SCARBOROUGH FAIR

Yesteryear enthusiasts are invited to take a beachside stroll down memory lane with the Polka Dot Vintage Twilight Market, a celebration of clothing and design from eras past under the twinkling night sky, set to take place at the Scarborough Beach Foreshore next weekend. A free event which runs from 4-9pm on Friday, February 10, and Saturday, February 11, the Twilight Market is presented as part of the Summerset Arts Festival, dishing up vintage and retro clothing, pre-loved home wares, bric-a-brac and other second hand loot.

If you’re planning on heading down to the Market on Saturday night be sure to stick around to catch a free gig by party starters The Cat Empire, who will take centre stage with support from San Cisco and Jay Grafton from 6.45-9.30pm. The event will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks display after the concert, bringing together music fans and fashion aficionadas in an incredible close to the beach-side festivities.

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NEWS

DEMOLITION MEN

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ANXIETY ATTACK

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FASHION

GARTH COOK

Countdown To Perth Fashion Week

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