touring the state promoting their album Restless.

The popular act are performing tonight in Mandurah, in Bunbury on Friday May 20 and then at Capitol nightclub in Perth on Saturday May 21 and in Fremantle at the Fly By Night on Sunday May 22.

Also coming to Perth this week is Irish performer James Blunt for a show at the Riverside Theatre on Monday May 23 and talented musician Ben Folds who on Tuesday May 24 will also perform at the Riverside Theatre.

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Expanded Big Bash to kick off in Perth (Perth Tourism and Events) Thursday May 27, 2010

The Western Warriors will host the opening match and an additional two games at the WACA Ground in the 2010-11 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash.

All states will play six matches, three at home and three away, in an expanded competition this summer after playing five games in the past three Big Bash tournaments.

The Warriors are at home against Tasmania on Thursday December 30, and will also meet 2009-10 finalists South Australia (Thursday January 13) and Victoria (Tuesday January 18) at the WACA Ground.

Away matches are scheduled against 2009 Champions League victors New South Wales at Sydney’s Stadium Australia (Sunday January 9), Queensland at the Gabba (Tuesday January 25) and a return bout with the Tigers at Bellerive Oval (Thursday January 27).

The Preliminary Final will be held on Tuesday February 1, with the Final set down for Saturday February 5. If the Warriors qualify to host the Final, it will be held on Friday February 4 due to the Commonwealth Bank Series match between Australia and England, which is scheduled for the WACA Ground on Sunday February 6.

The finalists of the 2010-11 Big Bash will qualify for the 2011 Champions League Twenty20, and all states have been active in recruiting international stars to assist in their charge at the lucrative tournament.

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Red Bull Air Race Images - Perth Tourism Events

See images of the 2010 Red Bull Air Race which took part over the city of Perth along the Swan River.

Red Bull Air Race, Perth returns in 2010

The Red Bull Air Race will return with a new position on the race calendar.

The new dates for the Perth race are Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April 2010.

More information on the Perth 2010 race will be available soon.

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Australia Day Cracker Night

26 January (Tuesday) 2010 - Australia Day Cracker Night - An annual event with face painting, a performance from the WA circus school, buskers and a sausage sizzle. Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.

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