John Butler hits the stage with a magnetic performance at the SummerSalt music festival in Fremantle

John Butler takes to the stage with a magnetic performance for thousands in attendance at the SummerSalt music festival in Western Australia

John Butler was in his element as he took to the stage at the SummerSalt music festival in Fremantle, Western Australia.

On Sunday, the 45-year-old performed in front of an audience of thousands at the outdoor event, held at Freemantle Park.

The multi-talented musician rocked out on his acoustic guitar, serenading the crowd with his music.

In his element: John Butler takes to the stage with a magnetic performance at the SummerSalt music festival, held at Freemantle Park on Sunday

He even got the audience in on the act by his hand in the air to get a response from the crowd. 

Later in the show, he swapped his acoustic guitar for a banjo in his lap and a harmonica around his neck.  

At one point during the show, he shared the stage with Brandon Love, bassist of The Teskey Brothers.

On stage: The 45-year-old appeared to event get the audience, waving his hand in the air to get a response from the crowd

On stage: The 45-year-old appeared to event get the audience, waving his hand in the air to get a response from the crowd

Multi-talented: Later in the show, he swapped out his acoustic guitar for a banjo for another song

Multi-talented: Later in the show, he swapped out his acoustic guitar for a banjo for another song

The SummerSalt festival travels around Australia and takes shows to some of the country’s most picturesque spots including Bella Vista Farm in Sydney and the Darwin Botanical Gardens.

Headlining the festival alongside the ARIA award-winner was Boy and Bear, and The Cat Empire.

The Teskey Brothers and Australia’s Eurovision hopeful Montaigne also performed.

In the zone: At one point during the show, he shared the stage with Brandon Love (right), bassist of The Teskey Brothers

In the zone: At one point during the show, he shared the stage with Brandon Love (right), bassist of The Teskey Brothers

John Butler is also known for his work with his successful Blues & Roots band – The John Butler Trio.

Their hits include Zebra, Better Than and Used To Get High For A Living. 

The band has created seven studio albums and five live albums, and have won several ARIA, APRA and AIR Awards. 

Bringing music to the people: He appeared to be in his element performing in front of an audience of thousands at the outdoor event

Bringing music to the people: He appeared to be in his element performing in front of an audience of thousands at the outdoor event