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Brisbane – Thursday 31 December (New Year’s Eve), 2026 – Brisbane Showgrounds
Perth – Saturday 2 January, 2027 – Arena Joondalup
Wildlands Festival, presented by Untitled Group, Beyond The Valley and triple j, has revealed the full lineup for its 2026/27 edition.
The iconic single-day festival is bringing a truly special lineup of world-class acts to Brisbane on New Year’s Eve (31 December) and Perth on Saturday 2 January. This year’s edition delivers some of the most exciting names in electronic music from across the globe.
Leading the lineup is global dance music powerhouse John Summit, British grime pioneer Skepta, drum and bass heavyweights WORSHIP making their exclusive Australian debut, Dutch rave force KI/KI, and genre-blending DJ and producer Disco Lines.
Also joining the lineup are Overmono, Nia Archives, Hannah Laing, Funk Tribu, Ewan McVicar, Benwal B2B Kyle Starkey, Dean Turnley, Frost Children, Anetha B2B SPFDJ, Lens, Saint Ludo and more.
Both Wildlands events will feature reimagined stage designs and updated site layouts. The Sahara Stage returns as an open-air experience with production and a DJ setup built for the summer sky, while the Summit Stage returns as a tented experience with live elements woven throughout. New for this year, The Wilds Stage gives fans on-stage access alongside the DJs for an intimate, up-close experience.
One of the most in-demand names in global dance music, John Summit has had another landmark year. Fresh off the release of his latest album CTRL ESCAPE and a headline set at Tomorrowland 2026, the DJ, producer and label owner has amassed over a billion global streams, scored two No. 1 US dance radio hits and landed eight Top 10 tracks on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. With three sold-out headline shows at LA’s Kia Forum, a headline debut at London’s O2 Arena, the return of his Experts Only Festival and his debut Ibiza residency at [UNVRS], Summit continues to cement his place among the world’s leading electronic artists.
WORSHIP will make their exclusive Australian debut, marking one of the biggest electronic music announcements the country has seen. Bringing together Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock, and 1991, four artists who boast catalogues spanning multiple gold and platinum records, alongside sold-out shows at Red Rocks and Alexandra Palace, plus performances at Ultra Miami and Coachella’s Main Stage. Their arrival gives Australian fans a rare chance to witness one of electronic music’s most celebrated acts.
A pioneer of UK grime, Skepta remains one of British music’s most influential figures. The Tottenham-born MC, rapper, producer and fashion designer helped define a generation of UK rap and remains among its most celebrated figures. In 2025 he delivered a standout Glastonbury set after stepping in at short notice, and joined forces with Fred again.. on singles “Victory Lap” and “Back 2 Back”. Known for era-defining tracks including “Shutdown” and “That’s Not Me”, Skepta brings his signature catalogue to Wildlands for performances in Brisbane and Perth.
Dutch DJ and producer KI/KI has become one of the most compelling names in electronic music, reshaping the global rave scene on her own terms. In 2025 she became the first woman to win the Dance category at the Netherlands’ Edison Pop Awards, while her extended, 5-hour sets have become legendary. Her collaboration with electronic pioneers Underworld, “Arp12”, marked another standout moment in a run of acclaimed releases. Her forthcoming track “Getting Ready For The Party” soundtracked Wildlands’ official campaign launch video, setting the tone for her hugely anticipated return to Australia.
American DJ and producer Disco Lines returns to Australia off the back of his Billboard Dance No. 1 remix of Tinashe’s “No Broke Boys”. Since his breakout 2022 single “Baby Girl”, the Colorado-raised artist has built serious global momentum, most recently making his Tomorrowland Mainstage debut. Known for an infectious blend of house, tech house and pop, Disco Lines brings one of dance music’s most high-energy live shows to Wildlands.
Welsh brothers Overmono arrive following a landmark run of headline UK performances including Glastonbury, All Points East and Alexandra Palace. British jungle trailblazer Nia Archives has redefined the genre, bringing her new live show to Australia for the first time following the release of her critically acclaimed new album Emotional Junglist. Scotland’s Hannah Laing brings the euphoric hard house and trance sound behind her meteoric rise.
Colombian-born, Berlin-based producer Funk Tribu stands at the forefront of the new wave of trance-inspired electronic music, alongside Scottish house favourite Ewan McVicar. Melbourne’s Dean Turnley builds on the breakout success of his Beatport No. 1 track “Actin’ Tough”, while St. Louis siblings Frost Children bring their boundary-pushing fusion of hyperpop and dance music. Bass innovator Hamdi, UK garage talents Oppidan and MPH, and hard techno heavyweights Anetha B2B SPFDJ further strengthen the electronic offering.
Also joining the lineup are hard house pairing Benwal B2B Kyle Starkey and New York techno heavyweight Layton Giordani. Brighton drum and bass favourite Lens, rising artist and producer Robert Baxter, London’s Saint Ludo and Boorloo-based Wongi artist Yikes.The lineup is rounded out by city-exclusive artists, nikitasilly and MYASWRLD in Brisbane and KT and Groove Junction in Perth.
Attendees can elevate their day with the Casamigos Tequila ‘House of Friends’ VIP Pass, offering complimentary drinks on arrival, dedicated express entry, exclusive viewing areas, private amenities, phone charging, a photo booth and FastPass lanes. Flexible payment plans via Afterpay are also available, allowing fans to lock in their tickets now and pay later.
Once again, Wildlands delivers a stacked lineup of global icons and rising talent that will define the sonic year ahead. Previous editions have featured the likes of Tyler, The Creator, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Peggy Gou, Central Cee, Kid Cudi, Dom Dolla, FISHER, Addison Rae, Diplo, BICEP, A$AP Ferg, G Flip, Becky Hill, Chase & Status, Lola Young and more.
Wildlands is supported by an Australian Government initiative, Revive Live.
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Official presale goes on sale Wednesday 5 August 6PM LOCAL TIME
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FULL LINEUP A- Z
Anetha B2B SPFDJ
Benwal B2B Kyle Starkey
Dean Turnley
Disco Lines
Ewan McVicar
Frost Children
Funk Tribu
Groove Junction (Perth)
Hamdi
Hannah Laing
John Summit
KI/KI
KT (Perth)
Layton Giordani
Lens
MPH
MYASWRLD (Brisbane)
Nia Archives
nikitasilly (Brisbane)
Oppidan
Overmono
Robert Baxter
Saint Ludo
Skepta
WORSHIP (Australian Exclusive)
Yikes
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BRISBANE/MEANJIN – NEW YEAR’S EVE, 31 DECEMBER 2026 – BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS
PERTH/BOORLOO – SATURDAY 2 JANUARY 2027 – ARENA JOONDALUP
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Following an epic set at Newport Folk Festival on the weekend – which saw Hayley Williams jump onstage for ‘Pedestrian At Best’ – Courtney Barnett will bring her Creature of Habit Tour home to Australia’s East Coast this November.
Breakthrough Arnhem Land artist Drifting Clouds will join Courtney for her Brisbane and Melbourne dates. With a distinctive sound blending synth-driven pop with Yolngu Songlines, Drifting Clouds is the unique musical project of singer, songwriter and keyboardist Terry Guyula.
Recently joining Emma Donovan for a stunning rendition of Billie Eilish’s ‘Birds Of A Feather’ for triple j’s NAIDOC Week Like A Version, Drifting Clouds is an exciting new voice in modern Australian pop.
Since the release of their captivating debut single ‘Bawuypawuy’ and its memorable music video, the band has steadily built their live reputation, with sold-out shows around the country in support of latest single ‘Rarrandharr’. Their performances are uplifting and unforgettable.
More than four years since her last Australian tour, Courtney Barnett returns home following an extensive run of international shows, bringing one of the world’s most compelling live shows back to Australian audiences. Renowned for her razor-sharp songwriting, commanding stage presence and electrifying guitar skills, Barnett’s live show moves seamlessly between intimate reflection and full-throttle rock.
Barnett will perform songs from her fifth studio album, Creature of Habit, on Australian stages for the first time, alongside fan favourites spanning her acclaimed catalogue. Following the overwhelming response to her surprise hometown performance at Melbourne’s Punters Club in October 2025, which saw hundreds of fans queue for the chance to see her live, Courtney Barnett’s homecoming promises an unforgettable experience – equal parts cathartic, captivating and fiercely authentic.
Courtney Barnett’s Creature of Habit is out now (Fiction Records) – Get it HERE!
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Austin country artist Chasen Wayne has shared his latest single, “En Laredo,” offering another captivating preview of his forthcoming fourth studio album, The Diamond Saloon, set for release on 28 August.
Built on vivid storytelling and a timeless country foundation, “En Laredo” showcases the sound Wayne has carefully crafted throughout his career. Blending traditional honky tonk and outlaw country with subtle psychedelic influences, the track captures the authenticity and grit that have become his trademark.
“En Laredo” introduces many of the themes explored across The Diamond Saloon, including hard choices, second chances, and the people and places that shape a person’s journey. While paying homage to country music’s rich traditions, the song also reflects Wayne’s willingness to push creative boundaries, hinting at an album that feels both classic and refreshingly original.
Wayne’s songwriting is deeply rooted in his own life experiences. Raised on a ranch before spending much of his childhood in a trailer park, he left his small Texas hometown as a teenager in search of new opportunities. After relocating to Austin, he navigated a challenging path that included working as an underage nightclub bouncer, becoming involved in drug trafficking, and later digging trenches for a plumbing company. It was ultimately his journey to sobriety that transformed his life, giving him renewed purpose and leading him to pursue music full-time.
Those experiences now provide the foundation for songs that explore addiction, recovery, fatherhood, love, and redemption with remarkable honesty. Backed by his band, The Honky Tonk Machine, Wayne has established himself as one of Austin’s most respected independent country artists, earning a reputation for heartfelt songwriting and powerful live performances.
On The Diamond Saloon, Wayne broadens his musical horizons even further, weaving together classic country, psychedelic rock, surf guitar, and touches of jazz into a distinctive sound that honours tradition while confidently forging its own path.
With “En Laredo” now available, Chasen Wayne continues to cement his place as one of the most exciting voices emerging from the modern Texas country scene, building anticipation for what promises to be his most ambitious and fully realised album to date.
FINELY TUNED CELEBRATES 20 YEARS AND PRESENTS…
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ANNOUNCE LINEUP FOR 2026 AUSTRALIAN EVENTS
SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER – TUMBALONG PARK, SYDNEY/GADIGAL LAND
ELI & FUR | JODY WISTERNOFF | DOSEM | HANA | REZIDENT
CATCHING FLIES | PLANET OF SOULS
SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER – PICA, MELBOURNE/NAARM
ELI & FUR | JODY WISTERNOFF | DOSEM | HANA | REZIDENT
CATCHING FLIES | MIKE RISH
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SPILT MILK ANNOUNCES MASSIVE 2026 TOUR & LINEUPLEWIS CAPALDI, RAYE
(ONLY PERFORMING AT SPILT MILK)KETTAMA, BABY KEEM
MAISIE PETERS, REMI WOLF, DMA’S
STÜM, TOBIAHS
ALEKSIAH, BECCA HATCH, BORDERLINE
F3MIII, FAT PAPI, HARRY HAYES, JIGITZ
LEYLA EBRAHIMI, MISS KANINNA, PASH
SAMARA CYN, THE MOVING STILLS
THE TERRYS, YES BOONECANBERRA – SAT 12 DEC
GOLD COAST – SUN 13 DEC
GEELONG – SAT 19 DEC
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After weeks of speculation, Australia’s biggest single-day music festival Spilt Milk unveils its 2026 dates and lineup. And the wait was Worth It. With international superstars Lewis Capaldi and RAYE headlining two huge weekends in December, playing exclusively for Spilt Milk.
After last year’s sell-out run, Spilt Milk 2026 kicks off where it all began – in its spiritual home of Canberra/Ngunnawal on Saturday 12 December at Exhibition Park, then heading to the Sunshine State on Sunday 13 December in Gold Coast/Kombumerri at Gold Coast Sports Precinct. Weekend two welcomes a new Victorian home in Geelong/Wadawurrung on Saturday 19 December at Kardinia Park Precinct,before wrapping in Perth/Whadjuk on Sunday 20 December at Claremont Showground.
Scottish chart-dominator Lewis Capaldi leads the Spilt Milk bill – his first Australian festival run since that iconic 2025 Glastonbury performance. His phenomenal return to live touring saw more than a million tickets sold worldwide and a record-shattering, sold-out multi-arena tour across Australian capital cities in December 2025. He lands with sixth UK #1 “Survive” behind him, the latest from the voice behind culture-defining ballad “Someone You Loved”, the UK’s most-streamed song of all time.
South London’s four-time GRAMMY-nominated sensation RAYE shares top billing, bringing her sophomore album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. in tow. Led by UK #1 smash hit “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” and its 800 million streams, RAYE’s catalogue moves between jazz-inflected pop and rave cuts – a range that has carried her from 20 Top 40 UK singles to 10 billion cumulative streams and a 2024 BRIT Awards sweep, taking home the most ever titles in a single year, including Album of the Year.
Galway’s KETTAMA rewrites the rules of electronic music – crushing bass, relentless drums and euphoric release, a blueprint that has taken him from laptop producer to international cult figure. Following his 2025 album Archangel and recent Underworld and Dom Dolla collabs, catch him at peak power. Baby Keem touches down hot off the release of Ca$ino, his long-awaited second album featuring Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort and Denzel Curry. Expect a set stacked with cuts from a record that’s powered him through a sold-out 36-date North American run and into Governors Ball and Summer Smash.
Rising UK songwriter Maisie Peters will blend chart-topping hooks with confessional vulnerability in her four exclusive Spilt Milk appearances. Her ARIA and UK #1 charting album Florescence finds her stripped back and introspective, a storytelling masterclass that features Julia Michaels and Marcus Mumford. Renowned for her electric stage presence and boundary-pushing pop sound, Remi Wolf brings a set stacked with fan-favourite anthems like the Gold-certified “Photo ID” and chart-climbing hits “Cinderella” and “Toro”. Sydney trio DMA’S return with their self-titled fifth album in August, backing up 500+ million streams, multi-Platinum singles and triumphant festival slots from Glastonbury to Coachella. Now they return to Spilt Milk for the first time since performing at its very first edition in 2016.
SA’s Aleksiah will bring her catchy, tongue-in-cheek indie-pop and main-character swagger; Kamilaroi/Samoan artist Becca Hatch fuses R&B and a club-ready sound. New Zealand’s Borderline deliver infectious, hook-heavy indie rock and arrive off a sold-out 14-date North American tour. Dublin’s F3miii moves between alternative R&B and electronic, and will have the crowd singing along to viral Billboard Hot 100 single “NOBLE” (with the re-release version featuring The Kid LAROI); Kurdish-Kiwi synthclub-hip-hop artist Fat Papi went from freestyling with friends over Skype to a global moment, in less than 7 weeks, his track “FREAKED OUT” has amassed 35M streams and he currently holds the top spots across the Shazam charts: #3 Global, #3 Viral, #1 and #5 Hip-Hop, and #1 Australia. The meteoric rise of Sydney producer Harry Hayes, whose genre-blurring electronic sound has earned major praise from Caribou and Fred again, now lands him on the Spilt Milk stage. Brooklyn’s jigitz sends dancefloors into overdrive with “tell you straight”, the 71-million-stream hit, channelling frantic UK garage. Persian-American artist Leyla Ebrahimi lays out intimate, devastating alt-pop confessionals from her debut EP Planet You Forgot Me; and it’s not a party without the fierce Miss Kaninna – Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali sovereign woman, and “blak Britney Spears”.
Adelaide four-piece Pash have skyrocketed with their nostalgic 90s/00s indie-pop; American rapper and singer/songwriter Samara Cyn is a must-see for fans of Tyler, The Creator and Spilt Milk alum Doechii. Melbourne-born and London-based producer STÜM ups the club energy as one of the most exciting names in global electronic music right now; Central Coast favourites The Moving Stills whip up breezy, surf-infused indie-pop hits. Aussie fan-favourites The Terrys join the bill hot off their laid-back collab “All Gucci”; Lebanese-Australian producer Tobiahs bridges early-2000s UK garage and future-bass bounce with Platinum single “Lifetime”; and Sydney’s Yes Boone closes out the class of 2026 with his dance music mastery. Still to be announced, local triple j Unearthed winners will open each show, while an American Apparel StAArt Up Fund winner is set to perform on the Gold Coast.
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Naarm-based musician Jack Quigley continues his epic Upstream Trilogy with “Cairo Streets,” the groove-driven follow-up to the lead track “Dhunkasho.” Coining the term “Anarcho-pop,” Quigley uses this sprawling 27-track, four-continent project to explore what is possible when cultural borders are collapsed and collaboration is centred. The project teams 52 musicians over 4 continents with vocals spanning eight languages.
“Cairo Streets” is a dynamic fusion of jazz and funk with a distinct Egyptian flair, propelled by North African horns, open drums, and monstrous syncopation that swells with restless energy. Quigley originally composed the piece while walking the titular city. The iPhone field recordings from his Garden City window were injected directly into the mix to capture the real, endless noise of one of the world’s largest urban centers.
The recording sessions at the renowned Nour Studios brought together a remarkable lineup of Cairo’s leading and emerging talent. The track opens with Toqa El Hagrassy’s mesmerizing qanun, layered alongside Andrew Milad’s Fender Rhodes keys, Yousef Hady’s bass, Angus Leslie’s Moog synth, Ahmed Habibi’s saxophones, Hamad Nour’s percussion, and Quigley on guitar, all locked into Peter Lassy’s punchy drums.
The sessions carried a raw, edge-of-your-seat intensity from the start. Just two days before recording, drummer Peter Lassy narrowly escaped a street collision while crossing Cairo’s famously frantic traffic, brushing it off with the local humor of “it only clipped my feathers.” That adrenaline-fueled resilience bleeds into both the music and its accompanying music video, which races through hyperspeed footage of Tahrir Square.
Poignantly, “Cairo Streets” serves as a final time capsule for Nour Studio as it prepares to close its doors and go up for sale after shaping Egypt’s soundscape for over 25 years. Mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Nick Herrera and produced by Stefano Pizzolato, the single stands as a powerful snapshot of a legendary space, capturing both timeless artistry and cutting-edge global collaboration.
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Some songs are designed to make you dance, while others leave a lasting emotional impression. On her latest single, “Can’t Deny,” Janalynn Castelino successfully delivers both. The multilingual singer-songwriter, producer and doctor blends infectious dance-pop production with heartfelt lyricism, creating a track that feels equally suited to the dancefloor and a late-night playlist.
Released on 26 June, “Can’t Deny” showcases Castelino’s ability to effortlessly weave English and Spanish lyrics into a polished pop production. Driven by pulsating beats, bright synths and an irresistible rhythm, the song captures the rush of falling deeply for someone while celebrating the excitement that comes with embracing those emotions.
At the centre of the record is Castelino’s expressive vocal performance. Rather than relying solely on production, she brings warmth and authenticity to every lyric, allowing the emotional narrative to unfold naturally. The bilingual approach feels genuine rather than gimmicky, reflecting her international background and artistic identity.
Following her previous crossover release, “Que Me Ha Pasado,” “Can’t Deny” continues to explore multicultural influences while leaning further into contemporary dance-pop. The memorable chorus, featuring the lines “What’s happened to me? Or, was it always meant to be?”, builds into the infectious hook, “A feeling I can’t deny,” creating the kind of refrain that lingers long after the song ends.
Born from a musical upbringing that spans Sicilian folk melodies, soul, contemporary pop and Baroque-style church music, Castelino has steadily developed a sound that crosses genres without losing its identity. Based in Los Angeles and of Italian heritage, she continues to build a catalogue that balances commercial appeal with personal storytelling. “Can’t Deny” represents another confident step in that evolution, revealing a brighter, more upbeat side of her artistry while maintaining the emotional sincerity that has become one of her trademarks.
Whether you’re discovering Janalynn Castelino for the first time or following her growing catalogue, “Can’t Deny” is a vibrant reminder that pop music can be both irresistibly catchy and emotionally authentic. It’s a confident, feel-good release that leaves listeners eager to hear what’s next from this emerging global artist.