Arts Margaret River exists to support and nurture the work of artists across all disciplines, and to foster a love of the arts within our community.
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Both Ray and David worked in the education sector, Ray as a music teacher and David in Vocational education.
Lighting struck, the first time Tess Merlot heard Jacques Brel.
From that moment on, music was all around. After playing hundreds of shows, the essence remained: allowing the human soul to reach the surface the way only French torch songs can. With original songs from Brel, Piaf en Aznavour and her own catalogue.
About Olive MaeRecently nominated for two WA 'Song of the Year' awards, local musician Olive Mae is a folk/country singer songwriter.Her musical journey started when she brought a tiny violin home from school when she was five years old, and she has been playing music ever since. She taught herself guitar at age 18 after...
Singing in English and French, from jazz-pop, bossa-nova and reggae music, Is&B brings you on a journey that makes your heart vibrate.
Miranda Aitken’s poetry has received a Highly Commended in the Tom Collins Poetry Prize, and has been published in numerous anthologies, including Westerly New Creative, Poetry d’ Amour, Indigo Journal of West Australian Writing, and Best Australian Love Poems. She has a poem on the Busselton Jetty, and her poem ‘People of the River, Bilya/River Song’, greets visitors to the Heart in Margaret River’s art precinct.
Presenter Steve Wood is an Australian horticultural talk back radio and gardening TV presenter, with more than 40 years' experience in wholesale nursery production. He has a special interest in showing people how easy it is to grow food at home.
Brandie and Wise are Margaret River local Scott Wise and Bridgetown-based Brandie Hodgins. They play a unique selection of old-school blues, jazz standards and pop classics drawn from their love of many musical genres.About Young@HEARTThe Young@HEART music program is held at Margaret River HEART every Monday morning from 10am to 11am. The program does not...
Sari Ellen Bennett is a WA based writer and performance poet who lives on Molloy Island. Her writing style is unique, weaving whimsical imagery with hard hitting concepts, challenging the status quo, questioning human behaviours and finding the sacred hidden within the mundane... With a background in dance, martial arts and physical theatre, Sari's embodied performances breathe life into her heartfelt poetry.
About Young@HEARTThe Young@HEART music program is held at Margaret River HEART every Monday morning from 10am to 11am. The program does not run on public holidays or when there is another major event...
“The Nomadics imbibe stories from the heart of Australia (which they traverse in their off-grid tiny house on wheels!), then sing them out with a deep love for the world around them and each other. Their stunning harmonies drew me in, reminding me, what a beautiful thing is music" - VIKKI THORN - THE WAIFS.
Margaret River's acclaimed Celtic folk band will belt out their rollicking reels, jigs and maybe even a hornpipe or two. This four piece band featuring Tony Lane, Dave Seegar, Pete Paton and Karien Rollinger is bound to get you up and dancing.
Jack Barrett's talk is aimed at outlining the stages in Augusta Margaret River’s development, what peoples’ lives were like then, and a framework to assist understanding the extent that climate changes and development may clash in the future.
Riding on a wave of outstandng reviews after a fabulous performance at Busselton Songfest, Riversong hails from Margaret River.
The Young@HEART music program is held at Margaret River HEART every Monday morning from 10am to 11am. The program does not run on public holidays or when there is another major event in the foyer.
Bruce Godden (guitar), Archie Targett (guitar), Clairevic Del Rosario (guitar) & Poppy Brousson (vocals).Judy Wake (poetry).Ross Goulden (piano) & Annie Horner (vocals).The Young@HEART music program is held at Margaret River HEART...
About Scott Wise & Gary BurkeScott Wise and Gary Burke have been playing and singing together since 1980. They were notably together in the Fremantle band, Bungarra. Scott and Gary...
About Young@HEARTThe Young@HEART music program is held at Margaret River HEART every Monday morning from 10am to 11am. The program does not run on public holidays or when there is...
About Nina Nina Suriya is a British/Indian world folk musician. Predominantly playing guitar, piano, percussion and singing, her unique musical upbringing took her through a wide range of genres, ranging...
Sian and Bruno present a musical fusion of original and cover songs.Singing in English and French, from jazz-pop, bossa-nova and reggae music, this dynamic and sensual duo brings you on...
You may have caught Tilly Kay performing at Nannup Music Festival, Strings Attached, Festival of Voice, or as a touring band member with Mama Kin, The Nomadics or Tanya Ransom.
Riverbugs is a local fun-filled Jazz quartet swinging tunes across genres and eras. With tunes from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Etta James and many more, the fearless four have been performing for our much-loved local venues and festivals for the past 6 years.
As the name says we are a mix of singers from different places with a variety of talents.
We have sung together for around 5 years. We sing a range of pop, gospel and folk songs accompanied by a range of musical instruments.
We practice every Thursday at the Baptist Church Hall where we are warmly welcomed by the local craft group.
We have a lot of singing together and take great pleasure in sharing our talents with the Margaret River community.
Ladybugs are a small all female vocal ukulele group that has been together for approximately 7 years singing a wide range of easy listening popular music from many different genres and eras.
Join the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) for an hour of music at The Heart. Featuring a selection of their favourite works, connect with the musicians in this relaxed and informal experience, where they will take you inside their world and behind the notes in this up-close and intimate concert.
Lea Hayward is an accompanist and repetiteur in the WA concert, opera, chorus and musical theatre scene. Whilst studying at the NSW Conservatorium, she was repertoire pianist with legendary Australian mezzo Lauris Elms, and repetiteur for the world premiere of The Sentimental Bloke. Ms Hayward is currently resident accompanist for WA Opera.About Young@HEARTThe Young@HEART music program is held at...
About Young@HEARTThe Young@HEART music program is held at Margaret River HEART every Monday morning from 10am to 11am. The program does not run on public holidays or when there is another major event in the foyer.The initiative was developed to safely encourage participation in the arts among older residents (over 60s) during the initial stages of the COVID-19...
About the Sacred World Music ChoirThe Sacred World Music Choir are a group of women who join together weekly to share the love and joy of singing. The songs we sing are with reverence to the Earth, and the elements, to the Sacredness of Life, and the joy of uncovering our True self. Laura Briones, our...
These two musicians come together with a shared love of Jazz and improvisational music. Originally from France, Janine studied Jazz at the prestigious conservatories in Paris while Michael, award winning WAAPA graduate, performs with some of Perth’s finest musicians. With similar backgrounds and taste in music, Janine and Michael take to the stage as a discerning duo with the show 'Get Monked'.
An avid ambassador for WA music, Dan has over 15 years of professional experience in the music and entertainment industry after growing up with a guitar in hand and performing regularly since 11 years of age.With a solid background in songwriting, live performance, studio recording and production, live sound, tour management and marketing, Dan has...
Mike Goodwin is a Margaret River local award winning singer songwriter. With a definite lean toward country music, Mike’s rich vocal style has a unique tone that captures his own music and that genre perfectly. His songs are story driven and evoke the insights and emotions of a troubadour of many years.
Kevin McDonald is the go to maestro of choice lending his talents to many Margaret River musical outfits. Including playing double bass and some lead guitar on Mike’s most recent EP release “Locked Down”. Kevin has been honing his skills on guitar and bass for a lifetime. From cruise ships and functions to our very own Leeuwin stage. A Berklee grad and scholarship guitarist Kevin lives and breaths music.
Mike and Kevin have worked together in bands and as a duo for well over a decade and are right at home playing together. “We absolutely loved playing for the Monday crowd at the Heart a few years back and look forward to returning with a bunch of new songs and stories.”
Raven is the collaboration between Ray Risdon and David Webster.Both Ray and David worked in the education sector, Ray as a music teacher and David in Vocational education.Ray has played his music in pubs, bars and social events in the Bunbury area, he has a tenor voice, plays Mandolin and Keyboards. He directs the music...
Anu Grace and Laurie Bycroft are back at Heart with some of their old favourites, originals and covers, along with a new passion of teaching you short simple songs to encourage you to sing along.
Leanne will be playing a wide selection of music ranging from Bach to some present day cinema music. They are all pieces she loves and hopefully something for everyone’s taste. Many pieces may not be familiar but she think's they are all wonderful and she hopes the audience will enjoy the sound of a beautiful resonating harp.
Brandie and Wise are Margaret River local Scott Wise and Bridgetown-based Brandie Hodgins.
‘Notation’ was formed two years ago as a harp and flute duo with Helen Punch on harp and Gail Chown on flute.
The Odd BunchAs the name says we are a mix of singers from different places with a variety of talents.We have sung together for around 5 years. We sing a range of pop, gospel and folk songs accompanied by a range of musical instruments.We practice every Thursday at the Baptist Church Hall where we are...
