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An Evening of John Denver With Strings

In an era when popular music absorbed the connection of the common person, and utilised the beauty of Strings to lift music to poetic heights, John Denver personified the art of singer-songwriting. Wayne Perry, Armadale’s 2024 Festival Artist, eloquently performs the greatest of John Denver’s songs and is joined by banjo legend Ian Simpson in a unique collaboration with musical director and musical arranger, Rachel John. The Classic Sounds Orchestra delivers the melting string parts of John Denver’s greatest recordings and presents to you, An Evening of John Denver With Strings.

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Extensions

The City of Armadale is proud to have partnered with the Armadale Society of Artists to present Extensions, a high-quality community art exhibition. Showcasing impressive art from many talented local and visiting artists, Extensions provides viewers a collective show that is as diverse in nature as in each piece’s methodology. Come down to enjoy the works, check out the Society’s new home and a range of workshops. Don’t forget to nominate your favourite piece in the People’s Choice Award!

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Defying Gravity Percussion Ensemble: Dream Garden

A hyper-groovy evening bursting with melody, magic, mystery, fun – and drums!WAAPA’s world-renowned Defying Gravity percussion ensemble takes you on a magical ride through an enchanted world of sound, rhythm and groove. Joined by marimba legend Adam Tan, you’ll hear marimbas, vibraphones, gongs, waterphones and a kaleidoscope of exotic percussion instruments in this celebration of the joy of music. Directed by Tim White OAM with special guest artist Adam Tan.

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Armadale Arts Bush Trail

The Armadale Arts Bush Trail returns in 2024 to the Armadale Environmental Centre, in a celebration of sustainable creativity. Professional artists as well as local school and community groups have used nature as a landscape to create artworks using exclusively natural materials. This free trail invites you to discover the extraordinary connection between community, art and environment. Check the rest of the Armadale Arts Festival program for giveaways and activities offered across the weekends!

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Headliners Comedy Gala

The hills are alive with the sound of laughter!
ThatÕs right, the very best stand-up comedians are headed to the hills to perform at the Armadale Arts Festival as part of the Headliners Comedy Gala.
Enjoy the company of a hilarious comedy host and four professional comedians doing their very best material. They’re bringing all the laughs directly to you!
Avoid missing out on this hill-arious night in Armadale.
This is strictly an 18+ event containing course language and adult themes.

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Minnawarra Art Awards

The Minnawarra Art Awards showcases some of Western Australia’s best artists. This year we welcome back Ron Nyisztor as the curator.The $25,000 prize pool has been continued, ensuring this professionally curated exhibition provides viewers with a powerful show of high calibre and diverse artworks. An exciting public program includes curator and artist floor talks and Positive Ageing High Teas. It’s not just arts lovers that are able to revel in this creative visual feast!

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