Music Festivals
Autumn's lineups are a little more grown-up and relaxed than summer's offerings.
Fairbridge Festival
Each year, Fairbridge allows us to escape city life and get down and dirty in Pinjarra. Joe Filisko, Eric Noden, Oh Pep! and Odette Mercy are some of the acts on the lineup this year. "I first went as a teen in the 90s..." says Tom Fisher. "I now look forward to taking my young children there. I've played with a band at folk festivals nationally and internationally, and Fairbridge really stacks up."
Fairbridge Village, April 10-12.
In The Pines
This two-stage event will again fill UWA's pine-covered grounds with aural delights. Abbe May, Methyl Ethel, Fait, Aborted Tortoise, The Rainyard and The Wilds will feature on the 20-strong smorgasbord of local goodness. Picnic rugs are encouraged for those getting stuck into the entree acts.
Somerville Auditorium, UWA, April 19.
Picks from Tom Fisher, booking agent and musician
Groovin the Moo'
It's worth the road trip... There's a massive lineup of some of the most exciting names in Australian music, including Hilltop Hoods and The Preatures, with a few imports like A$AP Ferg, Broods and Peaches to give an international flavour. "My friends and I are big Ball Park Music fans – I never miss them when they come to town," says Mark. "I'm also a big fan of San Cisco and Meg Mac."
Bunbury, April 26.
Pick from Dr Mark Jennings, sociology lecturer and popular music expert