New urban arts festival set to awaken winter in the west

Artrage, the team behind Fringe Word and Rooftop Movies, in collaboration with the Western Australian Government, have unveiled the inaugural winter event RE//PERTH.

Running from Thursday, July 4 to Sunday, July 14, with a captivating flagship production extending from Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 27, RE//PERTH promises a rich tapestry of experiences designed to celebrate creativity, urban exploration, and the revitalisation of forgotten spaces across Northbridge.

RE//PERTH boasts a diverse program categorised into spaces themed as RE//Flection, RE//Birth, RE//Purpose, and RE//Play, each offering unique and engaging experiences for all ages.

RE//Birth offers an immersive sensory exploration through elevated experiences such as The Banquet and Dusk Sessions. This program is a vibrant celebration of Western Australia’s finest local produce, featuring high-end degustation, tasting flights, culinary adventures, and a symphony of global sonic delights.

RE//Flection presents the grandeur of a WA exclusive premiere event, The Mirror (pictured above, photo by Andy Phillipson), by critically acclaimed producers Gravity & Other Myths. This multi-award-winning production is set to elevate winter visitation to the city with world-class performances and immersive storytelling.

RE//Purpose delves into sustainable fashion through workshops and interactive sessions, culminating in a runway event highlighting repurposed and recycled fashion in a vibrant showcase of creativity and eco-consciousness.

RE//Play redefines play for kids and families with a flurry of live entertainment, interactive snow performances, ice sculptures, hot chocolate, marshmallow toasting, and more winter-themed delights for all ages to enjoy.

“RE//PERTH is a celebration of creativity and community, and we are excited to bring this new urban arts festival to life,” said Artrage CEO Jo Thomas. “With a rich program of events catering to all ages, we invite everyone to join us in exploring the wonderment of RE//PERTH. The fantastic Artrage team started working on this new festival as soon as we wrapped up Fringe World. We know how to bring creative energy and artistic fun to the city, and RE//PERTH will be another great offering for the state.”

“RE//Perth is the latest in a series of new events being developed in Western Australia in line with our events strategy, as we focus on having an ‘always-on’ approach and strive to populate an exciting, diverse, and world-class calendar of events year-round,” added Deputy Premier and Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti. “This festival will continue to create vibrancy in Perth during the winter months, bringing more people into the city to experience the multitude of experiences RE//Perth has to offer.”

“Our vision is to give people a reason to visit WA every month and every season, and we feel this new festival certainly has the potential to build on this aspiration and become a really iconic homegrown event that WA can be proud of.”

RE//PERTH runs from Thursday, July 4 to Sunday, July 14, 2024. For more information, head to reperth.com