A Gaelic G'day: Jigs, Reels & Settler Songs
EXPERIENCE THE LIVELY MUSIC OF COLONIAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA with Perth Celtic band Amárach, featuring Music Masters graduate and illustrious local singer/guitarist John Ralph (https://johnralph.bandcamp.com/)
This fascinating setlist spans over a century of WA history, from George Fletcher’s Western Australia for Me, sung at the first ever Governor’s House ball in 1831, to Dorothy Hewett’s Clancy & Dooley and Don McLeod, chronicling the 1946 Pilbarra strike that sparked the Aboriginal Land Rights Movement.
And for those who enjoy dancing more than singing, we'll get your toes tapping with tunes like the Australian Waters Jig, named for it's association with Australian Irish convict fiddler Jimmy Lyons, and the - aptly named - Scottish strathsprey Miss Drummond of Perth.
See you there!
Presented by: Amárach Celtic Music
Amárach is a Perth-based, Celtic-inspired folk band, comprised of both folk- and classically-trained musicians. “Amárach” means "tomorrow" in the Irish language, reflecting our aim to shepherd the beauty and mysticism of traditional Celtic music into the modern, Australian folk scene. We perform for festivals, concerts, pubs, weddings and hired events in and around Perth Metro. 2026 is our third year performing at Fringe World Festival.
JOHN RALPH is a musician, teacher and composer, performing in clubs and festivals in Australia and the UK. He is Vice Chairman of the West Australian Folk Federation, and runs Warwick Folk Club. John has recently completed his Masters of Musicology on the music of British settlers in early Western Australia.
Sessions
Ambassador Bar:
Lyric's Underground:
Ticket Prices
Prices may not be available on all sessions
A transaction fee of up to $4.80 applies per order (some exceptions apply). Read more at fees explained.
2 Venues
Lyric's Underground
Lyric's Underground, Basement, 22 Lyric Lane, Maylands
Lyric's Underground is downstairs below Lyric Bar
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Ambassador Bar
Ambassador Bar, 59 Aberdeen St, Northbridge
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
Some song lyrics may reference depictions of death and/or war
