Music in The City - Early Rock & Roll in Perth
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Rock & roll changed music forever in the late 1950s, and in sleepy Perth the cultural shift was even bigger. Join a panel of music industry veterans for a discussion of how rock & roll grew and evolved from teenage fad to booming entertainment industry, and how that growth shaped a city.
Panellists for this session are:
John Mills – guitarist with Johnny and the Strangers, The Statesmen and The Prankstars, and the co-author of Jive, Twist and Stomp: WA Rock& Roll Bands of the 50s and 60s.
Peter Nell – member of Clive Higgins and the Zodiac Allstars, The Troupadors, and The Statesmen, and manager of nightclubs and the Quill agency.
Jenny Wrenn – a versatile vocalist working across blues, jazz and pop, and as a member of bands such as Birdland, Sweet Velvet and Manteca.
This event is suitable for ages 15 plus.
Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Venue: City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth
Cost: Free – Limited Spots, book now!
Location
City of Perth Library
573 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000
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