WAMED 2023 Events
We are delighted to bring you a variety of fabulous events this year. We are including some new types of events in a new venue this year, as well as your favourites from previous festivals. We are looking forward to seeing you all there!
Please note that if health restrictions require the cancellation of these events, refunds will be available.
THURSDAY
WELCOME EVENT
Thurs 1 June 2023 - 6pm - 8pm
Bar Orient, 39 High St, Fremantle
We are booking out a space at the Bar Orient on the Thursday night from 6pm so you can rock along and catch up with all those people you only ever see at festivals, meet some new faces, compare notes about which workshops you're excited about and have an early dinner before the Festival begins! Please book a free ticket through the WAMED Shop to secure your place.
FRIDAY
LEILAT GHAZAL - PART 1
7.30pm, Friday 2 June 2023.
The Albion Hotel, 535 Stirling Hwy, Cottesloe.
Take a seat and enjoy the warm surrounds of the heritage-listed Queen Victoria Room and prepare to travel through a richly textured landscape of dance delights from the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Persia, with a twist of local flavour. Experience performances from soloists and troupes assembled from around Australia. Cultural, colourful, educational, and
beautiful; this is a night out that the whole family can enjoy.
The Albion onsite bar will be available before and during the show. Enjoy a delicious, pre-show meal from the Albion's dinner menu or nearby Fremantle eateries.
Unallocated theatre seating.
Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. 120 mins with a short intermission.
Tickets: $45 adults and $15 kids (6-12yrs) and 5yrs and under - free.
SATURDAY
LEILAT GHAZAL PART 2 Featuring Kaouther Ben Amor
7.30pm, Saturday 3 June 2023.
The Albion Hotel, 535 Stirling Hwy, Cottesloe
Join us for Part 2 of Leilat Ghazal, featuring stunning performances from our international guest artist, Kaouther Ben Amor and amazing troupes and soloists from all over Australia. Take a seat and enjoy the warm surrounds of the heritage-listed Queen Victoria Room and prepare to travel through a richly textured landscape of dance delights from the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Persia, with a twist of local flavour. Cultural, colourful, educational, and beautiful; this is a night out that the whole family can enjoy.
The Albion onsite bar will be available before and during the show. Enjoy a delicious, pre-show meal from the Albion's dinner menu or nearby Fremantle eateries.
Unallocated theatre seating.
Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. 120 mins with a short intermission.
Tickets: $45 adults, $15 kids (6-12 yrs) and 5yrs and under free.
SUNDAY
RAQS CAFE
6.30pm, Sunday 4 June 2023.
The Navy Club, 64 High St, Fremantle.
Wind down from a truly fabulous festival with some scrumptious food, sprinkled with a few delectable performances and a live interview with our international star, Kaouther Ben Amor!
Order dinner and drinks at the Navy Club bar and settle in for a fabulous night!
Email your questions to WAMEDFestival@gmail.com. All the things you wanted to know but never had the chance to ask!
Then, let your hair down and shake it all out after a huge weekend of dance. Put some of your new techniques to use, or for you non-dancers - give it a go on the dance floor!
Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. DJ Phat Gaffah from 7.30pm.
Tickets: $20.
MONDAY
THE WAMED GRANDE BAZAAR
Monday 5 June 2023.
Fremantle Town Hall.
11am - 3pm.
Celebrate the end of another fabulous WAMED festival with a day of shopping for shiny things and fabulous performances on the main stage! Come to shop, stay to watch!
Market stalls selling jewellery, costumes, pamper products, craft materials and more!
The stage will be packed with a huge program of dancers to inspire and entertain you and the whole family. A day jampacked with bargains, unusual items, colour, music and more!
Doors open 11am.
$5 entry at the door
