The City of Perth is to host an online music and arts festival to help re-invigorate the city’s music and performing arts scene.
Beginning on Saturday (20 June) and running until 18 July, the festival Enliven will celebrate the creative community of Perth, delivering high-quality live performances streamed online from well-known venues and locations.
Curator, Steven Alyian said Enliven would showcase iconic Perth artists alongside raw emerging talent.
“Enliven aims to give thanks to the diverse arts industry heavily affected by COVID-19,” Mr Alyian said.
“Enliven gives audiences an opportunity to become excited and reconnect to the local culture that they love, providing income and support for the artists and industry workers and strengthening the cultural identity of Perth in a time when it is truly needed.”
Chair of the City of Perth Commission, Andrew Hammond said the festival was important for supporting the Perth arts and culture community “connecting us all during and after the COVID-19 pandemic”.
“The city aims to connect to, express and understand Perth’s cultural identity as well as encourage online participation,” Mr Hammond said.
The line-up includes local artists, Downsyde, Superego, Grace Barbé, Tangled Thoughts of Leaving, Grievous Bodily Calm and many more.
The Enliven festival can be followed on Facebook and Instagram or at Visit Perth’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
