Amy Gadiaga
Presented by the Fremantle Biennale and Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre
Paris-born, London-based bassist, vocalist and composer Amy Gadiaga combines her prodigious bass playing and a voice brimming with power and emotion. With a fresh and unique style that bridges the old school jazz tradition of musicians such as Betty Carter and Wayne Shorter with the raw, rootsy modern sound of artists such as D’Angelo, Stevie Wonder and Twinkie Clark, Gadiaga’s breadth of ambition and revitalising approach have brought early critical acclaim and ardent fans
Amy Gadiaga fuses jazz, neo-soul and RnB to explore themes of self-discovery, cultural pride and community. A graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire and alumna of Tomorrow’s Warriors, she first gained recognition with her 2022 debut single “Everything I Do”, featured on Jazz FM and BBC Radio 6.
Her 2024 project All Black Everything stands as a vibrant statement of identity and collaboration, featuring an ensemble of emerging UK artists. Through songs like “Paloma Negra” and “Mali Swing”, Gadiaga celebrates her Malian roots, blending traditional jazz with soulful modern textures.
Beyond performance, she is a vocal advocate for women in jazz, using her platform to mentor and inspire new voices. Gadiaga’s work redefines contemporary jazz as an evolving space for storytelling, empowerment and collective expression.
Date and Time
wed 26 Nov
6pm doors
7pm – 7.45pm: GunFU
8.10pm – 9.30pm: Amy Gadiaga
Location
Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre
Entry
$79 + Booking fee
Image Credit
Photo: courtesy the artist
AMY GADIAGA:
Paris-born, London-based bassist, vocalist and composer Amy Gadiaga fuses jazz, neo-soul and RnB to explore themes of self-discovery, cultural pride and community. A graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire and alumna of Tomorrow’s Warriors, she first gained recognition with her 2022 debut single “Everything I Do”, featured on Jazz FM and BBC Radio 6.
Her 2024 project All Black Everything stands as a vibrant statement of identity and collaboration, featuring an ensemble of emerging UK artists. Through songs like “Paloma Negra” and “Mali Swing”, Gadiaga celebrates her Malian roots, blending traditional jazz with soulful modern textures.
Beyond performance, she is a vocal advocate for women in jazz, using her platform to mentor and inspire new voices. Gadiaga’s work redefines contemporary jazz as an evolving space for storytelling, empowerment and collective expression.
With Joseph Oti (Trumpet) and Jonah Grimbly (Piano)
GUNFU:
Introducing Perth’s GunFu, an instrumental group bringing together the talents of Benjamin Witt, Ben Vanderwal, Harry Mitchell, Marc Earley, and Sean Little. The ensemble combines influences from jazz, West African, Cuban, and experimental music, creating a sound that’s both distinctive and cohesive.
With their debut record, GunFu offers a thoughtful mix of composition and improvisation, showcasing each member’s individual voice while highlighting their collective approach to musical exploration. The result is a record that moves naturally across styles, grounded in craft and curiosity rather than genre boundaries.
Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre
1 FInnerty St, fremantle wa
6pm: Doors
7pm: Support Act – GunFu
8.10pm: Amy Gadiaga
FAC is an outdoor venue and can get cooler in the evenings. Please bring something to keep you warm and dry in case of inclement weather – we play rain or shine. Umbrellas are not permitted in the venue.
More information available at the FAC website.
Food & Drink:
Fremantle Arts Centre is a licensed venue so no BYO alcohol is permitted.
BYO food is permitted. But only in soft eksi bags or small picnic baskets.
Respectfully priced food and beverages and both bottled and free water will be available at the event.
Liquor licensing does not allow unsealed bottles in to the venue. If you are bringing soft drink please ensure it is unopened.
If you’re bringing your water bottle, bring it empty for refilling at the free drinking water station.
The Walyalup | Fremantle Arts Centre is located at 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle (opposite the Fremantle Leisure Centre).
More information on parking and transport is available at the FAC website.
FAC concerts are wheelchair accessible. There are 2 ACROD bays located on Finnerty St and ACROD parking permit holders are able to access drop off and pick up points at the main entry gate within the street closure zone.
South Lawn concerts have a designated wheelchair viewing area on the second tier of the venue. This area is elevated to provide good sightlines. FAC staff and security can assist with access requirements at the venue.
Accessible toilets are available onsite
Fremantle Arts Centre accepts Companion Cards. The person carrying the card receives free entry to the event.
