First Lights has illuminated skies over Perth and Darwin, sharing ancient stories in modern ways. As the Fremantle Biennale project embarks on a regional tour, Greg McFerran speaks to two of its creative forces.
Author Archives: Greg McFerran
Features
Electric dream lights new fire
13 March 2023
Jonathan Fitzgerald was a self-confessed snob when it came to electric guitar. Until he fell down a visual rabbit hole. The UWA Chair of Guitar tells Greg McFerran how he saw the light that led to his new album.
Features
Sending a message to the universe
2 March 2023
Takeshi Tanabe explores some big questions through his art. He tells Greg McFerran the meaning behind the first light-dependent installation at Sculpture by the Sea.
Features
Mask up for a funky Freo ramble
16 February 2023
All manner of magical things can happen at Fremantle Carnevale. Greg McFerran gets the lowdown from a Mardi Gras veteran.
Q&A
Building community through a cappella
2 February 2023
All-female a cappella group Perth Harmony Chorus believe everything is better together — and they would love you to join them in song.
The Festival Sessions
Anything goes for this topsy-turvy trio
30 January 2023
Judging by their madcap ‘rehearsals’, Bits Akimbo won’t be holding back much in pursuit of laughs. Just don’t leave anything behind.
The Festival Sessions
Mamma mia! Break out the jazz hands
27 January 2023
Jazz singer Etta D’Elia draws on her Italian heritage to mix music with comedy – and a whole lot of hand signals.
The Festival Sessions
Glitter bombing the patriarchy with pop
25 January 2023
Feminist pop choir Hengequeens is championing the cause at Fringe World with a set of brand new songs by local female and non-binary songwriters.
The Festival Sessions
Couples therapy with Amazon’s Alexa
19 January 2023
Self-confessed luddite Jacob Watton invites audiences into a brave new world to tango with technology – and a particularly annoying ex.
The Festival Sessions
Comic offers to solve global issues in 50 minutes
18 January 2023
Claiming he has the power to make audiences laugh against their will, comedian Michael Shafar is returning to Fringe World to tackle the 21st century’s most pressing problems, from the crucial to the mundane.
