GIG GUIDE
Queens of Soul; the Legacy - FRINGE WORLD
Award-winning Soulstress Claire Fahie returns to Perth for an unforgettable musical debut. Following a sold-out FRINGE WORLD in 2024 with critically acclaimed shows, Queen of Soul: The Music of Aretha Franklin & The Very Best of Soul, Claire and her 9-piece band have captivated audiences with 5-star brilliance and reviews.
Join them for an evening of soul classics, exquisite harmonies and a powerful horn section as you embark on a musical journey through time.
Expect to hear soul anthems Midnight Train to Georgia, It's A Man's Man's World, RESPECT and more!
“As much as soul music is fabulous on record, nothing beats hearing it played live in a hot, packed club, with a 9pc band revelling in the moment to put all their love and passion for the music into every note.” ★★★★★ Fringefeed 2024
Gamer Jazz; Level Up! - FRINGE WORLD
It's time to take it to the next level!
After a run of sold-out shows at last year's FRINGE WORLD, Gamer Jazz is back with an all-new show, taking you on a speedrun through the greatest hits of Video Game Music! From Animal Crossing to Zelda, there'll be tunes that fill you with cozy nostalgia, as well as heart-pumping, button-mashing action!
Postmodern Prohibition Extravaganza! - FRINGE WORLD
Fun, fancy and just a tad bit frivolous—the 20s are back, this time with plenty of booze and a twist!
Returning to FRINGE WORLD is award-winning jazz-blues-soul sensation Claire Fahie and her dazzling band. Step into Perth’s most sophisticated establishment and prepare for an unforgettable journey through time!
Known for transforming modern hits into vintage masterpieces, Claire and her exquisite ensemble will dazzle you with reimagined classics from Postmodern Jukebox, The Jungle Book and beyond. Anticipate hits All About That Bass, Dancing Queen and more!
Missed the Roaring Twenties? No worries, Old Sport! Join us for an epic soirée of champagne, swing, glitz, and glamour!
“The show is balanced like a perfect cocktail. This band captivates their audience!” ★★★★ Fringefeed 2023
Baile Tupi! - FRINGE WORLD
Get ready for a night of vibrant rhythms and sounds as Jazz Tupiniquim performs for the first time in FRINGE WORLD Festival 2025 with their exhilarating new show, "Baile Tupi!" This time, they're turning up the heat with the bold and powerful sounds of winds and brass, adding an epic layer to their already dynamic Brazilian-jazz fusion.
Prepare to dance non-stop as Jazz Tupiniquim delivers an irresistible mix of genres, from Samba to Maracatu and Forró.
Drawing inspiration from legendary Brazilian ensembles like Banda Black Rio, Banda Mantiqueira, and Frevo Spok, this performance will showcase Jazz Tupiniquim's fresh, original arrangements, tailor-made to ignite the dance floor.
A Night of Soul With Claire Fahie
Claire Fahie (Sydney) Returns to The Ellington Jazz Club for a Night of Soul
Award-winning Soulstress Claire Fahie is set to light up The Ellington Jazz Club in Perth for one unforgettable night! Following a sold-out FRINGE WORLD season in 2024, her critically acclaimed show, The Very Best of Soul: Aretha, Nina, Etta and More, has captivated audiences with 5-star brilliance and reviews.
PURPLE RAIN - 40th ANNIVERSARY Tribute
“Dearly Beloved….” With these two words, a new era of pop funk was ushered in.
Royal Badness - Prince Tribute celebrate the 40TH ANNIVERSARY of PRINCE’S 1984 movie soundtrack masterpiece “PURPLE RAIN” at Magnet House in PERTH on SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER, performing the album featuring the singles "Purple Rain", "When Doves Cry" and "Let’s Go Crazy", plus a full set of Prince funkified fan favs!
This 8 piece band is led by multi-instrumentalist and elite vocalist, HANS FIANCE.
Having performed both locally and internationally in numerous high-profile funk and groove bands, and 2021 performance with WASO, Hans Fiance takes centre stage in this truly authentic and well-crafted tribute to the late and great PRINCE.
With an incredible band featuring some of Perth’s best musicians, ROYAL BADNESS - PRINCE TRIBUTE is a powerhouse show that will blow you away with all of the energy and emotion of Prince's greatest hits including 1999, Little Red Corvette, Kiss, When Doves Cry, Purple Rain, Cream, Delirious and many many more!
ALIVE Garden Party - Feel Estate
Alive Garden Party will be heading to the stunning Ozone Reserve in East Perth for its inaugural event.
Boasting stunning views and surroundings, immerse yourself into the day by enjoying fine wines and delicious bites while dancing to the sounds of an incredible orchestra in the sun! Get ready for a sensory event like no other.
Feel Estate sling big grooves, hip hop, funky house, folk electronica & soulful jams straight from the heart to dance floor near you. Part live band meets part Video DJ, the seven piece party proliferators redefine the live show experience drawing from the best elements of both camps. Grown out of the ashes of multi award winning party band Brow Horn Orchestra (2008 - 2018), their big brass grooves, driving rhythms paired with intimate & vulnerable moments create something rare to the dance realm. They’ve performed to tens of thousands at large scale festivals such as SNACK, WA Day, Factory Summer Festival & Pride Festival and been favourites at festivals such as Valley Groove, The Fremantle International Street Arts Festival, Fremantle Beer Festival, as-well as supporting big name artists including ShockOne, Art vs Science, Crooked Colours, San Cisco, Cut Copy and Birds of Tokyo.
ROYAL BADNESS - Prince Tribute
Experience the very best of Prince, performed by Royal Badness - Prince Tribute at the Rosemount Hotel on SATURDAY 1 JUNE (Long Weekend).
This 8 piece band is led by multi-instrumentalist and elite vocalist, HANS FIANCE.
Having performed both locally and internationally in numerous high-profile funk and groove bands, and 2021 performance with WASO, Hans Fiance takes centre stage in this truly authentic and well-crafted tribute to the late and great PRINCE.
With an incredible band featuring some of Perth’s best musicians, ROYAL BADNESS - PRINCE TRIBUTE is a powerhouse show that will blow you away with all of the energy and emotion of Prince's greatest hits including 1999, Little Red Corvette, Kiss, When Doves Cry, Purple Rain, Cream, Delirious and many many more!
ROYAL BADNESS - PRINCE TRIBUTE feat. Hans Fiance | Rosemount Hotel, North Perth WA
SATURDAY 1 JUNE (Long Weekend!) | DOORS OPEN 7:00PM
The Empire Strikes up the Band - Late Night Edition
Following their sold out premier performance last month, the force is back!
The crew that brought you “Gamer Jazz: the Music of Video Games” returns to pay homage to the intergalactic compositions of John Williams. Few composers have such an enduring legacy in popular culture, and the themes from Star Wars are parsecs ahead of the rest!
“The Empire Strikes up the Band” is a journey through the musical worlds of Star Wars, from the sweeping majesty of “Binary Sunset”, to the heart-pounding action of “Duel of the Fates”, and even some compositions by the legendary Max Reebo!
The Empire Strikes up the Band - Late Night Edition
FRIDAY 7 JUNE (Long Weekend!) | DOORS OPEN 10:30PM
Beans Buma’s Boys of Rhythm
They’re back! For one night only, join hilarious absurdist trad-jazz-comedy ensemble Beans Buma’s Boys of Rhythm as they celebrate fourteen years of chaos!
Beans Buma’s Boys of Rhythm are a high-octane drove of young mavericks determined to bring you all the raucous jazz-fueled energy of the Roaring 20s! Founded by Cameron “Beans” Buma in 2010 and described by critics as “definitely a band”, they combine rambunctious trad-jazz and swing rhythms with hilarious on-stage antics. From the sublime to the ridiculous, this is a show not to be missed!
– Sam Timmerman (trumpet)
– Tom Greble (clarinet/saxophones)
– Marty Pervan (trombone)
– Steve Vacca (banjo)
– Jonathan Chen (double bass)
– Dave Gryl (drums)
“Young, talented, energetic, the six-piece outfit had the [audience] members cheering and clapping wildly at their antics on and off the stage… With young talent like this, it augers well for the new generation of trad musicians.” Ron Knight, Jazz Club of WA
Doors 5pm
Show 6pm
THE EMPIRE Strikes Up The Band
May the Fourth be with you!
The crew that brought you “Gamer Jazz: the Music of Video Games” returns to pay homage to the intergalactic compositions of John Williams. Few composers have such an enduring legacy in popular culture, and the themes from Star Wars are parsecs ahead of the rest!
“The Empire Strikes up the Band” is a journey through the musical worlds of Star Wars, from the sweeping majesty of “Binary Sunset”, to the heart-pounding action of “Duel of the Fates”, and even some compositions by the legendary Max Reebo!
GENGA and The Horns of Destiny - S*x, Lies and Disco Music
The untold story of funky house and disco. Now for the first time ever compiled and presented by Genga and the horns of destiny!
BRAWL! The Music of Video Games
Choose your character! It’s GAMER JAZZ vs SMASH BROS. WA’s own gaming music bands meet for the first release of this epic crossover title. The music is live. The costumes are delightfully tacky. The exp? Stacked.
Never before heard recreations to immerse you in nostalgia, stories + life-changing soundtracks. Can’t wait that long to get back and play again? We have a 5m screen to challenge your friends and be part of the show.
Gamer Jazz - the Music of Video Games (FRINGE WORLD)
Music has always been a part of the way we tell stories. As video games have come into their own as a storytelling medium, their soundtracks have also evolved to rival those of theater and film.
Saxophonist and bandleader James Sewell takes an S-Tier team of players on a speed run through the history of video game music, featuring quirky reimaginings of everything from the classic Nintendo themes of Koji Kondo to the sweeping orchestral sounds of Martin O’Donnell.
SOUL DIVAS: Tribute to Aretha Franklin and the Women She Inspired
Intimate, picnic style Twilight Concerts showcasing Perth's best Soul, Swing & Jazz.
Come, eat, drink and dance
Combine marvellous music with wonderful wines & fabulous food; you have the perfect summer evening in the Swan Valley.
The Very Best of Soul: Aretha, Nina, Etta & More (FRINGE WORLD)
Award winning jazz-blues-soul artist Claire Fahie is returning to Western Australia after a sold out FRINGE WORLD season in 2023 with her 5-star hit show 'The Very Best of Soul: Aretha, Nina, Etta and more'.
Exquisite harmonies and a powerful horn section, prepare to be taken on a journey through time as Claire Fahie and her phenomenal 9-piece soul band explore the very best arrangements of the songs and artists you know and love.
GLAM - Dancing Through The Decades
Dance through the decades with us at Araluen Estate, with the full Glam experience. Overlooking the Enchanted Valley enjoy a picnic hamper full of Savoury treats including cheese & chartcuterie; accompanied by your choice of WA Wines!
CommBank Matildas vs Phillipines Pregame - Optus Stadium
Tunes in the fan zone thanks to Streamline Entertainment and Max Events. Come say hi!
