Bizet's indisputable masterpiece Carmen is staged with all the trimmings, performed by over 150 singers and musicians, in this spectacular event. The historic WA cricket ground, the scene of many epic conflicts, plays host to the loves, betrayals, celebrations and tragedies of one of opera's greatest stories.
The Uke Club are a group of locals who love to get together weekly and be uplifted by music. Incorporating guitar players, bass guitar, flute and cello along with ukuleles. Harmonies abound and their fun vibe and energy is contagious connecting them to the audience sharing the joy. They look forward to entertaining you at "Young at Heart".
Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centres on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra.
Arts Margaret River and the Margaret River HEART team invite you to a free celebration of the freshly invigorated cultural hub.
Margaret River's own gypsy folk rockers mix up a positive vibe with their uplifting carnivalesque rhythms and eastern inspired grooves.
THE STARS DESCEND unfolds over five locations. Each location will be a chapter of our story that has been co-created by professional artists and local community members. These five teams will rehearse and perform in the splendour of their outdoor location, delivering five visually stunning, immersive experiences of movement and sound.
Michelle Spriggs and David Rastrick have performed together in numerous outfits over the past 13 years. Their highlights are opening for Boz Skaggs + Michael McDonald, Diana Krall and Carol King with David’s band ‘Jazztrix’ at Leeuwin Estate.
Renowned local musician Tony Lane will be making a rare solo appearance. You may have seen him in bands such as Chief Monkey, Crooked Brook, Little Row of Housez, The Brothers Thin, The Flying Carpathians or in his first band Green Jacket.
The 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.
The Young@HEART 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.
About Young@HEART 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. The initiative was developed to safely encourage participation in the arts among older residents (over 60s) during the initial stages...
Always charming and warm towards the audience, Anu Grace and Laurie Bycroft are the perfect pair to entertain at Young @ HEART.
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.
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.
Join the UWA Choral Society as they take a tour in their time machine, pausing in Austria, Italy, Germany and the UK to explore music across the centuries.
About Olive Mae Recently 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...
Celebrating 15 years and DIRECT from a sell-out BROADWAY SEASON, Cirque MOTHER AFRICA is returning to Australia in 2023 with an all NEW SHOW featuring the amazing hand to hand balancing act as seen on AUSTRALIA'S GOT TALENT performed by the RAMADHANI BROTHERS.
On the Good To See You 2023 tour Henry Rollins will faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief pre-COVID period since the last tour and when things got even stranger over the last several months. It's been an interesting time to say the least and he's got some great stories to tell.
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.
Mat Jodrell is one of the world's greatest living trumpet players and WAYJO is very lucky to welcome Mat back to Perth to scream his trumpet over the infectious latin big band music of Tito Puente. In 2023, WAYJO celebrates the 100th anniversary of Puente's birth and the St John of God Health Care Tuesday Night Orchestra will recreate the mambolicious sounds of Puente's seminal big band recordings.
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@HEART The Young@HEART music program is held at Margaret River HEART every Monday morning from 10am to 11am. The program...
Andrea Frances Manners has been teaching singing at her home studio and in local schools for 13 years after training at WAAPA and under Fisenden Music in East Perth. She is a current member of ANATS (Australian National Assoc. of Teachers of Singing).
About Young@HEART 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. The initiative was developed to safely encourage participation in the arts among older residents (over 60s) during the initial stages of...
“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.
Come and enjoy the remarkable talent of around 200 actors, dancers and musicians as they take you on an engaging journey including ensembles, class bands, comedy, solos, duos and an eclectic mix of dance styles and troupes.
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.
In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways!
Riding on a wave of outstandng reviews after a fabulous performance at Busselton Songfest, Riversong hails from Margaret River.
'Hope' is an all-new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir; celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950's America.
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.
Beyond haircuts and beard trims, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro! Almaviva is wealthy, stealthy and head over heels. Smitten Rosina is witty and pretty with razor-sharp smarts. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! The stage is set for comic chaos. Our enterprising barber Figaro...
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 every Monday morning from 10am to 11am. The program does not run on public holidays or when there is another major event...
About Scott Wise & Gary Burke Scott Wise and Gary Burke have been playing and singing together since 1980. They were notably together in the Fremantle band, Bungarra. Scott and Gary have busked at the Margaret River Farmers’ Markets since the beginning, 21 years ago. Scott is a well-known local luthier and musician. Gary combines...
Australia’s The Waifs - folk heroes, and fully independent trailblazers, are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their breakthrough album Up All Night with a massive tour of Australia, heading to every corner and crevice of this big land!
About Young@HEART 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. The initiative was developed to safely encourage participation in the arts among older residents (over 60s) during the...
This feature documentary follows the wild ride of Michael Gudinski over five decades as he forges his own maverick path consumed by his ambition and enduring passion for Australian music.
Sionnach Rua’s Great Irish Songbook is a show like no other. With fiddles, Uilleeann Pipes, Bazouki’s, Mandolins and Whistles. Playing the greatest songs Ireland has ever produced, performed by virtuoso musicians.
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 from jazz, trad folk, funk, to bluegrass, to classical choral. Her intimate song writing style coupled with complex rhythms and melodies makes for a unique...
Singing Workshops for ages 7-16. To satisfy the singing dreams of all the 'Swifties' these school holidays, local singing teacher Andrea Frances Manners presents “We Can Sing Taylor Swift!” a singing workshop for youth. In this once only workshop, singers will participate in voice & body warm ups & then learn 2 beautiful age-appropriate songs...
Strings Attached: The West Australian Guitar Festival is back for its fourth year this October 6-8 with a huge program of live performances, workshops, masterclasses and Q&A's from artists, plus exhibitions and more for guitar players, makers and enthusiasts to enjoy!
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 a journey that makes your heart vibrate. Si&B are both multi-instrumental artists, playing ukulele, flute, guitars, u-bass and percussion; the musicality is diverse and...
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.
Heralded as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), The Sunshine Club is written and directed by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch AM, an acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre.
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.
The greatest concert film of all time, STOP MAKING SENSE brings to the screen Talking Heads at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December 1983: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, alongside an ecstatic ensemble of supporting musicians. Renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs) captures the band at their exhilarating best, in this...
Hear your favourite hits re-imagined and opera classics performed in a concert featuring a cast of extraordinary West Australian singers.
About the Sacred World Music Choir The 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...
The Arts Margaret River Sundowners are an annual series of free family concerts that are well loved and well attended. The Sundowners support local musicians and enable Arts Margaret River to give back to our community, and for the community to be exposed to differing music styles. Importantly, it enables low income families within the district the opportunity to attend a concert as a family group. Friends and family, some comprising four generations, gather with their picnic on the lawn and delight in the location, ambience and music.
The Arts Margaret River Sundowners are an annual series of free family concerts that are well loved and well attended. The Sundowners support local musicians and enable Arts Margaret River to give back to our community, and for the community to be exposed to differing music styles. Importantly, it enables low income families within the district the opportunity to attend a concert as a family group. Friends and family, some comprising four generations, gather with their picnic on the lawn and delight in the location, ambience and music.
The Arts Margaret River Sundowners are an annual series of free family concerts that are well loved and well attended. The Sundowners support local musicians and enable Arts Margaret River to give back to our community, and for the community to be exposed to differing music styles. Importantly, it enables low income families within the district the opportunity to attend a concert as a family group. Friends and family, some comprising four generations, gather with their picnic on the lawn and delight in the location, ambience and 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.
The Arts Margaret River Sundowners are an annual series of free family concerts that are well loved and well attended. The Sundowners support local musicians and enable Arts Margaret River to give back to our community, and for the community to be exposed to differing music styles. Importantly, it enables low income families within the district the opportunity to attend a concert as a family group. Friends and family, some comprising four generations, gather with their picnic on the lawn and delight in the location, ambience and music.
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.
Kate Miller-Heidke embarks on the CATCHING DIAMONDS Massive National Regional Tour of Australia. Coming to Margaret River in March 2024!
The Arts Margaret River Sundowners are an annual series of free family concerts that are well loved and well attended.
Brandie and Wise are Margaret River local Scott Wise and Bridgetown-based Brandie Hodgins.
A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
One of Australia’s greatest success stories, the American-born Diesel, aka Mark Lizotte, has spent three decades weaving an effortlessly magic musical touch into his rock and blues-fuelled sounds, both as part of the band Johnny Diesel & The Injectorsand, more recently, as a solo artist. With multiple #1 ARIA charting albums under his belt, six ARIA award wins and millions of streams alongside a legion of fans, Diesel’s creative skillset also expands beyond his own projects, with the talented singer, songwriter and guitarist also renowned for his work as a producer and multi-instrumentalist.
The Odd Bunch 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...
Celebrated photographer, creative director and filmmaker Anton Corbijn's first feature documentary Squaring The Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Po Powell, the creative geniuses behind the iconic album art design studio, Hipgnosis, responsible for some of the most recognizable album covers of all time. They formed Hipgnosis in Cambridge during...
Marion Cardamone loves to sing. Her loyal ukulele accompanies her. With over 12 years away from her home country France and seven in Western Australia, singing French classics from Edith Piaf and other timeless titles warms her heart and connects her to her roots.
Grab your partner and join in with the Heel and Toe and other dances.
Tony Keller, a Margaret River resident for many years is to give a piano recital as part of Arts Margaret River’s Young @ HEART program. Tony began playing the piano at the age of seven and has played intermittently throughout a long life, intensifying his musical development in the last few years since his retirement...
About Si & B Si and Bi Is a multi-instrumental duo playing ukelele,flute, U Bass, guitars. Rich with vocal harmonies this Young @ HEART set is an opportunity to introduce Sian’s new bass-flute along with Bruno’s original guitar melodies. This unique and vibrant duo is performing jazzy tunes as well as melodious and profound compositions....
Australian music sensation Brad Cox is thrilled to announce his upcoming solo tour, "Yarns and Yodels," set to captivate audiences across regional Australia.
About Jazztrix Duo Do you enjoy classic jazz? Enjoy Jazztrix Duo at Young at Heart on Monday 29th of April. Trumper, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist David Rastrick is joined by guitarist extraordinaire Kevin McDonald for a morning of music. Jazzrtrix Duo will play a selection of jazz classics you know and love, plus some scintillating original jazz songs...
Tender is the Night is an incredible event that pairs WA songwriters with WA composers for a night of mesmerising music.
Join this Voice & Drama adventure set to nurture freedom of expression, imagination, quick-thinking, connection & natural confidence!