Headliners announced for Crab Fest

Two of Western Australian's favourite home-grown acts will join Mandurah to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mandurah Crab Festival.

The City of Mandurah has announced Eskimo Joe and Samantha Jade will join the festival line-up for the Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest presented by LiveLighter.

The two WA headliners will add to the celebrations which will take place on Mandurah’s eastern foreshore on March 17 and 18.

Samantha Jade has been busy since winning the 2012 X Factor Australia competition. 

She has a collective 81 million streams, released a single with Pitbull, starred as Kylie Minogue in the TV miniseries The INXS Story, which she scored a Logie nomination for, and released her debut album 'NINE'. 

Having recently returned to Australia, Samantha Jade is finishing her new album, set for release in April.

Samantha will touch down in Mandurah following a headline performance at Sydney's Madi Gras festival.

Jade will hit the Crab Fest stage at7.45pm on Saturday.

Eskimo Joe will rock the stage on Sunday afternoon at 2.00pm.

The three piece is a mainstay in Western Australia's musical fabric.

Along with numerous tours of Australia and performances at huge events like Live Earth, Big Day Out, Splendour In The Grass, their music has been released to millions across the world.

This year the free, two-day festival will feature over 100 hours of free entertainment, including local and international acts across four stages, celebrities, unique food experiences, waterway activations and live music.

There will also be an anniversary-edition fireworks display.

Mayor Rhys Williams said Mandurah Crab Fest was a highlight in Western Australia’s event calendar and the 20th anniversary event was not to be missed.

“Crab Fest showcases what we all know, that Mandurah is such a special place with plenty on offer – from our waterways, our people and our relaxed alfresco lifestyle,” he said.

“The final touches are being put on this year’s Crab Fest and I’m really excited, it’s shaping up to be another crowd-pleaser with something for everyone.”

The award-winning Mandurah Crab Fest is Western Australia’s biggest free regional event and showcases the best food and entertainment the Peel Region offers.

More than 100,000 people enjoying last year’s event, and more are expected to turn out for the special 20th year celebration. 

Mandurah Crab Fest was awarded back-to-back Gold in the Major Festivals and Events category at the 2016 and 2017 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards, hosted by the Tourism Council of WA.

The festival is also nominated for a 2018 Qantas Australian Tourism Award, which will be announced this evening. 

Last year the event claimed Bronze in the Major Festivals and Events category against a field of strong contenders.