From the world’s most daring genre benders to pub rock up and comers, Perth is full to the brim with incredible gigs for your live music needs this month – here are 11 of the most essential picks.
May 3 & 4- Amy Shark, Fremantle Arts
Australia’s reigning pop darling will take her debut album Love Monster to arenas around the country this month.
Amy Shark – ‘Mess Her Up’
Amy Shark Australian Tour
Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th
Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
May 4th Peking Duk, Red Hill Auditorium
Australia’s party kings are back with a monolithic live show and a slew of new synth-drenched pop tunes up their sleeve.
Peking Duk – ‘Wasted’
Peking Duk ‘Biggest Tour Ever..So Far’ Australian Tour
Saturday, May 4th
Red Hill Auditorium, Perth
May 8 – Aurora, Metropolis Fremantle
The Norweigan pop star is bringing her hypnotic, ethereal live show in the lead up to the release of her new album A Different Kind Of Human.
Aurora – ‘The Seed’
Aurora Australian Tour
Wednesday, May 8th
Metropolis Fremantle, Fremantle
May 9 – MØ, Metropolis Fremantle
Fresh off the back of her Groovin The Moo appearance, the Danish pop star will bring her ultra-sultry grooves to Perth this May.
MØ – ‘Blur’ ft. Foster The People
MØ Australian Tour
Thursday, May 9th
Metropolis Fremantle, Fremantle
Rejjie Snow, Capitol Theatre
One of Irish RnB’s best exports is heading to Australia for a Groovin The Moo run as well as a slew of headline shows this month.
Rejjie Snow – ‘Charlie Brown’
Rejjie Snow Australian Tour
Thursday, May 9th
Capitol Theatre, Perth
May 10 – Billie Eilish, Fremantle Arts Centre
Pop’s biggest superstar is making her way to Australia for her largest ever headline tour, fresh off her appearance at Groovin The Moo.
Billie Eilish – ‘bad guy’
Billie Eilish ‘When We All Fall Asleep’ World Tour
Friday, 10th May
Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
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May 11 – Jack Ladder, The Aardvark
Jack Ladder will bring his eclectic take on classic Aussie rock to Australian audiences this May.
Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders – ‘Susan’
Jack Ladder Australian Tour
Thursday, May 9th
The Aardvark, Fremantle
May 12 – The Babe Rainbow, Freo Social
Australia’s psychedelic scene is buzzing with hype-worthy acts right now – The Babe Rainbow are at the forefront of the burgeoning scene.
Babe Rainbow – ‘Morning Song’
Babe Rainbow ‘Earth is an egg, don’t frack it’ Australian Tour
Sunday, May 12th
Freo Social, Fremantle
May 17 – Crooked Colours, Metropolis Fremantle
Kings of the festival scene Crooked Colours will bring their all-encompassing live show to Perth this month.
Crooked Colours – ‘Hold On’
Crooked Colours ‘LANGATA’ Australian Tour
Friday, May 17th
HBF Stadium, Perth
May 31- Rudimental, Metro City
With a slew of ultra-catchy radio hits on their sleeves, the British group will bring their epic, energetic live show to Australia this month.
Rudimental – ‘These Days’
Rudimental Australian Tour
Friday, May 31st
Metro City, Perth
