Allira Wilson and Helen Shanahan Duo
Award-winning WA singer-songwriters Helen Shanahan and Allira Wilson come together for a special afternoon of original music, storytelling and harmony at Fremantle Arts Centre, joined by acclaimed pianist Harry Mitchell.
Helen Shanahan’s Americana-tinged folk songwriting has seen her share stages with artists including Missy Higgins, Jackson Browne, The Waifs and Peter Garrett. A Telstra Road to Discovery winner and WAM Folk Act nominee, Helen is known for heartfelt storytelling, memorable melodies and songs that find beauty in the complexities of everyday life.
Australian Jazz Bell Award winner Allira Wilson is renowned for her captivating voice and distinctive approach to jazz and contemporary music. Her acclaimed debut album Rise and Fall won Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album, and she has performed and collaborated with artists including Kate Ceberano, Guy Sebastian, Barney McAll and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
For this intimate afternoon performance, Helen and Allira will step into each other’s musical worlds, sharing songs from their respective catalogues and joining one another in harmony throughout the set. They’ll be accompanied by pianist Harry Mitchell, with whom both artists collaborated on his album Sadness and Euphoria.
Bringing together folk, Americana, jazz and soul, expect an afternoon of beautiful songwriting, rich harmonies and three of WA’s distinctive musical voices in collaboration.
LUGANO
Simple songs for a complicated world.
Consisting of Harry Mitchell, Karl Florison, Ben Vanderwal and special guest Jeremy Thomson, the music is a lush, cinematic acoustic drape, designed for complete audience immersion. Their most recent recording was made live in a classical auditorium – no baffles, no headphones – the room itself became part of the music.The ensemble will perform selections from a recently recorded album that features small pieces that blend and crossfade into one continuous work….
Like an ECM mixtape unfolding in real time.
RUN TIMES
2:15 – 3:00: Allira Wilson and Helen Shanahan Duo
3:15 – 4:00: Lugano
Sunday Music
Sunday Music at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre returns this spring with 19 Sundays of live music, bringing together First Nations artists, emerging talent, local favourites and musicians from across Australia and beyond. Spend your Sunday afternoon surrounded by art, music and community at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre.
Set beneath the shade of the trees, this much-loved live music series brings together some of WA's best musicians for relaxed outdoor performances in one of Fremantle's most beautiful settings. Bring a picnic rug, gather your friends and settle in for an afternoon of great tunes and laid-back port city vibes.
Sunday Music is free to attend. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from Plated Cafe and drinks from the bar at this family-friendly event. Some chairs are provided.
Click here for general concert info at the Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre.
Sunday Music 2026-27 lineup
18 October — Walyalup Kannajil & Downsyde
25 October — Bella Dyer & Noah Dillon
1 November — Jinan & Grace Barbé
8 November — LANI b2b Oniiké & Queency
15 November — ME-LR & LamBros
22 November — Ruby Delgado & Lake Mammoth
29 November — Allira Wilson and Helen Shanahan Duo & Lugano
13 December — Blak Christmas Special
10 January — Mossy Fogg & 2 PCE FEED
17 January — Mubanga Studios & Shangara Jive
24 January — Donny F Goodman & Toby Beard
31 January — Dear Maryann & Jamie Turner
7 February — Fish Kiss & Anna Schneider
14 February — Rachel Hull & Double Entendre
21 February — Oakabella Mae & Joni in the Moon
28 February — Casii Williams & PAPA | PEET
7 March — Pareidolia & Jack Carroll Band
14 March — Phil Stroud & Drea
21 March — De Cuba Son
