20 January – 14 February

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This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

A split image. On the left, five musicians pose outdoors in a lush, leafy forest setting near a small waterfall. On the right, a black-and-white portrait shows a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat seated on a chair, surrounded by several stringed instruments including guitars and a banjo. A vertical decorative border with floral patterns separates the two images.
Black-and-white photo of five musicians posing outdoors in front of dense foliage. Three stand in the back row: one holding a flute, one in a hat holding a large banjo, and one with a long beard holding a tambourine. In the front row, two women sit on a wicker bench next to a harp. The group appears relaxed and cheerful.
Five musicians pose outdoors beside a rocky waterfall surrounded by greenery. In the foreground, a woman holds a tambourine, a bearded man smiles toward the camera, and another woman plays the violin. Behind them, two musicians sit on rocks, one playing a flute and the other holding a stringed instrument.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

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.
Music & Musicals • Folk
Western Australia • World Premiere
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Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Audience Participation: Occasional

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Some song lyrics may reference depictions of death and/or war

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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.