Big summer of music at Fremantle Arts Centre

The Fremantle Arts Centre is gearing up for a big summer of music, beginning next week, with two sold-out shows of Tones and I.

The ARIA award-winning artist is touring her new album Beautifully Ordinary nationally, with Perth’s own Coterie as the support band.

Tone and I’s only WA concerts will be at Fremantle Arts Centre’s South Lawn on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 September.

The South Lawn’s sensational summer program continues with Old Mervs on 14 September, The The on 17 November and Wallows on 5 December.  Tickets to these shows are already on sale.

The sound of 1,000 voices will fill the South Lawn when the Born to Sing community choir performs on 7 and 8 December.

Adding to the mix, announced yesterday, is Gamilaraay singer songwriter Thema Plum set to perform on 2 November, with tickets on sale tomorrow.

Plum is on tour with her sophomore album, I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back - her first full length release since her debut album Better in Blak, which deftly captured what it’s like to be a young Aboriginal woman in Australia and became one of the most successful albums of 2019.

City of Fremantle Director of Creative Arts and Community Pete Stone encouraged people to check Fremantle Arts Centre’s socials or join the mailing list to be the first to know about live performances.

“We’re thrilled to put together a diverse line-up of artists this summer. There is something for everyone and we have more exciting announcements to come next month for shows in early 2025.

“Our ever-popular Sunday Music series will return to the Front Garden this October. These curated, free, family-friendly live performances showcase a variety of talent every weekend throughout summer. There really is no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than at the Fremantle Arts Centre,” Mr Stone said.

Other not-to-be-missed programming in the Front Garden through October and November includes Rose City Band, Birdman in Concert with Antonio Sanchez, Nubya Garcia, San Cisco and The Huxleys Present: Dance This Mess Around. Head to fac.org.au to buy tickets.

Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said the City is proud to support the live music industry.

"As a local government we play an important role both in nurturing young, local musical talent as well as attracting national and international acts for our community to enjoy.

"We are lucky to have such a beautiful venue in the Fremantle Arts Centre that can host both large and intimate audiences across all types of musical genres.

"I applaud the City's creative team for their efforts in curating a great summer of music in Fremantle," Mayor Fitzhardinge said.