Tender is the Night | Joan & The Giants + The Bures Band

After a massive year of sold out shows featuring some of WA music’s most revered artists, boutique concert series Tender is the Night returns to Melville in 2026 with another season of music reimagined with strings.

This series brings together the best of WA classical composers and contemporary songwriters for a truly unique collaboration and performance. These must-see concerts feature artists hearing their songs reimagined by a string quartet for the first time as they play. Held in stunning venues in the City of Melville, Tender is the Night is set to deliver another spinetingling, goosebump-inducing concert series that unites artist and audience as one.

Our final show of 2026, with the beautiful sunset backdrop at Goolugatup Heathcote, will be the heartfelt songs of Joan & the Giants and classic songwriting from The Bures Band on Sunday, 29 November.

This talented line-up is backed by the superb sounds of The Tender Strings Quartet, with arrangements by emerging West Australian composers including Alice Humphries, R.E., Jared Yapp, and Simon Kruit.

Tender is the Night is for all music lovers – young, old, and young at heart. Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime performances of some of WA’s best artists in the relaxed picnic vibe that Tender is the Night is known for. Bring your rug, cheeseboard, and cushions and kick back for an unforgettable evening of inspiring songwriting, memorable music, and community connection. Supported by the City of Melville and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport.

(Chairs also available at the venue if you prefer)

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