ROLL A CUBAN

If you fancy bringing in the New Year with some banging electro, disco and house, then check out Cuban Club 2011. The event, held at the Flying Squadron Yacht Club in Nedlands, features some of the best DJs in the country, including Sydney headliners Bag Raiders. Bolstering the bill is top Perth DJ Micah, who will be supported by Sambalicious, Will Udall and Andy Sadler. And there are plenty more artists yet to be announced, so stay tuned. The event kicks off on New Year’s Day and to get tickets head to lloydevents.com.

QUARRY QUANDRY

Due to popular demand, many of the acts set to grace the stage as part of the Live At The Quarry season have added extra dates. Whimsical folk singer Lisa Mitchell has added another show on Thursday, November 11; John Williamson has added a Wednesday, December 1, performance; Clare Bowditch & The New Slang have added a Thursday, December 9, show and Mark Seymour And James Reyne have committed to an extra set on Saturday, January 29. To secure tickets to these extra shows you’ll need to get in fast; head to liveatthequarry.com.au to get yours. We’ll see you there!

WET AND SLIPPERY

Eighties rock legends Bon Jovi are set to invade Australia in December as part of their Circle World Tour.

TURNING JAPANESE

Mega successful local lads Birds Of Tokyo are back home at the beginning of October for their self-titled album tour.

GOO GOO DOLLS

Something For The Rest Of Us

Warner Brothers Records

As a three piece starting out in Buffalo, Goo Goo Dolls shared the punk spirit and knack for a melody of early records by The Replacements.

FABULOUS FREO FASHION

Most West Australians know Fremantle for its historic buildings and buzzing café strip but few realise that the port city is also home to a vibrant fashion community full of talented creatives. To celebrate this year’s Perth Fashion Festival, the folks from the Fremantle Fashion Collective have banded together to makeover Victoria Hall, promising a highly conceptual exhibition featuring an array eye catching garments and accessories.