23 August Music Future Treasures Future Treasures showcases emerging local artists whose voices are shaping the future of contemporary music, culminating in a headline performance by indie folk-pop trio The Stamps. Known for their luminous harmonies, heartfelt songwriting and magnetic live shows, The Stamps have quickly become one of Australia’s most exciting young bands. Discover the artists you’ll be talking about for years to come
25 August Film Out Loud and On Screen: DADAA AN/OTHER Film Screening Experience a powerful collection of short films that place people with disability at the heart of storytelling. Presented by DADAA, this special screening explores the theme of Huddle through stories of belonging, resilience and connection. Featuring films by and about people with disability from Fremantle and across Australia, the program celebrates the people and places that offer refuge, understanding and strength, while inviting audiences to see the world through fresh perspectives. Stay after the screening for a Q&A with curator Sarah Collins.
27 August Dance The Genesis Project Dark, daring and deeply human, The Genesis Project is a striking contemporary dance work that reimagines the stories women have inherited—and the power of rewriting them. Performed by six exceptional dancers, this cinematic production blends contemporary movement, evocative visual design and an original score by Annika Moses (Great Statue), featuring music from her album Great Lake. Together, they conjure a world that is at once haunting, witty and fiercely empowering, exploring autonomy, resilience and the expectations placed on women’s bodies across time. An unforgettable evening of dance that lingers long after the final curtain.
29 August, 30 August Performance The RAFT When a luxury cruise goes spectacularly wrong, a group of unlikely survivors must learn to navigate life together on a single raft. Created and performed by CircusWA’s Youth Academy, The RAFT is a thrilling blend of circus, physical theatre and dark comedy. As friendships are tested and tensions rise, extraordinary acrobatics and inventive storytelling unfold in a hilarious and unpredictable tale of survival, boredom and betrayal. Fast-paced, funny and full of surprises, The RAFT is a celebration of resilience, resourcefulness and what happens when we’re all in the same boat.
25 August, 26 August Music Tides Set within the atmospheric surrounds of the WA Shipwrecks Museum, Tides is an immersive performance where music, moving image and maritime history converge. Led by acclaimed musician Lucky Oceans, the performance flows between composed works and spontaneous improvisation, responding to the mood of the evening and the enduring presence of the Batavia. Projected directly onto the shipwreck, striking imagery by Shipwreck Hunters Australia producer and director Brendan Hutchens transforms the historic vessel into a living canvas, illuminating stories from beneath the sea. Like the tides themselves, no two performances are ever quite the same—an unforgettable encounter with music, history and place.
