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Howard Park Wines is set to host the Portico Quartet as part of the Great Southern program for Perth International Arts Festival. The UK group will play in the ‘Barrel Room’ at Howard Park Wines on Friday, February 12.

Having spent years honing their sound by busking throughout Europe, Portico Quartet's fluid playing has led to celebrated appearances at Big Chill, Glastonbury and the London Jazz Festival. Their debut Knee-deep in the North Sea was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize and was named Jazz, Folk and World Music album of the year by Time Out.

Ethereal sax, double bass and drums combine with the Hang, an 'otherworldly steel drum', to produce truly distinctive, hook-heavy instrumental music that moves from mellow and soothing to exuberant and adventurous, drawing on everything from jazz and classical to African.

For ticket bookings go to Denmark Visitors Centre or Spot Newsagency. Ticket price $35. Tickets are limited.

Further event details:
Gates open at 5.30pm
Supporting acts: Pre performance – Bob Lipinski & Rod Vervest
                           Post performance - Alan Keys & Shaky Reed Trio
Portico Quartet to play at 8.00pm
Hot Food and Coffee Available
No BYO alcohol