Rocking the suburbs
All roads lead to Woodvale’s Timberlane Park for the first of two concerts in the City of Joondalup’s iconic Music in the Park series.
Three of Perth’s hottest homegrown acts will take centre stage at the picture-perfect outdoor venue on Saturday 11 November, each bringing a different flavour and performance style.
Coco Elise are set to get the party started with their groovy bass lines and nostalgia-fuelled lyricism, followed by the neo-soul and modern jazz-inspired LUCI and the brass-infused gypsy jazz of The Witchy Djypsies.
The Music in the Park caravan then heads north to Burns Beach on Saturday 9 December as three more of Perth’s best new bands “bring the funk” to Bramston Park.
Joondalup’s own Defeat the Beat winners Hey So Hungry will set the vibes with their heavy-hitting indie rock sound. Multi-award-winning fan favourites Joan and the Giants will follow with their anthemic hits before Randa and the Soul Kingdom deliver their feel-good funky rhythms.
Both concerts are FREE and Auslan-interpreted. Children’s activities and food trucks will be available, or concertgoers can bring along a picnic to either venue.
Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said Music in the Park had delivered many spectacular nights of entertainment over the years and this year’s lineup of top-notch musical acts and picture-perfect venues would only enhance its reputation.
“For many people, this popular concert series is one of the ‘must-attend’ events of the season” he said.
“By hosting concerts at the southern and northern ends of the City, we are making it more convenient than ever for people to head out locally for a free night of family-friendly entertainment.”
Saturday 11 November 2023, 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Timberlane Park, Woodvale
Artist profiles
7.30pm – 8.30pm – The Witchy Djypsies are a high-energy bunch of music makers from France, Guadeloupe, The Netherlands and Australia. Casting their musical spells on audiences of all ages, this eclectic 6-piece skillfully fuses soulful Latin beats, cheeky gypsy jazz and brass-infused ska rhythms together in a playful and uplifting performance that tears down genre borders.
6.15pm – 7.15pm – LUCI is a Greenwood band with a contagious on-stage chemistry. Showcasing a ’90s neo-soul sound mixed with modern jazz influences, this talented group of lads really know how to put on a show – evidenced by their fast-growing fan base.
5.30pm – 6.00pm – Coco Elise brings a nostalgia-fuelled sound built on chopped synth chords, mesmerising guitar work and groovy bass lines. Their debut EP dropped late last year, featuring dynamic and conversational lyricism about longing for love and the nature of life.
Saturday 9 December 2023, 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Bramston Park, Burns Beach
Artist profiles
7.30pm – 8.30pm – Randa and the Soul Kingdom have arrived and they’re set to put some funk in your trunk! With soulful horns, high-octane vocals, and gritty rhythms, Randa and her 6-piece band pack an almighty punch of feel-good funky goodness that’s sure to send you into a frenzied Soul Train.
6.15pm – 7.15pm – Joan and The Giants are captivating crowds and critics across the country with their heart-on-sleeve, anthemic pop music. Renowned for their emotional lyricism and powerful stage presence, these fan favourites have a hefty catalogue of accolades, including three wins at the recent WA Song of the Year Awards and multiple nominations in last year’s prestigious International Songwriting Competition.
5.30pm – 6.00pm – Hey So Hungry are four teenage mates creating indie rock tracks with memorable guitar lines, catchy melodies, heavy-hitting drums, smooth bass and an all-around groovy sound. Don’t sleep on these kids – soon they’ll be your favourite band!