FREE Workshops for youth aged 13-18 years old.

From writers, to songwriters, to graphic designers, and painters, the perpetual youth arts challenge is open to all creative youth of Jambinu, Geraldton in 2025.

The trigger for this second challenge is a song created from our songwriting challenge. This musical artwork will be used to inspire your next expression of creativity titled,

“I painted a picture based on your song”.

The challenge then goes on to have your piece of artwork from the previous challenge

inspire the next.

Please register here

NOTE FOR ATTENDEES:

• Please wear clothing that is comfortable and that you don't mind if it gets paint on it.

• Please bring along your water bottle for hydration

• Your final artwork will be photographed and added to a digital gallery of works. You retain the copyright of the image, it will only be used to promote this program and not be reproduced commercially in any way.

• Please only register for one workshop session. This will ensure that many young people will be able to access this fun opportunity!

FREE Workshops for youth aged 13-18 years old.

From writers, to songwriters, to graphic designers, and painters, the perpetual youth arts challenge is open to all creative youth of Jambinu, Geraldton in 2025.

The trigger for this second challenge is a song created from our songwriting challenge. This musical artwork will be used to inspire your next expression of creativity titled,

“I painted a picture based on your song”.

The challenge then goes on to have your piece of artwork from the previous challenge

inspire the next.

Please register here

NOTE FOR ATTENDEES:

• Please wear clothing that is comfortable and that you don't mind if it gets paint on it.

• Please bring along your water bottle for hydration

• Your final artwork will be photographed and added to a digital gallery of works. You retain the copyright of the image, it will only be used to promote this program and not be reproduced commercially in any way.

• Please only register for one workshop session. This will ensure that many young people will be able to access this fun opportunity!

FREE Workshops for youth aged 13-18 years old.

From writers, to songwriters, to graphic designers, and painters, the perpetual youth arts challenge is open to all creative youth of Jambinu, Geraldton in 2025.

The trigger for this second challenge is a song created from our songwriting challenge. This musical artwork will be used to inspire your next expression of creativity titled,

“I painted a picture based on your song”.

The challenge then goes on to have your piece of artwork from the previous challenge

inspire the next.

Please register here

NOTE FOR ATTENDEES:

• Please wear clothing that is comfortable and that you don't mind if it gets paint on it.

• Please bring along your water bottle for hydration

• Your final artwork will be photographed and added to a digital gallery of works. You retain the copyright of the image, it will only be used to promote this program and not be reproduced commercially in any way.

• Please only register for one workshop session. This will ensure that many young people will be able to access this fun opportunity!

Drop-in session for youth aged 13+ to design and make their own music merch!

Using Canva, sketchpads, collages, and iron-on transfers and fabric markers, we’ll muse on existing bands or make one up to create CD covers, fabric bags, t-shirts and other accessories.

You may like to bring your own shirt or canvas. We will have the crafting, printing and ironing equipment ready for you to use.

FREE to participate.

Proudly supported by Regional Arts WA Next Gen grant.

Soul Kitchen Choir Series

Where singing is the main ingredient! 

Tilly Kay brings versatility and joy to the craft, reading the room and tailoring parts to suit your capacity. Her choir workshops strike the balance of play over perfection, whilst still learning new singing skills and techniques.  

Over and over Tilly has witnessed the way a room full of voices can tune and carry each other. You better believe she believes in You!

This workshop we’ll be learning songs from Tanya Ransom’s latest album “The Significance Of Time’.

This is a profound piece of songwriting which lends itself incredibly well to be sung as a choir. 

During the workshop Tanya Ransom and Tilly Kay will be joined by Sammy Liddon on double bass. 

Together as a team they’ll be creating a rich musical backdrop, for us all to lean in to. 

Soul Kitchen is born from the idea that singing in a sea of voices is a great strategy for mental health. This choir workshop is for Everyone. 

No experience necessary. 

Register your attendance here: https://events.humanitix.com/soul-kitchen-choir-series

Promo video links:

Soul Kitchen at Wild Village Festival

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB8j1FJS6yD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Soul Kitchen Studio Sessions at The Heart

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8HG-1CPjeJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Bio - Tilly Kay

Tilly Kay’s velvet vocal pairs with the rhythmic riffs of Sam Liddon on double and electric bass, bringing a groove that is both sinuous and spacious. Experienced songwriters both in the studio and onstage, these two are often found performing with other West Australian artists. With a festival repertoire of Nannup Music Festival, Denmark Festival of Voice, Nanga Music Festival and Dunsborough Jazz Festival, the duo’s recent songwriting is steeped in a mutual love of soul and funk, drawing audiences in by the heart and soul of their songs. 

Bio - Tanya Ransom
Tanya Ransom’s signature sound of folk blues and alt country pulls heavy on the heartstrings. Her powerful vocals inhabit the sweet spot between tough and tender, effortlessly accompanied by her laid-back rhythm guitar. A product of her musical upbringing, having lived 20 years in the remote northwest town of Broome, Ransom’s ability to connect with audiences is undeniable as she paints a vivid narrative that will leave you attached to her raw emotion and storytelling through song.

Songwriters In the Round – Geraldton
An intimate night of stories and songs

Settle in for a cosy winter evening at Songwriters In the Round featuring four talented local and visiting artists, Tanya Ransom, Tilly Kay, Lee Vermilion and Alexia Parenzee as your host.

This special event invites you to experience music up close and personal, as each songwriter shares their original songs and the stories that helped carve them.

Held in a toasty setting and warm wintery goodness, Songwriters In the Round offers a rare kind of music experience in Geraldton.

Limited tickets available – this is one you won’t want to miss.

Bar available - No BYO. 18+ event | This is a wheelchair accessible venue.

TICKET LINK

About the artists

Tanya Ransom ꩜

Tanya Ransom’s signature sound of folk blues and alt country pulls heavy on the heartstrings. Her powerful vocals inhabit the sweet spot between tough and tender, effortlessly accompanied by her laid-back rhythm guitar. A product of her musical upbringing, having lived 20 years in the remote northwest town of Broome, Ransom’s ability to connect with audiences is undeniable as she paints a vivid narrative that will leave you attached to her raw emotion and storytelling through song.

Tilly Kay ꩜

Tilly Kay’s velvet vocal pairs with the rhythmic riffs of Sam Liddon on double and electric bass, bringing a groove that is both sinuous and spacious. Experienced songwriters, these two regularly support other various West Australian singer/songwriter projects both onstage and in the studio.

Lee Vermilion ꩜

New to the Geraldton music scene but no stranger to music, Lee Vermilion brings nothing but sweetness to the stage with his heartfelt lyrics and smooth folk feel. This local artist is an exciting addition to the local music scene, and absolutely one to follow!

Alexia Parenzee ꩜

Alexia Parenzee, no stranger to Western Australia's music scene is an award-winning soulful roots artist worth the stay. Her sound feels like a cool drink of water on a balmy day, and it's making serious waves as she continues to rise in the Aus roots/blues music scene. With a sound that leans into a modern Sadé, and stunning vocal tone, expect a smooth sound from this glittery artist.

Community Singing offers a safe and inclusive space using only the participants body to create artistic expression.

Please join us as we sing in harmony to a catalogue of Traditional Folk songs, or you're welcome to bring along a song you wrote for us to try!

These inclusive events are free to join. Please call Hamish on 0432610887 for more information.

Community Singing offers a safe and inclusive space using only the participants body to create artistic expression.

Please join us as we sing in harmony to a catalogue of Traditional Folk songs, or you're welcome to bring along a song you wrote for us to try!

These inclusive events are free to join. Please call Hamish on 0432610887 for more information.

Community Singing offers a safe and inclusive space using only the participants body to create artistic expression.

Please join us as we sing in harmony to a catalogue of Traditional Folk songs, or you're welcome to bring along a song you wrote for us to try!

These inclusive events are free to join. Please call Hamish on 0432610887 for more information.

Last set of the season!

Alexia Parenzee and her band bring Saturday night to life at Blue Heelers.

With soulful vocals and smooth fresh style, Alexia will make your Saturday evening under the stars something really special. With national airplay and rising acclaim across the country, this is your chance to catch Alexia live before she’s everywhere.

Join us at Blue Heelers Square's BRAND NEW pop up container bar on Saturday, 10 May, for the inaugural weekend! Bringing you live music under the stars in the heart of Geraldton

Need more enticing?
On demand pizzas from Provincial
The only venue in Gero with a legit four square court

Gates open at 5pm.
Tickets $10 online or $15 at the gate.

Event is recommended for adults. Children must be supervised at all times. This event has a licensed area with a bar.
Strictly NO BYO

Come be part of this community driven effort to reclaim the site of the much loved Blue Heelers Tavern, turning a scar on the CBD into a thriving community square

BUY TICKETS HERE

Plug-In is your chance to connect, share, and grow your creative business or idea – right here in the Midwest!

Bring yourself – your energy & experience
Your biz or biz idea – whether fresh or established
And your thoughts – on how WA could better support creatives like you
Join a powerful roundtable with other local creatives, entrepreneurs & industry voices.
It’s FREE to attend!

PLUS, learn about AMPLIFY – a 6-week program offering expert-led sessions, mentoring, and practical tools to grow your creative business.

Wednesday 8 May
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, WA 6530
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/bandwidth-plug-in-geraldton

The Geraldton Community Singing group are registered to participate in the Reconciliation Australia 'Voices for Reconciliation' choir. We will be practicing the chosen song 'Solid Rock' by Goanna and would love to have more voices join our choir. Towards the end of our practice, a camera will be set up to record us in song.

By participating in the recording you are giving Regional Sounds permission to upload the video and audio to Reconciliation Australia and cannot be held responsible for distribution beyond that.

Listen to the song here: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/.../voices-for.../

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Community Singing offers a safe and inclusive space using only the participants body to create artistic expression.

Unison singing means that no musical literacy is required and there is no fee to participate.

If you'd like to come along for a singalong, please do! And bring a friend!

Geraldton's Community Singing group is led by Hamish Darby. The group has recently achieved status as a recognised Act, Belong, Commit partner in providing social connection and community engagement.

The Geraldton Community Singing group are registered to participate in the Reconciliation Australia 'Voices for Reconciliation' choir. We will be practicing the chosen song 'Solid Rock' by Goanna and would love to have more voices join our choir.

Listen to the song here: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/.../voices-for.../

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Community Singing offers a safe and inclusive space using only the participants body to create artistic expression.

Unison singing means that no musical literacy is required and there is no fee to participate.

If you'd like to come along for a singalong, please do! And bring a friend!

Geraldton's Community Singing group is led by Hamish Darby. The group has recently achieved status as a recognised Act, Belong, Commit partner in providing social connection and community engagement.

The Geraldton Community Singing group are registered to participate in the Reconciliation Australia 'Voices for Reconciliation' choir. We will be practicing the chosen song 'Solid Rock' by Goanna and would love to have more voices join our choir.

Listen to the song here: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/.../voices-for.../

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Community Singing offers a safe and inclusive space using only the participants body to create artistic expression.

Unison singing means that no musical literacy is required and there is no fee to participate.

If you'd like to come along for a singalong, please do! And bring a friend!

Geraldton's Community Singing group is led by Hamish Darby. The group has recently achieved status as a recognised Act, Belong, Commit partner in providing social connection and community engagement.

With a goal of helping you to think creatively and to believe in yourself, this masterclass can offer value to anyone, but is mostly aimed at those who have an interest in the guitar and music. Suitable for all ages and musical abilities.

Ben will display his unique style of acoustic guitar playing, including his over-the-neck and fret-tapping techniques. He will talk about how he developed his sound and his live show that he has toured around the world. Ben is very open about his lack of musical training and ‘natural talent’, and is a strong believer in hard work, ambition and creating opportunities for yourself. He will share stories from the road, tips and tricks for the guitar and the stage, writing your own music, how to keep things exciting both for yourself and for your audience, and more. Ben will also perform a handful of guitar pieces, as well as welcome any questions.

Note: This is an informative session. Feel free to bring a notepad to take notes - but no instruments are needed for audience members.

Please register your attendance here: https://events.humanitix.com/guitar-and-creativity-workshops-with-ben-catley-18

Live music under an iconic shady fig by the foreshore?  

Refreshing fruity drinks for all the fam? 

An opportunity to perform during the Open Mic set? 

Our first Tunes on the Tree Deck event for 2025 is going to put us all on a path to greatness! 

Pack your picnic and join us for an evening of local entertainment supporting a set from Perth based musician Ben Catley. 

We'll take a break at half time for an Open Mic set! This set is open to all ages and music genres. You may even like to share a poem instead of a song. 

(Please note, solo and duo acoustic acts are easiest so we are able to run through a set of 6 or more Open Mic performances) 

The Regional Sounds Tunes on the Tree Deck series is proudly supported by the Mid West Development Commission and Community Bank Geraldton. All attendees will receive a refreshing fruity drink prepared by the Geraldton Local Drug Action Group. 

This is an all ages gig where the consumption of alcohol or illicit drugs is prohibited. A ticket for 5 is $30 and single tickets are $10pp. Your group of 5 can be made up of friends or family members and attendees of all ages must have a ticket.  

Carer companions can access complimentary tickets. Please contact hello@regionalsounds.com.au to discuss. 

All about Ben Catley: 

With mesmerising acoustic guitar playing and an ecstatic stage presence, Ben Catley pours every ounce of his soul into his live show. Having toured all across Australia, New Zealand 
and the UK many times over, he captivates audiences like few other solo artists. 
Ben has played huge international festivals with the likes of The Doobie Brothers, John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Jessie J, Groove Armada and many more, and in WA is also often found performing shows with Si Mullumby, who is widely regarded as one of the world’s best didge players. 
Having released tracks featuring the voice of the legendary WIM HOF, as well as Ash Grunwald and Tijuana Cartel, Ben’s music catalogue is as diverse as his live show. While mostly known for his high energy acoustic roots/blues/folk/rock style, he has recently been releasing collections of chilled, finger-style guitar instrumentals ‘Cloudcabins’, that he has weaved into his live set, creating a dynamic show of guitar craftsmanship. 

With a goal of helping you to think creatively and to believe in yourself, this masterclass can offer value to anyone, but is mostly aimed at those who have an interest in the guitar and music. Suitable for all ages and musical abilities.

Ben will display his unique style of acoustic guitar playing, including his over-the-neck and fret-tapping techniques. He will talk about how he developed his sound and his live show that he has toured around the world. Ben is very open about his lack of musical training and ‘natural talent’, and is a strong believer in hard work, ambition and creating opportunities for yourself. He will share stories from the road, tips and tricks for the guitar and the stage, writing your own music, how to keep things exciting both for yourself and for your audience, and more. Ben will also perform a handful of guitar pieces, as well as welcome any questions.

Note: This is an informative session. Feel free to bring a notepad to take notes - but no instruments are needed for audience members

Register your attendance here: https://events.humanitix.com/guitar-and-creativity-workshops-with-ben-catley-youth

From writers, to songwriters, to graphic designers and painters, the perpetual arts challenge is open to all creative youth of Jambinu, Geraldton in 2025. 

The trigger for the challenge is a piece from the Randolph Stow young writers award. This written artwork will be used to inspire the next expression of creativity titled, “I wrote a song based on your story”. The challenge goes on to have a piece of artwork from the previous challenge inspire the next. 

“I choreographed a dance to your song”, 

“I painted a picture inspired by your dance”, 

“I made a t-shirt design based off of your painting”,  

Held over 9 months, this program will offer facilitated workshops for participants to work on their inspired pieces under the tutelage of suitably qualified local mentors and an opportunity to present their artwork at community events. 

The songwriting workshops will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3:30pm starting Tuesday 25 February 2025.

Please register to attend here: https://events.humanitix.com/pyac2025-songwriter-workshops-i-wrote-a-song-based-on-your-story