Tag: Music

Valentine’s Concert

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the 2024 Valentine’s Concert.

Joondalup Resort made for the picture perfect setting on a balmy February evening as Paulini, Tim Campbell and the Perth Symphony Orchestra, with special appearances from the Star Factory dancers, treated us to a night of music and memories in celebration of 25 years together.

Sponsors

The Valentine’s Concert wouldn’t be possible without the support of our valued partners.

Gallery

Check out the fun we had at the 2024 Valentine’s Concert! Click the image to enlarge it.

 

Sunday Serenades

July – December 2024
Redmond Theatre, Prendiville Catholic College

Welcome to Sunday Serenades 2024! We can’t wait to present WA’s most talented singers, musicians and performers at this beloved concert series.

This year’s Sunday Serenades program features a rich and varied range of musical styles and we encourage you to experience as many different genres as you can, to be delighted by something unexpected.

Concert Schedule

Kavisha Mazella
Kavisha Mazzella and Amici
25 August 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

ARIA award-winning songbird Kavisha Mazzella is bringing her poetic catalogue of original songs to Joondalup for your listening pleasure.

Accompanied on strings by long-time amici (friends in Italian) and musical collaborators Johnny Reed and Peter Grayling, Kavisha’s angelic voice will take you on an uplifting journey through story and song, performed in both English and Italian with diverse influences that include Celtic folk, Portuguese Fado and joy-filled Romani melodies.

Swingin' At The Savoy
Stories of Swing
15 September 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Popular local jazz outfit Swingin’ at the Savoy are set to bring you untold stories about the giants of the swing era.

Stories of Swing unveils a collection of weird and wonderful tales about industry greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong and more, from how they discovered their voices to shaping the history of music.

Accompanied by live performances from some of WA’s best swing dancers, this fast-paced and energy-filled show will have you cheering for more!

This event is now sold out.

The Australian Karen Carpenter Show
The Australian Karen Carpenter Show
New date: 6 October 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Channelling one of history’s most beautiful voices, Australian singing sensation Narelle Belle is set to bring you a magical afternoon of music and memories of the late great Karen Carpenter.

Supported by a talented 5-piece band, you won’t have to be a fan of The Carpenters to get goosebumps from Narelle’s incredible voice and haunting performance.

Don’t miss this world-class tribute concert that has wowed audiences across WA.

This event is now sold out.

This concert has been rescheduled from its original performance date of Sunday 21 July. All existing tickets will be valid for the new performance date of Sunday 6 October. If this change means you can no longer attend, please contact the City on 9400 4000 to be issued a refund.

Bradley Hall
The Bradley Hall Band
20 October 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

A Nyiyaparli man from the Eastern Pilbara, Bradley Hall is no stranger to dirt roads, fresh country air and long drives through our beautiful country.

Inspired by the places he’s been and the people he’s met along the way, Bradley’s award-winning brand of country music has seen him travel throughout remote WA, Australia and overseas, enchanting audiences with his distinctive voice and soulful storytelling prowess.

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Jessie Gordon in An Afternoon In Paris
An Afternoon in Paris
17 November 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

She’s a woman who needs no introduction – the angel-voiced Jessie Gordon is returning to Joondalup with a brand new show.

In a special treat for Sunday Serenades audiences, prepare to be transported to the enigmatic French capital as you step into Redmond Theatre.

Get ready for An Afternoon in Paris filled with romantic French songs from the likes of Édith Piaf and Serge Gainsbourg, and maybe even a macaron or two. Très magnifique!

This event is now sold out.

The Basilios starring in Frank and Dean
Frank & Dean
15 December 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

In a special Christmas treat, The Basilios are back! We know you love these guys, so gather your Rat Pack and join Carlos and Paul Basilio as they delve into the hit-filled discography of legendary duo, Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra.

Take a trip down memory lane and up easy-listening avenue with this blockbuster tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes and The King of Cool.

Sending off Sunday Serenades 2024 with a bang? That’s amore!

This event is now sold out.

Tickets and Booking

Tickets for all Sunday Serenades concerts can be purchased online via Ticketbooth. You can also buy tickets in person by visiting the City of Joondalup Administration Building between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Ticket purchases made by a valid Companion Cardholders are eligible to receive a second complimentary ticket for a carer or companion to attend with them. Please contact the City for booking support.

Individual Concert Ticket Price

Standard $18, Concession $14, Child $10

Music Lover Package

Do you love our Sunday Serenades concerts? Come to them all for one low price with the best value Music Lover Package, which includes a ticket to all six concerts at a discounted price.

Standard $89, Concession $71

The Music Lover Package is now sold out.

Important Information

  • All concerts are held at Redmond Theatre, situated in the Performing Arts Centre at Prendiville Catholic College, Ocean Reef. Get directions
  • Every concert will start at 2.00pm and run for 1 hour. Doors open 15 minutes before each concert.
  • Seating is unallocated and all seats offer a clear, unobstructed view of the stage. If you would like to reserve a wheelchair-accessible seating bay, please contact the City.
  • There is ample free parking at Prendiville Catholic College, including ACROD car bays.
  • The City runs a Community Transport Program that can provide transportation to and from the concerts. Find out more.
  • Tickets are non-refundable unless the concert is cancelled. If you can no longer attend a concert, you are welcome to pass on your ticket for a friend or family member to enjoy.

Support

For ticketing help and all other Sunday Serenades enquires, please get in touch by calling the City on 9400 4000.

Request a Program

If you’d like a physical copy of the 2024 Sunday Serenades program posted to your home address, please fill out the form below.

Little Feet Festival

Little Feet Festival

Sunday 13 October, 10am – 3pm
ECU Joondalup Pines

Don your boots and grab your straw hat because Little Feet Festival is back this October with a day of farm-tastic fun! Whether you’re a country connoisseur or a city slicker, Perth’s favourite FREE children’s festival promises a day of laughter and learning, with stacks of things to see and do.

Free fun activities

    • Learn how to milk a cow with no risk of spilt milk.
    • Climb aboard a real-life tractor.
    • Make some delicious healthy treats at the Junior Kitchen.
    • Play all day in a mini growers’ market and warehouse at Little Land.
    • Discover the wonderful world of bees with Spare Parts Puppet Theatre at The Hive
    • Dig for worms and learn about composting.
    • Spy The Heap – a gigantic pile of green waste that takes composting to new heights… literally!
    • Make a farmyard friend, a wacky windmill, a trash tractor, a crazy cowboy hat, or a peg veggie patch to take home!
    • Face painting, roving sheep, scarecrows, plus many more fun activities.

Stage shows

10am – 10.15am Little Lions Live
10.25am – 10.50am Miss Red Lasso
11am – 11.30am Woody’s Ukulele School
11.40am – 12.25pm Magic Dale (Auslan interpreted)
12.35pm – 1.25pm Woody’s Bush Cabaret (Auslan interpreted)
1.35pm – 2pm Miss Red Lasso (Auslan interpreted)
2.10pm – 2.50pm Woody’s Bush Dance

 

Little Lions Live: Join a qualified Speech Therapist and character friends from the Little Lions team for an interactive and action-packed singing and dancing session to kick off the festival fun.

Miss Red Lasso: Giddy up and join Miss Red for an unforgettable demonstration of world-class lasso skills, with some spinning and juggling thrown in for good measure. This performance will rope you in and leave you wanting more.

Magic Dale: Marvel at Magic Dale as he shows you all the terrific tricks he’s got up his sleeves. You’ll be left scratching your head and wondering, “How did Dale do that!”

Woody’s Ukulele School: Learn to play the ukulele with Woody in this interactive workshop for kids and parents that makes music-making fun and inclusive.

Woody’s Bush Cabaret: Join Woody and his colourful friends for a kaleidoscope of fun that blends music, puppetry, theatre, ukulele playing and loads of participation.

Woody’s Bush Dance: Do-si-do and away we go! Woody is back to teach you all the steps to his favourite dance that will have you heel and toeing ’til the cows come home.

St Stephen’s School Farm

Explore your favourite farming nursery rhymes with St Stephen’s School. Can you help Little Bo Beep find her sheep? Or Mother Duck, who is looking for her five little ducklings that went for a walk? Explore Mary, Mary Quite Contrary’s Garden and Old McDonald’s farm in this fun interactive activation.

Little Lions Play

Find your roar through sensory and language-enriching activities. Join the experienced and engaging team of Speech and Occupational Therapists to discover the power of play in learning and language development. Plus, keep your eye out for Lionel the Lion.

Fun on the music stage at Little Feet Festival

Accessibility and inclusion

Little Feet Festival will take place in an area approximately 160m by 140m. There are connecting paved paths around the site that are smooth and well-maintained, with some areas of inclination. The site features a small lake that will be fenced off for the event. Most of the activities take place on grass, although a few will be held on soft soil and pine needles.

ACROD parking is available in Car Park 14, off Prilep Drive.

Three accessible toilet blocks are located on the south and east sides of the event site.

A Sensory Zone will be available, featuring quiet activities away from the hustle and bustle.

Three of the stage shows will feature Auslan interpretation:

  • Magic Dale at 11.40am
  • Woody’s Bush Cabaret at 12.35pm
  • Miss Red Lasso at 1.35pm

Read the Little Feet Festival Social Story

Getting there

ECU Joondalup can be accessed via Joondalup Drive and Grand Boulevard. The best parking can be found in Car Park 14. Look out for the signs to find your way.

Consider taking public transport! The free Blue Cat Bus from the CBD will drop you right on University Drive, or the 463 and 464 both stop on nearby Grand Blvd.

Fancy some exercise? Take a scenic ride around nearby Lake Joondalup on your way to Little Feet Festival! Bike racks are available outside Building 18.

Food and drink

What’s a festival without food!? A selection of tasty treats will be available to purchase at the event from Wally’s Tacos, Chips On A Stick, Happy J Corn Dogs, The Fire Truck Pizzeria, Juice Station, Beachside Barista, Take 5 Ice Cream and The Sweet Box Cart.

Partners

Thank you to our incredible partners who help us bring Little Feet Festival to life.

Major Partner

St Stephen's School - Serve God Serve One Another

Key Partner

Little Lions - Empowering Kids, Equipping Parents

Hidden Garden Stage

Nestled under the trees in the Hidden Garden is another stage with even more amazing musical acts! Grab a drink in the licenced space, sit back and relax by the stage.

Friday 3 April 2020 6.15pm – 6.45pm Grace Sanders Band
7.00pm – 8.00pm Stone Cold Super Friends
8.15pm – 9.00pm Parahnanahs
Saturday 4 April 2020 12.00pm – 12.45pm Matt Burke
12.45pm – 1.30pm Surreal McCoy
2.00pm – 2.45pm Savannah Solomon
3.15pm – 4.00pm Emerging Artist Spot- Bethany O’Brien and Half Star Hotel
4.15pm – 5.00pm Leah Grant TBC
5.00pm – 5.45pm Surreal McCoy / Candy Girls
6.00pm – 6.45pm Turin Robinson
7.00pm – 8.45pm Jonny Nandez Hammond Explosion
9.00pm – 10.00pm Material World Orchestra
Sunday 5 April 2020 12.00pm – 1.00pm Matt Burke
1.00pm – 1.30pm Surreal McCoy
2:00pm – 2:45pm Dharshini Dee Muru
3.00pm – 4.00pm Emerging Artist Spot- Sofia Hourani and Ladey
4.15pm – 5.00pm Black Robin
5.15pm – 6.00pm Tango Noir
6.15pm – 7.00pm Johanna Grace Trio

Arts Development Scheme

Junkyard Orchestra performing at the Kambarang Concert

Apply for up to $50,000 to deliver a performing arts project within the City

At the City of Joondalup, we’re committed to presenting a vibrant array of cultural events each year, from music concerts to large-scale festivals, art exhibitions and more. In addition to our annual program, we are proud to offer a significant funding opportunity for external arts organisations to bring their performance or activation to our region via our Arts Development Scheme.

The Arts Development Scheme is designed to bolster the performing arts sector in our region, with up to $50,000 in monetary support available for professional artists and arts organisations to bring a performing arts project to our local audiences.

Applications for the 2024 Arts Development Scheme have now closed.

Key dates

  • 2024 application window: Monday 5 August 2024 – Sunday 8 September 2024
  • Assessment period: September – November 2024
  • Shortlisted candidates notified of outcome: December 2024
  • Funding awarded: January 2025
  • 2025 application window: August 2025 – September 2025

Who can apply?

To be eligible for funding under the Arts Development Scheme, the applying artist or arts organisation must be either:

  • A recognised legal entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN), such as an incorporated body, company, or trust; OR
  • An independent professional performing arts practitioner or non-legal entity, such as an artist collective, which has sought the services of an incorporated body (sponsor) to auspice the project on their behalf

The following entities are NOT eligible for funding:

  • Government departments or agencies
  • Amateur groups such as hobbyist choirs or dance groups that do not pay their performers

These groups are encouraged to enquire about the City’s Community Funding Program instead.

What sort of projects are suitable for funding?

All projects must be delivered within the City of Joondalup, providing opportunities for engagement with the local community.

The project’s primary medium should focus on the performing arts, such as theatre, dance and movement, spoken word, music, puppetry or circus arts. Film, multi-media, projection, and electronic arts projects will be considered where they can demonstrate how they engage the community in participatory arts experiences. Applications incorporating emerging, hybrid or other art forms are welcomed if there is a substantial performing arts component.

How do I apply?

  1. Read the Information Pack linked below for the full terms and conditions of the funding.
  2. Schedule a chat with the City’s Community Arts Officer to discuss your application.
  3. Return to this webpage during the application window to complete your submission.

View Arts Development Scheme Information Pack

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Pictured: The Junkyard Orchestra performing at the Kambarang Concert at Penistone Park in Greenwood.