All-female rock group to lead tribute to AC/DC in Freo

They weren’t right here for the Highway to Hell extravaganza, however the rockers from Body Type know that is their time to honour Aussie music icons AC/DC.

The all-female garage-rock group are gearing as much as play the present of a lifetime on the again of considered one of seven flatbed vehicles that may drive round Fremantle to pay tribute to the band’s legendary frontman Bon Scott.

Singer and guitarist Sophie McComish stated Body Type — who lately toured with the Pixies — had been thrilled to be chosen to participate in such a hyped occasion.

“We are big AC/DC fans, especially Georgia who plays bass for us; she’s mad keen for them,” McComish stated.

“If you’re playing rock and roll and you’re from Australia, then AC/DC is an inevitable influence and preparing for this event has really given us an appreciation for their music and showmanship.

“I don’t think we realised the scale of this event. I mean people keep talking about Highway to Hell a few years ago which was massive and this sounds like it’s easily going to rival it.”

Rather than replicating the Canning Highway route taken in 2020, High Voltage — a free occasion to be held on Sunday, May 7 — will likely be held as a Fremantle-only carnival with three separate dwell websites and road circuit performances taking centre stage.

The 5km convoy route will start at Esplanade Reserve close to the Bon Scott statue exterior Cicerellos, head alongside Marine Parade after which traverse the South Terrace strip previous bars, cafes and eating places to Fremantle Oval.

Three dwell websites may also be arrange at Fremantle Oval, Esplanade Park and Wilson Park at South Beach.

Details of the drawcard occasion had been introduced at a launch final Sunday that noticed Premier Mark McGowan take to the stage alongside Body Type for some impromptu drumming classes.

“Following the success of Highway to Hell, we’re turning it up a notch and bringing back one day of rock and roll re-imagined through High Voltage,” Mr McGowan stated.

“This puts WA on the map as the Bon Scott and rock and roll capital of Australia.

“We’ll be transforming the heart of Fremantle for a day for a massive series of shows and entertainment appealing to rock and roll enthusiasts, Bon Scott fans and the WA music and event-loving community.

“It will be an epic event which will attract people from near and far into Fremantle to experience a fun-filled family event like no other.”

As for whether or not Mr McGowan has a future in drumming after his time as Premier, McComish stated he may want a bit extra follow: “It was great to have him on stage with us.

But he could definitely use a few more lessons, which we would be happy to give him, she joked.

Her band will be adding a few more practice sessions to their schedule as they prepare for playing on board a moving truck.

“One of the producers gave us a warning about a particular roundabout where we have to be particularly careful that we don’t fall off the truck,” McComish laughed.

“I don’t know how we are going to practice playing on the back of a moving truck — but we are a pretty chaotic band anyway, so we’ll work it out.”

Joining Body Type within the convoy will likely be a number of Aria winner Diesel, Southern River Band and DICE, together with others.

Fremantle artists had been additionally given precedence within the music programming, with Natalie Gillespie, DJ Bee Rizzi, Datura4, DJ Ningaloo Records and School of Rock all set to take centre stage at occasions.

Fremantle mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge stated the native streets had been an excellent backdrop for a tribute occasion of this scale.