Live At the Quarry Tickets

2012/2013 SEASON ANNOUNCE

TRIPOD :: Friday, November 9th
WASHINGTON :: Friday, November 16th
JOHN WILLIAMSON :: Friday, November 30th
REMINISCING… feat. GLENN SHORROCK, WENDY MATTHEWS & DOUG PARKINSON :: Thursday, March 14th

The Quarry Amphitheatre, Waldron Dve, City Beach

As quintessentially West Australian as a concert series can be, Live At The Quarry returns for a sixth season on November 9, 2012 with musical comedy geniuses Tripod delivering the Season Premiere.  Come join us for a bottle of West Australian wine and a picnic at the venue where high-end entertainment is guaranteed and value-for-money BYO is just how we roll.

Tickets for all shows on sale Friday August 31, 2012 from www.ticketmaster.com.au (136 100)

Also filling out the first Live at the Quarry announce for 2012 is reigning Australian indie pop princess Washington on November 16, a recent ARIA Award winner of both Best Female Artist and Breakthrough Artist; plus on November 30 the return to The Quarry Amphitheatre of a man who was such a hit he sold out three consecutive nights at the same venue in 2010/2011 – true blue legend John Williamson; and for the first time in Perth, the east coast smash hit, Reminiscing… 3 Legends of Australian Music in one memorable concert event featuring the unmistakable talents of Glenn Shorrock (Little River Band), Wendy Matthews and Doug Parkinson on March 14, 2013.

The Quarry Amphitheatre

In 1986 Reabold Hill’s abandoned quarry, which had not been used for 80 years, was re-opened as ‘The Quarry Amphitheatre’. Surrounded by natural bush land, it offers panoramic views across the city to the Darling Range and provides an ideal setting for intimate concerts to small capacity audiences.

Live At The Quarry was first launched in February 2008, with an inaugural summer series comprising nine concerts in the Quarry Amphitheatre. Following the initial success of Live At The Quarry, which saw Kate Miller-Heidke, Old Man River, Holly Throsby and more play in the picturesque venue under the stars, Mellen Events and Lloyd Events teamed together to present the 2008/2009 season.  The season was an overwhelming success, and included the WA debut of Paul Kelly’s A-Z as a major highlight. 

In fact, every single show in the 2008/2009 season sold out – a feat achieved for the second time in 2009/2010 – a season that featured memorable performances from artists including Sarah Blasko, Tim Finn, The Church and The Ten Tenors.  2010/2011 even saw Live At The Quarry’s first international act, with Cat Power joining a season that also starred Lisa Mitchell, Lior, John Williamson, Clare Bowditch and the memorable double bill of Mark Seymour with James Reyne.

2011/2012 was Live At The Quarry’s biggest season to date, featuring another international guest, Beth Orton, who performed over three nights, plus The Black Sorrows, Diesel, Tim Rogers, Ross Wilson, James Morrison & Deni Hines, Boom Crash Opera and many more.

Over the peak summer season at the Quarry Amphitheatre, Live At The Quarry 2012/2013 will once again bring together the finest of performers with Australia’s most unique boutique venue to provide the audience with an intimate experience that is quintessentially Western Australian.  Gourmet food and local wines will help event goers to unwind on the terraced lawns prior to the performances and make the most of Perth’s balmy summer evenings.

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TRIPOD
November 9
The showbiz juggernaut that is Tripod thundered on in 2011, with the boys continuing to tour their epic musical Tripod versus the Dragon locally and internationally, and releasing the feature-packed DVD of that show through Beyond Entertainment.  The boys also appeared on the “in memoriam” segment of the 2011 Logie broadcast, with a beautiful rendition of Paul Kelly’s Meet Me in the Middle of the Air alongside Eddie Perfect. In 2013 the boys and Eddie will be premiering a full-length show of classic australian songs, the name of which they haven't agreed on yet.  In early 2012, Tripod premiered their new live show Men of Substance at the Victorian Arts Centre, and have since toured it all over the nation, including to the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Perth International Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival and Darwin Festival. 2012 also sees the boys embark on recording their next studio album, which will be produced by John Castle (Washington, the Bamboos), before heading into songwriting and rehearsals for a piece with the Malthouse Theatre in early 2013.

WASHINGTON
November 16
Megan Washington is a 2-time ARIA Award winner, Platinum album seller, an APRA Breakthrough Songwriter, the inaugural Vanda & Young Songwriter of The Year and recipient of numerous other industry accolades. The full depth and breadth of Washington’s talent however was best signified in the release of the critically acclaimed ‘Insomnia’ EP and associated live show. Where most artists would have pursued obvious commercial routes, ‘Insomnia’ presented a darker, more intimate side to Megan’s writing. Comfortable as a mentor on The Voice, as she is performing songs from ‘Insomnia’ with a members of the ACO – Washington is the real deal.

JOHN WILLIAMSON
November 30
Join Australian icon John Williamson for a special concert performance showcasing new songs from his recently released album THE BIG RED as well as the hits and unofficial anthems that he is celebrated for. His tributes to legends and unsung heroes and tender ballads have captured the spirit of the nation in song unlike any other. Add to this his ability to deliver unforgettable live concert experiences that combine the perfect blend of humour, romance and campfire stories woven together by his music. You can understand why he is one of the most in-demand live performers in Australia. John Williamson is frequently referred to as an Australian icon and has become synonymous with his iconic song ‘True Blue’. Along his journey he has been inducted into the prestigious ARIA Hall of Fame, secured three ARIA Awards, 24 Golden Guitars, MO Awards, APRA Awards, Platinum and Gold albums and over 4 million album sales to name just some of the recognition he has earned. It all started when he penned that classic Old Man Emu back in 1970. From this ‘silly’ song (as he often refers to it) that went to #1 for five weeks, he has continued to create hits including True Blue, Cootamundra Wattle, Rip Rip Woodchip, Raining On The Rock, Winter Green, Salisbury Street, Galleries Of Pink Galahs and Hawkesbury River Lovin’ to name but a few of the 400+ songs written by the multi-award winning songwriter.

REMINISCING… feat. GLENN SHORROCK, WENDY MATTHEWS & DOUG PARKINSON
March 14
Glenn Shorrock is best known as the original voice of the Little River Band, who still enthralls audiences around the world with his extensive repertoire and international hits. Wendy Matthews has an enviable reputation as an artist par excellence with her sublime expressive voice that always moves those who hear it. Doug Parkinson has been regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocalists, a “singer’s singer” who is one of the truly great soul/RnB vocalists of our time. Reminiscing will feature all of the biggest hits from the individual artists, duets and outstanding ensemble performances. Together these three music icons invite you on a magical musical journey reliving their collective catalogue of hits.  Glenn Shorrock’s Help Is On Its Way, Reminiscing, Cool Change, A Little Ray Of Sunshine; Doug Parkinson’s Dear Prudence and I’ll Be Around; Wendy Matthews’  I Don’t Want To Be With Nobody But You, Let’s Kiss and Token Angels are but a few examples of what the night will bear. But it’s not just the songs; the evening will also be full of history and anecdotes. There will be lots of musical surprises laughter and emotion. When these three Aussie music icons, who set the standard for today’s singers, come together for a live concert, audiences know they are in for a memorable night of music.

Don’t delay – for five seasons now Live At The Quarry performances have been selling out well ahead of show day, make sure you’re ready when tickets to this unique WA season goes on sale at 9AM Friday August 31, 2012 from www.ticketmaster.com.au (136 100).

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