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Fremantle Arts Centre have announced the second lineup for Sunday Music – a free outdoor concert series showcasing a rich assortment of local and international talent – featuring the likes of much-loved local rap force Mali Jose (WA), the visually and sonically mesmerising Aurus (Réunion), and folk pop sensation JFDR (Iceland), in their lush front garden every Sunday, from 2-4pm, until April 2025 – supported by Fremantle Community Bank.

For over 40 years, Sunday Music has been a pillar event at Fremantle Arts Centre, showcasing a diverse array of musicology – spanning all genres and all corners of the Globe – for a vibrant celebration of music and culture, while providing a vital platform for Western Australian artists. Set in the heart of Fremantle – a renowned hub for music and culture – the seven-month outdoor summer concert series is the ultimate destination for capturing new and emerging talent, with the quaint surrounds and laidback atmosphere delivering a unique experience for both artists and audiences.

‘As we celebrate a remarkable first half of Sunday Music, highlighted by performances like Dave McCormack last weekend, we’re delighted to announce another incredible line-up for Sunday Music Part 2’ says City of Fremantle’s Director of Creative Arts Pete Stone. ‘Featuring artists from across the globe, it’s a privilege for the City of Fremantle to bring such outstanding musical experiences to the community, free of charge every Sunday, made possible through the generous support of Fremantle Community Bank.’

Debra Rule, Chair of Fremantle Community Bank, agreed, ‘We are honoured to be part of the FY24/25 Sunday Music program. Over the past few months, it has been a joy to attend the sessions and experience the talented artists on stage and the strong sense of community they foster. Sunday Music (Part 2) promises to continue uniting diverse musicians with enthusiastic audiences, in celebration of the unifying power of live music.’

For their first-ever Perth performance, the prolific award-winning Icelandic star, JFDR brings their ethereal sounds to the front garden, promising for an unforgettable afternoon. The singer, multi-instrumentalist, and film score composer, Jófríður Ákadóttir, began her professional career at just 14, and soon evolved into one of Iceland’s most recognised artists, collaborating with the likes of Ólafur Arnalds and Damien Rice, while catching the attention of avant-pop queen Björk.

Evoking Réunion island’s traditional Maloya music with vibrant African and British pop influences, AURUS offers a visually and sonically compelling performance, singling in both English and Creole, while wearing an iconic headdress. Also from Reunion, Tchega (Réunion) takes you to the Indian Ocean islands with their Creole Folk music, with sounds reminiscent of the sea-breeze, sunshine, and tropical feel-good island music.

The Witchy Djypsies (France/Guadeloupe/The Netherlands/Australia) are a high-energy, eclectic international six-piece band fusing soulful Latin beats, cheeky gypsy jazz and brass-infused ska rhythms – celebrating the diversity of their unique musical influences while tearing down genre borders.

Fremantle’s very own hip-hop sensation, Mali Jo$E has been hailed one of the leaders of Australia’s next generation of rappers – layering pared-back R&B beats with rich vocals, Jo$e will perform songs from him acclaimed mixtape El Niño. While People Taking Pictures (Australia), with psychedelic music at its core, present their genre blending project – featuring elements of alternative rock, indie, hip-hop, sampling, jazz and electronic music – as the newly formed six-piece live band bring a live performance to be remembered.

Also from WA, cosmic folk-rock group, The Bures Band (Australia) bring the sounds of the seventies – as they premiere songs from their much-anticipated newly released sophomore album Fools Circle and continue their dreamscape odyssey from Laurel Canyon-like sounds to today.

At Fremantle Arts Centre on 25 & 26 January, FOCUS – First Nations Film Festival will showcase a curated selection of feature and short length indigenous films alongside the coinciding Sunday Music program, which sees hip-hop trio Downsyde take to the stage – bringing together a tapestry of stories that speak to the impacts of colonisation and to the resilience and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Fremantle Arts Centre’s Sunday Music summer concert series is on every Sunday from 2-4pm until April 2025.

More acts to be announced soon, please visit fac.org.au for more info.

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Media contact: Tiki Menegola | [email protected] | 0467 227 822