Perth, the major city in Western Australia, has given rise to a number of notable performers in popular music.
Some of the more famous performers include Kevin Parker, Troye Sivan, Rolf Harris, David Helfgott, Luke Steele and Tim Minchin.
Perth is also home to a major local scene, which has produced nationally and internationally renowned artists such as Tame Impala, Troye Sivan, The Stems, Pond, Eskimo Joe, John Butler Trio, Gyroscope, Birds of Tokyo, Stella Donnelly, Abbe May, San Cisco, End of Fashion, Methyl Ethel, Turnstyle, Little Birdy, Jebediah, The Sleepy Jackson, Karnivool, Institut Polaire, The Panics, The Waifs, Knife Party, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, and drum and bass acts like Pendulum.
Perth's hip hop scene has produced artists such as Drapht, Downsyde, MC Layla, Matty B, and Lo-Key Fu.
There are a large number of smaller professional, semi-professional and non-professional music groups and choral societies and choirs which perform in a variety of venues in and around Perth.
The Supreme Court Gardens offer a large alternative outdoor venue, and have hosted such acts as David Bowie.
Now defunct, there were many other music publications such as: Party Fears and Vortex, which often included a free seven-inch vinyl flexidisc stapled to the front, featuring local bands.