Beck's Music Box :: Seckou Keita SKQ

Seckou Keita SKQ

Charismatic maestro Seckou Keita and his quintet blend traditional West African roots music with modern European jazz and classical influences. It’s a unique sound, driven by Keita’s spectacular innovations on the kora – a 21-string harp.

Egyptian violinist Samy Bishai weaves expressive melodies around Seckou’s groundbreaking playing, accompanied by Italian bassist Davide Mantovani, Gambian percussionist Surahata Susso and the bluesy vocals of Binta Suso.

Known as the Hendrix of kora, Keita creates everything from funky Afro-jazz grooves to solo instrumental laments, captivating audiences worldwide with his energetic, uplifting sounds.

With support from Arts Council England By arrangement with Arts Projects Australia

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  • When
    24 Feb: 8.30pm
    25 Feb: 8.30pm
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    Entrees and Encores

    Present your ticket at some of the city’s premier bars and restaurants and extend your night  beyond the show. Be it an entrée or encore, these participating venues help keep the night alive.

    Alda's
    pre or post show, Alda's is offering a complimentary beverage to the value of $10 upon presentation of your ticket. With a limited range of premium spirits, a regularly changing wine list and an array of premium boutique beers, there’s sure to be something to whet the appetite.
    Rear of Pierucci Building, Wolfe Lane, PERTH. Ph: 9483 2531
    Mon/Tue 7am-5pm, Wed 7am - 8pm, Thur 7am - 10pm, Fri 7am – midnight.

    tiger tiger
    Present your ticket and warm up to the show with a glass of wine and a tapa for only $15. tiger, tiger's iconic CBD laneway location and famous aesthetic matched with its unique winelist and nationally lauded food makes for the ideal opening to your Festival experience. Go to tigertigercoffeebar.com for details and trading hours.

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    Beck's Music Box

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    Address: The Esplanade, Perth City

    Phone: 6488 5555

    Every night of the week, every week of the Festival, spend the night under the stars with the best of live music, jazz, cabaret and comedy from all over the world.

    Celebrate the summer with 23 memorable evenings at Beck's Music Box. Experience the Festival's new open-air playground for music lovers, party goers and artists.

    Venue Info
    Tickets for 8.30pm shows are limited and will sell out! Ticket holders only until 10.30pm.

    Entry to the venue is restricted to persons 18+. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, entry is at the venue's discretion.

    When
    Sat 14 Feb-Sun 8 March
    Open from 7.30pm seven days a week, shows start at 8.30pm
    Box Office 7.30-10.30pm
    Café menu 7.30pm-late

    Free entry after 10.30pm
    Free entry is subject to capacity; ticket holders have priority entry

    Transport
    The Beck’s Music Box is located on The Esplanade on the Southern edge of the Perth CBD. Buses and trains run frequently to the Perth City Busport and Esplanade Train station, which are both adjacent to the venue. Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13

    Parking
    Undercover parking is available at the nearby Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Carpark, entry via Mounts Bay Road. Fees are capped at $11 for the period 6pm to 6am.

  • Price

    • Standard $35
    • Friends $33

  • Festival Info

    6488 5555