Live at Freo.Social in Fremantle: The Necks
Tuesday, 16 March 2027 at Freo.Social, Fremantle
About this event
The Necks concert is scheduled for Tuesday, 16 March 2027 at Freo.Social, Fremantle.
- 18+ only
One of the world's greatest cult bands, renowned for their improvisational prowess and hypnotic live performances, The Necks celebrate four decades of their elusive musical alchemy in 2027 with their biggest Australian tour ever. The 12-date tour from January to March coincides with the release of Surf, their 24th album, out soon on double LP and CD. Building on their acclaimed double releases Unfold (2017) and Travel (2023), Surf sees The Necks offer four sides of 21 minutes each, improvised in the studio with minimal overdubbing.
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Three pieces are built upon propulsive grooves and the fourth is more mysterious and intriguing, all set against the haunting sound of a vintage harmonium. Since their first show at the Old Darlington School at University of Sydney in April 1987, Chris Abrahams (piano), Tony Buck (drums) and Lloyd Swanton (bass) have captivated audiences around the world with pieces that slowly unravel, shift and metamorphose. The Necks walk on stage with nothing prepared. Every piece is composed in real time, and no two shows are ever the same.
The Necks packed out venues across the globe, including nearly 60 European tours, collaborated with Brian Eno, Underworld and Swans, and won the 2019 Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music.
Forty years on, The Necks still offer the rarest of chances: to hear music made once, then gone forever. 'The greatest trio on earth.' The New York Times 'One of the most arresting and sophisticated bands on the planet.' The Quietus 'The most beautiful music, at turns poetic then violent.' Warren Ellis
Ticketing info
About The Necks
Jazz · Ambient · Avant-garde jazz
The Necks are an Australian avant-garde jazz trio formed in 1987 by founding mainstays Chris Abrahams on piano and Hammond organ, Tony Buck on drums, percussion and electric guitar, and Lloyd Swanton on bass guitar and double bass. They play long improvisation pieces of up to over an hour in length that explore the development and demise of repeating musical figures characteristic of the New York school of long-form minimal music as practiced by La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich and Rhys Chatham; they also…
Event details
- Date
- Tuesday, 16 March 2027
- Time
- 19:00 – 22:30 local time
- Venue
- Freo.Social
- Address
- 1 Holdsworth St, 6160, Fremantle, Australia
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Jazz
- Tickets on sale
- Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 06:00
Venue & getting there
1 Holdsworth St, 6160, Fremantle
How to get to Freo.Social
- Fremantle railway station, PerthTrain610 m
8 min walk - The Esplanade railway stationTrain770 m
10 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away.
Hotels near Freo.Social
- Youth Hostels Association110 mCheck prices
- Fremantle Prison YHA130 mCheck prices
- Gallery Suites160 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Freo.Social
- Date
- Tuesday, 16 March 2027
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- Fremantle railway station, Perth (train), 610 m – about 8 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Youth Hostels Association (110 m)
Good to know
When is the Necks concert?
The Necks concert takes place on Tuesday, 16 March 2027 at 19:00 local time.
Where is the Necks concert held?
Venue: Freo.Social, 1 Holdsworth St, 6160, Fremantle, Australia.
How much are tickets for the Necks concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Is the Necks concert suitable for children?
This event has an age restriction of 18+.
Where can I buy tickets for the Necks concert?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Freo.Social by public transport?
The closest stop is Fremantle railway station, Perth (train), 610 m from Freo.Social – roughly 8 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Freo.Social?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 30 m away.
