Original Music, Events & More
WORKSHOP | Songwriting, Touring & Jam Session
Regional Sounds, with support from the Mid West Development Commission, are pleased to host Brett Wilson, an accomplished songwriter and musician, to share their knowledge of songwriting practice, experiences in touring regional WA and lead a jam session!
Participation is free - please bring along your own refreshments, a notebook or capture device and your instrument for the jam.
Brett Wilson
Margaret River based singer song writer Brett Wilson has spent the last 28 years writing songs with a strong sense of social justice and place.
Never one to repeat himself he plays his uplifting folk, reggae, gypsy grooves with an evocative Dylanesque delivery.
Brett lives and writes his music in a little shack - a converted dairy on farm on Cave‘s road. When he’s not strumming his guitar for his bovine neighbours he‘s either surfing or fronting his gypsy ska band Freeway South.
This August he is traveling up north WA carrying his dream of sharing his music to the kids in rural communities, catch his sets along the coast, let nothing stop the music!
WA MUSIC WEEK | Live in the Lounge
Joining us in the performance lounge upstairs at our foreshore music hub is visiting singer songwriters, Brett Wilson (Margaret River) and Rustic Country Duet (Meekatharra and Pilbara).
This performance is proudly supported by the Mid West Development Commission in support of Regional Sounds mission to build a crankin' regional music scene. Limited free tickets have been made available for members of Regional Sounds to come and enjoy the performance and hear from WA touring artists and how they have built their career from their regional base.
Rustic Country Duet:
Timika King (Meekatharra) and Barry Taylor (Pilbara)
Timika King is a Meekatharra born and bred music artist, ukulele and guitar, with a strong history in community development. Her cousin Barry is a guitarist and DJ and together they're touring WA, presenting and performing as the Rustic Country Duet.
Brett Wilson:
Margaret River based singer song writer Brett Wilson has spent the last 28 years writing songs with a strong sense of social justice and place.
Never one to repeat himself he plays his uplifting folk, reggae, gypsy grooves with an evocative Dylanesque delivery.
Brett lives and writes his music in a little shack - a converted dairy on farm on Cave‘s road. When he’s not strumming his guitar for his bovine neighbours he‘s either surfing or fronting his gypsy ska band Freeway South.
This August he is traveling up north WA carrying his dream of sharing his music to the kids in rural communities, catch his sets along the coast, let nothing stop the music!
What does it mean to sponsor a table?
As part of our commitment to building a crankin’ regional music scene, we’re seeking support to help us maintain the foreshore music hub venue and music equipment, improve venue accessibility and support local music artists with increased professional development and performance opportunities. If you purchase a sponsor table, we will;
Reserve a bar table and 4 bar stools in the performance lounge for you
Provide a space for your organisation to promote products and services
Recognise your support of a cranking regional music scene in media and marketing for this and future programs :)
SAVE THE DATE | Muso Mixer
We’ll tell you more about this soon.
Essentially the format is that musicians from across the Mid West can come together and as part of the festivities, we’ll be launching our 2026 Battle of the Bands stage ready program - if you’re a musician who would love to be involved but don’t have a band - come along and we’ll help you meet new people to put one together!
POP Poetry Presentations
Exploring the relationship between written word and spoken word.
You are welcome to bring your own poetry to present, or bring along a copy of another persons work that inspires you.
Held on the first Sunday of the month.
POP Poetry Presentations
Exploring the relationship between written word and spoken word.
You are welcome to bring your own poetry to present, or bring along a copy of another persons work that inspires you.
Held on the first Sunday of the month.
YOUTH EVENT | Brunch and Karaoke
Join Regional Sounds this school holidays for the Youth Brunch Karaoke!
Microphones, drum kit, guitars and percussion instruments will all be available for participants use.
Ages 10 - 18 Please note: Bookings are essential. Ensure you cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend. This workshop is supervised by at least 2 staff who are required to hold current Working with Children Checks and parental supervision is not required. Call the youth team on 9956 6600 or email youth@cgg.wa.gov.au if you have any questions
LINK TO REGISTER: https://events.humanitix.com/youth-brunch-karaoke-july-school-holidays-26
POP Poetry Presentations (Copy)
Exploring the relationship between written word and spoken word.
You are welcome to bring your own poetry to present, or bring along a copy of another persons work that inspires you.
Held on the first Sunday of the month.
The Nowhere Tour - Live Music
August is the fireworks, Capes and Crowns and might be meki take to the roads of WA
for fans of Cavetown, Twenty One Pilots and The Front Bottoms, respectively.
looking for a local songwriter to open for us - dm @mightbemeki on insta if you want to
Music Market
Buy, sell, swap your music instruments, tech equipment and merchandise at Regional Sound's Music Market on Saturday 27 June.
Please register as a stallholder if you'd like to set up a stall, or you can choose to participate by listing your items on our noticeboard. (Great for heavy items!)
Petit Remi cafe will be open too! So come on down, grab a cuppa, browse an amazing selection of musical instruments and music merchandise and enjoy the tunes from local buskers.
Stallholder:
Set-up from 8:30am
Market opens 10am
You will be allocated a space for a trestle table (not supplied). If your stall is upstairs, we can assist with trolleys and remember, the venue has a lift!
There are no fees to set up a stall and take payments for your items. If you need, Regional Sounds can process sales through our Point of Sale system and will forward the payments to you, minus the processing fees.
Noticeboard seller:
Noticeboard listings close Friday 26 June at 12:00pm.
You can list as many items as you like, but you must register each item individually.
Once you have registered as a noticeboard seller, you will be sent a form to fill out for each item. We will print and display noticeboard listings in the foyer of our venue and buyers can contact you directly. If you need, Regional Sounds can process sales through our Point of Sale system and will forward the payments to you, minus the processing fees.
Buskers:
Time slots for busking will open from 9am to 1pm. If you are interested in busking on the tree deck outside the cafe, please email hello@regionalsounds.com.au for a timeslot.
Earth Beats House Concert
Join local Geraldton musicians for an evening to celebrate the beauty of the natural world around us. Our evening of music aims to wrap the audience in a many coloured coat of hope, inspiration, motivation and fun.
All proceeds go to Regional Sounds for the "Back the Booth" campaign.
Reserve your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/earth-beats-house-concert
Music starts at 7.30pm.
Chairs provided, no allocated seating
Bring:
BYO nibbles and drinks
this is an outside concert so bring warm clothing/blanket
If weather is inclement, the event will be inside at the same address
Musicians include:
Darcy Hay
Hippy Campers
Nick Austin
Paul Frick
Peter Vanderpol
Reserve your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/earth-beats-house-concert
Music & Poe-Tree Event
Words and music will dance together in a creative and joyful celebration under the branches of the Geraldton foreshore Song Tree.
Come along to enjoy poetry recitals and original music by local artists of all ages.
Part of this event will also include presentations of awards for the Geraldton Tree Festival schools poetry competition.
Free to attend, all welcome!
For more information about the Geraldton Tree Festival, May 3 - 10 , please visit https://geraldtontreecanopy.org/
POP Poetry Presentations
Exploring the relationship between written word and spoken word.
You are welcome to bring your own poetry to present, or bring along a copy of another persons work that inspires you.
Held on the first Sunday of the month.
2026 Youth Week Talent Search
Regional Sounds is dedicated to supporting a crankin' regional music scene and one way we do that is to create supportive stages for Mid West musicians to learn and share their talents.
The Youth Week 2026 Talent Search is an Open Mic event to be held at the Geraldton Youth Centre on 11 April 2026. By registering for the Open Mic, you're also committed to attending atleast one Stage Readiness workshop with our mentors. MORE INFO BELOW
Stage Ready
Tue 7 Apr 4:00-6:00pm
Daron Keogh will present on topics such as stage presence, set composition, intros and your creative career opportunities as well as provide technical assistance for musical equipment. Daron is a band member of Real Good Question and the chairperson of Regional Sounds.
Participants can also elect to have a one on one session with Daron.
Wed 8 Apr 11:00-1:00pm
Alyce Sherman will provide practical assistance for your set, including singing advice, technical assistance, working the mic and audience engagement. Alyce is the Director of Coral Coast Music.
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Terrace Geraldton.
Please register for one or both workshops here
Open Mic event
Registrants will be given a time slot for their performance between 4pm and 6pm on Sat 11 April.
Registrants must be prepared stage side to avoid losing their time slot.
Each registrant will be given a prize for their participation.
A 'Top Runner' will be chosen by a panel of observers who will consider stage presence and how confidently you perform and are able to engage the audience.
You do not have to be a musicians! Comedians, magicians, contortionists and puppteers are also encouraged be be a part of the program.
The Top Runner will receive a $150 gift card and forever fame as the inaugural Top Runner from the 2026 Youth Week Talent Search in Gero. (we're not making a joke of it - every star starts somewhere.)
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/open-mic-or-youth-week-2026-talent-search
Youth Stage Ready workshops
Regional Sounds is dedicated to supporting a crankin' regional music scene and one way we do that is to create supportive stages for Mid West musicians to learn and share their talents.
The Youth Week 2026 Talent Search is an Open Mic event to be held at the Geraldton Youth Centre on 11 April 2026. By registering for the Open Mic, you're also committed to attending atleast one Stage Readiness workshop with our mentors. MORE INFO BELOW
Stage Ready
Tue 7 Apr 4:00-6:00pm
Daron Keogh will present on topics such as stage presence, set composition, intros and your creative career opportunities as well as provide technical assistance for musical equipment. Daron is a band member of Real Good Question and the chairperson of Regional Sounds.
Participants can also elect to have a one on one session with Daron.
Wed 8 Apr 11:00-1:00pm
Alyce Sherman will provide practical assistance for your set, including singing advice, technical assistance, working the mic and audience engagement. Alyce is the Director of Coral Coast Music.
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Terrace Geraldton.
Please register for one or both workshops here
Open Mic event
Registrants will be given a time slot for their performance between 4pm and 6pm on Sat 11 April.
Registrants must be prepared stage side to avoid losing their time slot.
Each registrant will be given a prize for their participation.
A 'Top Runner' will be chosen by a panel of observers who will consider stage presence and how confidently you perform and are able to engage the audience.
You do not have to be a musicians! Comedians, magicians, contortionists and puppteers are also encouraged be be a part of the program.
The Top Runner will receive a $150 gift card and forever fame as the inaugural Top Runner from the 2026 Youth Week Talent Search in Gero. (we're not making a joke of it - every star starts somewhere.)
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/open-mic-or-youth-week-2026-talent-search
Youth Stage Ready workshops
Regional Sounds is dedicated to supporting a crankin' regional music scene and one way we do that is to create supportive stages for Mid West musicians to learn and share their talents.
The Youth Week 2026 Talent Search is an Open Mic event to be held at the Geraldton Youth Centre on 11 April 2026. By registering for the Open Mic, you're also committed to attending atleast one Stage Readiness workshop with our mentors. MORE INFO BELOW
Stage Ready
Tue 7 Apr 4:00-6:00pm
Daron Keogh will present on topics such as stage presence, set composition, intros and your creative career opportunities as well as provide technical assistance for musical equipment. Daron is a band member of Real Good Question and the chairperson of Regional Sounds.
Participants can also elect to have a one on one session with Daron.
Wed 8 Apr 11:00-1:00pm
Alyce Sherman will provide practical assistance for your set, including singing advice, technical assistance, working the mic and audience engagement. Alyce is the Director of Coral Coast Music.
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Terrace Geraldton.
Please register for one or both workshops here
Open Mic event
Registrants will be given a time slot for their performance between 4pm and 6pm on Sat 11 April.
Registrants must be prepared stage side to avoid losing their time slot.
Each registrant will be given a prize for their participation.
A 'Top Runner' will be chosen by a panel of observers who will consider stage presence and how confidently you perform and are able to engage the audience.
You do not have to be a musicians! Comedians, magicians, contortionists and puppteers are also encouraged be be a part of the program.
The Top Runner will receive a $150 gift card and forever fame as the inaugural Top Runner from the 2026 Youth Week Talent Search in Gero. (we're not making a joke of it - every star starts somewhere.)
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/open-mic-or-youth-week-2026-talent-search
POP Poetry Presentations
Exploring the relationship between written word and spoken word.
You are welcome to bring your own poetry to present, or bring along a copy of another persons work that inspires you.
Held on the first Sunday of the month.
Song Club
An open get together for musicians to discuss the fundamentals of songwriting, performing and promoting your work.
Swap ideas, collaborate and develop your work in a supportive setting.
These sessions are facilitated by Tony Turner - The Man Under the Hat.
Origins
A new Regional Sounds program where local artists teach their songs to a group who are then encouraged to re‑imagine them into a style of their own. Think Triple J’s Like a Version, but local, live, and community‑powered. Here, pop can become rock. Folk can become rap. Punk can become soul.
At Origins, participants learn directly from the writer, the story, and the song. And this is only the beginning. Our long‑term vision is to record a Regional Sounds “Origins.” album, featuring Geraldton artists covering each other’s material. This program is not just for original artists, we are encouraging all musicians and cover artists alike to learn from their favourite local artists - how cool would it be to hear a local ‘cover’ dropped into a pub set…
Learn the story,
Learn the song,
Play it,
Perform it,
Pass it on.
Song Club
An open get together for musicians to discuss the fundamentals of songwriting, performing and promoting your work.
Swap ideas, collaborate and develop your work in a supportive setting.
These sessions are facilitated by Tony Turner - The Man Under the Hat.
Beachcomber Busking Comp - Tree Set
The Beachcomber Busking Comp is open to all buskers and street performers who have a talent to share.
Choose your preferred day and time to take to our community stage, perform and rake in the tips and adoration.
Please visit this page to register as a busker: https://www.regionalsounds.com.au/press/2026-beachcomber-busking-comp
For audiences:
We’d love to have you join us for these special musical and street performance busking sets! You’re invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the entertainment. You are welcome to donate directly to the busker, or you can purchase People’s Choice tokens - giving your favourite busker a chance to win the $400 People’s Choice cash prize!
Beachcomber Busking Comp - Harmony Festival
The Beachcomber Busking Comp is open to all buskers and street performers who have a talent to share.
Choose your preferred day and time to take to our community stage, perform and rake in the tips and adoration.
Please visit this page to register as a busker: https://www.regionalsounds.com.au/press/2026-beachcomber-busking-comp
For audiences:
We’d love to have you join us for these special musical and street performance busking sets! You’re invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the entertainment. You are welcome to donate directly to the busker, or you can purchase People’s Choice tokens - giving your favourite busker a chance to win the $400 People’s Choice cash prize!
Summer Series - Week 10
Join us for a summer of song through the Regional Sounds Summer Series!
Jump into the weekend with this program of events from January to March 2026. Listen to local talent, with three different sets each week, while enjoying the bar in our cruisy, coastal atmosphere.
Event Details:
4pm - 7pm every Friday (2 January - 7 March 2026)
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Tce, Geraldton 6530
Entry: FREE! Spaces limited. RSVP via Humanitix
No week will be the same! So, make sure you mark this is your diaries to come along each week and support our thriving music scene.
NEW! Petit Remi Cafe will be providing a select menu of French cafe treats from the tree deck kiosk!
Song Club
An open get together for musicians to discuss the fundamentals of songwriting, performing and promoting your work.
Swap ideas, collaborate and develop your work in a supportive setting.
These sessions are facilitated by Tony Turner - The Man Under the Hat.
POP Poetry Presentations
Exploring the relationship between written word and spoken word.
You are welcome to bring your own poetry to present, or bring along a copy of another persons work that inspires you.
Held on the first Sunday of the month.
Summer Series - Week 9
Join us for a summer of song through the Regional Sounds Summer Series!
Jump into the weekend with this program of events from January to March 2026. Listen to local talent, with three different sets each week, while enjoying the bar in our cruisy, coastal atmosphere.
Event Details:
4pm - 7pm every Friday (2 January - 7 March 2026)
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Tce, Geraldton 6530
Entry: FREE! Spaces limited. RSVP via Humanitix
No week will be the same! So, make sure you mark this is your diaries to come along each week and support our thriving music scene.
NEW! Petit Remi Cafe will be providing a select menu of French cafe treats from the tree deck kiosk!
2026 Program Launch
2026 Launch | Summer Series
This expanded Summer Series event will feature a lineup of original Mid West musicians from young artists to award winning roots artists and will include a brief overview of our 2026 programming, partnership opportunities and welcome new users of our foreshore music hub.
The event will acknowledge recent government and partner investment supporting live music infrastructure, artist development, and community access, followed by live performances and informal networking.
This event is proudly supported by Community Bank Geraldton, The Mid West Development Commission with our young artists sponsored by Mitsui E&P.
Summer Series - Week 8
Join us for a summer of song through the Regional Sounds Summer Series!
Jump into the weekend with this program of events from January to March 2026. Listen to local talent, with three different sets each week, while enjoying the bar in our cruisy, coastal atmosphere.
Event Details:
4pm - 7pm every Friday (2 January - 7 March 2026)
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Tce, Geraldton 6530
Entry: FREE! Spaces limited. RSVP via Humanitix
No week will be the same! So, make sure you mark this is your diaries to come along each week and support our thriving music scene.
SEMINAR - Is crowdfunding the only option?
Seminar | Is Crowdfunding the Only Option?!
Artists and arts organisations are under increasing pressure to grow new revenue streams to achieve career and organisational sustainability. Join James Boyd, who has over 30 years of experience in sponsorship, private donations, and philanthropic foundations, for this insightful conversation.
This session will explore how individual artists, collectives, and arts organisations can identify the most promising revenue options and understand the keys to success. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is crowdfunding the only option?”, this seminar is for you. While there’s no single solution, you’ll gain a clear understanding of all available options and where to focus your efforts. The session will also include an overview of Creative Australia’s funding opportunities via Music Australia and the Australian Cultural Fund platform.
Who is this workshop for?
• Independent creative artists (musicians)
• Art leaders, staff and volunteers of arts groups and organisations
• Arts professionals
• Board members of arts organisations interested in diversifying their organisation’s income streams
About the presenter:
James Boyd has over 30 years of experience working in the arts in the UK and Australia, with a background in theatre and community cultural development. In 2004 he was appointed Development Director of the West Australia Symphony Orchestra, where he pioneered US-style arts fundraising practices in Australia. Since 2008 he has worked for the Commonwealth Government across the arts and cultural sector, philanthropy and business to encourage greater sustainability through innovative cross-sector engagement, strategic partnerships, sponsorship and philanthropy. His Churchill Fellowship report PURE MONEY? Global Responses Offering Arts Organisations Perspectives and Actions to Help Navigate Private Sector Funding Dilemmas was published in September 2023. In July 2023, he was appointed State Manager, Development and Partnerships (WA), Creative Australia.
Presenter Contact
James Boyd, State Manager, Development & Partnerships (WA) Creative Australia
Tel: 0417 977 022
Creative Australia
Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. We were founded as the Australia Council for the Arts in 1968 and established by the Australia Council Act 1975. In 2023 we welcomed the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy – Revive, the centrepiece of which was the establishment of Creative Australia, an expanded and modernised Australia Council and a transformational step in the evolution of the organisation. www.creative.gov.au
State Managers, Development & Partnerships
Creative Australia’s State Manager Development & Partnerships provide advice on philanthropy, fundraising and development, and securing investment and partnerships for artists and arts organisations.
Song Club
An open get together for musicians to discuss the fundamentals of songwriting, performing and promoting your work.
Swap ideas, collaborate and develop your work in a supportive setting.
These sessions are facilitated by Tony Turner - The Man Under the Hat.
Summer Series - Week 7
Join us for a summer of song through the Regional Sounds Summer Series!
Jump into the weekend with this program of events from January to March 2026. Listen to local talent, with three different sets each week, while enjoying the bar in our cruisy, coastal atmosphere.
Event Details:
4pm - 7pm every Friday (2 January - 7 March 2026)
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Tce, Geraldton 6530
Entry: FREE! Spaces limited. RSVP via Humanitix
No week will be the same! So, make sure you mark this is your diaries to come along each week and support our thriving music scene.
Summer Series - Week 6
Join us for a summer of song through the Regional Sounds Summer Series!
Jump into the weekend with this program of events from January to March 2026. Listen to local talent, with three different sets each week, while enjoying the bar in our cruisy, coastal atmosphere.
Event Details:
4pm - 7pm every Friday (2 January - 7 March 2026)
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Tce, Geraldton 6530
Entry: FREE! Spaces limited. RSVP via Humanitix
No week will be the same! So, make sure you mark this is your diaries to come along each week and support our thriving music scene.
Song Club
An open get together for musicians to discuss the fundamentals of songwriting, performing and promoting your work.
Swap ideas, collaborate and develop your work in a supportive setting.
These sessions are facilitated by Tony Turner - The Man Under the Hat.
POP Poetry Presentations
Exploring the relationship between written word and spoken word.
You are welcome to bring your own poetry to present, or bring along a copy of another persons work that inspires you.
Held on the first Sunday of the month.
Summer Series - Week 5
Join us for a summer of song through the Regional Sounds Summer Series!
Jump into the weekend with this program of events from January to March 2026. Listen to local talent, with three different sets each week, while enjoying the bar in our cruisy, coastal atmosphere.
Event Details:
4pm - 7pm every Friday (2 January - 7 March 2026)
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Tce, Geraldton 6530
Entry: FREE! Spaces limited. RSVP via Humanitix
No week will be the same! So, make sure you mark this is your diaries to come along each week and support our thriving music scene.