Beck's Music Box :: The Triffids

The Triffids
A secret in the shape of a song

In a spectacular gathering of Australia’s finest musical talent, the five remaining members of The Triffids and a select group of friends celebrate the music and the memory of The Triffids’ songwriter-singer David McComb.

Showcasing McComb’s extraordinary songwriting genius, classics like ‘Wide Open Road’ and ‘Bury Me Deep in Love’ are performed alongside B-sides and unreleased works. Accompanied by a slideshow of family photos and childhood stories, these songs are more poignant than ever. Members of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Black Eyed Susans, The Church, Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Kill Devil Hills and Youth Group appear on stage with The Triffids for this special event.

Post-performance stay on and see video artists VJzoo show a selection of The Triffids’ family photographs live on screen to a soundtrack compiled from David McComb’s mixtape collection.

The Triffids Jill Birt, Martyn P Casey, Graham Lee, Alsy Macdonald, Rob McComb
Friends Alex Archer, Mark Dawson, Mick Harvey, Bruce Haymes, Brendon Humphries, Phil Kakulas, Steve Kilbey, Toby Martin, Ricky Maymi, John McComb, Handsome Steve Miller, Melanie Oxley, JP Shilo, Mark Snarski, Rob Snarski, Julian Wu and Youth Group

A Secret in the Shape of a Song was originaly presented by Sydney Festival in January 2008

Alsy McDonald reminding the capacity audience ‘It’s our first live show in Australia for 18 or 19 years’ … He needn’t have worried. The hushed room would have forgiven anything, and as it was, the three hours that followed were breathtakingly impressive
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  • When
    20 Feb: 8.30pm
    21 Feb: 8.30pm
    22 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 $55
    • Friends $50

  • Festival Info

    6488 5555