Welcome to PERTH!
Welcome to Perth City - the Capital of Western Australia.
Perth's superb position on the banks of the Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan) and nearby hectares of natural bushland in Kings Park make for a city centred on the great outdoors and perfect for sightseeing.
Kaya. This is Wadjuk Boojar, where the sun always shines, and our nightlight is on to welcome you. The spirit of the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) is at the heart of everything we love. Ferries and sailboats start and end their journeys at stunning quays and jetties with restaurants and alfresco dining set against its iconic backdrop.
A pretty city with an infectious personality. A beacon of youth and vitality. With edgy street murals, lively laneways, bridge climbs and rooftop bars, museums and galleries, family attractions and a melting-pot metropolis of food, music and culture, you won’t be short on things to do during the WAMED Festival!
Want to know more? Click here for more information about Destination Perth!
The WAMED Venue
Workshops, the evening events and the Grande Bazaar will all be held at the
North Perth Town Hall, 26 View St, North Perth, WA
with some of the afternoon workshops held directly across the street at
St Hilda's Church Hall, 15 View St, North Perth.
For a short orientation for the North Perth venues - please check out this video.
Food & Drink Information
Free tea and coffee is available at the workshop venue. Our aim is to facilitate an environmentally sustainable event with minimal waste, so please bring your own refillable water bottle and coffee cup for free tea and coffee or purchase a WAMED Eco-cup for $10.
The venue is one block away from the Angove St cafe strip and the Rosemont Hotel, offering a multitude of choices of food, drinks, good coffee and there is a supermarket, chemist and more, at the end of the road (on Fitzgerald St) for all your other festival needs.
The Friday and Saturday night shows are scheduled after dinner, so you may like to make the most of the many great eateries in Perth before heading to the venue, and there will be light refreshments on sale.
Getting Here
Our new Train Line! Did you know that Perth has opened a new train line to the airport!?
I know! Welcome to the 90s here in WA!
With new stations open at High Wycombe, Airport Central and Redcliffe, the Airport Line connects through to the Perth CBD and it also makes it easier, quicker and less expensive to get to and from the airport.
For those on Qantas and Jetstar flights (Terminals 3&4) - you'll access the Redcliffe Station, Just 15 minutes from the CBD and for those on Virgin (Terminals 1&2), you'll board at the Airport Central Station - which is just 18 minutes from the CBD and an easy connection through to every other line in Perth. You can purchase cash tickets from the machine on the platform, or buy a SmartRider for easy tap-and-go travel.
Taxis/Uber/Didi/Ola: A car trip between Perth city centre and Perth domestic or international airport terminals will take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on the day and time of day you are travelling. The airports have a number of taxi ranks and rideshare pickup points, just check the relevant app for information. Use our Facebook group to find fellow dancers needing a lift and share!
Public Transport: To plan your journey, visit the Transperth website or phone the Transperth Infoline on 13 62 13. Trains depart every 10-15 minutes Mon-Sat, and every 30 minutes on Sundays.
Accomodation
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Search AirBnB for group accomodation and find new friends to stay with in the WAMED Facebook group.
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Accomodation websites like trivago.com, booking.com, wotif.com, quickbeds.com etc.
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Post in the WAMED Facebook group for billeting opportunities with Perth dancers.
Festival Contacts
The Festival Info Point is located at the North Perth Town Hall.
Otherwise, call Kerry on 0409 114 819, Princess Fee on 0415 881 370 or email wamedfestival@gmail.com.
Thank you for being part of the WAMED Festival!!