(16/1/2019) One Day in Fremantle stage line-up confirmed
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Talented young Indigenous singer Emily Wurramara, local band The Hunting Birds and indie-pop rockers The Spring Peaks will be joining headliner Montaigne and Adrian Eagle for the One Day in Fremantle concert on 27 January.
20-year-old Wurramara, originally from Groote Eylandt off the coast of the Northern Territory, sings in both English and her first language Anindilyakwa.
She was nominated for the 2018 ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album for her album Milyakburra.
Fremantle folk/rock five-piece The Hunting Birds have appeared at major festivals including Falls Festival Downtown and Bluesfest Byron Bay, plus support slots with folk heavyweights The Lumineers and English singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner. Last year they released their debut EP In Its Nature.
Perth band The Spring Peaks have previously shared a stage with artists including End of Fashion and Birds of Tokyo. Their next single is set to be released in early 2019 which will be the title track of their forthcoming EP.
Headline act Montaigne said she was very proud to be part of One Day.
“I like that there’s an event in the country where we can celebrate Australia without alienating the descendants of its first people,” the Sydney-based singer songwriter said.
“I also like that it’s BYO (water) bottle - I respect and appreciate the ethos. Should be a good day full of good people!”
WA Music Industry Award winning Noongar singer Gina Williams will return to MC and perform at One Day for the third time, with Dr Richard Walley OAM and Marie Taylor delivering the Welcome to Country for the event.
“I love being part of this ever-growing event, born out of an ethos of respect and inclusivity, and I feel proud the City of Fremantle continue to lead the charge in the national conversation of reconciliation and healing,” Williams said.
“I’m thrilled to be back for this event’s third year now, and cannot wait to share another beautiful day of love and music in Fremantle.”
One Day in Fremantle on 27 January will begin with a smoking ceremony at Bathers Beach at 8am, followed by a host of Aboriginal cultural workshops and activities at Kidogo Arthouse for everyone to enjoy.
At 2pm the focus will shift to the Esplanade Reserve for the One Day concert. In addition to the performers on the main stage there will also be activities, entertainment and food trucks.
For more information visit the One Day in Fremantle page on the City of Fremantle website.