WA’s most uniquely  Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots is thrilled to announce its return in 2012 to  Fremantle Park on Sunday 1^st April 2012…

(insert April Fools jokes here)!

So, block  out those diaries and stay tuned for some very exciting line up announcements  coming your way in the following weeks.

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Like with Bruno Mars thismorning, this has had absolutely no trouble with popularity at all!

Katy Perry’s long awaited video was released on Friday, and by Monday it’s got over 6 million hits. Enjoy “The one that got away”, let us know what you think!

Not a new song – But a new Video Clip!

This one is of course Bruno Mars’ radio hit from none other than The Twighlight Saga’s Breaking Dawn, and clearly is a little bit popular with almost 4 million hits in 3 and a bit days!

Check it out, check it out! The Stereosonic set times are now up!

Click here to download your copy!

Make sure you get your planning on, download your copy of the set times and map and make sure you have an insane Stereosonic!

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The boy toys from ‘The Wanted’ have put together their next track… I can’t say it’s anything amazing but it’s something for the girls to dream about for Thursday!

They’ve never failed to provide quality international artists at our Breakfest After parties and this year is no different! Just because the dust has started to settle and the gates have closed, doesn’t mean the party’s over!

Continue the BF11 fun at Perth’s #1 nightclub, Ambar with the infamous Breakfest After Party. They’re open right through to 5am!

Festival attire accepted – but strictly NO THONGS.

Featuring: Special Guests Supported by: Extra Special Guests

Door sales: $10

Sweden have once again put out a musical act worth following – Rebecca & Fiona!

Musical Stars, Producers, and DJ’s, these two have been taking on the world with their debut single ‘Luminary Ones’ – Now released in Australia.

The Aston Shuffle hits Perth and Villa this Saturday as a part of their national tour ‘Won’t Get Lost’. The house electro duo feature alongside local favourites, Sun City, Jus Haus? and Audageous. Last week Empire of Perth’s Sara Mattsson met up with Audageous, alias Ben Robinson, to discuss travelling, fictional biographies and to get the low down on what DJing is all about. Read more>

We are massive fans of Sun City here at Empire of Perth – After seeing them at Parklife (So Joy) and getting the opportunity to have some one on one time with them (Check out Sara’s interview with them here!), we thought we’d share this one with you to get you in the mood for Aston Shuffle this Friday night!

Sun City are opening @ Villa for the shuffle, it is gunna be one hell of a night – So get your asses down there early and party with em, these guys never seem to dissapoint!

So boys and girls, there have been “huge changes” to the Big Day Out 2012 lineup – But not the changes we were hoping for.

Kanye West, Hilltop Hoods, & The Living End will no longer be performing, and the entire event has been moved to Brown Stadium.

If you’ve already got your ticket and you’re starting to feel gypped, then they’ve ever so generously *cough* got a $20 Merch voucher for you, or you have the option of being able to get a refund on your ticket.

Second Lineup Announced
On the same back as that little horror story we’ve got the second release lineup as well, with positive news that all isn’t as bad as it seems, with Noel Gallagher, Nero (Boiler Room headliner) , The Vaccines, Kimbra, Art Vs Science, Regurgitator, Das Racist*, Bassnectar, Cavalera Conspiracy, Miss, Kittin*, Abbe May Kitty, Daisy & Lewis*, Bluejuice, Drapht , Papa Vs Pretty*, Amity Affliction*, King Cannons*, Faker*, Calling All Cars*, Stonefield*, Tonite Only, Shock One, T-Rek*, DJ Sir-Vere & Nick D^, Junica, Bulletproof, Jakob, Cairo Knife Fight, I Am Giant, The Adults, Mt, Eden Dubstep, Six60, Midnight Youth & Parkway Drive all making the cut!

Rejoice, rejoice! Pidgeonhole’s annual weekend of Lomography is finally here!

Lomovember 2011 is taking place from 11-13 November at 274 William Street, Northbridge, celebrating the lomographic talent of Perth. Proceeds go to the Movember foundation, which works to raise awareness for men’s health issues.

Click here to download all about Lomovember and Pidgeonhole!

11/11/11: Opening Night Party

You can join Pidgeonhole this Friday night as Lomovember kicks off with a launch party showcasing 100 fantastic photos. This year they’ve made their way onto William Street in Northbridge to a great little spot with two floors and a rear courtyard! The launch will run from 6pm til late, and includes a sausage sizzle, cupcakes sponsored by Kustom Kupcakes, drinks from Little Creatures, music courtesy of Metric Promotions, and loads of prizes, photography and fun! Entry is $10, inclusive of one drink. RSVP now on facebook!

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On Sunday the 13^th of November, the Velvet Lounge will play host to a spectacle of sound!

The Witches skulk forth from the shadows into to the light with the launch to first single from their self-titled debut album “I Thought I Saw A Ghost”.

They are capability supported by two similarly talent ridden Perth bands from different walks of sound; Those Wretched Horses and FOAM.

The Witches are a quirky 4-piece intent on acquainting the listener with a fresh new melodious force, incorporating elements of the macabre and melancholy to create a quirky brand of nouveau-pop/rock.

This is a new project from several of WA’s musical elite including Chris Callan and Scotty Howard from Australian pop sensation The Panda Band, and Jon Fenandes and Karl Hiller, who are both involved in an absolute plethora of musical pursuits including the likes of the Funk Club House Band, Johnny Nandez Hammond Explosion and Wormhole.

All bring a wealth of experience and talent culminating and exploding in an indubitable musical feast.

With the recent coup of popular Perth shopping district ‘140’ selecting the single as the kick-off, killer track for their parades during the Perth Fashion Festival, these boys waste no time and proceed with quick-footed momentum, with plans already afoot to tour the album nationally.

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