Join us for a classic Open Mic Night at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Pa system and drums supplied.

Free Entry

Open Mic is brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents and proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and Od Transport.

🌱 Gather & Grow | This Thursday at the Cannery!

This week we welcome guest presenter Dan Paris, local garlic grower extraordinaire 🧄

Garlic season is here — harvest time is just around the corner! If you’ve got garlic growing (or want to next year), now’s your chance to get all your questions answered.

Join us for Gather & Grow, a free weekly session of social gardening, garden crafts, and morning tea in the Forage Community Garden at the Cannery Arts Centre.

⏰ 9 am – 11 am

📍 Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

☕ No bookings needed -FREE TO ATTEND- just come along!

This inclusive program is perfect for anyone wanting to connect with nature and others in a relaxed, welcoming space. Enjoy light gardening, harvest fresh produce, make something crafty, or simply soak up the beauty of the garden over a cuppa.

✨ Supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, Peter Rundle MLA, Riverlee Farm, and Elders Insurance Esperance & Kalgoorlie.

The Forage community garden is comprised of geometric patterned raised wicking garden beds, worm farms, and composting bays. Led by experienced gardener, Silke Apel.

Over the past ten weeks, 15 young people aged 12-18 have been diving into songwriting, jamming and playing together as part of the WAM regional youth program.

Now its time to share it with the community. Youth sounds is a showcase event where these emerging musicians will take to the stage, perform their original songs and celebrate their hard work.

The perfect chance to see the next generation of local talent in action. Event is free entry, alcohol free and open to all ages.

Burgers and Cool drinks available on the day courtesy Livvy.

Brought to you by WAM, Healthway, Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents.

Coming to you on Saturday 30th August at the Cannery Arts Centre, with an exceptional line up of local and visiting artists set to fill our souls and fuel our toes alongside interactive art and installs, some woo-woo wellness stuff with the Swan Effect & Lume Breathwork, yummy tucker from Laurens Larder, and of course bevs from the Cannery Bar.

Well Seasoned is about celebrating Country and our human connection to Country and each other. It’s about coming together through all the good things - music, art, food, bevs - to dust off those cobwebs of Winter and dance our way into Spring, more connected to ourselves and each other, and life on Earth.

Live performance will set the vibe for the night featuring the didge and drums dance vibes of Si Mullumby, Soulful Roots of Tanya Hemi, Electro Pop by Boox Kid, golden sound of Rachel Vibart and tasty cuts by Luke Tolmacheff on the decks.

We’re also really honoured to have Aunty Annie and Julie from Dabungool coming along to share a Walk on Country and Welcome with us to kick off the event and evening together.

Off the back of our inaugural sell out show last year, we’re stoked on how this years event has grown and evolved so much already with so many amazing artists, businesses and sponsors supporting the vision and jumping on board.

Many Thanks to our sponsors Goldfields Esperance Development Commission, Rotary Club Of Esperance, Down To Earth and Esperance Vinyl. And to our key supporters, Cannery Arts Centre, Shire of Esperance, and Regional Arts WA.

We really love Winter and we really love Open Mics, and it honestly would not be an Esperance Winter without a cozy Open Mic in the Art Room at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Always a substantial vibe.

This will be the only indoor Open Mic at The Cannery for the Season so make sure to head down.

Byo Drinks and Nibbles.

Pa and Drums Supplied.

Brought to you by local Business OD Transport.

All members of the Cannery Arts Centre are invited to attend the:

Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 6pm
in the Print Room at the Cannery Arts Centre

An opportunity to hear all about the Cannery’s activities and milestones from 2024 and farewell our Chairperson Tammy Andrews.

Nominations for new committee members are welcome-nomination form to be completed and submitted by 6th May 2025.

Join us for a classic Open Mic Night at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Pa system and drums supplied.

Free Entry

Open Mic is brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents and proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and Od Transport.

There Goes The Sun returns to The Cannery Arts Centre round garden for Summer 2024 with a stacked lineup featuring: CIAOBOY, RATSALAD, Ricky Neil JR, Hey So Hungry, The Arid Ones, Death By Boredom, Rachel Vibart . There is honestly something for everyone in this diverse array of sounds.

Were going to go a little mad with decorations, the event drawing its inspiration and theme from epic Spielberg movie Jurassic Park. Expect Dinosaurs, Expect Epic Rosie Hendo dramatic gorgeous installs and feel free to come dressed as anything or anyone prehistoric.

Livvy will be providing the food with some delicious treats, and expect all your favourites at the bar.

Epic thanks to our sponsors, Elders Insurance Esperance, ESP Esperance, Esperance Chalet Village, Elpha and ELETE Many thanks to supporters The Shire Of Esperance and Regional Arts WA.

This event is strictly 18 +

Join us for a classic Open Mic Night at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Pa system and drums supplied.

Free Entry

Open Mic is brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents and proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and Od Transport.

Join us for a classic Open Mic Night at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Pa system and drums supplied.

Free Entry

Open Mic is brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents and proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and Od Transport.

Since inception Balmy Nights has grown steadily to become a fully-fledged music and arts festival. Evolving from a live music focussed outing into a celebration of the multiple artistic mediums delivered at The Cannery Arts Centre. Supporting events have been created held in Esperance and Hopetoun, to invite the wider community to experience elements of our primary event.

Our 2024 line-up is exceptional featuring Perth based acts Legs Electric, Luci and Sunny Flowers. WA regional act Tanya Ransom and Esperance artists RORK, Big Heart Adventure and Laura Petrie.

Balmy Nights challenges the perception of an Arts Centre event, fusing live music with all The Cannery has to offer. In 2024 the Cannery is set to host the Esperance Art Awards with the exhibition launch set for Thursday Nov 21st, Main Gallery open to view across our primary event Saturday Nov 23rd. Pottery Studio, Print Room, Courtyard and Music Centre are all marked to be activated in new and exciting ways.

Balmy Nights is brought to you by Kyza Presents and The Cannery Arts Centre. Supported by The Esperance Ag Fund and the Fremantle Foundation.

Many thanks to our sponsors, Luxe Floral & Home Co, Tim Green Construction, Elders Insurance Esperance, Tide & Co, TV Financial, The Lillypad, Wells Building Designers & Consultants, Coffee Cat, Soul Support Services, E.S.P Museum Village, Naturally Esperance, Ivy House and The Vibart Family.

Balmy Nights Festival is located in Kepa Kurl (Esperance) on Wudjari Boodja. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners, Custodians of these ancestral lands and waters, Nyungar Elders koorah, nitja, boordahwan (past, present, future) of the Indigenous Nations of Australia, and honour the continued and enduring ties to country and culture.

Balmy Nights 7th outing falls on November 23rd 2024 - can’t wait to see you there!

18+

Learn about the Esperance Sculpture Trail artist in residence Stuart McMillan's time here in Esperance, his work with the community, and a summary of his findings.

Free to attend-registrations encouraged.

This artist residency is part of pre-project community consultation for the Esperance Sculpture Trail project and has been coordinated alongside FORM Building A State of Creativity. FORM is leading Community Consultation for the Esperance Sculpture Trail, which is supported by the Mt Burdett foundation and Lotterywest.

In 2019, the Mt Burdett Foundation was established by Chris Reichstein, owner of Mount Burdett Farm, with a vision to create a vibrant, resilient Esperance community. Before his passing in 2021, Chris had a vision “to create a world class sculpture trail of high quality, unique installations that respond to the dramatic land and seascape of Esperance.” Through his legacy and the support of the Mt Burdett Foundation, not-for-profit arts and cultural organisation FORM Building a State of Creativity is partnering with the project Steering Committee to test this vision with the Esperance community, listen, and collaborate on an outcome that takes this vision as a starting point, and meets community needs and aspirations.

Join us for a classic Open Mic Night at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Pa system and drums supplied.

Free Entry

Open Mic is brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents and proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and Od Transport.

FORM Building a State of Creativity and The Cannery Arts Centre are thrilled to introduce you to Stu McMillan, who will be taking up residence at the Cannery in October/November as part of the Esperance Sculpture Trail project.

Stu is a multidisciplinary artist based amongst the forests, bushland, caves, waterways and coastline of Wadandi Boodja - Margaret River Region, which he’s called home for more than 20 years. Translating his experience of the world using a diverse sensory pallet including and not limited to sculpture, photography, painting, print media, drawing and immersive installation, Stu continues to explore concepts of the human condition, interested in how the external world influences the internal being, within a myriad of habitats. 

Please join us in the Art Room to find out more about what Stu will be doing as part of his Esperance Sculpture Trail residency, which involves working with the community to explore the theme of 'The Spirit of Esperance Kepa Kurl’. 

Free to attend-registrations encouraged.

This artist residency is part of pre-project community consultation for the Esperance Sculpture Trail project and has been coordinated alongside FORM Building A State of Creativity. FORM is leading Community Consultation for the Esperance Sculpture Trail, which is supported by the Mt Burdett foundation and Lotterywest.

In 2019, the Mt Burdett Foundation was established by Chris Reichstein, owner of Mount Burdett Farm, with a vision to create a vibrant, resilient Esperance community. Before his passing in 2021, Chris had a vision “to create a world class sculpture trail of high quality, unique installations that respond to the dramatic land and seascape of Esperance.” Through his legacy and the support of the Mt Burdett Foundation, not-for-profit arts and cultural organisation FORM Building a State of Creativity is partnering with the project Steering Committee to test this vision with the Esperance community, listen, and collaborate on an outcome that takes this vision as a starting point, and meets community needs and aspirations.

As part of an initiative to gather metals and materiel for future stages of this project, Artist in Residence, Loren will be running an 'E-Waste Buy-Back' gathering on Friday 27 September. Promising “Pizza for Parts”, you are invited to donate your out-of-date electronics to the artist in exchange for a fresh pizza. The artist will be mining precious metals from these electronics as part of an experimental smelting process.

Please come with electronics that are no smaller than a finger, no larger than a body: this can include power cords, phones, television screens, computers, monitors, remote controls, speakers, instrument cables, and other electronics that are safe to handle. Loren will keep these items, so please make sure you are ready to let them go for good.

This workshop is free and open to all aged 16+. Bookings are essential and are available for individuals or pairs arriving in ten-minute intervals. This is a BYO event.

This experience takes approximately 10 minutes per individual/pair, with the invitation to stay, eat, and socialise afterwards. Please arrive on-time for your scheduled time slot. Note this event takes place outdoors, so kindly dress appropriately for you. This event involves reading, listening and conversation, as well as standing, walking, and climbing stairs. If you have any access or mobility concerns, please get in touch and we can work with you to find the right way to participate.

The Cannery Arts Centre is located in Kepa Kurl on Wudjari Boodja. We acknowledge the Nyungar and Ngadju people as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways we live and work on. We extend our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and honour their continued and enduring ties to our country and culture - sovereignty was never ceded. We also acknowledge our local and surrounding LGBTQIA+ and disability communities and endeavour to uphold an inclusive, safe and respectable collaborative working environment for all.