The Music Scene

• When:9-530 Mon-Fri, 9-5 Sat, 11-5 Sun
• Where:914 Hay St Perth
• Tel:9322 6384
• Web:www.78records.com.au
• Good for:hard to find records and buying tickets for the latest gigs.

• When:Late into the evening, check the website for upcoming shows.
• Where:Access via the laneway, 383 Murray St Perth
• Tel:9321 7606
• Web:www.amplifiercapitol.com.au
• Good for:live music and late night dancing.

There are a few good reasons to like this grungy city bar and popular music venue, Amplifier. The first is obvious – the excellent line-up of local and international artists. Read full review

• When:Evenings, check website for events.
• Where:659 Beaufort St Mount Lawley
• Tel:9370 1777
• Web:www.liveattheastor.com.au
• Good for:live music in an iconic art deco setting.

The Astor no longer shows regular movie releases, but rather this art deco cinema is now a venue for live music, comedy and theatre. Read full review

• Where:36 Pier St Perth
• Tel:9325 2666
• Web:www.dadarecords.com.au
• Good for:new and old vinyl.

• When:10-6 Mon-Sat, 12-5 Sun, Friday evenings open late with live music
• Where:The Basement, 37 Barrack St Perth
• Web:www.fatshanrecords.com
• Good for:checking out the local music scene, through cds as well as in the flesh.

Sometimes great things happen when friends grab an opportunity and run with it. The team at Fat Shan’s did just that when they wanted to create a forum to showcase Perth’s local music. The headliner act of Fat Shan Records is the shop. Read full review

• When:Check website for upcoming shows
• Where:1 Holdsworth St Fremantle, Entrance on Parry St
• Tel:9430 5976
• Web:www.flybynight.org
• Good for:a great variety of live music.

• When:Shop 10-5 Mon-Sun, check site for many more events
• Where:1 Finnerty St Fremantle
• Tel:9432 9555
• Web:www.fac.org.au
• Good for:the local Freo arts hub.

Immerse yourself in Freo’s relaxed vibe at this historic building, which exudes character and charm. Fremantle Arts Centre is the place to go for a cultural feast for the senses. Read full review

• When:Mon-Sunday
• Where:237 Queen Victoria Ave, North Freo
• Tel:9430 4010
• Web:www.mojosbar.com.au
• Good for:checking out the local live music scene

Mojo’s is the first and last word in Perth’s music scene. It’s the perennial favourite of everyone from local up-and-comers to international tourers Read full review

• When:11-12am Mon-Sat, 11-10 Sun
• Where:47 South Tce Fremantle
• Tel:9335 5405
• Web:www.norfolkhotel.com.au
• Good for:a beer before heading downstairs for some live music.

• When:10am til late Mon-Sun
• Where:636-646 Beaufort St Mount Lawley
• Tel:9328 7464
• Web:www.planetvideo.com.au
• Good for:hard to find videos and music, and an excellent selection of art and design books.

The Planet empire is a bit of a Mt Lawley institution. Taking its home on the bustling Beaufort Street and Walcott Street intersection, Planet began as a video store for all your VHS needs. Read full review