In early 70s John Joseph Jones, a poet, playwright, singer and showman opened the doors of the Parkerville Amphitheatre to the counterculture and the emerging WA rock scene, with Parkerville becoming our very own Woodstock, replete with skinny dipping, love-making under the stars and outraged locals. Source Mark Naglazas The West Australian. Thu, 9 July 2015
In 1971 Perth’s popular hard rock band Bakery played with other bands at a 6KY Pop Festival held at the amphitheatre.
Bakery played to an ethusiastic big crowd at the 6KY Pop Festival. A great time was had by all!
Intrepid surf photographer, media journo, male model and night club DJ Ric Chan attended the event and covered the action for the media.
RicChan. “It was a wild time. The crowds loved the Bakery doods. I know I was there & took these pics.“
1971 Punters frolicking in the pool fronting he stage at 6KY Pop Festival Parkerville Amphitheatre. Ric Chan pic
A second Twight Pop Festival was held at the Parkerville Amphitheatre in the 70s.
1970s Punters frolicking in the pool fronting the stage at the 2nd Twilight Pop Festival Parkerville Amphitheatre. Photo courtesy of Sets, Bugs & Rock n Roll Cinema Australia.
Click on link to view Ric’s images from the first Pop Festival.
In early 70s John Joseph Jones, a poet, playwright, singer and showman opened the doors of the Parkerville Amphitheatre to the counterculture and the emerging WA rock scene, with Parkerville becoming our very own Woodstock, replete with skinny dipping, love-making under the stars and outraged locals. Source Mark Naglazas The West Australian. Thu, 9 July 2015
In 1971 Perth’s popular hard rock band Bakery played with other bands at a 6KY Pop Festival held at the amphitheatre.
Bakery played to an ethusiastic big crowd at the 6KY Pop Festival. A great time was had by all!
Intrepid surf photographer, media journo, male model and night club DJ Ric Chan attended the event and covered the action for the media.
Ric Chan. “It was a wild time. The crowds loved the Bakery doods. I know I was there & took these pics.“
A second Twight Pop Festival was held at the Parkerville Amphitheatre in the 70s.
Click on link to view Ric’s images from the first Pop Festival.
1971 6KY Pop Festival at Parkerville Amphitheatre images by Ric Chan posted 2 March 2019
Video Link
Parkerville Amphitheatre: Sets, Bugs & Rock and Roll Official posted You Tube 7 June 2015. Run time 1:11 min.
Thanks Ric for sharing your vintage rock concert images.
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