Fremantle Arts Centre reveal this summer’s Sunday Music program
Celebrating their 50th year, Fremantle Arts Centre have announced the return of their popular Sunday Music program this summer, with a diverse line-up featuring everything from visionary electro pop and indie rock to psychedelic funk and soulful jazz.
The free weekly summer concert series, held in Fremantle Arts Centre’s Front Garden, returns for the season on Sunday, October 1 with an epic seven-month season featuring the best in local and nationally touring musicians, with a particular emphasis on emerging talent.
“Sunday Music has been part of Fremantle Arts Centre’s history since 1981 when it was originally known as Courtyard Music,” said Fremantle Arts Centre Acting-Director Olwyn Williams. “Since then it has evolved into one of the most anticipated ongoing events in the local music calendar, showcasing a diverse range of musicians and acts. In this, our 50th Anniversary Year, we are pleased to offer a greater breadth of talent than ever before, giving our visitors a really exciting showcase every Sunday.”
Just a selection of highlights for this year include emotionally charged alt-pop outfit Joan & The Giants, recent winners of 3x WA Music Awards including ‘Song Of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Indigenous’.
Freo favourites gypsy ska band The Witchy Djypsies, hailing from Witchcliffe in the South West will perform on Sunday, October 8. The high energy, eclectic international seven-piece incorporates their musical backgrounds from France, Guadeloupe, Czech Republic, The Netherlands and Australia.
Also from regional WA is Sash Seabourne, who will take to the stage on Sunday, February 25 with his rousing acoustic act. A recent WAM Award winner and Top 10 finalist on Australian Idol, Seaborne is a fast-rising folk artist who combines intricate compositions with bare-face lyricism. Another emerging regional artist is Alexia Parenzee of Geraldton who plays on Sunday, January 14. Combining lush soul vocals and finger-picking grooves, Alexia’s soulful acoustic act is smooth and striking, exploring stories of connection and identity.
Playing at the Arts Centre’s 50th Anniversary celebrations on Sunday, November 26 is Hector Morlet, described by Rolling Stone as “a swooning crooner whose groovy and textured indie pop faintly recalls Unknown Mortal Orchestra.” The producer and multi-instrumentalist will share his groovy, retro-infused beats alongside alt-pop artist Ella Therese who performs earlier in the day.
The line-up also features some interstate offerings, with Turpentine Babycino who will share their loud rock and punk 90’s sounds on Sunday, February 18. Hailing from Newcastle, the high energy band has two successful Australian tours under their belt, with their debut single placed no.1 on the Newcastle Live Radio Countdown 2022.
Check out the line-up below:
Sunday, October 1: Anna Schneider, smol fish
Sunday, October 8: Steve Hensby Band, The Witchy Djypsies
Sunday, October 15: Jocelyn’s Baby, Dolce Blue
Sunday, October 22: The Psychotic Reactions, Sprinter
Sunday, October 29: Skyuka, Bad Weather
Sunday, November 5: Rein Mali, Drea
Sunday, November 12: VERONIKKA, Sgt. Hulka
Sunday, November 19: Gemma Farrell Quintet Kombi-A Train
Sunday, November 26: Ella Therese, Hector Morlet
Sunday, December 10: The Stamps, Have A Good Day
Sunday, December 17: Stacey Ann, Joan & The Giants
Sunday, January 7: Sophian, Bad Boogey
Sunday, January 14: Holly Norman, Alexia Parenzee
Sunday, January 21: Coco Elise, LUCI
Sunday, February 4: KLAUDE, Boox Kid
Sunday, February 11: Myths, Humble Armada
Sunday, February 18: Lo, Turpentine Babycino
Sunday, February 25: Cecilia, Sash Seabourne
Sunday, March 10: Tina Zando and The Situation, Echo Omen
Sunday, March 17: Angie Colman, King Ibis
Sunday Music runs from Sunday, October 1, 2023 to Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 2pm – 4pm in the Front Garden at Fremantle Arts Centre. For the full line-up and more information head to fac.org.au
