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In 1974, daredevil Henri LaMothe celebrated his 70th by diving 40 feet into 12 INCHES OF WATER—because, why not? Now, we’re belly-flopping into Barefaced Stories’ first show of the year with the theme: WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
Expect epic tales of glorious failures, spectacular stuff-ups and dodgy decisions, all hosted by the unstoppable Rob Pollard at The Rechabite Hall.
Tickets are on sale now—and if you’re not a VIB (Very Important Bear) yet, FIX THAT - you`ll get year-round ticket discounts. 🎟️
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How good was our last Barefaced Stories of 2024??🤩🎤
The Barefaced Stories Annual Music Edition is a sell-out extravaganza🌟 Sign up to become a VIB (Very Important Bear) today to snag tickets to our 2025 Music Edition BEFORE anyone else🤩🎶
Barefaced returns for 2025 this March!! See you there!🐻
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📚Our sold out Storytelling Workshop starts this weekend!
Missed your chance to join the workshop? Join our MARCH STORYTELLING WORKSHOP! 🤩 Whether you’re just dipping your toes into storytelling or you’re a seasoned narrator looking for fresh inspiration, this hands-on workshop is your gateway💭
🌟March 23: Finding Your Story
🌟March 30: Crafting Your Story
Secure your place in our Storytelling Workshop (March) today! Head to the link in our bio or https://www.barefaced.com.au/workshop/storytelling-workshop-mar
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We can’t wait to be back at @therechabitehall next month on the 27th of March!!
As a VIB (Very Important Bear) you get discounted tickets ALL YEAR at Barefaced Stories🤩 Score $5 off TWO tickets for every show. That’s more stories, more laughs, and more savings! (worth $100)
ONLY $70 per membership. Only 50 spots available. Get your VIB Membership today from the link in our bio or at https://www.barefaced.com.au/product/2025-vib-membership
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🍸🍲 Feast Like Royalty!! Sign up to be a VIB (Very Important Bear) and you’ll automatically go in the draw to win a $500 lunch at the legendary @oldyoungskitchen in the Swan Valley🤩🤩
AND don’t forget, every month at Barefaced Stories you have the chance to WIN a scrumptious bottle of @oldyoungsdistillery Gin!🌟🏆
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Missing Barefaced?? Tune into our podcast today to get your fix of bold and brutally frank stories!!
🦈 From Meagan Perry’s midweek encounter with Jaws, to Maree Cullinan’s colonic cleanse, to Tim Darby’s carload of bullies 🚗🚲 Our podcast has it all!!
Season 5 now available from the link in our bio or at
pod.link/1128175918
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How much do you love the Barefaced Stories Music Edition last year??? 🤩🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As a VIB (Very Important Bear), you get Music Edition 2025 Priority🌟 Snag tickets to our sell-out Music Edition extravaganza BEFORE anyone else!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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SURRENDER TO THE CHAOS (and clean up after yourself, ya filthy animal) 🫖✨
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Our “Surrender to the Chaos of Being Human” tea towel isn’t new, but let’s be real—you probably need a fresh one. Whether you’re drying dishes, wiping away the evidence of poor life choices, or dramatically clutching it while staring into the abyss, this premium chaos-absorber has you covered.
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Want one? Join our VIB (Very Important Bears) club and get this tea towel for FREE—plus a stack of other premium perks, because you deserve nice things.
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🎟 Discounted tickets ALL YEAR ($5 off TWO tickets per show = more stories, more laughs, more savings!)
👜 Our exclusive navy tote bag (“I’ll Tell You Mine, If You Tell Me Yours”—fashionable, durable, holds all your secrets)
🗝 A 2025 VIB key tag (your own unique retro flex)
🍽 Go in the draw for a $500 feast at Old Young’s Kitchen (because nothing says “living your best life” like free food)
🎶 Priority access to our sell-out Music Edition extravaganza (the ultimate pre-holiday party)
🛍 15% off merch & workshops (treat yourself, you rascal)
🚶♂️ Oh Hey WA tour discounts (explore like a pro)
💛 Warm fuzzies for supporting local arts (you legend, you)
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ONLY $70 for the year. Limited to 50 spots.
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🎟 Link in bio to join the VIB club or sign up here: https://www.barefaced.com.au/product/2025-vib-membership
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TOTE LIFE 👜
Join our VIB (Very Important Bears) club and get this premium, totes awesome bag for FREE! Perfect for carrying around all your secrets, snacks, and emotional baggage.
But wait, there’s more! Becoming a VIB isn’t just about the tote you’ll also get:
🎟 Discounted tickets ALL YEAR ($5 off TWO tickets per show = more stories, more laughs, more savings!)
🫖 A “Surrender to the Chaos of Being Human” tea towel (for all your existential drying needs)
🗝 Exclusive 2025 VIB key tag (a retro flex with your own unique number)
🍽 Go in the draw for a $500 feast at Old Young’s Kitchen (you fancy now)
🎶 Priority access to our sell-out Music Edition extravaganza
🛍 15% off merch & workshops (because you deserve nice things)
🚶♂️ Oh Hey WA tour discounts (explore like a pro)
💛 Warm fuzzies for supporting local arts (you legend, you)
ONLY $70 for the year. Only 50 spots. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
🎟 Link in bio to join the VIB club or head here: https://www.barefaced.com.au/product/2025-vib-membership
MODEL VIBES BY: Dana London
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The Barefaced Stories 2025 dates are here, and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re BACK at @therechabitehall for another unforgettable season and heading down south for a super special April show 🤩⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tickets for our first shows will be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled 👀👀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🐻 Welcome to the VIB (Very Important Bear) Club! 🐻
ONLY 50 available!!!
Here’s the lowdown on why being a VIB is the bee’s knees:
🎟️ Discounted Tickets ALL YEAR: Score $5 off TWO tickets for every show. That’s more stories, more laughs, and more savings! (worth $100)
👜 Barefaced Tote Bag: “I’ll Tell You Mine, If You Tell Me Yours”, fashionable, and durable (worth $30).
👨🍳 New design tea towel “Surrender to the Chaos of Being Human” (worth $29)
🔑 2025 VIB Hotel Key Tag: A retro VIB keyring with your own unique number. You’ll be the envy of all your friends.
🥘 Feast Like Royalty: You’ll automatically go in the draw to win a $500 lunch at the legendary Old Young’s Kitchen in the Swan Valley. @oldyoungskitchen
🎸 Music Edition 2025 Priority: Snag tickets to our sell-out Music Edition extravaganza BEFORE anyone else. The perfect excuse for a pre-holiday party with your crew.
🧢 Merch & Workshop Discounts: Save 15% on all our awesome merch and workshops. Treat yourself!
🥾 Oh Hey WA Tour Discounts: Explore WA in style with a 15% discount on Oh Hey WA tours. @ohheywa
But Wait, There’s More!
Keep an eye out for additional member-only benefits revealed throughout the year! It may come from one of our boozey sponsors *wink-wink*
Hurry, Limited Availability! Link in bio to sign up today!!
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And our 2024 @oldyoungskitchen lunch voucher goes tooooo… 🥁🥁🥁
Become a 2025 VIB (Very Important Bear) and you’ll automatically go into the draw to win a $500 lunch at Old Young’s Kitchen, the Swan Valley spot that food dreams are made of.
But hurry—there are ONLY 50 memberships available, and they’re flying out the door faster than our storytellers can spill the tea!
Here’s what you’ll score as a VIB:
✨ Discounted Tickets All Year: $5 off TWO tickets for every show. (Value: $100)
🛍️ Barefaced Tote Bag: Featuring “I’ll Tell You Mine, If You Tell Me Yours.” (Value: $30)
☕ New Tea Towel Design: “Surrender to the Chaos of Being Human.” Functional and poetic. (Value: $29)
🔑 Retro Hotel Key Tag: Your own unique 2025 VIB keyring. Who doesn’t want retro vibes?
🎶 Music Edition Priority: Access tickets to our sell-out Music Edition BEFORE anyone else. Your pre-holiday party plans? Sorted.
🛒 Merch & Workshop Discounts: Save 15% on merch and workshops. Because you deserve it.
🗺️ Oh Hey WA Tour Discount: Explore the best of WA with 15% off Oh Hey WA tours. #StaycationGoals
❤️ Warm Fuzzies: Feel amazing knowing you’re supporting a WA arts company that celebrates real stories and brings people together.
Sound like your vibe? Click the link in bio or head to https://www.barefaced.com.au/product/2025-vib-membership to snag your spot today!
Don’t miss out—there are only 50 memberships, and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
#BarefacedStories #StorytellingMagic #SupportLocalArts #OldYoungsKitchen #SwanValleyEats #LiveStories #PerthEvents #TrueStories #PerthLife #WAArts
🎤✨ Round two of Barefaced Music Edition magic! These stunning snaps by the legend Lewis Martin are just too good not to share. 📸🔥
Last month’s night of unforgettable stories and toe-tapping tunes deserves a second look—because you all brought the vibes and then some. Huge thanks to everyone who made it special, whether you were sharing, listening, or just enjoying the ride.
We’ll be back on stage in March—and it’s going to be an absolute ripper of a year. Stay tuned! ❤️
#BarefacedStories #MusicEdition #Storytelling #SeeYouInMarch
🎧✨ Keepsake Mini Podcasts ✨🎙️
Scrabble boards, cookbooks, fishing lures, medals, and trinkets—ever wondered why these simple objects hold so much meaning? 🪝📖🎲
As part of the State Library’s Keepsake exhibition, we teamed up with The Chin Wagon (our cosy, mobile recording studio!) to collect stories about cherished family treasures and heirlooms. ❤️ Each story, captured by Barefaced Stories’ own Andrea Gibbs, is just 3 to 4 minutes long—a quick dive into the heartwarming, funny, and fascinating lives of everyday West Aussies.
🎶✨ Head to the Keepsake playlist or pick your favourite story to listen to these mini-podcasts and discover the magic behind these family mementos.
🗓️ Keepsake Exhibition
📍 State Library of WA
🆓 Free entry until 4 February 2025—don’t miss it!
#KeepsakeWA #BarefacedStories #WAStories #StateLibraryWA
📅 Mark Your Calendars – 2025 Barefaced Dates Are Here!
Wanna stay in the loop without lifting a finger? Click the link in bio, hit ‘Add to Calendar’, and boom — every Barefaced event will magically drop into your calendar.
🎟️ Instant updates, ticket links, and zero FOMO.
Ten shows coming at you this year:
27 Mar – Rechabite Hall
26 Apr – Down South (Venue TBA)
29 May – Rechabite Hall
26 June – Rechabite Hall
31 July – Rechabite Hall
28 Aug – Rechabite Hall
25 Sept – Rechabite Hall
30 Oct – Rechabite Hall
27 Nov – Rechabite Hall
18 Dec – Rechabite Hall
Save the dates, tell your mates, and we’ll see you front and centre for some cracking stories.
💥🎤 #LockItIn #StoryTime #2025Ready #BarefacedStories #NoFOMO
🎤✨ Well, that was a banger of a night, wasn’t it? Barefaced Music Edition last month had it all—epic stories, killer tunes, and a massive crowd.
Big love to everyone who rocked up, whether you shared a story, sang your heart out, or just sat there quietly listening. You’re the real MVPs.
Happy New Year, legends! 🎉 We’ll see you in March!
#BarefacedStories
PHOTOS: @lewismartinphoto
🦈 FInal Episode for Seasosn 5: Hunted in the Deep 🦈
Today’s episode features Meagan Wearne sharing a thrilling story from our No Pressure, No Diamonds show. What begins as a casual dive quickly becomes a heart-racing encounter when a great white shark makes an appearance. With humour and a whole lot of grit, Meagan dives into the highs and lows of life underwater.
🎧 Listen to Meagan’s amazing story now, wherever you get your podcasts, via the link in our bio! or here: https://pod.link/1128175918
#BarefacedStories #NoPressureNoDiamonds #SharkTales #AustralianPodcast
🚽 New Podcast Episode: The Unholy Flush 🚽
On today’s episode, Maree Cullinan shares her unforgettable story from our Shame Shame show. Faced with a crossroads, Maree chooses a colonic cleanse over scrapbooking—but her experience is anything but cleansing. This laugh-out-loud story is full of unexpected moments, questionable facilities, and a whole lot of life lessons.
🎧 Listen to Maree’s hilarious story now wherever you get your podcasts, hit the link in our bio or here: https://pod.link/1128175918
#BarefacedStories #TheUnholyFlush #ShameShame #AustralianPodcast
Got a story brewing for 2025? Here’s your game plan:
📬 Step 1: Chuck your name on our storytellers email list (link in bio) – you’ll be the first to know our show themes.
🎤 Step 2: Keen to sharpen your storytelling chops? Sign up for one of our workshops (link in bio) – kicking off early 2025, they’re a ripper time.
🎟️ Step 3: Lock in those show dates, park yourself in the audience, and let the magic of live stories light a fire under ya.
Whether you`re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, we`ve got your back. 2025’s calling – your mic’s waiting! 🚀
#Storytelling #LiveStories #BarefacedStories #GetInvolved #AustralianStories #YourStory #NewYearResolution
🎄 New Podcast Episode: A Christmas Full of Spirit 🎄
In today’s episode, Shani Graham tells a hilarious story from our Fully Schooled show in July. When Big Trev volunteers as Santa for a small school’s Christmas celebration, things take an unexpected, spirited turn. Fire trucks, mishaps, and a lap full of surprises—Shani’s story is one Christmas you won’t forget!
🎧 Catch Shani’s laugh-out-loud story now, wherever you get your podcasts, via the link in our bio or here : https://pod.link/1128175918
#BarefacedStories #FullySchooled #ChristmasSpirit #AustralianPodcast
📸 Oi, look at these legends! Last month’s Bragging Rights show, snapped by the one and only Lewis Martin.
We’re clocking off for a bit, but chuck March 27, 2025 in your diary - we’ll be back, bigger and tastier than a Bunnings sausage sizzle. 🌭
Keep your peepers on our socials so you don’t miss a bloody thing. In the meantime chow down on our podcast: https:// pod.link/1128175918
#BarefacedStories #BraggingRights #PerthNights
🌿 New Podcast Episode: Woo Woo 🌿
On today’s episode, accountant-turned-nature-quester Kathleen Burton shares her unforgettable story from our Ok Bloomer show at City Farm. What started as a solo nature experience took her from spreadsheets to spiritual moments, magical roos, and a very memorable tick encounter.
🎧 Catch Kathleen’s funny, wild story now wherever you get your podcasts, via the link in our bio or here: https://pod.link/1128175918
#BarefacedStories #WooWoo #NatureQuest #AustralianPodcast
👀 Still looking for the perfect gift??
From a playful pack of 52 awesome memory prompts to humble kitchen accessories to vouchers redeemable on everything at Barefaced Stories, we’ve got something for everyone! 🎉
All items are available online through our website link in bio, and the Think Back Stack is available now at @rabblebooks 🎁🎄
#giftguide #giftideas #lastminutegiftideas #christmasgiftguide #christmasgiftideas #festiveseason #storytelling #perth #perthevents #shoplocal #shopindependent #storytime #realstories #truestory
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ONLY $70 per membership. Only 50 spots open. Join the VIB Club today and show your love for the local arts scene. With soooo many perks available including discounted tickets to Barefaced Stories, you won’t want to miss out!!🐻🎙️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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See you tonight! 🎸
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