The music experts at RTRFM have handpicked twenty amazing local acts to play its iconic annual fundraiser In the Pines on Sunday 19 April.
Returning for its 33rd consecutive year in the lush and iconic surrounds of UWA’s Somerville Auditorium, In the Pines is the most important day of the year for any self-respecting music lover in Boorloo.
Twenty of the state’s best loved artists—including the established and the emerging—will play across two stages inside Somerville. Join us to witness this annual snapshot of Western Australian music, with acts including:
Anna Schneider // Clare Perrott // Cryptids // Emily Barker // Grievous Bodily Calm // Grub // Gunns // Halo of Teeth // Iconyx // Kallum Mungulu // Kayps // New Nausea // New Phono // PERSIA // Sarco // Showbag! // Streets of Separation // Symmetrical Dogs // Tchega // Walrus (Nicholas Allbrook & Friends)
In the Pines is a celebration of local music, bringing together some of the best talent from our town and sharing it with the people of Perth for one amazing day and night.
The event also raises essential funds for RTRFM, allowing the not-for-profit community station to keep platforming local arts and culture for another year.
In the Pines 2026 brings you some of the state’s most promising new acts, including Clare Perrott, PERSIA, Kayps, Cryptids and Iconyx, plus longtime faves Tchega, Symmetrical Dogs, Emily Barker, New Nausea and Anna Schneider.
We get a bit loud with Halo of Teeth, Streets of Separation and Grub, while making time to get a little nostalgic with Gunns (10 years on from their debut), Showbag!(returning with new music) and New Phono (known faces in a new band).
And we go large with station favourites Grievous Bodily Calm, Sarco, Kallum Mungulu and Nicholas Allbrook’s new project Walrus.
In the Pines is the perfect snapshot of WA music over the past year, but it’s more than simply a day of music.
There will be food trucks and coffee from Chubby Dumpling, El Aleman Loco and Mr Goz as well as drinks from Whitelakes Brewing Co, Shelter Brewing, Blind Corner, Whipper Snapper, Kimberley Rum Company and Margaret River Brewing Co.
In 2026 they welcome back our sensory zone in collaboration with Enable WA supported by new major sponsors The University of Western Australia; a space for neurodivergent punters and those who need a break from the noise to chill out.
The University of Western Australia joins City of Perth as In the Pines’ major sponsors, supporting local, independent and diverse voices in the heart of the City.
With 10 hours of local music in the stunning and serene surrounds of Somerville, In the Pines 2026 is the perfect place to picnic with friends, take in some of Perth’s exceptional musical talent and enjoy the party!
They’ll be broadcasting all the happenings live on your radio from 11:30am – 10pm at 92.1FM, and on digital and online at rtrfm.com.au.
Kids under 12 are free. Kids between 12 – 18 must buy a ticket and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Gold Subscribers to RTRFM enter free; you can grab your ticket via Oztix using the code on your Gold Card.
Companion Card holders can also enter free. This is an LGBTIQA+ safe event.
In The Pines is made possible by major sponsors The City of Perth and UWA. And supported by Plico Energy, Whitelakes Brewing Co, Shelter Brewing Co, CCA Productions, Whipper Snapper Distillery, Kimberley Rum Co, Margaret River Brewing Co, Blind Corner Wines and community partner Enable WA.
RTRFM acknowledges that this event and all our activities take place on Whadjuk Nyoongar Boodjar, where sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to elders past and present, as well as the next generation’s emerging leaders, and commit to celebrating their art, culture and resilience through our programming.
SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY:
RTRFM events aim to be a safe space for self-expression, fun and community. Your safety is our number one priority. We will not tolerate any unfriendly, aggressive or offensive behaviour.
If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable at any point please speak to an RTRFM volunteer, crowd control or the venue staff.
In The Pines is fully accessible with paths and hard compact ground in most areas.
Entrances and exits are 3m in width and accessible toilets are available for use. There are grassed areas and RTRFM volunteers and staff will be on hand to assist where needed.
We will also have clearly visible Pines Pals around the venue to help with any accessibility needs, including helping order and grab food from food vans which will be at a height, point out the toilets and maneuver around people where needed.
There will also be a sensory zone managed by Enable WA which will be on hand for people who need a break from noise and over stimulation.
Some flashing lights will be in use but no strobe lighting will be on site.
Auslan interpretation will not be available.
If you have any accessibility enquiries please email admin@rtrfm.com.au.
For a Companion Card Ticket click the Have an access / promo code link at the top of this page and enter the code rtrfmcompanion to access tickets.
