Photography: Nate Hill @natehill
Steel City Dance Discs, the beloved community label, is joining forces with Astral People for an all-day event in Eora!
Presenting Hazard Festival—a vibrant, culture-infused gathering created by Steel City Dance Discs. Originally rooted in Newcastle and now operating from London, the label welcomes a mix of old and new friends to Eora’s Liberty Hall Courts for an electrifying sound experience.
Headlining the event are Ireland’s Samba Boys (KETTAMA & Tommy Holohan), alongside Rotterdam’s Flansie, Naarm’s Purient, Eora’s very own 3NDLES5 & Crazymike, Shady Nasty, Solo Career, and Mulubinba’s Anika.
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SUBSONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF MUSIC, COMMUNITY, AND CREATIVITY
Subsonic Music Festival Update:
Australia’s Beloved Multi-Day Underground Music & Lifestyle Festival Returns with a Stunning Musical Lineup, Unforgettable Experiences, and a Focus on Emerging Talent
Subsonic Music Festival will be celebrating their 15 year anniversary (Nov 29 – Dec 1)
The event is now a completely BYO festival
It will be a 3 day festival filled with LIVE music, DJs, workshops, lifestyle and food, by the beautiful river in a world heritage listed area of NSW
The festival will feature a wide array of workshops within The Village space, from invigorating ice baths by the river, serene morning yoga sessions, sound immersions and much more
For the Full Artist Line-Up (International & Australian Talent) – CLICK HERE!!
Subsonic Music Festival, one of Australia’s most celebrated underground music and lifestyle festivals, has announced its 15th-anniversary edition, set to take place just north of Sydney from November 29 to December 1, 2024. Known for its dynamic lineup of music, stunning natural setting, and vibrant community spirit, Subsonic has become a haven for music lovers, creatives, and those seeking an escape from the mainstream.
This year marks a significant milestone for Subsonic as it celebrates 15 years of bringing together diverse communities through music, art, and immersive experiences. Made even more significant given the current events and festival climate in NSW and Australia, against the odds, Subsonic is determined to show us why we still need music festivals in our lives.
“We’ve come a long way since our first festival, and it’s been incredible to see the community grow and evolve with us,” says Festival Director Scott Commens. “This year’s lineup is a reflection of our journey – a blend of the sounds that have defined us over the years and fresh, innovative artists who are shaping the future of music.”
This year’s musical lineup features a huge array of international, interstate and local talent, including DJs and bands from a diverse range of genres and backgrounds. International headliners from the U.S and Europe include DJ heavyweights Radio Slave, Toman, Gene on Earth, .Vril, Polygonia and Viken Arman stacked alongside legendary veterans and cult like selectors DJ Zip and Sammy Dee to name only a few. They are joined by an impressive ‘who’s who’ of local and interstate DJs, live acts and bands. Sydney’s “it” artist of the moment Becca Hatch makes her much anticipated Subsonic debut, alongside other live acts like Byron Bay boy wonder Moontide, Melbourne’s The Oddness and others.
While the festival industry has seen its share of obstacles, Subsonic Music Festival is moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose and celebration. As many festivals have been impacted by rising costs, as seen repeatedly in the news cycle, Subsonic has doubled down on its commitment to bringing people together.
15 years is a long time for anything, it is particularly long for a music festival and particularly in the current festival and events climate. Continuing more broadly on the current state of the music industry and festivals in particular, Vanessa said, “At a time when the music industry and events space are struggling and with many festival cancellations making the news, we (more than ever) still emphatically believe in providing a platform that brings together a broad like-minded community in a way that’s unique and offers a much-needed space for expression, discovery and connection in these testing times.”
And at its core, Subsonic is about that community. For over a decade, the festival has cultivated a loyal and diverse following of festivalgoers who return year after year to reconnect with old friends and make new ones while welcoming in newcomers to discover it all for the first time.
“Our community is what makes Subsonic special,” says Festival Director, Scott Commens. “Whether it’s through a shared love of music, art, or simply the joy of being together in such a beautiful setting, Subsonic is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone is part of the experience.”
Tickets are on Sale Now – Click Here!!
Website: https://www.subsonicmusic.com.au
You’ll find your playlist for the week at: www.subsonicmusic.com.au/music
ULTRA Worldwide unveils Phase 1 lineup announcements for 2025 editions of ULTRA Australia and ULTRA Beach Gold Coast
Both events will feature headlining sets from Martin Garrix, Axwell, Da Tweekaz and Sub Zero Project, as well as hosting Knock2’s debut Australian performances
ULTRA Australia’s Phase 1 lineup announcement also includes headlining RESISTANCE sets by legendary British DJ/producer Carl Cox and Italian techno maestro Deborah De Luca
Following two sold-out events in 2024, the world’s most international music festival brand will return to Australia in April 2025 for two days of programming across two cities
ULTRA BEACH GOLD COAST – FRIDAY, 11 APRIL 2025
BROADWATER PARKLANDS
ULTRA AUSTRALIA – SATURDAY, 12 APRIL 2025
FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE IN MELBOURNE
ULTRA Worldwide has unveiled Phase 1 lineup announcements for ULTRA Australia and ULTRA Beach Gold Coast 2025.
On Friday April 11, 2025, ULTRA Beach Gold Coast will return to Southport’s picturesque Broadwater Parklands for its second edition, bringing an impressive lineup of world-renowned DJs to the single-stage event. Then on Saturday, April 12, 2025, ULTRA Australia will once again touch down in Melbourne for the festival’s sixth instalment, showcasing a plethora of chart-topping artists across multiple stages.
Both festivals will feature headlining sets from multi-platinum superstar producer Martin Garrix, five-time GRAMMY Award-nominee Axwell, Norwegian hardstyle heavyweights Da Tweekaz, Dutch hardstyle purveyors Sub Zero Project, and prodigious electronic music phenomenon Knock2, who will be making his debut Australian performances.
In addition to these five globe-trotting headlining acts, ULTRA Australia’s Phase 1 lineup announcement also includes headlining RESISTANCE performances from legendary British DJ/producer Carl Cox and Italian techno maestro Deborah De Luca.
ULTRA Australia takes pride in creating an all-encompassing entertainment experience for its fans from around the world. Revel in mesmerizing performances from the ULTRA Angels, relax in the designated, shaded ‘chill out’ areas, enjoy culinary delights from a vast array of local food trucks, and taste cocktails from the various bars stationed throughout the festival grounds.
ULTRA Worldwide continues to cement its status as the world’s most international music festival brand, boasting active events on all six inhabited continents. The global festival brand is celebrated for delivering an unparalleled combination of top-tier electronic talent, cutting-edge technology and large-scale productions.
ULTRA BEACH GOLD COAST 2025 – PHASE 1 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT (A-Z)
Axwell
Da Tweekaz
Knock2
Martin Garrix
Sub Zero Project
ULTRA AUSTRALIA 2025 – PHASE 1 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT (A-Z)
Axwell
Carl Cox
Da Tweekaz
Deborah De Luca
Knock2
Martin Garrix
Sub Zero Project
For all details head to www.ultraaustralia.com
Stay connected with ULTRA Australia on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
Photo Credit: Kat Neisler
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Saturday 18th January – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney/Eora
Thursday 23rd January – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane/Meanjin
Friday 24th January – AO LIVE, The Australian Open, Melbourne/Naarm
Saturday 25th January – Ice Cream Factory, Perth/Boorloo
“Kaytranada: king of the beats” – DJ Mag
“Kaytranada’s beats flow like liquid gold, blurring lines between traditional genre boundaries and creating a soundscape that feels both familiar and revolutionary.” – Rolling Stone.
“Watching Kaytranada perform live is like witnessing an alchemist at work. He crafts a vibrant sonic landscape, layering beats and melodies with effortless precision while keeping the crowd dancing nonstop.” – Billboard.
Grammy-award-winning DJ and producer KAYTRANADA has announced he will bring his highly anticipated new live show “TIMELESS” to Australia in January 2025. Presented by Untitled Group, the tour will head to Sydney, Brisbane and Perth and surrounds his headline performance in Melbourne at AO LIVE.
The Australian leg of KAYTRANADA’s tour follows his recent North American dates, which included shows in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, and Toronto. This tour will showcase his new live show, following the highly successful release of his third studio album, ‘TIMELESS’. The album, packed with collaborations from frequent partners like Tinashe, Anderson .Paak, Channel Tres, and Thundercat, is a tour de force of infectious grooves and dancefloor-ready beats. ‘Timeless’ reached #28 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at #2 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
Renowned for his fusion of hip-hop grooves, soulful R&B melodies, funky basslines, and experimental electronic beats, KAYTRANADA has claimed two Grammy wins, played multiple Boiler Rooms, and dominated renowned festivals such as Glastonbury and Coachella. Alongside this, KAYTRANADA has toured with artists such as Madonna and The Weeknd and produced for an array of incredible artists, including Chance the Rapper, Mary J Blige, Goldlink, Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keys, and many more.
Joining KAYTRANADA on this national tour as international special guests will be his collaborator Channel Tres as well as the incredible Lou Phelps and Kitty Ca$h.
KAYTRANADA’s Australian Tour, presented by Untitled Group, will feature his headline performance at AO LIVE on Friday 24 January. Untitled Group is Australia’s largest independently owned music and events company, renowned as the masterminds behind much-loved festivals, including Beyond The Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, Wildlands, Ability Fest and more.
The “TIMELESS” tour will kick off on January 18 in Sydney, followed by Brisbane on January 23 before his headline performance at AO LIVE in Melbourne on January 24 with the tour wrapping up on January 25 in Perth.
KAYTRANADA has cemented himself as a pioneering force in electronic music and is not an artist to be missed live.
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DZ DEATHRAYS ANNOUNCE WEEKEND WARRIORS AUS REGIONAL TOUR THIS FEB – APRIL 2025
SUPPORTED BY LAST QUOKKA, PRETTY UGLYS, DRUNK MUMS, MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUAD, SEMANTICS, TRIM REAPER, PRIVATE WIVES, GOON GREMLINES, ITCHY & THE NITS, KORDEROY, NO LONGER KIDS & MORE
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BLACK RAT ANNIVERSARY TOUR UK/EU 2024
Wed 30 Oct – Urban Spree – Berlin
Thu 31 Oct – Vera – Groningen
Fri 1 Nov – The Underworld – London
Sat 2 Nov – The Craufurd Arms – Milton Keynes
WEEKEND WARRIORS REGIONAL AUS TOUR 2025
Supported by Last Quokka, Pretty Uglys, Drunk Mums, Mannequin Death Squad, Semantics, Trim Reaper, Private Wives, Goon Gremlins, Itchy & The Nits, Korderoy, No Longer Kids + special guests.
Thur 13 Feb – Prince of Wales – Bunbury w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys (TIX)
Fri 14 Feb – The River – Margaret River w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys (TIX)
Sat 15 Feb – Indian Ocean – Scarborough w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys (TIX)
Thur 20 Feb – Whalers Inn – Warrnambool w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Fri 21 Feb – Sooki Lounge – Belgrave w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Sat 22 Feb – Pelly Bar – Frankston w/ Mannequin Death Squad & No Longer Kids (TIX)
Thurs 27 Feb – Barwon Club – Geelong w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Fri 28 Feb – Volta – Ballarat w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Sat 1 Mar – Theatre Royal – Castlemaine w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Thur 6 Mar – The Baso – Canberra w/ special guests & Private Wives (TIX)
Fri 7 Mar – Shark Bar – Manly w/ specials guests & Itchy and the Nits (TIX)
Sat 8 Mar – Wollongong Uni – Wollongong w/ special guests & Private Wives (TIX)
Sun 9 Mar – Beer & BBQ Fest – Mt Gambier w/ SLOWLY SLOWLY
Thur 13 Mar – King Street Bandroom – Newcastle w/ special guests & Goon Gremlins (TIX)
Fri 14 Mar – Finnians – Port Macquarie w/ special guests & Korderoy (TIX)
Sat 15 Mar – Moonshiners – Tamworth (TIX)
Fri 21 Mar – The Northern – Byron Bay w/ special guests & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Sat 22 Mar – Miami Marketta – Gold Coast w/ special guests & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Thur 27 Mar – Sol Bar – Maroochydore w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Fri 28 Mar – Racehorse Hotel – Ipswich w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Sat 29 Mar – Koala Tavern – Capalaba w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Sat 5 Apr – Club Bundaberg w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Fri 11 Apr – Beer Deluxe – Albury w/ Drunk Mums (TIX)
Sat 12 Apr – Tanswells Hotel – Beechworth w/ Drunk Mums (TIX)
Tickets available at dzdeathrays.com
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Yours and Owls is a 16+ event.
March 1st & 2nd, 2025 Wollongong Foreshore, South Beach, Dharawal Country
Tickets On Sale Now via yoursandowlsfestival.com.au
Yours and Owls are delighted to welcome celebrated Australian singer and songwriter Brad Cox to the 2025 lineup. The ARIA-nominated, Golden Guitar-winning sensation from Jindabyne will grace you all with his booming voice and chart-toping country anthem presence.
Yours and Owls Festival will return beachside in 2025, taking over Wollongong Foreshore, South Beach, to deliver you a weekend to remember on March 1st and 2nd.
Unfortunately, we can’t access UOW due to our date change; in true Gong spirit, when life gives us lemons, we go out and make some big-ass pitchers of LEMONADE! Being closer to the CBD means better access to all that juicy CBD stuff that makes life a little easier. Direct transport routes, better connectivity, those beachside negative ions, walking distance to the accommodation if you are coming in from out of town, and, most importantly, a hop, skip, and jump to the after-parties!
It’s a different venue, but the vibe’s the same! Multiple stages, the best international and local artists, chill-out spaces, bars, food, and arts showcase all the best elements Wollongong and its surrounds have to offer!
A CBD site also allows us to work closer with our beloved local Gong businesses, so expect to see a lot on offer from your favourite local outlets in 2025.
There has been an unprecedented response to pre-sale on Tuesday morning. Tickets are on sale now; head to yoursandowlsfestival.com.au to reserve your spot alongside:
FONTAINES D.C. || DENZEL CURRY || THE KOOKS
GOO GOO DOLLS
joining, in alphabetical order
ELDERBROOK || HOCKEY DAD||HONEY DIJON || JPEG MAFIA
THE JUNGLE GIANTS || ORVILLE PECK ||PEACH PRC || SALUTE
THE VERONICAS
and
ALLDAY || BABE RAINBOW || COTERIE || CYRIL || DICE || THE DREGGS
FRANKIE STEW & HARVEY GUNN ||GRENTPEREZ || ISABEL LAROSA || MAGDALENA BAY MAY A || MARK BLAIR ||POND || RICHY MITCH & THE COAL MINERS || SAM TOMPKINS
SAN CISCO || SLOWLY SLOWLY || SYCCO || WUNDERHORSE
BATTLESNAKE || BEAN MAGAZINE || BODYJAR || THE BELAIR LIP BOMBS
C.O.F.F.I.N || CROCODYLUS || KELI HOLIDAY || KITSCHEN BOY || LE SHIV
MISS KANINNA || NICK WARD || RA RA VIPER || SATIN CALI
TOTAL TOMMY || Y.O.G.A
PLUS, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Multiple stages across two days, a wonderland of music, local arts, incredible food, and plenty of bevs by the beach in Wollongong City, Dharawal Country. Yours and Owls 2025 will be 16+ in 2025; all people aged 16 + 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Photography: Nate Hill
Field Day, is set to make waves in 2025 with a lineup exclusively featuring 100% dance music!
All great things arrive in threes: Fairground Festival celebrates its third anniversary, on four amazing stages across three incredible halls of music
On November 30th, 2024, Northern Germany’s largest indoor festival returns to the Hanover Exhibition Center – with a fresh addition to the lineup in the form of a brand new hall delivering an incredible hard-style experience, and as always a true unique line-up.
October 29, 2024, Hanover, Germany – Last year, FAIRGROUND Festival made history for the second consecutive year. The Hanover-based indoor festival set a milestone throughout the German festival landscape, thanks to its pioneering ‘Live Acts Only’ concept.
The event welcomed 19,500 visitors from across 39 countries, offering every fan in attendance a unique full-weekend experience that boasted headline superstar DJs from across the electronic music scene.
Media partners including NDR and ARTE, helped broadcast the musical event to electronic music fans, families and friends who couldn’t attend, allowing them the opportunity of experiencing incredible performances from headline acts such as techno-wizard Paul Kalkbrenner, as well as the extraordinary Charlotte De Witte, who in the latest DJ Mag Top 100 poll, was voted the World’s No.1 Techno DJ 2024.
Other amazing headliners who created a historical FAIRGROUND Festival experience included Stephan Bodzin, Danish multi-hyphenate DJ superstar Kolsch, and the unforgettable CamelPhat.
Thanks to partners such as NDR and ARTE more than 2 million additional fans enjoyed the festival experience from the comfort of their own home via easy-to-access live streams.
And next month will be no different, FAIRGROUND Festival will be setting even greater standards for the third edition, when it returns to the Hanover Exhibition Center on November 30, 2024, by promising plenty of exciting and unmissable electronic festival innovations.
A festival expansion, a unique experience and a separate hall for 100% hard-style
Over the past two years, FAIRGROUND Festival has taken place in Hanover Exhibition Center Hall 2 and 3, however this year, due to unprecedented and our persuasive dedicated festival fans, Hall 4 will be added for the very first time. So this year, each individual stage will have both their own hall and their own area. We won’t be stopping there, as we fully expect the festival to grow and grow, and its all for you, our dedicated FAIRGROUND Festival fans.
In direct response to festival fan feedback, the Hard Style community has been given its own area, a huge stage, wider space and a brand new sound system – with the aim of creating a completely new festival experience.
No Friday Festival
In what will likely be disappointing news to some of our FAIRGROUND fans, this year’s 2024 festival will only take place over one day. This important decision was carried out in direct response to answers received from our FAIRGROUND Festival community survey carried out after last year’s incredible event.
“The community reaction as to whether Festival Friday should continue this year was 50/50. However, it quickly became clear to us that Friday could only be an option if the event had a strong, unique selling point, that resolutely met our high standards. And following a collective agreement, we don’t believe it can be achieved according to this year’s expectations. We would prefer to focus on strengthening, and expanding the Saturday festival, and hope our beloved FAIRGROUND community understand. We will, of course, re-evaluate the situation before the 2025 edition”, says Helge Peterknecht, Managing Director of HUNF GmbH and organizer of the FAIRGROUND Festival.
Additional news about FAIRGROUND Festival will be published during the next few weeks via WhatsApp and across the festival’s social media channels, so stay tuned.
An incredible line-up across four amazing stages: The first headliner has already been announced
Since first beginning in 2022, FAIRGROUND Festival has impressed with its eclectic line-up that is quite unparalleled within the German festival landscape. In 2024, the line-up will again be bulging at the seams, filled with top-class artists and superstars from multiple genres of electronic music. This has never-more-so been reflected in the line-up for the upcoming edition.
Requested by FAIRGROUND fans, high-tech minimal German genius BORIS BREJCHA will headline the festival main stage on Nov 30, joined by superstars OLIVER HELDENS, as well as rising star MARLON HOFFSTADT.
Belgian techno-goddess CHARLOTTE DE WITTE, fresh from her DJ MAG TOP 100 success, returns to FAIRGROUND Festival Main stage for the third year in a row – and it feels as if this could be a new DJ residency for the talented KNTXT label founder.
In addition: A B2B world premiere with ARGY and GORDO, as well as hugely talented DJs, ALFRED HEINRICHS and PROPHECY.
The line-up doesn’t end there, as we welcome Italian techno-groundbreaker Deborah De Luca, the unquestionable leader of the hard-techno movement Klangkuenstler, as well as legendary Berghain resident Kobosil, as one of the techno stage headliners.
They will be joined by headline superstars (A-Z) AKKI, BEN KLOCK b2b MARCEL DETTMANN, DANNY AVILA & HI-LO.
The Hard Style stage lineup teases a glimpse of an incredible and unforgettable festival experience. As well as the iconic BRENNAN HEART, hard style fans can look forward to BASS MODULATORS, COONE, KORSAKOFF X, HYSTA, RADICAL REDEMPTION & HIS ORCHESTRA OF ETERNITY, ROOLER, SEFA, SUB ZERO PROJECT and VILLAIN.
A special highlight for Hard Style fans is the exclusive premiere of Radical Redemption, who will be playing his one and only ‘Orchestra of Eternity’ show this year.
Another new addition for this year is our hugely-anticipated fourth stage, which was created in cooperation with Hanover-based event brand Outside World and regional mobile. Inspired by the unforgettable music of the time, the Classic Techno stage welcomes era-defining icons of the 90s and 00s, who will be delivering unforgettable, decade-shaping, techno-hymns with a fresh modern new taste.
CLASSIC TECHNO lineup (A-Z) FRANKY JONES (JONES & STEPHENSON, JAM EL MAR, KAI TRACID, MAURO PICOTTO, NALIN & KANE, OSW BY REVIL O., THOMAS SCHUMACHER and TOM WAX.
Ticket phase 2 of 3 in full motion
After the early bird ticket for FAIRGROUND Festival 2024 sold out within a matter of days, and €69 discounted phase 1 tickets also sold out, sales are now currently in phase 2 and will cost €79. Be quick however, because tickets will soon move into phase 3 and be priced at €89.
Anyone who misses phase 3 or leaves their ticket until the last minute, will still have a chance of winning a ‘Last Chance Ticket’ priced at €99 – however why delay, don’t wait until you’re faced with our dreaded ‘FAIRGROUND Sold Out’ notification.
For more information on tickets or FAIRGROUND festival advice visit our website at www.fairground-festival.de/tickets
Fairground Festival
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m
Location: Hanover exhibition grounds, halls 2 + 3 + 4
Celebrating its tenth anniversary next March, Yours and Owls Festival returns to Wollongong with an exciting blend of local and international talent, including a diverse lineup of crowd favorites and regional artists.
Headlining the two-day event are Ireland’s Fontaines D.C., the dynamic Denzel Curry, indie icons The Kooks, and Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls. Alongside these big names, the festival will feature performances from artists like Elderbrook, Hockey Dad, and Honey Dijon, with more acts still to be announced.
Spread across four stages, Yours and Owls offers festival-goers a vibrant weekend filled with music, art installations, and delicious food in the beautiful beachfront setting of Wollongong.
It’s hard to believe Yours and Owls began as a small one-stage gathering in a local art cafe a decade ago, growing into a cornerstone of Australia’s festival scene.
The 2025 event welcomes attendees aged 16 and over, with under-18s required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Presale tickets go live at 9am AEDT on October 29, followed by general ticket sales at 9am on October 30. Sign up to access presale prices before they’re gone!
Fontaines D.C., Denzel Curry, The Kooks, Goo Goo Dolls, Elderbrook, Hockey Dad, Honey Dijon, JPEG Mafia, The Jungle Giants, Orville Peck, Peach PRC, Salute, The Veronicas, Allday, Babe Rainbow, Coterie, Cyril, DICE, The Dreggs, Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn, grentperez, Isabel Larosa, Magdalena Bay, MAY-A, Mark Blair, Pond, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners, Sam Tompkins, san Cisco, Slowly Slowly, Sycco, Wunderhorse, Battlesnake, Bean Magazine, Bodyjar, The Belair Lip Bombs, C.O.F.F.I.N, Crocodylus, Keli Holiday, Kitschen Boy, Le Shiv, Miss Kaninna, Nick Ward, Ra Ra viper, Satin Cali, Total Tommy, Y.O.G.A and more!
NEW GLOBAL FESTIVAL LAUNCHES IN EORA/SYDNEY:
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL UNVEILS AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND OF MUSIC + ART + HUMAN CONNECTION ON COCKATOO ISLAND
50+ DJs and LIVE ACTS ANNOUNCED, INCLUDING MARCEL DETTMANN,
MOODYMANN, ADIEL, CARL CRAIG, MR. G, DJ LAG, PAUL WOOLFORD,
FRANCESCO DEL GARDA, JANE FITZ, QUEST and TAMA SUMO & LAKUTI
This one-of-a-kind transformative experience is set to challenge perceptions and awaken the senses as the 6,000-capacity event delivers two days of vibrant dance music from local and international acts and mind-blowing art installations in one of Australia’s most iconic waterfront settings.
Four mind-expanding stages will push the boundaries of artistic expression, with epic world-class production values creating an immersive labyrinth of festivities in tunnels, passages, forecourts and industrial buildings. The Turbine Hall will take punters in a surreal industrial portal into the unknown, while the outdoor Eastern Apron, Red Room and Rabbit Hole stages take full advantage of Cockatoo Island’s historical surroundings and stunning harbour backdrops.
A unique vision of festive revelry from Jody Coker of Essential Events Management – the Australian promoter responsible for some of the world’s best parties and music events, including the annual Gorgeous Presents NYE party at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Australia – THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launches in Sydney with bold plans for expansion and future editions slated for the UK, Dubai and Barcelona.
An electrifying line-up of 50 international and Australian live acts and DJs are locked in for the festival’s inaugural edition, spanning some of the most exciting names in house, techno and the diverse breadth of electronic music.
Leading the musical charge are globally renowned DJs and two of Detroit’s musical luminaries, Carl Craig and Moodymann, who are set to wow punters with a rare back-to-back DJ set. They will be joined by Italian sensation Adiel, known for hypnotic sets in Ibiza and Goa Ultrabeat residency in Rome. Berlin icon Marcel Dettmann, heralded for destroying the hallowed walls of the infamous Berghain nightclub, also joins the esteemed list of international names.
Music lovers can also expect more celebrated names from across the pond such as Paul Woolford, DJ Masda, Mr. Ho, Particles (Jane Fitz & Marco Shuttle), Mr. G, Reptant (Live), Quest, Sampol and Christian AB.
35 acclaimed local DJs are also locked in, spanning established favourites in the form of Adi Toohey, Mad Racket DJs, Barney Kato, Reenie, Magda Bytnerowicz, Kate Doherty, Ezra and Lorna Clarkson.
Kazuma Onishi, miss behave and a slew of renowned and still-to-be-announced abstract performers will also grace the stages, while celebrated Sydney artist Danny Willians will be bringing a new piece of art to life over the course of the weekend.
One-day tickets start at $119 and a limited number of camping packages for weekend campers are also available.
Campers will stay in Cockatoo Island’s award-winning urban campground with unbeatable views of Sydney Harbour. Accommodation packages range from pre-erected basic tents to premium tents furnished with creature comforts.
A special THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launch party is taking place on December 31 at the MCA Sydney rooftops, featuring a 4-hour set from Fabric legend Craig Richards (tickets available here).
To register for pre-sale tickets visit: TheNowhereFestival.com
Tickets on sale Tuesday 5th November at 9:00am.
Nowhere Festival Founder Jody Coker said:
“A collective of the world’s best promoters and producers are curating The Nowhere Festival experience – bringing an unparalleled depth of creativity and music to explore and discover.”
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL 2025 LINE-UP
ADIEL | CARL CRAIG | CHRISTIAN AB | DJ LAG | DJ MASDA | FRANCESCO DEL GARDA | KONDUKU | LUCA LOZANO | MARCEL DETTMANN | MOODYMANN | MOOPIE | MR. G (LIVE) | MR HO | NVST | PARTICLES (JANE FITZ & MARCO SHUTTLE) | PAUL WOOLFORD | QUEST | REPTANT (LIVE) | SAFETY TRANCE | SAMPOL | SPECIAL
REQUEST | TAMA SUMO & LAKUTI
ACCENT’ . ADI TOOHEY . ATTU
au4r33y . BARNEY KATO . BORTZO . DANNY SATRIA . EZRA . FOZ . HOUSE OF RALPH . JONO XIDIAS . JUNGIST . KATE DOHERTY . KAZUMBA ONISHI . LANDFILL . LEWBA . LORNA CLARKSON . LOUIS . LUK . MAD RACKET DJS . MAGDA BYTNEROWICZ . MAS KATO. MEHMET ALPDDOGAN . miss behave . REENIE . TRINITY . UNDISCLOSED DJs
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL is taking place at Cockatoo Island on 8-9 February, 2025. To register for early bird tickets, head to TheNowhereFestival.com
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South Coast duo SURELY SHIRLEY named as Australian tour supports for INFINITY SONG (US)
Australian audiences will soon be able to enjoy the full Infinity Song experience when the band makes their debut appearances on the East Coast this summer with special guests just announced, SURELY SHIRLEY.
South Coast NSW sisters Jenaya and Anisha – aka SURELY SHIRLEY – will join the tour, starting in Brisbane at The Brightside on December 6, before hitting The Nightcat in Melbourne and Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory.
In 2024, the beloved New York soft rock/R&B group reached new heights with the release of their much-anticipated album, Metamorphosis Complete, a record that beautifully tied up the ‘Metamorphosis’ era for the band, while also showcasing new material for fans to devour.
Surely Shirley brings a coastal vibe coupled with a fusion of indie pop that evoke ‘60s ballads and rhythms. Surely Shirley have been making an impact since debuting in 2023 with their single ‘Honeymoon Island’.
‘Honeymoon Island’ spurred the quick development of a loyal fanbase across the country and a live presence that has seen the girls support artists including Pacific Avenue, The VANNS and Meg Mac, making Surely Shirley a great fit for the upcoming Infinity Song tour.
These shows are sure to leave an unforgettable impression on Australian audiences; Infinity Song themselves drawing comparisons to groups like Fifth Dimension and ABBA.
INFINITY SONG ‘METAMORPHOSIS’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Special Guests Surely Shirley
Tickets via October Presents
Friday December 6th The Brightside Brisbane
Saturday December 7th Nightcat Melbourne
Sunday December 8th Oxford Art Factory Sydney
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