Description
We’re closing out The Embassy with A Night Out West – and everyone’s invited. Join us for this celebratory ode to The Coolbaroo Club and its infamous ball, thrown back in 1955.
As a nod to the legendary Coolbaroo Club dances we’ve got a hot line-up of all First Nations artists planned, including a special tribute performance by David Milroy and Lucky Oceans and the award-winning R&B, neo-soul artist Bumpy. Taking us late into the night is self-described sonic adventurer Poli Pearl.
The Coolbaroo League started in 1947 as a protest to the prohibition area in the city centre and got its name from the Yamatji word for magpie, to symbolise the coming together of black and white. The dances were attended by mob from all over and were open to everyone, including visiting celebrities like the Harlem Globetrotters and Nat King Cole.
In the spirit of coming together all are welcome at A Night Out West, The Embassy closing night party.
Licensed venue. Under 18s permitted with supervision.
All minors must be under the direct supervision of their own parent or legal guardian.
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Event date: Mar 23
Ticket Price Information: $49, Festival Club membership prices available.
Time(s): Doors 6pm, Show 7pm, Duration 3hrs
Event Venue: Perth Town Hall
Accessibility: Wheelchair access, Assistive listening devices
Music events: Soul
Performing arts: Dance
Other: Aboriginal
Event Company: Perth Festival