Effortlessly gliding between Pop, Indie, Funk, Jazz, and Soul!

Mal de Mer is a dynamic 6-piece Boorloo band and has been able to constantly evolve at a rapid pace, exploring different sounds and avenues with each release.

The band consists of Julia Wallace (Trumpet/Keyboard), James Marelich (Drums), Saskia Fleming (Vocals/Synth), Bella Waideman (Bass), Ashton Weaver (Guitar), and John Harvey (Guitar).

Their latest single ‘Pray to You’ is out across all platforms now!

The half Filipino and half Ghanaian singer-songwriter, Jewel Owusu was born in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Growing up in New Zealand, her travels eventually brought her to the most isolated city in the world; Perth, Western Australia. Drawing from her diverse background, her lyricism is true to herself with her debut EP mantra (produced with NAMESAKE) exploring themes of spirituality, culture, and relationships.

Through a light-hearted and charismatic stage presence, Blue Honey have engaged a substantial audience across Perth and are yet to release their debut single. Blue Honey’s raw lyricism about angst, love, and nostalgia, contrasts with their upbeat and atmospheric melodies to create a dance party for sad people. Their sound and songwriting is heavily inspired by artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Snail Mail, and Soccer Mommy.

Ken Paolo and The Space Cadets (WA) is a RnB/Soul band from Boorloo (Perth). Bursting onto the scene in 2021, the 5-piece band has launched into the hearts of music lovers and gained instant momentum. With their releases of the dreamy “$4 Pizza” single, or groovy ToneCity Recording produced “Dance With A Broken Heart”. Expect smooth sounds with catchy melodies and funky, phat jazz/RnB influences. Fronted by lead sing Ken Paolo, with the band - Cass on bass, Bob on keys, Kuda on drums and Persia on vocals - see why they’re one of Perth’s most exciting emerging live acts. Filmed on the balcony of the WA Maritime Museum

Siena Rebelo & her band will be playing one of their original songs. Taking inspiration from a variety of styles & artists, to create a diverse and unique sound, she & her band offer an endearing and engaging sound for all to enjoy. From luminous captivating and thought-provoking solo works to energetic & dynamic performances with her support band, there’s something for everyone!

Join us to celebrate the launch of the public mural created by participants in the inaugural Moorditj Mural Masters mentorship program. Hear from the artists and mentor about their work and inspirations, as well as a set by a young singer-songwriter.

Over the course of this 3-day workshop, facilitated and mentored by Whadjuk/Ballardong Noongar and Eastern Arrente artist Jade Dolman, participants learnt about designing, creating and painting murals in public places.

A concert featuring an ensemble of emerging experimental musicians who have been mentored by Perth’s leading improvisers. The concert will consist of a long-form improvisation by the participants of the project as a united ensemble.

Sight Unseen is a playful work that celebrates breaking free of the codes of expected behaviour and the necessity of letting your naughty out. A rabble of eight young performers opens up to the audience and reminds us all that our quirks and difference are what makes us interesting.

Come join an interactive virtual community gathering that invites you to explore the collective future of BIPOC artists, community weavers, and leaders. How might we build deeper relations and connections with one another for years to come?

This workshop will tie together the interdependence of caring for oneself, to then care for others, and caring for others to then care for oneself. Perhaps expanding the resistance in receiving love and giving love. For without the ability to open to receiving this care, and equally giving it out, true care is unachievable.

The Sit will run a meditation workshop for healing, growth and inspiration. Facilitated by Amsha Yogaraj and accompanied by Kristin Gibbon, a graduate muscian who will play the flute, guitar and sound bowl for a relaxing sound experience

A specially curated DJ mix by The Outsiders! Allow your earbuds to dissolve into a fusion of funky beats, eclectic rhythms and dance-worthy drum arrangements for this DJ set produced exclusively for KickstART Festival.

So you want to learn how to DJ? Local dance-music collective Club Jewelz will be facilitating conversations with three Boorloo-based DJs as a part of the 2022 Kickstart Festival to chat all things mixing. We'll be finding out about their recommendations for beginner equipment when they first got behind the decks and some of their favourite dance floor memories.

YUCK Circus are an award-winning circus company championing the female voice born and bred in Western Australia. They’ve toured nationally and internationally and are keen to share what they’ve learnt along the way. Tune into this chat with the passionate artists from YUCK Circus to hear about their journey to circus and performance and how they make and tour their shows.

A small insight into the glitter-filled world of Drag Artists from Perth, fighting misconceptions and integrating the fringes with mainstream culture. Featuring Impulse Kuntrol, Dakota Howard, Flynn V, Serenity Von Varda and Justin Sider.

Night Dancing is an invitation to walk together, to witness deep dancing, and to experience anew the night streets of Northbridge. The event doubles as a site-specific performance, open creative research session, and opportunity to gather as a community. Please join us for a poetic and playful exploration into safety, reclamation, cycles, and care.

Currently completing a residency titled Transient Space at PICA, Sam Huxtable is exploring the idea of thresholds, liminality, and the act of coming home to oneself in terms of their experiences as a non-binary trans person. During this talk, Sam will showcase some of their work and share their creative processes.

Creative Advocacy with Bellamore is a debut podcast running in line with the Youth Week WA 2022 Theme ‘Booraka Korangan-ak, Courage to Change’. Advocacy is a word we are getting very comfortable with. But what does it look like practically? How can we advocate for ourself as a start to a sustainable path for our passions? Each episode will feature conversations with young artists, creatives and advocates who are active change makers for themselves and what they believe in. In this first episode, join Bellamore in conversation with Nyoongar rapper Flewnt

A conversation amongst young people with an emphasis on the importance of storytelling and different community roles in securing a safe climate future for WA. Presented by Clean State.

Join Claudie Joy for an afternoon of spirited collaboration in the elusive art of song writing. All you'll need is an instrument, a notebook & pen, and a mind ready to wander.

KISS club celebrates work in progress, giving audiences fresh insight into what is bubbling in the hearts and minds of Perth’s experimental performance makers, and the opportunity to help shape and support new work. KISS club KickstART edition features Aisha Samat, Sally Davies, Buckland x Undercurrent Theatre Company, Onset Productions, stop drop and roll theatre co.

Creative Advocacy with Bellamore is a debut podcast running in line with the Youth Week WA 2022 Theme ‘Booraka Korangan-ak, Courage to Change’. Advocacy is a word we are getting very comfortable with. But what does it look like practically? How can we advocate for ourself as a start to a sustainable path for our passions? Each episode will feature conversations with young artists, creatives and advocates who are active change makers for themselves and what they believe in. In this sixth and final episode, join Bellamore in conversation with musician Ta-Ku.

Why do most of us know some French or Italian but know little of the language of the traditional owners of the South West of WA? Help keep the Noongar language alive with Sharon Gregory in this workshop that is easy to follow and loads of fun. Noongar waangkaniny koort kwobakan (Noongar language makes my heart beautiful).

Puppetry is the art of transposing life from oneself into the inanimate. By developing our physical expressiveness in our own bodies, we can extend our skills to create bolder characters in all our work. Participants will train the foundational skills for giving thoughts and emotions a theatrical form, rhythm, and texture.

Featuring performances of traditional dance, hip-hop, song, poetry and drama, the Boorloo Hustle Talent Show is an opportunity for the next generation of Aboriginal artists to show their community what they’ve got.

An anonymous Q&A panel about sexuality, sexual health, body positivity, respectful relationships, consent, and ethical pornography. Submit questions anonymously beforehand, then join our four taboo-trained panel of representatives from, Sexual Health Quarters (SHQ), YEP Crew, WA Aids Council (WAAC), and Magenta.

Creative Advocacy with Bellamore is a debut podcast running in line with the Youth Week WA 2022 Theme ‘Booraka Korangan-ak, Courage to Change’. Advocacy is a word we are getting very comfortable with. But what does it look like practically? How can we advocate for ourself as a start to a sustainable path for our passions? Each episode will feature conversations with young artists, creatives and advocates who are active change makers for themselves and what they believe in. In this fifth episode, join Bellamore in conversation with global advocate Zahra Al-Hilaly

Master the process of vision boarding and achieve attainable goals. Creating a vision board is a process that brings inspiration by giving thought and focus to your goals, dreams, and life fulfillment. It can provide you with direction and clarity which continues long after the process of creating the vision.