Original Music, Events & More
Live and Local | Shore Leave Festival 2025
Join us on the Geraldton Foreshore to celebrate the closing of Shore Leave 2025 with some live and local sounds, curated by Regional Sounds to highlight the unique local music scene.
The line-up will include a whole afternoon and evening jam-packed with original work from emerging and established local artists.
Check back soon for line-up announcements!
Busy Bee
This beautiful heritage building is in need of a tidy up.
Your gift of time and knowledge will assist us in washing windows, moving furniture, inventorying musical equipment and vacuuming and mopping floors. Let’s get this place spic and span for upcoming workshops, live music events and the hopeful eventual opening of a cafe!
Teams of three or more will work on small tasks for a couple hours and then we’ll get together for a BBQ and drinks to celebrate.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Remi French Street Foods for sponsoring coffee and hot drinks for our amazing Busy Bee volunteers.
Please let us know if you’re able to come along and help by emailing hello@regionalsounds.com.au
Creative Hub
Connect with fellow creatives, bring along an instrument to jam with or set up in the lounge or deck with your laptop to work solo (whilst surrounded by productive vibes.)
Guitar and Creativity workshop | 18+
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
Tunes on the Tree Deck
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.
Guitar and Creativity Workshop with Ben Catley | YOUTH
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
Songwriting Workshops | 2025 Perpetual Youth Arts Challenge
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
Shore Leave Festival Artists EOI
In 2025, Regional Sounds will program and promote 5 days' worth of musical programming, including local and visiting artists, with an array of venues, set lengths and presenting partnerships as part of Shore Leave Festival 2025.
The final program of entertainment will be reviewed and awarded by a panel of professional musicians and promoters.
To register your act’s interest in performing at Shore Leave Festival 2025, please complete this form before 4pm, 20 February: https://forms.office.com/r/YHAjCuLzdS
Creative Hub
Connect with fellow creatives, bring along an instrument to jam with or set up in the lounge or deck with your laptop to work solo (whilst surrounded by productive vibes.)
Music Merchandise SHOP OPEN
Hope to see you on Sundays, for the City of Greater Geraldton Sundays by the Sea series.
We'll be open from 4pm-5pm if you'd like to pop by to say hello or purchase music merchandise and snacks.
All profits go towards programs that help our local music industry grow.
Community Singing
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 as part of this pilot 6 week program. Please call Hamish on 0432610887 for more information.
Community Singing
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 as part of this pilot 6 week program. Please call Hamish on 0432610887 for more information.
Beachcomber Busking Comp
REGISTRATIONS FOR BUSKERS IS NOW CLOSED - PLEASE SEE THE MAP AND ROSTER BELOW.
Bringing the streets alive so you can jive!
On Saturday the 7th December, Geraldton welcomes the final cruise ship for the season so Regional Sounds is calling out for buskers to liven our CBD with musical entertainment...and compete for the right to brag as the Beachcomber Busking Comp’s inaugural People’s Choice! (There’s a $500 cash prize!)
How does it work?
Performers apply for a Busking Permit from the City of Greater Geraldton: (CX03_Busking Permit)
Performers register for the Beachcomber Busking Comp using this easy form (https://forms.office.com/r/NxYEDJR57B)
Performers are given sets at pre-approved busking spots
The program is shared with our community, media and visiting cruise ship passengers
Performers are invited to the Cruise Hub pre-event briefing Link to event here.
On the day, performers put out their hat for tips and People’s Choice tokens.
At 1pm, performers return their tokens to Regional Sounds for tallying
At 3pm, performers and sponsors meet for bevvies and snacks at Regional Sounds where we announce the People’s Choice busker and groove to a repeat performance of their set.
You can show your support by helping promote this event, purchasing People’s Choice tokens and hashtagging on social media #BeachcomberBuskingComp
Community Singing
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 as part of this pilot 6 week program. Please call Hamish on 0432610887 for more information.
Community Singing
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 as part of this pilot 6 week program. Please call Hamish on 0432610887 for more information.
2024 Annual General Meeting
All members and prospective members are invited to join us for the 2024 Regional Sounds Inc. Annual General Meeting.
RSVP is essential. Please contact hello@regionalsounds.com.au for a membership form and more information.
We are accepting nominations for board positions from the floor. If you’re not able to make it but still want to be involved, please let us know.
Community Singing
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 as part of this pilot 6 week program. Please call Hamish on 0432610887 for more information.
Community Singing
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 as part of this pilot 6 week program. Please call Hamish on 0432610887 for more information.
Mini Music Maker Day
A music festival for mini’s! This Children’s Week we’re putting on a showcase of local entertainment with arts activities and fun for families in Geraldton.
♫ Entertainment by EM Vlatko - Hula Cowboys EP Launch and Carly Markham, with more to be announced!
♪ Arts Activities
♫ Cheap Snacks
♪ Kid Rockstar Photobooth - bring your own camera and superstar outfit, we’ll supply a rockin’ set!
♫ Local business displays and resources.
This event is made possible with generous support from Geraldton Community Bank -Bendigo Bank, Lotterywest and the Department of Communities, and Meerilinga.
The Children's Week National Theme for 2024 is based on UNCRC Article 24: “Children have the right to a clean and safe environment.”
For more information about Children’s Week please visit: www.childrensweekwa.org.au
Fine Tuning - Country Edition!
Fine Tuning is an open mic night with a difference! You are invited to share your new tunes and works in progress with a small and supportive group that knows how vulnerable it is to get up there and share your music. We’re all about making sure the atmosphere is fully supportive and you don’t have to stress about making a mistake or forgetting the words ( even though you wrote them yourself), because most of us will have been in the same boat at some point. Welcome to musicians of all kinds with a work or 3 to share ( anything goes as long as you can plug it into a basic PA setup or perform acoustically) and supporters of emerging artists. We always love to hear new stuff and what you’ve been working on!
If you’re keen to register to play please fill out the registration on humanitix or email hello@regionalsounds.com.au
BATTLE OF THE BANDS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Young person passionate about music? 🎶 The Geraldton BOTB Youth Development Program is the perfect opportunity for aspiring musicians aged 12-25! Over 6 weeks, participants will join skill-building workshops, form bands, and prepare for the ultimate performance at the Battle of the Bands competition. Led by experienced mentors, this program is perfect for enhancing musical skills, building confidence, and fostering teamwork. Discover your musical potential and gain confidence on stage! Register now to secure a spot! 🎶 #YouthMusic #GeraldtonBOTB #BattleOfTheBands #MusicMentorship"
What You'll Get:
- Skill-building workshops led by experienced musicians
- Hands-on band formation and rehearsal sessions
- Performance preparation and stage presence training
- Opportunity to perform at the Geraldton Battle of the Bands
Program Dates: Each Wednesday between July 24th - August 28th , 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Regional Sounds Music Hub, 246 Marine Terrace
BATTLE OF THE BANDS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Young person passionate about music? 🎶 The Geraldton BOTB Youth Development Program is the perfect opportunity for aspiring musicians aged 12-25! Over 6 weeks, participants will join skill-building workshops, form bands, and prepare for the ultimate performance at the Battle of the Bands competition. Led by experienced mentors, this program is perfect for enhancing musical skills, building confidence, and fostering teamwork. Discover your musical potential and gain confidence on stage! Register now to secure a spot! 🎶 #YouthMusic #GeraldtonBOTB #BattleOfTheBands #MusicMentorship"
What You'll Get:
- Skill-building workshops led by experienced musicians
- Hands-on band formation and rehearsal sessions
- Performance preparation and stage presence training
- Opportunity to perform at the Geraldton Battle of the Bands
Program Dates: Each Wednesday between July 24th - August 28th , 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Regional Sounds Music Hub, 246 Marine Terrace
BATTLE OF THE BANDS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Young person passionate about music? 🎶 The Geraldton BOTB Youth Development Program is the perfect opportunity for aspiring musicians aged 12-25! Over 6 weeks, participants will join skill-building workshops, form bands, and prepare for the ultimate performance at the Battle of the Bands competition. Led by experienced mentors, this program is perfect for enhancing musical skills, building confidence, and fostering teamwork. Discover your musical potential and gain confidence on stage! Register now to secure a spot! 🎶 #YouthMusic #GeraldtonBOTB #BattleOfTheBands #MusicMentorship"
What You'll Get:
- Skill-building workshops led by experienced musicians
- Hands-on band formation and rehearsal sessions
- Performance preparation and stage presence training
- Opportunity to perform at the Geraldton Battle of the Bands
Program Dates: Each Wednesday between July 24th - August 28th , 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Regional Sounds Music Hub, 246 Marine Terrace
BATTLE OF THE BANDS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Young person passionate about music? 🎶 The Geraldton BOTB Youth Development Program is the perfect opportunity for aspiring musicians aged 12-25! Over 6 weeks, participants will join skill-building workshops, form bands, and prepare for the ultimate performance at the Battle of the Bands competition. Led by experienced mentors, this program is perfect for enhancing musical skills, building confidence, and fostering teamwork. Discover your musical potential and gain confidence on stage! Register now to secure a spot! 🎶 #YouthMusic #GeraldtonBOTB #BattleOfTheBands #MusicMentorship"
What You'll Get:
- Skill-building workshops led by experienced musicians
- Hands-on band formation and rehearsal sessions
- Performance preparation and stage presence training
- Opportunity to perform at the Geraldton Battle of the Bands
Program Dates: Each Wednesday between July 24th - August 28th , 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Regional Sounds Music Hub, 246 Marine Terrace
BATTLE OF THE BANDS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Young person passionate about music? 🎶 The Geraldton BOTB Youth Development Program is the perfect opportunity for aspiring musicians aged 12-25! Over 6 weeks, participants will join skill-building workshops, form bands, and prepare for the ultimate performance at the Battle of the Bands competition. Led by experienced mentors, this program is perfect for enhancing musical skills, building confidence, and fostering teamwork. Discover your musical potential and gain confidence on stage! Register now to secure a spot! 🎶 #YouthMusic #GeraldtonBOTB #BattleOfTheBands #MusicMentorship"
What You'll Get:
- Skill-building workshops led by experienced musicians
- Hands-on band formation and rehearsal sessions
- Performance preparation and stage presence training
- Opportunity to perform at the Geraldton Battle of the Bands
Program Dates: Each Wednesday between July 24th - August 28th , 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Regional Sounds Music Hub, 246 Marine Terrace
BATTLE OF THE BANDS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Young person passionate about music? 🎶 The Geraldton BOTB Youth Development Program is the perfect opportunity for aspiring musicians aged 12-25! Over 6 weeks, participants will join skill-building workshops, form bands, and prepare for the ultimate performance at the Battle of the Bands competition. Led by experienced mentors, this program is perfect for enhancing musical skills, building confidence, and fostering teamwork. Discover your musical potential and gain confidence on stage! Register now to secure a spot! 🎶 #YouthMusic #GeraldtonBOTB #BattleOfTheBands #MusicMentorship"
What You'll Get:
- Skill-building workshops led by experienced musicians
- Hands-on band formation and rehearsal sessions
- Performance preparation and stage presence training
- Opportunity to perform at the Geraldton Battle of the Bands
Program Dates: Each Wednesday between July 24th - August 28th , 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Regional Sounds Music Hub, 246 Marine Terrace
Fine Tuning Open Mic
Our next Fine Tuning open mic night is on next Thursday 21st March. Fine tuning is a way to showcase where you're at with your material in any stage of completion.
A great chance to workshop your stuff for a respectful & attentive audience who enjoy the process just much as the final mix. From 5-7pm in our Performance space at 246 Marine Terrace. See you there
#RegionalSounds #finetuning #SupportiveGroup #GetPerforming #SharingTunes
Creative Hub Open Session
Get creative at our Creative Hub open sessions!
Join us at the Regional Sounds venue this Saturday for a vibrant space where you can bring your musical or writing talents to life, whether you prefer collaborating or working solo.
Upstairs, our performance area awaits for a free-flowing jam session – Meanwhile, downstairs offers a cozy lounge, a collaborative co-working space, and a quiet writing room perfect for acoustic vibes and focused work.
Connect with fellow creatives and explore new ideas, whether you're craving a jam session with friends or seeking some quiet inspiration, our Creative Hub has got you covered.
Ready to unleash your creativity? See you there!
#RegionalSounds #CreativeHub #JamSession #GetCreative
Fine Tuning
Fine Tuning is an open mic night with a difference! You are invited to share your new tunes and works in progress with a small and supportive group that knows how vulnerable it is to get up there and share your music. We’re all about making sure the atmosphere is fully supportive and you don’t have to stress about making a mistake or forgetting the words ( even though you wrote them yourself), because most of us will have been in the same boat at some point. Welcome to musicians of all kinds with a work or 3 to share ( anything goes as long as you can plug it into a basic PA setup or perform acoustically) and supporters of emerging artists. We always love to hear new stuff and what you’ve been working on!
If you’re keen to register to play please fill out the registration on humanitix or email hello@regionalsounds.com.au
Creative Hub open session!
Our Creative Hub open sessions are a chance to drop into the Regional Sounds venue and work on your music or writing- either collaboratively, or on your own.
The upstairs performance area will be set up for a free jam session while the downstairs lounge area, co-working space and writing room will be open for quieter, acoustic use.
Connect with fellow creatives, have a jam session, bring your ideas to life, or chill out in the lounge area and get in the zone to work on your own stuff!
Good Nights at Regional Sounds with Mama Kin Spender
Mama Kin Spender is a rattle and hum call across the desert plains. An ARIA-nominated duo of mischief-makers, wholeheartedly committed to community, MKS is Mama Kin (aka Danielle Caruana), a storyteller and dream weaver with a penchant for soul-baring; and Dingo Spender, a producer and songwriter with remarkable instrumental dexterity.
Join us on the deck at Regional Sounds on Fri 16th Feb for a stunning evening of music from the phenomenal Mama Kin Spender. Mama Kin & Dingo Spender will be joined on the night by local songstress Xhalisse.
Pack a picnic dinner and some comfy seats. Drinks will be available to purchase from the bar (strictly no BYO).
Good Nights shows are All Ages - U18's must be accompanied by a guardian. Kids 12 & under can come for free.
DATE
Friday 16 February 2024 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+08)
Love Live Music Regional Sounds Intimate gig with Stellar Moon
🎶✨ Love Live Music: Stellar Moon's Valentines Special Intimate Gig! ✨🎶
Indulge your senses and celebrate the season of love with a mesmerizing evening at Regional Sounds. Join us for an enchanting Valentines Special Intimate Gig featuring the sensational Stellar Moon, renowned for gracing local festivals and sharing stages with Australian legends like Daryl Braithwaite and The Waifs.
Stellar Moon is Monique Le Lievre, Nyikina woman from the Kimberley. She delivers diverse songs with a strong flavour of Soul with hints of rock, funk, blues & folk. Empowering the audience into inner revolutions through songs about modern-day rebellion, such as, loving yourself & standing up for yourself, connecting to country and healing.
Monique (Stellar Moon) is no stranger to the stage, with a long career spanning 20 years fronting popular cover bands and now branching out as a singer songwriter. With strong stage presence and a powerful soulful voice, she is a natural performer who connects to her audience well.
Having recently captivated Western Australia with a triumphant 15-show tour in February 2023, Stellar Moon is now embarking on an intimate journey, stopping by Regional Sounds to deliver a soul-stirring performance that promises to be both stripped back and emotionally evocative. Her upcoming album, set to release at the beginning of 2024, adds an extra layer of anticipation to this performance.
Special Guest: Local Singer-Songwriter Xhalisse (Sarah O'Malley), stepping away from her usual band style to deliver a solo performance that promises to be equally captivating.
Date: Wednesday 14th Feb, Doors : 6pm
To elevate your experience, we've partnered with Soul Food Cafe to offer tasty catering packages as exclusive ticket add-ons. Treat your senses to a delightful blend of music and flavours, creating the perfect atmosphere for an evening basking in Stellar Moon's signature soulful sound, for yourself or to share with someone special.
Details of packages are outlined at ticketing.
Book Your Tickets Now! Let love and music intertwine in a night that promises to be truly magical! 🌹✨
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a unique experience and create lasting memories. Limited numbers are available- secure your tickets today for this and join us for a night of musical enchantment and intimate connections at Regional Sounds.