An Evening with James Taylor

As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired.

Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, Taylor has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. In 2015, Taylor released Before This World, the first-ever #1 album of his illustrious career.

Taylor has won multiple GRAMMY Awards, has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame and in February 2006, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences selected him its MUSICARES Person of the Year. Taylor was also awarded the distinguished Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government and the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2012.

In November of 2015, Taylor was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honour and in December of 2016 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, which are presented annually to individuals who have enriched American culture by distinguished achievement in the performing arts. In early 2020 Taylor released Break Shot, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years.

He also released his newest album, American Standard, his 19th studio album, which earned Taylor the 2021 GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and gave him the honour of being the first artist to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the past six decades.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster online or phone 136 100.
All patrons (including minors/babies) must have a valid ticket for entry.
Please note Companion Cards can only be used when purchasing General Admission tickets.

This concert event is deemed not suitable for young children or infants. This is a licenced event where alcohol will be served. It is located on a greenfield site with limited lighting while the performance will take place. If you choose to attend with a minor (under 18+), they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who assumes full risk. All patrons, including minors and infants must have a valid ticket for entry. If a minor is NOT ACCOMPANIED by their parent/legal guardian, they will be refused entry to the concert and they will not receive a refund on their ticket.

Seating

All reserved seating tickets include a dedicated seat.

-Diamond, Ruby and Gold seating are standard high back chairs, located on the Deck. 
-Silver seating is low-to-the-ground beach style chairs, located on the grass. 
-General Admission ticket holders will need to bring their own picnic rug or seat if desired.

Low-to-the-ground beach style chairs are recommended in the General Admission area. High back (deck/camping) chairs are permitted, however will be positioned at the rear of the venue.

A seating area is provided for those with wheelchair requirements.

What to Bring

• Low deck chair or picnic rug
• Picnic hamper
• Jacket
• Sunhat and sunscreen
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Comfortable shoes
• Sealed plastic water/soft drink (only)
• Torch

Not Permitted

Strictly no BYO alcohol. This is a fully licensed event.
No tables or umbrellas, professional SLR cameras, video or recording equipment, metal cutlery, wine spikes, tents or sun shelters.
The Western Australian Botanic Garden is a non-smoking venue and no glass items will be permitted.

Minors

This is a licensed event. Photo ID required for entry. All patrons (including minors/babies) must have a valid ticket for entry.

Children under 18 years of age who have purchased a ticket will only be permitted into the concert site if they are accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. If a minor is not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian they will be refused entry to the concert and they will not receive a refund on their ticket.

Food

Available for purchase at the venue or you may bring you own picnic hamper. 
Please be aware of prohibited items listed under 'Not Permitted'.

Conditions of Entry

All bags are subject to a safety and security search upon entry. 
Prohibited items will be confiscated and can be collected at the conclusion of the event. 
Strictly No Pass Outs.

Public Transport

Kings Park and Botanic Garden actively supports TravelSmart methods of travelling. 
Located just 1.5km from the CBD, Kings Park and Botanic Garden is readily accessible by public transport. Contact Transperth on 13 62 13 or visit their website for more information.
A taxi rank is located at the rear of Fraser’s Restaurant in Wadjuk Carpark.

Access and Parking

Please ensure you park safely and legally along May and Lovekin Drives. Leave adequate time to get to the concert site as you may need to park and walk.

A drop-off zone is available at the venue entrance. ACROD Parking is located on Forrest Drive near the DNA Tower.

To avoid traffic congestion on Fraser Avenue, please note alternative entry and exit routes to the concert site and to parking areas on Lovekin and May Drives is available via Poole Avenue, Crawley and Saw Avenue, Subiaco.

Operational activities and weather conditions can impact the status of roads, carparks, paths and services. Please refer to the Notices section for further information to help you plan your visit.

Map

Refer to the Concert map for venue and facility details.

Further Information

Contact Mellen Events on Ph: (+61 8) 9383 3534, visit their Facebook page or their website for further information.