Fremantle | Walyalup

Hosting over 100 talented emerging Aboriginal artists, the galleries will brim with contemporary work, fresh from the studios of WA’s Aboriginal Art Centres and independent artists. Not to be missed, the exhibition will open with a very special performance by the Red Sand Beat Band, who are travelling here from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. Their laidback reggae desert beats and lyrics tell stories of their homelands, daily life and keeping culture strong. Revealed is an annual exhibition which provides an important platform for emerging WA Aboriginal artists to connect with new audiences. Come along and be immersed in Aboriginal culture and art and support the next generation of artists. All artworks in the exhibition are for sale. Visit https://www.fac.org.au/whats-on/post/revealed-wa-aboriginal-art-market-2021-online-event/ to view the full list of exhibiting artists.

During the festival, Fremantle comes alive with music, events, workshops, tours, activities and awards that connect locals and visitors to the city through its rich history. Discover, reacquaint and immerse yourself in the heritage of this unique port city.

We're expecting a special visit from Batman, Spiderman and Wonder Woman - so the little ones get the chance to meet them and get their photo taken. Everyone is welcome to dress up in their favourite Superhero costume! Kiera from Facepainting for parties will be there as always to offer face/arm-painting, arts and crafts! She'll also be overseeing the kids colouring competition on the night.

Drawing influence from the same fertile Australian pub rock scene that spawned everyone from AC/DC to Cosmic Psychos, The Chats describe themselves as “dropkick drongos from the Sunshine Coast of Australia”. Their dress-down image of mullets, shorts, sports tops, thongs or a sandals-and-socks combo, and cheap sunnies celebrates this fact. But don’t be mislead: The Chats are sharper than you think, and they write killer songs that hold their own in any era.

Legendary songwriter and founding member of INXS Andrew Farriss will be performing a number of intimate shows beginning in March 2021 to celebrate the release of his first solo album. Andrew's self titled LP features a selection of eclectic songs with a unique blend of Rhythm, Roots, Americana and Country influences. The album, which is set for a March 19, 2021 release, follows the 2020 release of Andrews critically acclaimed EP Love Makes The World - a wonderful mix of Folk, Ballad, Contemporary and Experimental songs that focus on humans and their relationships with each other and also with the earth. Andrew’s songs have sold INXS of fifty million albums during his career (pun intended). He is one of Australia's most successful songwriters of all time with his works being played constantly on radio around the world over the last 40 years.
 

This exhibition will build on the BOTANICA group show that took place at the Moore's Contemporary Art Gallery in 2018. The exhibition is an exploration into the relationship between humans and plants, including the different ways in which seemingly inanimate objects are impregnated with human symbolism. The work encompasses a number of different perspectives such as allegory, hyper-reality and otherness. Artwork will include print making, ceramics, painting, oil painting, glass, resin and illustration. The exhibition will be suitable for viewing by the general public.

Featuring many of the musicians he’s made beautiful music with from 1981 to the present day, from Jim Fisher through to Jessie Gordon. People are flying in from all over to attend this once in a lifetime, not-to-be-missed event. Lucky Oceans is a double Grammy Award winning pedal steel guitarist who co-founded premier Western Swing group Asleep at the Wheel. As presenter of the Daily Planet on Radio National for 21 years Lucky became a central figure in Australian cultural life. He has played with Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and Jerry Lee Lewis and is listed in Hugh Gregory’s book, ‘1000 Great Guitarists.’ He has been musical director for major festivals, written music for theatre, film and television and presented the ABC TV Series ‘The Planet.’ With his vast knowledge of music and daredevil improvisatory spirit he masterfully mixes multiple musical styles with startling immediacy. The Village Voice called his album ‘Secret Steel’ ‘A head-spinning, genre-dissolving album of deliciously bent notes. ’ His latest album ‘Purple Sky’ featuring Paul Kelly and Kasey Chambers was nominated for an ARIA award.

After playing sold out shows over WA on their last tour as well as playing alongside Australia’s favourites such as Ruby Fields, Pist Idiots and Spacey Jane the boys are more ready than ever to rip into some new shows!! With special guests Late 90's & Sunsick

Come celebrate the first Friday of the week with: Bohemian Crash – a melange of rock goodness, these relative newbies are no dilletante, with bad-ass riffz and rock-n-roll goodnezz. Interflow – mixing high energy riffin’, grunge/rock history and solid song-writing and melodeez, these guyz know a thing or 2 about putting on a decent show Incomplete – with their second album imminent, the fellaz from Incomplete know how to put on a high energy show filled with singalong choonz that always leave you wanting more. Blindspot – well established and well-loved, the lads in Blindspot have a couple of albumz under the belt and new trax on the way. Guaranteed fun times with these guyz!

The aim of TRANSMEDIAL, and its program of events, is to initiate a conversation about the conceptual challenges, trajectories and future of the print medium. The work exhibited in TRANSMEDIAL offers immersive, multi-sensory experiences, encouraging the viewers to touch, listen and interact. This exhibition promotes the use of innovative printmaking techniques and their relation to form, process and ideas, highlighting the multidimensionality of printmaking, its vitality and strong position within contemporary art.

Following the success of her debut EP 'Hold Yourself Together', Asha Jefferies has toured extensively around Australia with artists such as Julia Jacklin, Lime Cordiale and City and Colour. Now she is announcing a national tour in celebration of her new single 'Crybaby'. The tour throughout May will be the first interstate shows Asha has played for quite some time and a chance for fans to witness her graceful and raw live sound in an intimate setting.

After releasing three great albums in three years and circumnavigating the world five times to perform those records, Babe Rainbow took a creative pause at the end of 2019 in the Topanga Canyon haven of OC born record producer Kyle Mullarky who had almost single-handedly fashioned the West Coast psyche rock sound with Allah-lahs, Tomorrows Tulips, The Growlers. With the first double A side single of 'Zeitgeist' and 'The Wind' just released into the world, and the good times of the Australian summer returning, Babe Rainbow is back in Australia with a bunch of new inspirations.

The Soirée on Saturday 22 May 2021 will see guests treated to a welcome cocktail and a mouth-watering five-course canape style dinner including an array of desserts. Also sip on three hours of beverages – all whilst enjoying our resident DJ and live music. Prepare for excitement as exclusive hospitality experiences and more are up for auction throughout the evening, with all proceeds going towards Beyond Blue. Beyond Blue provides invaluable information and support to every Australian to assist them in achieving their best possible mental health, whatever their age or location. For those coming in a group of six or more, start the Soirée with a complimentary bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne NV! Dress to impress in cocktail with a touch of blue. YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: Donation to Beyond Blue Welcome Cocktail 3hr Premium Canapé & Beverage Package Live Music inc 6 piece Band & DJ Immersive Charity Auction

The Fremantle streets will be alive in May 2021 as a line-up of the best bars and restaurants each transform into an Urban Cellar Door for you to visit on a self-guided trail!

How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start from and you're off! Choose your own adventure as you and your friends enjoy awesome experiences at a hand-picked selection of local bars and restaurants whilst of course tasting amazing wines thanks to our incredible line-up of winemakers.

Guaranteed to sell out, the Urban Wine Walk promises a fun and unique self-guided wine tasting experience that you and your friends won't want to miss!

PARTICIPATING VENUES & WINEMAKERS (11)

1. Emily Taylor Ft. Windows Estate (Margaret River, WA)

2. Strange Company Ft. Wines of Merritt (Margaret River, WA)

3. The Old Synagogue Ft. Flametree Wines (Margaret River, WA)

4. Freo.Social Ft. Goon Tycoons(Margaret River, WA)

5. The Federal Hotel Ft. Domaine Naturaliste (Margaret River, WA)

6. Norfolk Hotel Ft. Villaggio (Margaret River, WA)

7. Republic of Fremantle Ft. LS Merchants (Margaret River, WA)

8. Lions & Tigers Ft. Marri Wood Park (Margaret River, WA)

9. Ronnie Nights Ft. Frankland Estate (Great Southern, WA)

10. Benny's Ft. Morlet Wines (Margaret River, WA)

11. Vin's Tapas Ft. Miles from Nowhere (Margaret River, WA)

EVENT REGISTRATION / WRISTBAND & VOUCHER COLLECTION

Event wristbands, tasting glasses & vouchers will need to be collected on the day of the event prior to commencing the Urban Wine Walk. The offical collection point is as follows:

Where - Beerpourium (Level 1 / 13 South Tce, Fremantle)

Date & Time - Saturday 22nd May (11am - 1pm)

GETTING AROUND

Aside from the incredible wines, one of the best things about the Urban Wine Walk is that it's a completely self-guided day out! What that means is once you've been to your nominated starting location you can go where you want, when you want! 

Towla is a multipage two-colour book printed by the artist that sets out the rules of Backgammon phonetically in both Arabic and Latin alphabet. The Arabic text spell the instructions in Latin and the Latin spell the instructions in Arabic. This instruction manual presents a dialogue about cross-cultural disconnection and translation, bound together with family history. Deanna suggests that differences between generations and peoples of different backgrounds and beliefs can be overcome by sitting down and talking to each other. The work also articulates the joys and challenges of growing up as a first generation Australian. Deanna co-wrote the translations with her late father Antonios El Hitti and her close friend Katarina Achkar. Object of the Game includes new work by Deanna, an interpretive animated video projection on how to play the game, narrated by the artist, and a public program involving Backgammon tuition and demonstrations.