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Perth's best live music venues
25 Oct '19
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Perth's best live music venues
In the past several years Perth has answered the calls for providing more live gig venues. Now on any given weekend, you can head to a number of great live music venues who all have their own vibe.
The Sewing Room
317 Murray Street | Perth | More information
Open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm, The Sewing Room in Wolf Lane, beckons you down into its neo-shabby basement that reminds you of old house parties. On any night expect to discover some exciting and varied live music acts. They’re also known for holding some wall-shaking club nights from retro-classics to the dopest in electronica.
The William Street Bird
181 William Street | Northbridge | More information
The ultimate hipster hangout and a stone’s throw away from other landmark Northbridge bars, The Bird is a much-loved bar known for their urban courtyard, selection of drinks, and reputation for giving a lot of love to local artists. Alternatively, become the star yourself with their infamous Hip Hop Kar”Yo!”Ke nights.
Amplifier Capitol
393 Murray Street | Perth | More information
On any day of the week, Amplifier Capitol has something going on. The venue has played host to thousands of international and Australian artists and events providing punters two intimate spaces with the Amplifier Bar, and the back area Capitol which also joins onto a cracking beer garden. If that’s not enough to get you interested then how about a couple of games at their bowling alley?
jack rabbit slims Badlands Bar
1 / 3 Aberdeen Street | Perth | More information
Are your tastes simple? Do you want to hang with your mates, hear some good music and have a solid selection of drinks to choose from, all at a reasonable price? Then Badlands Bar has you covered. This attitude-free venue has is a favourite for being one of the best live venues around. If you need a breather from the cave-like main room, there’s also a beer garden hosting food trucks, and a dive bar ‘The Hen House’.
Jack Rabbit Slim's
133 Aberdeen Street | Perth | More information
Jack Rabbit Slim’s continue to deliver the goods on showcasing the hottest urban and alternative artists around. Often the chosen club for the hottest after-parties in town, Slim’s is all about enjoying yourself in a safe space. In fact, a sense of fun is encouraged with its retro-themed walls and pinball machines and when those hunger pangs hit, there’s also diner serving their famous boozy milkshakes and fries.
Melanie Griffiths is a music writer, reviewer and contributor for several publications including TheMusic, Amplify and X-Press Mag. Often found left of stage, she is a fierce advocate for the ongoing vibrancy of Perth and its local scene.
- 25 Oct '19
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