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PRESALE BEGINS MONDAY 13 JANUARY AT 12 PM AEDT
GENERAL ON-SALE BEGINS TUESDAY 14 JANUARY AT 12 PM AEDT
Legendary dance music pioneers GROOVE ARMADA are thrilled to announce their 2025 Australian tour, bringing their iconic sound and exhilarating DJ sets to Metro City in Perth on Thursday 27 February, and to the Roundhouse in Sydney on Saturday 8 March, presented by Untitled Group. The duo will play a further show in Melbourne as part of Live At The Gardens, presented by Roundhouse Entertainment.
Known for their groundbreaking fusion of house, big beat, and funk influences, Tom Findlay and Andy Cato have been at the forefront of the global dance music scene for more than 25 years. With anthems like ‘I See You Baby’, ‘Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)’, and the Grammy-nominated ‘Superstylin’’, GROOVE ARMADA has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning three Grammy nominations, a Brit Award nomination, a string of UK Top 10 albums, and achieving five Top 40 albums in Australia. Fresh off the success of their 2022 career-spanning retrospective, GA25, which celebrated a quarter-century of dancefloor classics, GROOVE ARMADA continues to captivate audiences with their timeless sound.
GROOVE ARMADA – 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
*Presented by Untitled Group
*Presented by Roundhouse Entertainment
Thurs 27 Feb – Metro City, Boorloo/Perth*
Sat 8th Mar – Roundhouse, Eora/Sydney*
Sun 9th Mar – Live At The Gardens, Naarm/Melbourne**
Renowned for their ability to craft euphoric dancefloor moments, GROOVE ARMADA’s DJ sets are a journey through iconic hits, deep cuts, and cutting-edge sounds. From unforgettable sets at Glastonbury to packed-out shows at Brixton Academy and festivals worldwide, their performances are a celebration of rhythm, soul, and the boundless energy of dance music.
Don’t miss the chance to witness GROOVE ARMADA behind the decks in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne. Secure your tickets and join the celebration of one of dance music’s most influential acts.
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Location: The Garden Resort, Tisno
999999999, Anfisa Letyago, Ben Sims, Dax J, Ellen Allien, Hector Oaks, Kobosil, Mall Grab, Vtss and many more are announced to perform at Terminal V Croatia
World renowned Scottish techno festival Terminal V returns to Tisno, Croatia, for what will be a standout second edition from July 17th to 21st 2025. The scene-leading festival once again offers four open-air stages, beachside dance floors and intimate relaxation areas by the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea at The Garden Resort for thousands of dedicated music lovers. They will assemble for another cutting-edge soundtrack that offers up the very best in techno from across the spectrum and a mix of legends, new school stars and plenty in between.
Terminal V is known for pulling out all the stops when it comes to production, and that will be the case again in summer with cutting edge light and sound across the superb Barbarella’s, the more secluded Olive Grove, the epic Main Stage and the superb Beach Stage. Tisno’s blissful Garden Resort is a natural hideaway with a sweeping bay, glistening Adriatic sea and the chance to dance under a hot sun or twinkling stars at a range of different venues as well as on unmissable daily boat parties and late night afterparties which run until sunrise. As if this wasn’t enough, there will be plenty of adrenaline-pumping water sports to enjoy by day.
Musically, there is plenty to get excited about with international stars like Hector Oaks, Kobosil, Ben Sims, Ellen Allien and Dax J joined by contemporary heroes such as VTSS, 999999999, Anfisa Letyago, Carv, Miss Bashful and DBBD and Hannah Laing amongst many more. From hard techno to euphoric trance and everything in between, all shades of sound will be catered for.
MARRØN
Backed by 50 years of party expertise from the legendary Pacha Ibiza, this is an unmissable event with another of the world’s most sought after DJs. Availability on the dancefloor is limited, so secure your spot now.
Untitled Group continues their 10-year anniversary celebrations with the announcement of an Untitled Day Party, featuring global dance music pioneers DJ BORING and LB aka LABAT.
The event will take place on Sunday, 5 January 2025, at The Timber Yard, Melbourne’s iconic industrial, inner-city space set to be transformed into a European-style rave paradise.
Returning to home soil DJ BORING has cemented his status as a global dance music icon since his breakout hit “Winona”. Known for his high-energy sets, DJ BORING has graced some of the world’s most renowned stages, including Glastonbury 2024, Boiler Room, and many more. Catch him fresh from his coveted closing set at Beyond the Valley as the fan favourite returns to his take over The Timber Yard.
French DJ, producer, and label owner LB aka LABAT will bring his signature sound to the lineup. With his top single “Feel the Beat” nearing 2 million streams, LABAT’s innovative take on electronic music has earned him a global following and performances at world-class events across the globe.
This exclusive events lineup will also include Bertie, Ollie Lishman and Sophie McAlister.
For the past decade, Untitled Group has redefined Australia’s live music scene with flagship festivals like Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, Wildlands, and Ability Fest, while also excelling in artist touring, management, and a leading booking agency. As part of their 10-year anniversary celebrations, fans can look forward to exclusive merchandise, secret pop-up shows, money-can’t-buy competitions, and more throughout the summer.
Tickets are expected to sell out fast—don’t miss your chance to join the celebrations of a decade of unforgettable experiences with Untitled Group, DJ BORING and LB aka LABAT.
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Presale begins on – Thursday 19 December 12pm AEDT
General tickets available – Friday 20 December 12pm AEDT
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Frankston City Council’s iconic Waterfront Festival returns on Friday 7 February and Saturday 8 February, featuring a music line-up of some of Australia’s best artists, delicious food and plenty of activities for all-ages both in and out of the water.
A highlight of the summer season, Waterfront Festival returns bigger and better than ever, with a new format and some exciting new additions coming in 2025. For the first time, Waterfront Festival will kick off on Friday evening, offering the perfect way to unwind and ease into the weekend. Headlining the mainstage will be legendary Aussie duo Sneaky Sound System, who will bring their signature dance anthems to the stage as the sun sets over the bay. They will be joined by Sunshine & Disco Faith Choir, Amaru Tribe and Coco Michelle.
On Saturday, the festival kicks into full gear, offering a day filled with free activities and entertainment. Check out the Rotary Duck Race as colourful ducks take over the creek, explore the stalls and interactive activities for some hands-on fun, or take part in the Frankston Swim Classic – whether you’re competing or cheering from the sand!
Saturday’s music line-up offers a more relaxed vibe, headed up by indie folk duo Pierce Brothers, who are currently celebrating ten years since their breakout EP, The Night Tree, with a nationwide tour. Also on the bill is the ultra charismatic Queenie, whose powerful voice and heartfelt songwriting never fails to captivate any audience, and nine-piece West African/Cuban collective Ausecuma Beats. There’s also performances by Steph Strings, Lotte Gallagher, George & Noriko and Natasha Kate. As the music winds down, the festival wraps up with a dazzling fireworks display over the bay.
Across both days, food trucks will offer an array of flavours, from local favourites to international fare with the new addition of The World Kitchen. Presented by Ventana, The World Kitchen is a food performance venue showcasing varying cultures and traditions through food. The World Kitchen is the place where sharing food becomes the universal language.
Waterfront Festival is the place to be for good vibes in the sun – take in the atmosphere with family and friends on the lawn, listening to tunes and sipping drinks from the garden bar. Don’t miss Frankston’s signature summer event, proudly brought to you by Frankston City Council. See you there!
WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
Friday 7 February: 5 – 10pm
Saturday 8 February: 12 – 10pm | Fireworks display: 9.45pm
For more info visit www.imaginefrankston.
Waterfront Festival is proudly presented by Frankston City Council
TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER
The honeymoon definitely ain’t over – legendary Aussie rockers THE CRUEL SEA are set to light up the Live At The Gardens stage with a very special performance at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne on Saturday 8 March, 2025, delivering an unforgettable evening of raw energy and homegrown hits under the stars.
Joining THE CRUEL SEA are some of Australia’s most revered and exciting artists – MARK SEYMOUR & THE UNDERTOW, VIKA & LINDA and rising indie-alt rockers LOOSE CONTENT.
Presented by Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with MG Live, this show is the latest addition to the highly anticipated March series of Live At The Gardens, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Tickets for THE CRUEL SEA Live At The Gardens go on sale Tuesday 17 December from Ticketmaster at 11.00am local time, with Live At The Gardens and Roundhouse presales beginning Monday 16 December at 10.00am local time.
Formed in 1987, THE CRUEL SEA carved their place in Australian music history with a genre-blurring sound, fusing blues, roots, surf, rock, soul and cinematic soundscapes, led by charismatic frontman Tex Perkins. Their albums The Honeymoon Is Over (1993) and Three Legged Dog (1995) catapulted them to national stardom, earning them eight ARIA Awards and cementing their legacy with hits like Better Get a Lawyer, Black Stick, Just A Man and The Honeymoon Is Over.
Their 1993 masterpiece, The Honeymoon Is Over, became the soundtrack of a generation, spending more than a year in the ARIA album chart, solidifying the seminal album its place in Australian history.
This Live At The Gardens show coincides with the release of THE CRUEL SEA’s first album in 23 years, Straight Into The Sun (released 7 March), marking an exciting new chapter in the band’s celebrated career and featuring the return of the classic lineup of Tex Perkins, Jim Elliott (drums), Ken Gormly (bass), Dan Rumour (guitar) and longtime collaborator, Matt Walker (guitar). “The Cruel Sea are back, and it feels so right,” declared Double J, echoing the excitement surrounding their highly anticipated return.
More than 30 years later, their live shows remain electric, with critics hailing their live performances as “a masterclass in atmosphere and grit”.
“An elite performance by an all-time great Australian band at the top of their game.”
Hi Fi Way Live
“Perkins remains one of this country’s more entertaining frontmen and his ability to swagger across the stage, engaging with the crowd is mesmerising.”
The Rockpit
“The Cruel Sea’s return to the stage after ten years was a joyful triumph.”
The Music
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TICKETING
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Runs from: Monday 16 December 10.00am local time
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GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE – THE CRUEL SEA
Tickets on sale Tuesday 17 December at 11.00am local time
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TICKET PRICE
General Admission $119.90
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EVENT INFORMATION
Live At The Gardens is Licensed All-Ages. Strictly no BYO alcohol or food. Broad offering of food and beverages will be available on site with every attempt to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for. Everyone requires a paid ticket excluding babies in arms 24 months and under. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times.
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As the iconic Summer Dance series continues, today Astral People join forces with social enterprise House of Darwin to reveal the day to night headliners for the next instalment on January 4 at Liberty Hall in Eora/Sydney. An event with purpose, proceeds from this Summer Dance will be directly supporting House of Darwin’s initiatives in regional communities across the Northern Territory. BUY DAY TICKETS HERE + NIGHT TICKETS HERE.
Setting off 2025 with a masterclass of dance music locally and abroad, Summer Dance continues its stride with the next session featuring Jyoty, Halfqueen and Crescendoll. Expect a huge day of energetic expertise, unpredictability and innovative club spectacle, all revelling in the perfect setting Summer Dance has come to be known for.
Leading the charge is London via Amsterdam Jyoty – a one-of-a-kind selector who began her journey as a host on Rinse FM and has now become one of the underground’s most loved figures that has transformed dancefloors all over world. Joining her is the incomparable HALF QUEEN, whose artistry is rooted in the experiences of her Fijian and Pākehā bloodlines and celebrated for her ability to weave the sounds of local and global diasporas. On the local front is Gamilaraay woman and Gadigal based DJ crescendoll, an appreciator of all things club with a high energy style that spans juke, jersey, footwork, hard drum, UK bass, garage and acid.
The energy doesn’t stop as the sun sets – headlining the night for Summer Dance AFTER DARK are two UK pioneers Flowdan and Neffa-T, joining forces for an evening of heavyweight basslines and electrifying energy. Sounding the call to ramp up the party is CLIPZ, a UK legend unleashing top-tier jungle and drum & bass with unmatched precision and intensity. Bringing the spark to the night are dub/garage aficionados and Eora-based Bouki and Mash with a special B2B set.
Summer Dance continues to be recognised as a pillar in the local event space with an enviable tally of consistent sell out status. Be sure to expect a stream of events that assert memorable, ‘need to be there’ experiences, a welcome baptism or a return home to the experience as Summer Dance continues into 2025. Boasting cutting edge programming that places lauded talent as Folamour, Bicep, Honey Dijon, Moodymann, Jyoty, Four Tet, Yung Singh, Eris Drew and Octo Octa side by side with primed to break locals Crybaby, Sollyy, Jennifer Loveless, CC:DISCO! to JamesJamesJames and beyond.
SUMMER DANCE
Presented by Astral People + House of Darwin
January 4
JYOTY (UK)
HALF QUEEN (NZ)
CRESCENDOLL
SUMMER DANCE AFTER DARK
FLOWDAN AND NEFFA-T (UK)
CLIPZ (UK)
BOUKI B2B MASH
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After a sell-out run in 2024, Australia’s biggest modern R&B festival is back with a lineup of genre heavy-hitters and icons.
The festival boasts three headliners starting with Don Toliver, who currently owns every R&B dance-floor across Australia with his long string of bangers, co-headlined by the undisputed Queen of R&B Jhene Aiko who’s discography that if we listed would go for pages, and making his highly anticipated return to Australia is powerhouse music talent and now renowned actor Vince Staples. The lineup keeps going with R&B favourites spanning diverse acts across the genre like Mariah The Scientist, 6LACK, BLXST, and Kaash Paige. The festival will also have a second “Soul Party” stage strictly for partying with international DJ’s Jarreau Vandal, S!rene, and Rosey Gold. Larissa Lambert & SAHXL will be the festival’s local talent representing Australia on the big stage.
Speaking on the event, festival co-founder Emal Naim says,
“The success of Souled Out 2024 showed Australians we’re craving for a modern R&B festival, so we’re here to stay and we can’t wait to keep feeding this vibrant community of R&B fans”
The festival is being presented by popular live music discovery platform – Whatslively, who will assist the festival with marketing and technology support as well as holding its standard Whatslively presale through its concert tracker app.
TICKETING INFO
Pre-Sale tickets go on sale Wednesday December 18th 12PM AEDT
General Sale Thursday December 19th 12PM AEDT
For pre-sale access sign up to Souled Out via the website or have the Whatslively App,
FULL LINEUP
Don Toliver
Jhené Aiko
Vince Staples
6LACK
BLXST
Mariah The Scientist
Kaash Paige
Denise Julia
Jarreau Vandal
S!rene
Rosey Gold
Larissa Lambert
SAHXL
CITIES & DATES
Melbourne February 22 – Caribbean Garden
Sydney February 23 – Parramatta Park
Brisbane February 28 – Showgrounds
The Juicy Fest 2025 line-up is stacked with some of the biggest names in hip hop and R&B including Ludacris, Akon, Jeremih, Keyshia Cole, Fat Joe, Ray J, Montell Jordan, Next, Jacquees, Bizzy Bone, Layzie Bone, Jay Sean, Twista, Baby Bash, Pleasure P and Bobby V.
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four shows across Australia this summer. The Australian leg of the tour gets underway in Fremantle in Western Australia on January 15, before heading to Melbourne on January 17, Sydney on January 18 and the Gold Coast on January 19.
Montell Jordan, Next and Ray J are the latest additions and were powerhouses of 90s and 2000s R&B. Ludacris is a three-time Grammy award-winning, 20-time Grammy-nominated hip-hop icon who has etched his mark into music history whilst Akon is a multi-genre artist who has hits spread across pop, R&B, hip hop and dance and collaborations with some of the biggest artists in the world.
“I can’t wait to be a part of the biggest Juicy Fest tour to hit down under. The line-up is stacked so you know it’s going to be a good time and I can’t wait to see you all down under this summer,” Montell Jordan says.
“The Juicy Fest 2025 tour is going to be lit, I got all the songs that you all want to hear, I’m taking it all the way back to the beginning,” Ray J says.
Juicy Fest 2025 will be the biggest since its inception in 2023, with the total number of R&B and hip-hop icons and hitmakers touring Australia to 16.
Juicy Fest promoter Glenn Meikle says this year’s line-up is packed with artists responsible for some of R&B and hip hop’s biggest hits of the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
“This line-up is massive and we can’t wait to bring 16 international artists who are icons and hitmakers in their genre to one stage. We’re confident the massive line-up caters to all R&B and hip-hop fans across Australia,” Meikle says.
Final release tickets are still available for all shows but they are limited and selling fast.
Tickets are available at www.juicyfest.co
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I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain is an album of late night reflections on goodbyes, grief, new beginnings, and an important friendship that underpinned Sarah Blasko’s childhood, and finds one of Australia’s most revered songwriters more reflective and more personal than ever before. It was recorded at Rancom Street Studios in Eora/Sydney with engineer Brent Clark, produced by Sarah Blasko and mixed by Kenny Gilmore (Weyes Blood, Julia Holter, Ariel Pink), and marked a new approach to writing and recording from that of her earlier records – “This album was probably the most relaxed and free feeling record I’ve made” – while thematically traversing both the heartbreak and quiet calm that comes with letting go of your younger self, how thin the line between tragedy and comedy becomes the older we get, and the way that time changes ourselves, our hopes and our dreams. Despite roaming some big subject matter, I Just Need to Conquer This Mountain is a declaration of positivity and hope amidst the difficulty of life, one that recognises the duality in all things, and pushes forward into the light. Sarah Blasko is as expansive as she is prolific, writing songs that strike with rare immediacy, clarity and purpose. Across a discography of six solo albums – Depth of Field (2018), Eternal Return (2015), I Awake (2012), As Day Follows Night (2009), What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have (2006) and The Overture & the Underscore (2004) – and two albums with Holly Throsby and Sally Seltmann as Seeker Lover Keeper – Seeker, Lover, Keeper (2011) and Wild Seeds (2019) – four albums have reached Platinum Sales Status with six debuts in the ARIA Top 10. Sarah Blasko is a three-time ARIA Award winner, 18x ARIA Award nominee, has won the J Award for Australian Album of the Year, and three-times shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize. Her cover of Cold Chisel’s ‘Flame Trees’ (2004) had a resurgence when it was featured in Season 2 of Netflix’s Heartbreak High, spawning a remix by Cub Sport released this June. Sarah Blasko composed the music for Bell Shakespeare’s productions of Twelfth Night (2023) and Hamlet (2008), Sydney Dance Company’s Emergence (2013), has been praised by the likes of Sir Elton John on his visit to James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke.
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The world has awoken to strange visitors, in the form of an enigmatic Out Of Home campaign by international party series elrow.
The events producer, renowned for its fun-forward thematic events with a heavy focus on practical effects and costume designs point to a ‘giant leap forward’ in 2025, with details to be announced on Wednesday 18th December.
2025: A Space Rowdissey
A rocket ship sits in orbit around a strange planet, on the cusp of an interstellar journey. A modern take on posters for classic films by sci-fi masters, most notably Robert McCall’s work for Kubrick’s 2001, this mysterious new creative points backwards to the analogue design and practical effects of the past, and forward into new realms of technological possibility.
The poster campaign was featured simultaneously in major cities around the world. Spanning 4 continents: Europe, America, Africa and Asia, iconic locations include Tokyo’s Shibuya Tower, London’s Leicester Square, Miami’s Wynwood, and the New York City Subway.
The full list of cities: Barcelona (ES), Cape Town (ZA), Ibiza (ES), Lima (
The poster is already generating significant noise on social media, with questions raised about what the next steps could mean, ranging from a move into cinema to other out of this world pursuits. While the organization remains tight lipped, and will not be responding to requests for comments, all will be revealed on the 18.12.24.
A banner year for an extraordinary success story
This early xmas present will cap off an banner year for the international events producer, which has brought their unique, theatrical take on clubbing to a record number of cities in 2024.
A unique focus on custom made costumes and sets, professional acrobats and trained actors for each themed event, has set them in a category apart from other club brands.
With sold out shows in some of the world’s hottest venues – from London’s Drumsheds to Miami’s Factory Town, as well as events in more than 40 cities,, 2024 marks another highpoint for a brand that continues to go from strength to strength.
About elrow
Founded in 2010 by Cruz and Juan Arnau, elrow is an innovative leading brand in global entertainment and festivals. It belongs to the sixth generation of the Arnau Family, known for creating the legendary Monegros Desert Festival and the iconic Club Florida 135 in Fraga. From a unique fusion of the best electronic music, stunning stage design, impossible architectures, and extravagant performances, elrow has established a global standard of nomadic and thematic festivals that are one hundred percent immersive. With residencies in Ibiza, Madrid, London, Dubai, Las Vegas, and Amsterdam, as well as the successful itinerant festival elrow Town, the brand has captivated more than 6 million people and conquered more than 40 cities and 20 countries, establishing itself as a globally recognized entertainment powerhouse.
Enjoy the incredible Warner Bros. Pictures film on screen as a live orchestra plays the Grammy-nominated original score.
Australia, Sydney, – TEG LIFE LIKE TOURING is proud to announce the iconic Batman (1989) movie with a live symphony orchestra experience, “Batman in Concert” is coming to Sydney on Friday, 10 January 2025 at the ICC Sydney Theatre.
“Batman in Concert” is part of a global tour that brings the Warner Bros. Pictures’ 1989 blockbuster film directed by Tim Burton to symphony halls around the globe as part of the DC in Concert series. Tickets are on sale now, and are available to purchase via Ticketek.
The global tour originally commenced in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theater, before making 18 stops across cities in the U.S. and Europe before arriving in Australia.
Fans will enjoy the film on the big screen while Danny Elfman’s iconic musical score is performed by Sydney’s Metropolitan Orchestra led by esteemed Australian conductor, Sarah-Grace Williams.
As well as an enhanced concert experience, there will also be spectacular stage lighting, merchandise sales, and more. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favourite DC Super Hero or Super-Villain.
“After its resounding success abroad, we are thrilled to be bringing this incredible fan event to Sydney. Live symphony orchestras performing, to picture, every note from fan-favourite blockbuster films starring DC Super Heroes is an experience not to be missed, shares Rachael Carroll, Managing Director TEG Sport and Experiences. “We can’t wait to create unforgettable memories for existing fans and their friends and families as we tour “Batman” in concert.”
Released June 23, 1989, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Batman” was the top-grossing film that year and has remained a fan-favourite for more than three decades. The film was composer Danny Elfman’s first collaboration with director Tim Burton and the score was later nominated for a Grammy award. Elfman’s “Batman Theme” has become an iconic piece, evoking the DC Super Hero for many generations.