Odette Mercy and Boox Kid
Join us for another gorgeous evening of local singer songwriters backed by the Tender Strings quartet, overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) at Heathcote Goolugatup in Applecross.
This show will feature string quartet arrangements to accompany the soulful sounds of Odette Mercy and indie newcomer Boox Kid.
BYO picnic vibes so bring your rugs, cushions, drinks and nibbles and enjoy a sensational eveneing of entertainment. Chairs available on request.
Thanks to City of Melville and Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Tickets available here: https://www.trybooking.com/CNZSR
Mathas and Alexia Parenzee
Join us for another gorgeous evening of local singer songwriters backed by the Tender Strings quartet, in the beautiful art deco Tivoli Theatre in Applecross.
This show will feature string quartet arrangements to accompany the hiphop sounds of local legend Mathas and the soulful Alexia Parenzee.
BYO picnic vibes so bring your rugs, cushions, drinks and nibbles and enjoy a sensational evening of entertainment. Chairs available on request.
Thanks to City of Melville and Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Tickets available here: https://www.trybooking.com/CNZSN
Mitch McDonald and Nici Ward
Join us for another gorgeous evening of local singer songwriters backed by the Tender Strings quartet, in the beautiful art deco Tivoli Theatre in Applecross.
This show will feature string quartet arrangements to accompany the grungy sounds of Mitch McDonald of The Love Junkies and Nici Ward of indie punk band Lonesome Dove.
BYO picnic vibes so bring your rugs, cushions, drinks and nibbles and enjoy a sensational evening of entertainment. Chairs available on request.
Thanks to City of Melville and Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Tickets available here: https://www.trybooking.com/CNZSF
Bunbury- Abbe May and Dan Howls
We’re bringing two of our most exciting Tender is the Night artists into the South West to showcase the amazing collaboration of contemporary songwriting and classical strings. This will be a stunning evening of songs and stories at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on Sunday May 5.
Come enjoy the bluesy rock sounds multi award winning West Australian artists Abbe May and Dan Howls, backed by the sounds of our gorgeous Tender Strings quartet.
Tickets available here: BREC
Margaret River- Abbe May and Dan Howls
We’re bringing two of our most exciting Tender is the Night artists into the South West to showcase the amazing collaboration of contemporary songwriting and classical strings. This will be a stunning evening of songs and stories at Nala Bardip Mia- Margaret River HEART on Saturday May 4.
Come enjoy the bluesy rock sounds multi award winning West Australian artists Abbe May and Dan Howls, backed by the sounds of our gorgeous Tender Strings quartet.
Tickets available here: Arts Margaret River
Supported by Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Arts Margaret River, Margaret River HEART and City of Melville.
Strings in Subiaco
Strings in Subiaco- A Day of Pop-Up Shows in Subiaco with a String Quartet. Free Event
See Subiaco has teamed up with local boutique event producer Tender is the Night to present a day of free, family-friendly pop-up concerts along a trail through the heart of Subiaco on Saturday 23 March. Each incredible local artist will be accompanied by The Tender Strings quartet, playing arrangements of their songs by Western Australian composers.
The trail of shows starts at the Subi Farmers Market at 10am with multi-West Australian Music (WAM) award-winning country artist Natasha Shanks from The Little Lord Street Band. Browse the local craft stalls and fresh produce while enjoying Natasha’s heartfelt songs.
At 12pm, Postal Walk will come alive with the stunning three-part harmonies of folk artists Simone and Girlfunkle. While you’re there, grab some lunch from nearby cafes and explore the book shops, record stores and other specialty boutiques along Rokeby Rd.
At 2:30pm, Strings in Subi will bring the indie sounds of Joe Caddy of Figurehead and Tanaya Harper to Storehouse Subiaco -on the rooftop of Vibe Hotel. Come enjoy the sun and the sound of strings on the balcony with cocktail specials available on the day.
The finale for the trail of shows will be held at the Subi Night Market at Market Square Park, which features over 40 international cuisines and thrift fashions stalls. From 5:30pm, the beautiful strings will accompany Ghost Care’s Beau Torrance, Seychelles afrobeat extraordinaire Grace Barbé and WA’s much loved ARIA award-winning blues artist Abbe May. Bring your picnic rugs, find some delicious food from the stalls and enjoy the stunning music under the stars.
This event is free thanks to the City of Subiaco
Dan Howls and Albert Pritchard
Join us for another gorgeous evening of local singer songwriters backed by the Tender Strings quartet, overlooking the Derbel Yerrigan (Swan River) at Heathcote Goolugatup in Applecross.
This show will feature string quartet arrangements to accompany the blues rock sounds of Dan Howls and Albert Pritchard of indie band New Nausea.
BYO picnic vibes so bring your rugs, cushions, drinks and nibbles and enjoy a sensational evening of entertainment. Chairs available on request.Tickets available here: https://www.trybooking.com/CKRQB
2024 Melville Season Pass
Buy a season pass to all our Melville sponsored shows in 2024 and save!
We have five shows across the year featuring a diverse lineup of musicians backed by the Tender Strings quartet.
Buy a season pass and get access to all four shows for the price of 3! https://www.trybooking.com/CORBC
March 10- Dan Howls and Albert Pritchard (New Nausea) at Goolugatup Heathcote, Applecross
May 25- Mitch McDonald (The Love Junkies) and Nici Ward (Lonesome Dove) at Tivioli Theatre, Applecross
Aug 31- Mathas and Alexia Parenzee at the Tivoli Theatre, Applecross
Nov 24- Odette Mercy and Boox Kid at Goolugatup Heathcote, Applecross
Emily Barker and Jane Azzopardi
Join us for another gorgeous evening of local singer songwriters backed by the Tender Strings quartet, overlooking the Derbel Yerrigan (Swan River) at Heathcote Goolugatup in Applecross.
In this special edition concert we will be featuring internationally renowned songwriter Emily Barker as well as local favourite Jane Azzopardi (Calmly)
BYO picnic vibes so bring your rugs, cushions, drinks and nibbles and enjoy a sensational evening of entertainment. Chairs available on request.
Tickets available here: https://www.trybooking.com/CNTHO
Or grab a 2024 Melville Season Pass and enjoy all 5 shows at a discounted price: https://www.trybooking.com/CNXSP
Tender is the Night: Nov 26 Artists TBA
Join us for an evening of local singer songwriters accompanied by a string quartet at Heathcote Goolugatup in Applecross, overlooking the Swan River.
BYO picnic vibes so bring your own cheeses, wine, rugs and cushions or use the chairs available at the venue.
Pre announcement discounted tickets available here: https://www.trybooking.com/CKRQA
Tender is the Night: Beau Torrance, Angie Colman & Joe Caddy
Join us for our latest edition of Tender is the Night, featuring Beau Torrance (Ghost Care), Angie Colman & Joe Caddy (Figurehead) along with the Tender Strings.
Saturday August 26, Doors open 6pm at the Tivoli Club in Applecross. BYO drinks and nibbles, cushions and rugs for picnic vibe entertainment. Chairs also available.
Supported by the City of Melville & the Department of Local Governments, Sports & Cultural Industries
Tickets from Trybookings
Tender is the Night: Brendon Humphries and Todd Pickett
Very pleased to announce our next feature artists will be Brendon Humphries (The Kill Devill Hills) and Todd Pickett (Flooded Palace and Kill Devil Hills). These amazing songwriters will be joined by the Tender Strings quartet.
Saturday May 27, Doors open 6pm at the Tivoli Club in Applecross. BYO drinks and nibbles, cushions and rugs for picnic vibe entertainment. Chairs also available.
Tickets from Trybookings
Tender is the Night: Joni in the Moon and Natasha Shanks
Join us again for another night of intimate local songwriters to the sounds of a string quartet.
Joni in the Moon are an experimental pop act who have been mesmerizing crowds in WA for almost a decade. They've collected numerous awards, most recently being nominated for a Screen Australia Award for the "100% Wolf" theme.
Also playing is Natasha Shanks of country sweethearts the Little Lord Street Band, who have won pretty much everything they can in the WA country music scene. Natasha is an emotive storyteller, giving very personal performances.
This event will take place at Goolugatup Heathcote & like all our events will be BYO picnic vibes: rugs, cushions, nibbles, drinks. Chairs available too. This event may contain adult themes and language and requires silence in the audience. With this in mind children under 12 are free entry.
Thanks to City of Melville for your support. Tix available through Trybookings
Grace Barbé and Jack Davies
Join us for a night of WA songwriters with a gorgeous string quartet under the sunset and stars at Goolugatup Heathcote.
The melding of the incredible Grace Barbé's afro kreole sounds with a string quartet will easily be the most unique performance in Tender is the Night's history. The Seychelles born artist is one of WA most unique and awarded; a show not be missed.
Support from Fremantle's rising songsmith Jack Davies, who's biographical storytelling perfectly compliments The Tender Strings.
BYO Picnic style: rugs, cushions, drinks and nibbles. Chairs available on request.
Tickets available at Trybookings
Carla Geneve and Lincoln MacKinnon
Join us for a very special night with multi award winning songwriter Carla Geneve accompanied by the Tender Strings quartet. Support from Fremantle legend Lincoln MacKinnon.
BYO drinks and nibbles for a picnic style event in the glorious Melville Main Hall. Tickets from https://www.trybooking.com/CBIMZ
Sam Carmody, Alexis Naylor and Chuditch
The final show in the current Melville series will see a stacked lineup of amazing artists.
Sam Carmody is a WAM award winning songwriter and recipient of the Readings Prize for his novel The Windy Season, so expect exquisite storytelling set to strings.
Van living troubadour Alexis Naylor has returned from her album tour adventures east to share her soulful pop with the TITN crowd.
Finally string based act Chuditch will launch their new single Hope is a Cruel Curse as part of their Tender is the Night appearance
Picnic style BYO: cushions, rugs, drinks, nibbles. chairs available if required
Tickets available here
Tender is the Night: Leah Grant and Michael Savage
Another amazing night of local songwriters with a string quartet. This time featuring the wonderful Leah Grant and Michael Savage. Further details found at the link below
Tender is the Night: Ben Protasiewicz and Sean Gorman
Having successfully launched to the public to unanimous praise in September, Tender is the Night returns to Melville Main Hall Sunday December 5 featuring Ben Protasiewicz, Sean Gorman and the Tender Strings quartet.
As the songwriter for local punk rock legends Pat Chow, Ben Protasiewicz couldn’t be further from the sweet harmonies of September headliners Simone and Girlfunkle. A multiple WAM Song of the Year winner, expect gritty stories backed by our glorious string quartet.
No stranger to Tender is the Night Sean Gorman performed in a backyard in December 2020 and solidified how special the project was. Heartfelt and incredibly personal, Sean Gorman’s Tender is the Night set is a true window into the life of this wonderful Fremantle songwriter.
Sunday December 5 5:30pm
Melville Main Hall
$30 entry, Picnic vibes: BYO rugs, cushions, drinks, nibbles. Chairs available on request
Tender is the Night: Simone and Girlfunkle *Melville Launch*
After a year of presenting to private audiences behind backyard fences & hall walls, Tender is the Night (TITN) is opening its doors to the public for the first time with support from City of Melville and Dept. of Local Governement, Sports & Cultural Industries.
TITN engages WA composers to make arrangements for local singer songwriters to then perform with The Tender Strings quartet.
This show will feature the beautiful harmonies of Simone & Girlfunkle w/ support from Tanaya Harper
On Sunday 12 September 2021 at 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/BTFAB
Volume Four
For our first winter edition of Tender is the Night we give you the warm & cozy sounds of psych pop songwriter Michael Savage.