The City Of Perth Northbridge Festival returns this November with a dazzling program that is sure to tickle your senses. The heart and soul of the city will come to life for eight whole days from the 14th to the 21st of November, offering a bevy of music, culture, food, theatre, entertainment and loads more – and here’s the best bit, it’s all coming to you for FREE!!

The Northbridge Piazza and Cultural Centre is set to bring to you a musical feast with a whole weekend of tunes from Friday November 19th to Sunday November 21st, set to rock the socks off this pretty city. You’ll be able to check out some of Australia’s finest musical talent including Blue King Brown, Operator Please, Miami Horror, Urthboy, The Basics, The Holidays, Jonathan Boulet, Sampology and Skipping Girl Vinegar.

Representing our fair city is a bucket-load of local talent, including Young Revelry, The Joe Kings, Split Seconds, The Brow Horn Orchestra, King George, Wolves, Boom! Bap! Pow!, Cal Peck and the Tramps, Wolves At The Door, The Sun Orchestra, Mister & Sunbird, Carl Fox, Seams, Ruby Boots, The Big Old Bears, Timothy Nelson & The Infidels, Minute 36 and Miche Suite.

The Big N is also hosting a band competition in Northbridge on Thursday November 18th, where 15 bands are set to battle it out against each other to win the right to open the Piazza stage on Saturday the 20th and also receive $500 for their efforts. So if this sounds like your cup of tea then head to www.northbridgealive.com.au to register your band.

The City of Perth Northbridge Festival is much more than just the music though, there will be an extensive cultural program sure to fill your days throughout the week, catering for all walks of life and perfect for the whole family. Highlights include a Chinese Dragon exhibition by Chung Wah Dance, a Welcome to Country ceremony on the opening night, Chicken Feet eating contests, Taoist Tai Chi, Hola Mexico Film Festival, the Urban Art Wall and much much more.

What: Northbridge Festival 2010
Where: Northbridge, Western Australia
When: 14th to 21st November 2010
Cost: Free

For media information:
p : (08) 9336 2837
e : info at sunsetevents.com.au
w : http://northbridgefestival.com.au/

The Wanneroo Show is on again this year with all the fun, activities, events, displays and exhibitions that have made the show famous for more than 100 years. This year will see a range of new and exciting events and activities for your enjoyment.

The Wanneroo Agricultural Show is the premier annual community event held in the City of Wanneroo, with more than 20,000 visitors attending the show over two days. The first Wanneroo Show was opened by John Forrest, the first Premier of Western Australia in 1909 and has since that date been the major annual community event held within Wanneroo.

Activities this year include horse events, animal farm, fairground rides, competitions, entertainers, exhibitions, side shows, races, displays, food and showbags. The fireworks displays are held at 9.15pm on both Friday and Saturday evenings and are a popular highlight of the Show. This year the fireworks promise to be bigger and more spectacular than ever.

What: Wanneroo Show
Where: Wanneroo Showground (corner of Wanneroo Road and Ariti Avenue)
When: 26th and 27th November 2010

Times:
Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 10:00pm
Fireworks 9.15pm each evening

Cost:
Adults $12.00
Children 5 – 15 years $5.00
Under 5 years Free
Pensioners, Seniors and Companion Card Holders $8.00
Family Pass (2 Adults 2 Children) $28.00

For more information:
n : Wanneroo Agricultural Society
p : (08) 9306 3720
e : w.a.s@bigpond.net.au
w : http://www.wannerooshow.com

If you’re into dance, music and cultural activities check out the Swan Festival of Lights beginning 4th November at the Esplanade Oval at Riverside Drive. Smoke and alcohol free, the Swan Festival of Lights is a free event that promotes cultural harmony through a friendly and fun atmosphere.

Featuring performances by the Temple of Fine Arts, Chung Wah Dance and Youth Ballet WA, the event is sure to delight all ages. Other activities include camel rides, face painting, tarot reading and Henna tattoos. Last but not least, there will be plenty of mouthwatering food and drinks representing various cultural groups – dosai, samosas, mee goreng, nasi lemak, lassi, etc. There is too many to choose from and enjoy!

Check out the video from 2008 to catch a glimpse of what you can expect. Swan Festival of Lights 2010 promises to be bigger and better than previous years.

“Since 2008, the Swan Festival of Lights has been setting the Perth foreshore alight with a multitude of colours, rhythms and flavours. As a smoke and alcohol-free event, the Festival is organised by the non-profit organisations The Temple of Fine Arts and Annalakshmi Cultural Centre of WA. Using the theme of ‘light’ as the unifying concept, the Festival celebrates Western Australia’s cultural diversity through dance, music, cultural demonstrations and cuisine.”- Swan Festival of Lights

What: Swan Festival of Lights 2010
Where: Esplanade Oval, Riverside Drive, Perth
When: 4th – 7th November 2010
Cost: Free!

For more information:
n : Temple of Fine Arts / Annalakshmi Cultural Centre of WA
p : (08) 9361 2247 / (08) 9221 3003
e : info@tfa.org.au / ontheswan@annalakshmi.com.au
w : http://www.swanfestivaloflights.com.au

The Fremantle Children’s Fiesta is an annual event that celebrates and values children by bringing them together for a day of fun and enjoyment. It first started in 1979 and has had success over the years through its fun-filled activities, performances, and workshops. Moving from its normal timeslot in September, it now coincides with the Fremantle Festival in November.

“The theme for this year’s Fremantle Children’s Fiesta will be biodiversity. It will be a good opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting, conserving and improving the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, and the overall ecosystems of which they are a part.

Samson Park is a fitting location for this event as it is the last parcel of remnant bushland of its kind in the Fremantle area. Amazingly the park supports over 50 different species of birds, 80 kinds of ants, more than 700 species of insects, bugs and spiders and in excess of 80 native plants, trees and shrubs.” – Fremantle Festival

What: Fremantle Children’s Fiesta
Where: Samson Park, Fremantle
When: 7 November 2010 (Sunday), 10am to 3pm
Cost: Free!

For more information:
Rachel Clowes
Communications and Admin Assistant
p : ((08) 9432 9786
e : festivals@fremantle.wa.gov.au
w : http://www.fremantlefestivals.com

The Smoke Free Perth Royal Show is Perth’s biggest community event attracting 400,000 visitors from the city and the country every year. With a rich history spanning 170 years, the Show is an iconic social and cultural event which showcases WA agriculture, small business and entertainment.

See newborn chicks, hungry baby goats and dairy cows along with working draught horses, curious alpacas, sheep, chooks, pigeons and other farm animals. Enjoy a wide array of family friendly activities, free live entertainment, thrilling rides and great value showbags.

Go to their Calender of Events to see what’s on or hurry to their Tickets page to buy your tickets online. View the Perth Royal Show’s official website for more details.

Come join in the month long celebration at King’s Park. Be a part of the intensive program of events during the wildflower season in September. There will be a wide range of delightful activities to suit all ages and interests. Choose from guided walks, workshops and live musical and theatrical entertainment. Read more on the King’s Park Festival on the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority website.

For more information:
a : Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Fraser Avenue, Kings Park, Perth, 6005
p : +61 08 9480 3600
e : enquiries@bgpa.wa.gov.au
w : http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/festival