The Commonwealth Of New Bayswater

With Rohin Kickett and Jacob Diamond


The Commonwealth of New Bayswater established and opened its borders for the duration of the 2021 Fremantle Biennale.

The small and ephemeral nation, a collection of territories including a cultural capital in the east (The Inverted Museum of History) to the industrial heartland in the west (the state-run Public Works and Embassy), and its commercial centre (in the centre), offered single entry tourist visas to travelers from all over the world. This was an unmissable exclusive opportunity to experience all this quasi-functional state had to offer, from live performances by international acts, culture, public toilets, a Motor Inn, views of bridges and carparks, free potable water and more. The Commonwealth of New Bayswater remains one of the world's most accessible tourist destinations!

For more information wikitravel.newbayswater.com

The Downtown Music Program included performances by: Akioka, Bad Whippp, Cooper Cooper, DJ Hame, DJ Sepsaay, DJ Willy Slade, Dear Sealed Section, Gia Como, Grace Sanders, Haircare, Heathcote Blue, HeebeeGBCbees, Jacob Diamond, Jxnior Moyo, Lia T, Luka Buchanan, Montana, Mothswatter, New Nausea, Nika Mo, Nina BC, Nora Zion, Pip Who, Rare Faction, Rok Riley, Russell Holmes, Seacrest Gardens, Stella Donnelly, The Commonwealth of New Bayswater National Choir, Toby Diamond, XO GS.

Presented for CROSSING 2021.

All Pictures by Duncan Wright