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Benefit Concert For Brian Hooper Heads To Perth

After the legendary musician was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer last year.

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A benefit concert for revered Aussie musician Brian Hooper will now head to Perth for a second event next week. 

Originally billed as a one-off gig in Melbourne tomorrow night, which will see the reformation of Hooper's Beasts Of Bourbon, the Perth benefit taking place at Claremont Showgrounds on Friday 20 April will feature performances from Kim Salmon and friends, Gareth Liddiard, Kill Devil Hills, King Pig, Teenage Dreamers and more.

The benefit will honour Hooper who was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer last year. 

Tickets for the Perth show and tomorrow's Melbourne event are on sale now; for more details, click on theGuide.