Mojo's Bar

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Mojo's Bar, also known as Mojos, is a live music venue in Fremantle, Western Australia. It was formerly known as The Stoned Crow and the first performances there took place in the 1970s.[1]

It has been described as "a linchpin of Perth's live music scene"[2] and is known as a venue where some notable musicians have performed before their careers launched.[1]

Notable acts

Some notable past acts known to have performed at the venue include: Tame Impala,[3]The Triffids,[4][5] John Butler,[6] the Hard-Ons,[7] Chris Cheney,[8] Body Type,[9] The Murlocs,[10] and Amyl and the Sniffers.[11]

Awards

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Mojo's Bar Best Venue in WA Won [12]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "The lights were almost switched off at Mojos for good, but now the legendary live music bar is back". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. June 24, 2020.
  2. ^ Juanola, Cameron Myles, Marta Pascual (April 9, 2021). "North Freo icon Mojo's closes, owner exits as backlash grows and gigs go elsewhere". WAtoday.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "The lights were almost switched off at Mojos for good, but now the legendary live music bar is back". June 24, 2020 – via www.abc.net.au.
  4. ^ Yates, Jill (1979), Triffids : Stoned Crow, Tues 14 Aug, retrieved 10 June 2023
  5. ^ "Days of the Triffids: WA icons reunite for Perth Festival". The West Australian. 2016-02-10. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  6. ^ "The lights were almost switched off at Mojos for good, but now the legendary live music bar is back". ABC News. 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  7. ^ Rockpit, The (September 3, 2022). "LIVE PHOTOS: The Hard-Ons with special guests Rinehearts and The Shakeys at Mojo's in Fremantle".
  8. ^ Staff Writers. "Chris Cheney 2022 Australia Tour". scenestr - Pop Culture & Entertainment.
  9. ^ Gallagher, Alex (February 11, 2022). "Dinosaur City announce Homecoming concert series with Julia Jacklin, Body Type and more". NME.
  10. ^ "The Murlocs Release New Album". Mixdown Magazine. March 21, 2016.
  11. ^ Gallagher, Alex (August 11, 2022). "Freo.Social apologises after punk band Body Horrors allege member was assaulted by Mojo's employee at venue". NME.
  12. ^ "Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.