Odette Mercy and Boox Kid
Nov
24

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

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Mathas and Alexia Parenzee
Aug
31

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

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Mitch McDonald and Nici Ward
May
25

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

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Bunbury- Abbe May and Dan Howls
May
5

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

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Margaret River- Abbe May and Dan Howls
May
4

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.

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Strings in Subiaco
Mar
23

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

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Dan Howls and Albert Pritchard
Mar
10

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

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2024 Melville Season Pass
Mar
10

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

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Emily Barker and Jane Azzopardi
Jan
21

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

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Nov
26

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

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Aug
26

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

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Tender is the Night: Brendon Humphries and Todd Pickett
May
27

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

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Tender is the Night: Joni in the Moon and Natasha Shanks
Mar
12

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

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Grace Barbé and Jack Davies
Nov
27

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

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Carla Geneve and Lincoln MacKinnon
Sep
11

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

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Sam Carmody, Alexis Naylor and Chuditch
Jun
12

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

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Dec
5

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

https://www.trybooking.com/BUENW

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Sep
12

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

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