Frothin’ this morning to help spread the good word about the return of one of the South West’s best fests — Good Day Sunshine this October. Not only is it back, but if you simply sign up for presales you’ll go in the running to win an insane prize that includes accomm, VIP tickets, a helicopter ride into the fest (your second of the day after it first takes you out for lunch), and believe it or not, a heap more epic things including a post-event spa session!
Get all the deets below, along with some good food news, some less good wine news, our weekly what’s on guide and more:
Troy Mutton, Editor-in-Chief, Perth is OK!
NEWS
Good Day Sunshine unveils huge 2026 lineup and massive $5K festival giveaway
Good Day Sunshine is heading back to 3 Oceans Winery this year, and one lucky festivalgoer could be arriving by helicopter as part of a massive Margaret River getaway valued at more than $5,000.
Anyone who registers for presale access (do so here) will go into the running to win an extravagant festival weekend featuring two nights’ accommodation, multiple meals, a scenic helicopter flight to lunch AND the festival, VIP tickets and loads more.
The competition comes with Good Day Sunshine announcing its return to Margaret River’s 3 Oceans Winery on Saturday 24 October, led by Matt Corby, Macy Gray and The Cat Empire.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
EAT & DRINK
Michelin-starred chef Björn Frantzén to open new restaurant in Perth
The Swedish chef is the culinary force behind his eponymous restaurant Frantzén in Stockholm, which opened in 2008, and became Sweden’s first restaurant to receive three Michelin stars.
NEWS
Wine on the decline as WA reports 33% drop in grape crush
Wine Australia has released its 2026 National Vintage Report, recording a staggering 19 per cent decline in Australia’s yearly grape crush to its lowest level in more than a quarter of a century.
HOMES
New social housing development on table for Stirling
Announced last week, the State and Federal Government will be investing a total $11.5 million to construct a 19-apartment development at 23 Osborne Place in Stirling.
TODAY/TONIGHT
VHS Tracking Presents: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) with Cassandra Tyler
VHS Tracking’s free film screening series at Goolugatup Heathcote continues tonight as installation and place-based artist Cassandra Tytler presents the 1964 musical, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.
WHAT’S ON
Lightscape’s last week, Perth Comic Arts Festival, Laufey and loads more: What’s on this week
Can you belive we’re already just about through with July. Terrifying. What’s not scary is the fun array of events happening around town this week to help you forget how quickly we’re all racing through what felt like just the beginning of 2026 only a minute ago.
CCAPTUREDD
‘Gram of the Week
Planning a day of op shopping, Kelmscott’s op shop hub should be at the top of your list!
You’ll find a handful of shops within walking distance of each other on Railway Avenue, packed with everything from vintage clothing and homewares to furniture, books, vinyls and heaps of hidden gems.