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Bunbury’s reputation has been shaped by a handful of loud headlines, but the city’s creative output tells a completely different story. Beyond the stereotypes is a scene full of artists building something that's breaking out of the South West. Here are three acts proving Bunbury deserves a closer look.

In a move that's raised eyebrows across the local scene, a support band has reportedly been paid in exposure. The headlining local band with 2500 followers insisted the support was just "stoked to be on the lineup". This form of compensation continues to be rejected by Coles, Woolworths, BP, landlords, and every other institution that deals in actual money.