October 2025

With just one month to go  until the gates of Queenscliff Music Festival are flung open across the weekend of 28–30 November on Wadawurrung Country in the historic seaside town of Queenscliff, Victoria, the festival  continues to grow bigger and better as it today releases festival set times and adds special event  ferry sessions..

The festival has unveiled two brand-new Special Event Ferry Sessions aboard the Peninsula Princess, with intimate live performances that take audiences on a 40-minute cruise across Port Phillip Bay, pairing live music with coastal views and a complimentary beverage.

While the already announced six regular ferry sessions are open to all festival ticketholders, those wanting to secure this unique experience can do so through these two new special sessions as they are separately ticketed.

On Saturday 29 November at 1:30pm, the Peninsula Princess will set sail with Skyscraper Stan, one of Australia’s most captivating lyricists and performers, known for his razor-sharp storytelling and magnetic live energy.

On Sunday 30 November at 1:30pm, audiences will be treated to Minor Gold, the award-winning folk-rock duo of Dan Parsons and Tracy McNeil, whose effortless harmonies and heartfelt songs have won fans across Australia and the world.

Tickets to both Special Event Sessions are $25 bf and include a complimentary beverage on board.

And if that isn’t enough to get excited over, the festival set times for the three-day festival are now live so everyone can start planning their Queenscliff Music Festival experience.

Start planning your adventure HERE

SET TIMES

Queenscliff Music Festival Director Claire Stickland, said that the new Ferry sessions were added due to overwhelming response for the first, festival-based sessions:
“We’ve been overwhelmed by the response to the Ferry as a floating venue. If you absolutely don’t want to miss out, these special ferry sessions are for you and guarantee you a spot on  this unique experience.”

All ferry sessions run throughout the weekend, offering an unforgettable perspective of Queenscliff, from the water, with live music, salty air and spectacular bay views.

Throughout the weekend you’ll also be able to experience the beautiful Bellarine right within the festival – with craft beers, boutique wines, cocktails, gourmet produce, including pastries from Ket Baker and oysters and cheese platters from TARRA Queenscliff. Or take the time to stroll the historic streetscape or sparkling harbour of Queenscliff and drop into one of the local cafes for your morning fix.

The region’s creative community will bring interactive and engaging experiences to the Festival, with a pub choir experience from Chorus Club, cool projections of local flora & fauna from Cosmic Wilderness or a mass jam session from Imaginary Millions.

2025 Queenscliff Music Festival Lineup (Alphabetical Order):   Ally Row – Alex Kosenko – The Badloves – Bones & Jones – Chris Cavill – The Cat Empire – Cool Out Sun – Cosmic Psychos – Dom Turner & The Rural Blues Project – Didirri Rowena Wise – Donavon Frankenreiter – Ella Hooper – Emilia Fol – Fenn Wilson & The Weather – Get Behind The Mule – Grace Robinson – Hendrix Frankenreiter – King Stingray – Kit Genesis – Kook Joey | Lewis Love – Little Birdy – Madeline Cope – Mama Kin Spender – Matt Davis – Minor Gold | The Mojo Corner – Munroe – Norwood – Opelousas – Otis Namrell Band – Pierce Brothers – The Preatures – Public Figures – Riley Catherall – Romanie – The Routine – Ruby Mae – Ruby McKenna – Sex On Toast – Skyscraper Stan & the Commission Flats – The Smith & Western Jury – Squid Nebula – SUNEDEN – Sweethearts – Tex Perkins & Matt Walker – Thelma Plum – Tides of Welcome – Velvet Trip – Victoriana Gaye Trio – The Waifs   DJs:  Cool Out Sun (DJ) – Dangerboots (DJ) – Fee B Squared (DJ) – Miss Goldie (DJ) –  Mz Rizk (DJ) – Rob Major (DJ)   Comedy:  Claire Hooper – Lizzy Hoo – Ben Searle – Nick Capper –  Nick Schuller – Tess Birch   Kids:  Teeny Tiny Stevies – Peter Coombe – Bebop Circus – Giant Seagulls – Guru Dudu Silent Disco – Krazy Koala Puppet Show – Marimba Taters – Nicholas Ridiculous High Wire –  Woody’s World Ukulele   Arts: Chorus Club – Cosmic Wilderness – Imaginary Millions – Playable Streets –   Slow Art Collective – Yoga & Live Music    2025 SECOND RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW – PRICE INCREASE NOVEMBER  1 All Prices inclusive of booking fees 3 Day Adult – $319 3 Day Accompanied Youth 14-17 – $159 3 Day Children 1-13 – $32 (sold in conjunction with an Adult ticket) Single Day Tickets also available for Adult, Youth & Children Queenscliff Music Festival Camping – $30 for 3 nights (per person), children camp free Rent A Tent – from $460 for 3 nights CLICK HERE FOR FESTIVAL TICKETS CAMPING INFO

The Belair Lip Bombs today share their new record Again, the first Australian album release on Jack White’s Third Man Records. Tickets are on sale now for their Australian headline tour in Feb – Mar 2026. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY + APPLE MUSIC + AMAZON MUSIC + YOUTUBE MUSIC + MORE HERE + BUY TICKETS HERE.

Again is an undeniably polished effort from The Belair Lip Bombs, who boldly present an elevation of their humble beginnings, to a band on a trajectory long beyond the DIY venue foundations. The group’s upcoming Australian tour sees the group performing across revered rooms as the Corner Hotel, Oxford Art Factory, Crowbar, Freo.Social, Lion Arts Factory and Altar. See all tour routing dates BELOW. 

Backed by a gut-instinct approach, each track across Again has its own mood, built on a bed of each Lip Bombs’ members individuality – an amalgam of influence that makes the group sonically diverse in practice. Their taste as a collective is guided by the pursuit of sinking their teeth into a project unlike before. Whether you have the words, or it’s a song lyric that does for you – reflective of the group’s own reserved personalities, at odds with their power-pop range – they continue “This is an album for real lovers and feelers around the world.”

Motivated by the pursuit of sharpening their pen and cultivating sonic diversity, Again is the reward of getting deep in the weeds. The longest time the group have spent in the studio in their tenure to date also marked the first time The Belair Lip Bombs collaborated with producers Nao Anzai (The Teskey Brothers, Missy Higgins, Mildlife), and Joe White (Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever) who together have delivered a timeless, holistic album.

“With Again, we wanted to create a body of work that reflected our maturity as people and as songwriters,” The Belair Lip Bombs explain. “I think an album is the most significant demonstration of all of our hard work as a band. Touring the world and playing iconic venues or supporting big bands is all incredible but at the end of the day none of that would be happening if it wasn’t for making a record.”

Maisie‘s staunch leadership backed by the powerhouse combination of Mike, Jimmy and Dev, paint a surface happy-go-lucky, limerence rock sound. A combination of quick-footed rhythms, warm and fuzzy guitar melodies with catharsis at its core. The Belair Lip Bombs are always listening, studying and tinkering away at their form, piecing Again together along the road, between soundchecks and meagre time back home.

Springboarding Kings Of Leon to Yeah Yeah Yeahs with a hint of influence pulled from their local surroundings like jangle heroes Cool Sounds and Way Dynamic, theirs is an earnestness with ultra sticky power-pop song structures that crash through – no skips. From the fiddle that features on opener ‘Again and Again’ or the angsty ‘Another World’, to the shared vocals by Maisie and Mike on ‘If You’ve Got The Time’.

Elsewhere ‘Smiling’ captures the intoxicating, new relationship jitters while ‘Burning Up’ is the group’s clearest throughline to the undeniable hits of New Radicals, Sugar Ray or Matchbox Twenty – and the credibly they give those influences – indelibly felt on the groove laden ‘Cinema’s addictive funk piano chords. ‘Price Of A Man’, is most indicative of the power of the Lip Bombs bond, born from an accidental strum in soundcheck that spawned a story of two fellas and toxic behaviours.

A performance with pummelling instrumentation bound for endless toe-tapping, with biting words to unabashed joy. The band’s unshakable connection as four close friends shines throughout Again.

Again LP is out now via Third Man Records, buy/stream it here.

TRACKLIST
Again and Again
Don’t Let Them Tell You (It’s Fair)
Another World
Cinema
Back Of My Hand
Hey You
If You’ve Got The Time
Smiling
Burning Up
Price Of A Man

AUSTRALIAN ALBUM TOUR
Fri 27 Feb – Corner Hotel – Naarm / Melbourne
Fri 6 Mar – Altar – nipaluna / Hobart
Fri 13 – Lion Arts Factory – tarntanya / Adelaide
Sat 14 Mar – Freo.Social – Boorloo / Perth
Fri 20 Mar – Oxford Art Factory – Eora / Sydney
Sat 21 Mar – Crowbar – Meanjin / Brisbane

2025 TOUR DATES
Sat 1 Nov – Ideal Bar – Copenhagen, DK
Mon 10 Nov – Maschinehaus – Berlin, DE
Tue 11 Nov – Ekko – Utrecht, NL
Wed 12 Nov – Charlatan – Ghent, BE
Thu 13 Nov – Point Ephemere – Paris, FR
Mon 17 Nov – Dabadaba – San Sebastian, ES
Tue 18 Nov – El Sótano – Madrid, ES
Wed 19 Nov – Laut – Barcelona, ES
Fri 21 Nov – Rock School Barbey – Bordeaux, FR
Mon 24 Nov – Volks – Brighton, UK
Tue 25 Nov – Clwb Ifor Bach – Caerdyf / Cardiff, UK
Wed 26 Nov – Exchange – Bristol, UK
Fri 28 Nov – Scala – London, UK
Sat 29 Nov – YES – Manchester, UK
Sun 30 Nov – Stereo – Glaschu / Glasgow, UK
Mon 1 Dec – The Grand Social – Baile Átha Cliath / Dublin, IE

2026 TOUR DATES
Sat 7 Feb – Laneway Festival – Kombumerri Jagun Land / Gold Coast
Sun 8 Feb – Laneway Festival – Gadigal & Bidjigal Land / Sydney
Fri 13 Feb – Laneway Festival – Wurundjeri Biik Land / Melbourne
Tue 24 Mar – Brick & Mortar – Ohlone Land / San Francisco, CA*
Thu 26 Mar – Polaris Hall – Chinookan Land / Portland, OR*
Fri 27 Mar – Baba Yaga – Si’ahl / Seattle, WA*
Sun 29 Mar – Treefort Music Festival – Shoshone Land / Boise, ID
Mon 30 Mar – Kilby Court – Pi’a-pa / Salt Lake City, UT*
Tue 31 Mar – Hi-Dive – Apache Land / Denver, CO*
Thu 2 Apr – White School House – Kansa Land / Lawrence, KS / Kansas City, MO*
Fri 3 Apr – Turf Club – Dakhóta Land / Minneapolis, MN*
Sat 4 Apr – Empty Bottle – shikaakwa / Chicago, IL*
Mon 6 Apr – The Garrison – Tkaronto / Toronto, ON*
Thu 9 Apr – Night Club 101 – Lenape Land / New York, NY*
Fri 10 Apr – Baby’s All Right – Lenape Land / New York, NY*
Sat 11 Apr – PhilaMOCA – Coaquannock / Philadelphia, PA*
Sun 12 Apr – Songbyrd – Nacotchtank Land / Washington, DC*
Mon 13 Apr – Kings – Algonquian Land / Raleigh, NC*
Wed 15 Apr – Blue Room @ Third Man Records – Cherokee, Chickasaw Land / Nashville, TN*
Thu 16 Apr – The Earl – Muscogee, Cherokee Land / Atlanta, GA*
Sat 18 Apr – Sons of Hermann Hall – Nermernuh Land / Dallas, TX*
Sun 19 Apr – 29th Street Ballroom – Tonkawa Land / Austin, TX*
Wed 22 Apr – Rebel Lounge – Hohokam Land / Phoenix, AZ*
Thu 23 Apr – The Casbah – Kumeyaay / San Diego, CA*
Fri 24 Apr – Zebulon – Tongva Land / Los Angeles, CA*
*co-headline with dust

Tickets available HERE.

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Photography: Jake Harm Nam

Photography and Review: Darren Chan

On a cool spring evening, Rod Laver Arena was set ablaze — literally and figuratively — as Tennessee powerhouse Jelly Roll brought his blend of country soul, hip-hop grit, and gospel heart to a sold-out Melbourne crowd. It was part rock show, part revival, and all heart.

The night opened with Drew Baldridge, the Illinois-born country artist known for his big-hearted lyrics. Backed by a dynamic live band, Baldridge wasted no time winning over the crowd with crowd-pleasers like “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” before throwing in a few Aussie-flavoured surprises — a roaring cover of AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” and a gritty take on Cold Chisel’s “Working Class Man”, which drew a deafening singalong from the crowd.

Between acts, DJ Chill turned the arena into an impromptu block party, spinning everything from Snoop Dogg to Lynyrd Skynyrd and keeping the crowd buzzing.

Next up was Shaboozey, the Virginia-born trailblazer currently redefining modern country with hip-hop swagger and crossover hits like “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”. His set was tight, confident, and effortlessly cool. With a full band behind him, Shaboozey moved between smooth R&B flow and Southern grit, earning cheers and appreciation from new fans.

On the rear stage, rising Nashville star Julia Cole made a surprise cameo — her strong vocals and relaxed stage presence  delivered her music in pure Nashville country style.

When the lights dropped and the flaming house frame ignited at the back of the stage, Jelly Roll appeared like a man stepping out of his own story. Opening with “I Am Not Okay,” the raw honesty in his voice hit hard — and the crowd was his from that moment on.

From there, the set moved through an emotional delivery of  “Heart of Stone,” “Get By,” “Liar,” and a mashup of “Take Me Home, Country Roads / Lonely Road.” Each song was a confession — gritty, grateful, and honest.

Midway through, Jelly welcomed Shaboozey onstage for a powerful rendition of “Amen,” the two artists trading verses like old friends.  Later, Drew Baldridge returned for a massive, beer-raising cover of “Friends in Low Places” that turned Rod Laver Arena into one big honky-tonk choir.

Between hits like “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” “Halfway to Hell,” “Bottle and Mary Jane,” and “Son of a Sinner,”Jelly balanced pain and praise, struggle and salvation. The fire and pyro might have been spectacular, but it was his authenticity that burned brightest.

A covers medley — “Sweet Home Alabama,” “How You Remind Me,” “Party Up,” “Flowers,” and “Young, Wild & Free” — A Night to Remember started to show Jelly’s energy waning.

Jelly Roll took to the rear stage alone for the finale “Save Me.” As rain began to pour down over him creating an unfiltered cinematic moment — he sang like a man laying everything bare – the crowd fixated on every word. It was Jelly’s symbol of redemption and why his story resonates so deeply with so many people.

It was powerful, emotive, and honest show that blurred genres and boundaries — proof that Jelly Roll is on the journey to redefining himself and his music.

“Majestically maneuvering between indie rock, trip-hop, psychedelia, dream-pop, darkwave, shoegaze, and garage punk, among many other sounds and textures, THE HORRORS enraptured the spectators at Dark Mofo in a sonically wondrous journey. The five-piece undeniably bring ‘all wonders to light’ with their scintillating soundscapes and lustral gothic poetry, which coalesce entrancingly in magnificence.”
– William Oakeshott (Wall Of Sound)

Earlier this year, The Horrors made a captivating exclusive appearance at Dark Mofo in Hobart and treated Melbourne fans to an intimate Live at 3RRR set ahead of the festival. The visit marked the group’s first Australian shows since 2012, when they appeared at Laneway Festival alongside a run of headline shows in support of their third studio album Skying.

In April 2026, The Horrors are set to return to Australia for a headline national tour, today announcing dates in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

After nearly 20 years making music, few bands have created a canon as determinedly innovative and consistently acclaimed as The Horrors. Emerging as zeitgeist-shaking garage-goths on their 2007 debut Strange House, before taking a sharp left turn for their Mercury-nominated follow-up Primary Colours, The Horrors have continually evolved — roaming freely between genres.

Their 2011 album Skying won the NME Award for Best Album, while V (2017) was hailed as “a triumph” by The Guardian in a five-star review. Their 2021 EPs Lout and Against The Blade ushered in a new era with their most industrial and uncompromising sound yet.

Now, with their brand new album Night Life, The Horrors return with a record of weight and space; of melancholy and euphoria. It’s a work that entwines the visceral and the sublime — the thoughts that bloom under cover of darkness, when the rest of the world sleeps. Night Life rekindles the raw, instinctive spirit of their early years while expanding their sonic reach into thrilling new territory.

Tour Dates — The Horrors “Night Life” Australia 2026

Friday 10th April – Princess Theatre – Brisbane
Saturday 11th April – Manning Bar – Sydney
Sunday 12th April – Northcote Theatre – Melbourne
Tuesday 14th April – Lion Arts Factory – Adelaide
Wednesday 15th April – Rosemount – Perth

Presale: Friday 31st October, 9:00am local time
General On Sale: Monday 3rd November, 9:00am local time

Presented by Premier Artists, ThePhoenix.au & 3RRR (Melbourne only)

For tickets and more information, visit thephoenix.au

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Newcastle and Brisbane sold out!
​Final tickets on sale now for Sydney this weekend + Melbourne

Sydney, it’s finally happening: Daniel Johns is back on stage for the first time in over five years with In Conversation: What If The Future Never Happened? kicking off this Saturday 1 November at Sydney’s State Theatre. The tour then hits Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne this November – and trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

With Newcastle and Brisbane shows already sold out, final tickets remain for Sydney’s opening night this weekend, as well as Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Thursday 13 November. Grab them now via frontiertouring.com/danieljohns.

These are one-of-a-kind nights of storytelling, film, and music with one of Australia’s most iconic and enigmatic artists. Each evening celebrates the worldwide premiere of Johns’ highly anticipated short film, What If The Future Never Happened?, and features an intimate, hour-plus conversation where Daniel shares his creative secrets, never-before-seen photos and footage, unreleased demos, and music spanning his Silverchair days to his acclaimed solo work.

Joining Daniel onstage to guide the chaos is beloved broadcaster, musician and unicorn, Double J’s Dylan Lewis (aka D Lord The Prophet), alongside Luke Eblen (Creative Director). Lewis will take the mic as MC, alongside Ebflow and Dr Dream. Known for his infectious energy, quick wit and deep love of music, Dylan first burst into living rooms as the host of ABC’s cult ’90s music show Recovery, redefining how a generation connected with live music.

Since then, Dylan’s carved out a celebrated career across radio and television, from winning hearts (and trophies) on Celebrity Big Brother and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, to soundtracking lives on Double J, triple j, Nova and beyond. Whether on stage with one of his funk bands or choirs, or behind the mic on the radio or in front of the camera on telly, Dylan brings a rare mix of warmth, chaos and rizz – the perfect guide for an unforgettable night of conversation, storytelling and sonic exploration with Daniel. He loves you. Boom.

This is your chance to be part of something truly unrepeatable – an evening of deep dives, stories, music, and surprises with Daniel Johns as he celebrates What If The Future Never Happened? and the 30th anniversary of Frogstomp. Don’t wait. Tickets are nearly gone!

About Daniel Johns

With six #1 albums and a career marked by reinvention, Daniel Johns stands as the most decorated Australian songwriter of his generation. As the frontman of Silverchair, he led the band to an unprecedented run: five studio albums between 1995 and 2007, each debuting at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart and collectively selling more than 10 million copies worldwide. Along the way, Johns became the first artist in history to claim APRA’s Songwriter of the Year award three times, cementing his reputation as one our most innovative musicians.

DANIEL JOHNS IN CONVERSATION: WHAT IF THE FUTURE NEVER HAPPENED?
​+ special guest host Dylan Lewis
​AUSTRALIA
​NOVEMBER 2025
​Presented by Frontier Touring

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
​via frontiertouring.com/danieljohns

ALL SHOWS LICENSED ALL AGES

Saturday 1 November
​State Theatre | Sydney, NSW
​ticketmaster.com.au
​FINAL TICKETS

Friday 7 November
​Newcastle Civic Theatre | Newcastle, NSW
​SOLD OUT!

Sunday 9 November
​Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD
​SOLD OUT!

Thursday 13 November
​Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
​ticketmaster.com.au
​FINAL TICKETS

Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers.

We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.

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BUY/STREAM LOVE BALLOON

Beloved Aussie rockers Ocean Alley have announced five massive new shows to their 2026 Summer run, celebrating their acclaimed new album Love Balloon.

With previously announced dates selling fast, the band will now extend their tour along the Australian coast and regional locations this March with shows presented by SummerSalt – kicking off at Exhibition Park, Canberra (7 March), then heading to Torquay Common (8 March), Speers Point Park in Lake Macquarie (14 March), Sunshine Coast Stadium (15 March) and wrapping up at Glenelg Beach, Adelaide (21 March). They’ll be joined by an all-star lineup including DIY heroes Skegss, American rock band Allah-Las (all shows except Adelaide), Byron Bay psychedelic rockers Babe Rainbow, Melbourne garage rockers The Grogans (Adelaide only), indie-rock five piece Mid Drift, indie/psych-pop pals Le Shiv and raw indie-rockers Seaside – making for one of the band’s biggest outdoor tours to date.

Fans can secure tickets via the Artist Presale from 9am on Thursday 30 October until 8am Friday 31 October local. Register for presale access at oceanalley.com.au.

These shows follow Ocean Alley’s capital city run in January, which will mark their largest ever headline dates, with stops in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Fremantle and Margaret River. East Coast shows feature Nothing But Thieves, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Ruby Fields, while the West Coast welcomes Skegss, Ruby Fields and rising Perth outfit Smol Fish.

The tour comes on the heels of Love Balloon’s release – the band’s fifth studio album, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Vinyl and Australian Album Charts, #3 on the ARIA Albums Chart and has remained in the Top 10 Australian Album Charts for six weeks. A journey through love and life in all its colour and chaos, the record is anchored by moments of light, vulnerability and connection, led by the luminous single “Drenched” and its nostalgic early-2000s-inspired video.

The new dates round out a huge 2025 for Ocean Alley – including their biggest headline show to date at London’s Alexandra Palace, two North American tours and their first South American shows across Brazil, Chile and Mexico. The band also made festival appearances at Lollapalooza, Sziget and Austin City Limits, as well as their breakthrough hit “Confidence” placing #65 in triple j’s Hottest 100 of Australian Songs.

With over 1 billion streams and a reputation for magnetic live performances, Ocean Alley have become one of Australia’s most successful musical exports. Across five albums – including 2022’s Low Altitude Living – the six-piece (Baden Donegal, Angus Goodwin, Lach Galbraith, Mitch Galbraith, Tom O’Brien and Nic Blom) continue to evolve their unmistakable sound. With chart success across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US – and nine Gold or higher accredited singles – Ocean Alley are stepping confidently into a bold new chapter, with stadium-sized ambition and an enduring global legacy in sight.

OCEAN ALLEY
AUSTRALIAN COASTAL TOUR 2026
With special guests Skegss, Allah-Las*, Babe Rainbow, The Grogans^, Mid Drift, Le Shiv and Seaside
Presented by SummerSalt & Face To Face, Supported by triple j
TICKET INFO HERE

Saturday 7 March – Exhibition Park, Canberra, ACT
Sunday 8 March – Torquay Common, Torquay, VIC
Sat 14 March – Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie, NSW
Sunday 15 March – Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Saturday 21 March – Glenelg Beach, Adelaide, SA
*Not playing Adelaide, ^ playing Adelaide only

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER, 9AM LOCAL
Artist Presale: Thursday 30 October, 9am – Friday 31 October, 8am local
Live Nation and Face To Face Presale: Thursday 30 October, 9am – Friday 31 October, 8am local
Spotify Presale: Thursday 30 October, 11am – Friday 31 October, 8am local

Plus already announced Australian tour, all shows selling fast:
Saturday 24 January – Catani Gardens, Melbourne/Wurundjeri VIC*
Friday 30 January – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane/Meanjin, QLD *
Saturday 31 January – The Domain, Sydney/Eora, NSW*
Saturday 21 February –  Freo Esplanade, Fremantle/Whadjuk, WA^
Sunday 22 February – 3 Oceans Winery, Margaret River/Wadandi, WA^

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: oceanalley.com.au

*Supported by Nothing But Thieves, Rainbow Kitten Surprise (both exclusive to Mel/Bris/Syd) and Ruby Fields
^ Supported by Skegss, Ruby Fields and Smol Fish

NEW YEAR, SAME START

FIELD DAY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS WITH SYDNEY RETURN ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

CARL COX & JAMIE JONES, DEBORAH DE LUCA, KÖLSCH, PATRICK MASON, PATRICK AND STÜM AMONG WORLD-CLASS NAMES SET TO PERFORM & BRAND NEW PRIDE STAGE DEBUTING IN 2026

A Sydney institution and New Year’s Day tradition, Field Day returns to add another chapter to its legacy with an epic celebration on Gadigal Country this New Year’s Day. Featuring a stacked lineup of Australian and international talent, the festival will once again fill The Domain with music, energy and community spirit.

Across three stages, the Field Day 2026 lineup brings together some of the biggest names in global dance music. Legendary British DJ Carl Cox teams up with Welsh producer Jamie Jones for solo and back-to-back sets that promise to keep Sydney moving well into the night.

Across three decades, Carl Cox has remained one of the UK’s most influential DJs. A multi-award winner at the DJ Awards, International Dance Music Awards and NME Awards, Cox has long been a mainstay at Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival. With five studio albums, countless singles, collaborations and remixes for Fatboy Slim, Sofi Tukker and deadmau5, his impact on electronic music is undeniable.

Speaking on his return, Cox said, “I’ll never forget seeing in the year 2000 on Bondi Beach. It’s great to be back with Fuzzy for another milestone, celebrating 25 years of Field Day.”

Jamie Jones, one of the UK’s defining electronic artists, has been shaping global dance culture since his 2006 debut. Voted Resident Advisor’s Top DJ of 2011, he has headlined clubs around the world, built a loyal following through his Paradise residency in Ibiza and played festivals including Coachella, Creamfields and Glastonbury.

Italian powerhouse Deborah De Luca brings her signature techno to Sydney following her 25-track album Hard Pop Vol. 2. Danish producer Kölsch joins the bill, performing material from his critically acclaimed 2025 release KINEMA. British producer and Trick label head Patrick Topping makes his Field Day debut, bringing remixes of Calvin Harris, Robyn and more alongside his standout single Want U.

Australian icons The Presets return with their unmatched live set. The ARIA-winning duo remain leaders in electronic music, commanding festival and club stages nationwide. Rising producer STÜM, whose Solar Safari Tour sold out in minutes across Australia, and Berlin-based Patrick Mason, known for his high-energy house and techno, also join the lineup.

The 2026 roster features ‘Shooting Stars’ duo Bag Raiders, Irish hitmakers Belters Only, and London’s BL3SS, representing the next wave of UK talent. Charlotte Plank brings her ClubLiminal EP back to Sydney, while ARIA-nominated CYRIL makes his debut with tracks from To the World and From Down Under. Fish56Octagon, drum and bass producer SOTA, and French-born, London-based DJ Swimming Paul round out the international lineup.

Field Day’s commitment to homegrown talent continues with Atomic Kiss, Chase Zera, Djanaba, Eva Charley, Jarred Baker, Jessi Lowkey, Tomgraaam, Troy Beman, Yemi Sul and ZOTDOTCOM each set to light up The Domain on New Year’s Day 2026.

Making its debut in 2026 is CAMP GROUND, a new stage dedicated to Sydney’s queer talent. Explaining its creation, organisers Fuzzy said;

 “Field Day has always been a space where LGBTQIA+ communities are welcome and celebrated. Queer artists and revellers have been a big part of Field Day’s 25 years of success, we’re thrilled to honour that by introducing CAMP GROUND to the festival in 2026 – curated by and for LGBTQIA+ communities, spotlighting some of Sydney’s best.”

Now celebrating its 25th year, Field Day remains one of Australia’s most loved festivals. With a lineup that reflects the momentum of electronic music both here and abroad, the event continues to prove its place at the heart of Sydney’s summer.

PRE-SALE REGISTRATION

FIELD DAY 2026

MONDAY 1 JANUARY THE DOMAIN SYDNEY, GADIGAL COUNTRY

Pre-Sales: 12pm AEDT, Wednesday 29 October
General Sales: 12pm AEDT, Thursday 30 October

First Release: $159.90
Second Release: $169.90
Third Release: $179.90
Final Release: $199.90
VIP: $265.90
Fast Forward add on: $40
*All ticket prices listed are before fees

A-Z
CARL COX & JAMIE JONES (B2B and SOLO SETS)
DEBORAH DE LUCA
KÖLSCH
PATRICK TOPPING
THE PRESETS (LIVE)
STÜM
PATRICK MASON

A-Z
BAG RAIDERS (LIVE)
BELTERS ONLY
BL3SS
CHARLOTTE PLANK
CYRIL
DJANABA
FISH56OCTAGON
SOTA
SWIMMING PAUL

A-Z
ATOMIC KISS
CHASE ZERA
EVA CHARLEY
JARRED BAKER
JESSI LOWKEY
TOMGRAAAM
TROY BEMAN
YEMI SUL
ZOTDOTCOM

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