Sunday Music is Fremantle Arts Centre’s beloved free weekly summer concert series, held in the lush greenery of the front garden.
This year’s superbly curated program promises to be a celebration of diversity; an eclectic mix of local and national artists spanning genres from soulful country and indie rock to Afro beats and experimental jazz.
Bring a rug and picnic to this family friendly event, or enjoy food trucks and drinks from the bar. Some chairs are provided.
Sunday Music kicks off 6 October 2024 from 2pm – 4pm in the Front Garden at Fremantle Arts Centre. For the more information please head to fac.org.au.
- OCT 6 Epic First Nations line-up hosted by FLWENT! A High Energy all ages Hip Hop Party introducing the “New Wave” of emerging WA Hip Hop excellence!
- OCT 13 OCT 13 Experimental jazz-fusion group GunFu, whose members draw on influences from jazz, West African, and Cuban music. Sharing the stage with them will be Fremantle’s own Butter, a seven-piece neo-soul collective known for their infectious rhythms and modern boom-bap sound.
- OCT 20 Jonny Fritz and Nashville’s Joshua Hedley bring their unique blend of honky-tonk and western fiddle to the stage, joined by Tasmania’s Ange Boxall, whose ARIA chart-topping album “Skipping Stone” has cemented her as a leading figure in the country music scene.
- OCT 27 is a wild female line-up with WA Badass Gospel Choir (Abbe May, Ofa Fotu and Joni Hogan) singing all your pop favs from the 90’s + 2000’s while Veronikka will finish off the set with healing good vibes.
- NOV 3 Kim Salmon, often referred to as the “Godfather of Grunge”, will take to the stage showcasing his legendary rock influence alongside Claire Birchall.
- NOV 17 features Timothy Nelson and The Infidels, celebrating their 10th anniversary, alongside rising star Finn Pearson and his band, who have been making waves in the alt-country pop genre with their emotive, folk-inspired sound.
- NOV 24 will be all about folk sounds with Heathcote Blue and Nika Mo tapping into nostalgic feels with a playful energy.
- DEC 8 as the holiday season approaches, Dave McCormack of the iconic Australian band Custard (and more recently voicing the beloved dad, Bandit Heeler, in Bluey) will revive his famous, off-the-rails Christmas show, promising all the charming chaos and quirky energy fans have come to expect.
- DEC 15 features high-energy performances from the TTT Afro Band, whose rhythmic, percussive sounds are sure to get audiences dancing. The band is led by master percussionist Moses Odartei and promises to deliver a powerful Afro-beat experience that transcends borders and unites music lovers.
- DEC 22 Sunday Music offers an unforgettable Christmas special on December 22, headlined by Fremantle’s Natalie Gillespie and FAC’s own community choir, FAC Yeah!
Keep an eye out in November for the 2025 Program.
