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Perth International Arts Festival

Live band at the WAMI AwardsThe Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF), held in Western Australia every summer, showcases some of the world's finest artists and performers.

With its sunny skies, glittering star-filled nights and fresh ocean air, Western Australia is an ideal backdrop for the jam-packed program of world-class theatre, music, dance, literature and visual arts.

PIAF is the oldest international arts festival in Australia and the state's premier cultural event.

It is renowned for its enthralling productions and the big name acts it attracts.

Jazz legend Pat Metheny, soprano Elizabeth Connell, Welsh opera singer Bryn Terfel, actress Sandra Bernhard and artist Tracey Moffatt have all graced Western Australia's sunny shores for the event.

Australian Youth OrchestraEvery year, the festival's line-up embraces the entire community and brings art into everyday life.

There's plenty of family street theatre and an 18-week season of award-winning films direct from international film festivals.

Music lovers are spoilt for choice during PIAF's four-week reign.

Past audiences have been treated to everything from Leonard Bernstein's Candide to the vibrant and inventive music of violinist Nigel Kennedy.

Patrons can also listen to cool jazz tunes on the balmy summer nights on the Perth Concert Hall Verandah.

The theatre on offer is simply sensational, with groundbreaking and revered shows from around the globe.

Ballet in the QuarryPIAF is also famous for its international writer's festival - a feast of reading, writing, ideas and debate.

A stellar line-up of authors descend on Perth to analyse and celebrate writing during the festival.

A legendary fireworks display celebrates the end of festivities on closing night.

The 2007 Perth International Arts Festival runs from 9 February - 4 March. For more information, visit the official website.

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