NAIDOC Perth Ball 2012

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND - MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Ticket sales cease 5pm this Wednesday 4th July 2012. Hurry as only limited tickets released.

Tickets only available for purchase online with credit card or on Tuesday only with cash at Langford Aboriginal Association. Please contact 9451 1424 prior to coming to see if tickets are still available. No tickets available for purchase at LAA on Monday or Wednesday. Only online.

NAIDOC Perth Ball 2012

NAIDOC Perth highly recommend you purchase tickets as one transaction or under the same name if you wish to be seated together.

No tickets can be reserved and ticket sales now close 5pm, Wednesday 4th July 2012.

For further information, please contact Cassandra on 9451 1424 or 0408 138 397.

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The NAIDOC Perth Ball is one of the most anticipated night on our social calendar. The theme for NAIDOC Week 2012 is the 40th Anniversary of the Tent Embassy and to celebrate, NAIDOC Perth has gone 'Black Carpet' style with a spectacular display of Western Australia's most recognised Indigenous performers.

The evening will start with a 'Black Carpet' walk to the NAIDOC Perth Ball Cocktail Party in the main foyer and followed by the formal dinner in the main Ballroom.

The Headline Band for the evening is Deadly Award winners, Yabu Band and Indigenous performers - Ulla Shay, Jake and the Cowboys, Bartlett Brothers and John Bennett will perform throughout the night.

Black Carpet Walk

NAIDOC Perth will officially welcome all guests to take the 'Black Carpet' walk to the main Ballroom in style and to have your Deadly photos taken.

Cocktail Party

The NAIDOC Perth Cocktail Party commencing at 6.30pm will be in the upstairs foyer overlooking the spectacular Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). The Cocktail Party will include a range of canapes, refreshments and the amazing voice of Ulla Shay.

Doors Open

The Ballroom doors will open at 7.00pm. Please arrive to be seated by 7.30pm.

Welcome & Opening

The official opening of the Ball will start with a spectacular Contemporary Cultural Dance Performance choreographed by 'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist, Suri Bin Saab who will perform with Indigenous students from WAAPA.

Line Up

Ulla Shay

Ulla Shay (formally known as Candice Lorrae) is a young Australian Indigenous Singer/Songwriter that has grown up with a passion for music and performance. In May 2009, Ulla Shay received two awards at the ‘WA TOO SOLID Music Awards’ for ‘Female Artist of the Year’ and over all ‘Gold 'n' Solid’ award for 'Artist of the Year'.

John Bennett

John Bennett was born in Derby and is a member of the Bidyadanga community, located on the remote lands of Karajarri country between the Indian Ocean and the Great Sandy Desert in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. His songs offer a unique insight into John Bennett’s world: a journey into the remote and beautiful North West part of Australia. Songs full of yearning, too be home with his people and celebrations of important people in his life. “Wangkaja” the opening track of his debut album has recently won the WA Indigenous of the Year Award 2011. John was also nominated for WA Indigenous Act of the Year and Male Artist of the Year at this Deadly Awards at the Sydney Opera House for 2011.

Bartlett Brothers

A local Indigenous band made up of Jason and Phil Bartlett who create a soulful pop rock sound with soaring harmonies. Their music and lyrics are infused with themes of their heritage and country. Top 24 Australian Idol Jason Bartlett ; Winner 2009 Best Male Vocalist Too Solid Awards 2009 Jason Bartlett; Winners WAM SOTY 2007; Winners WAM SOTY 2006; Nominated for WAM Best Indigenous Act 2007and 2008; Winners of the Next Big Thing Regional Finals 2006; Winner 2006 Next Big Thing Overall Best Vocalist Jason Bartlett; Winners NAIDOC Musicians of the year 2007

Jake and the Cowboys

Don’t be fooled by the name – there’s no Jake nor obvious western theme. A gifted lyric, definable vocal, melodic sound and a passion for performing define Jake and the Cowboys to a tee. Since forming in 2009, the Cowboys have been delivering a fresh brand of pop/folk/rock to various venues around the Perth music scene and have earned themselves a strong loyal following. With unique life experiences and culture provided from all 4 band members the Cowboys have notched up double WAMi nominations, performed at the One Movement for Music Festival, WAMi Festival 2011, The Australasian World Music Expo 2011

Yabu Band

Since beginning at the age of five, multi-talented brothers, Delson and Boyd Stokes, known today as 'Yabu Band', have created a powerful, unique sound aptly described as Desert Rock/Reggae. The brothers are originally from Kalgoorlie, the Goldfields town bordered by the Western Desert from where they draw their heritage, culture and inspiration. Awarded nine national music awards including a Deadly Award, Yabu have performed at some Australia's biggest festivals including WOMADelaide, The Dreaming Festival, The Darwin Festival and the Woodford Folk festival. Their latest single, 'Petrol Paint & Glue' has been quoted, "One of the most sweetest-saddest ballads songs released in the English and Wongutha languages".

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