Immerse yourself in music, nature, and community one final time at the Bambra Bowl this coming Autumn for Meadow’s last installment; a three-day two-night full-circle lap around the contemporary genre-sphere in Bambra on Gulidjan, Gadubanud and Wadawurrung land. After announcing American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist MJ Lenderman & The Wind, the Meadow crew welcome headliners Hiatus Kaiyote and Pond, and a full line-up including Empress Of (US), Kaiit, Floodlights, and many many more.
The 2025 lineup boasts internationally renowned neo-soul favourites Hiatus Kaiyote stopping off in Bambra, Boorloo psychedelic rock staples Pond who will headline Meadow’s last Saturday night and an appearance from LA based American musician and producer Empress Of. Lovers and appreciators of local legends, the Meadow team are excited to welcome back Annie Rose Maloney who played the festival’s very first year, Geelong psychedelic heavyweights ORB, and the sound of Australia on record, Floodlights. The weekend getaway will host something for everyone, from the sweet honeyed vocals of Kaiit, to the rock bristling with fairytale warmth from Melbourne’s Eggy, or the effortless bars from First Nations hiphop artist Miles Nautu
Hiatus Kaiyote
Playing throughout the whole weekend and after the starry night takes over the Bowl, a multitude of local and international DJs and curators will be delivering their sets including multi-hyphenate Meanjin based producer Dameeeela, Detroit house music staple Marcellus Pittman, revered record collector and tastemaker Chee Shimizu from Japan, and Osmosis Jones bringing the sounds of UK Garage to command the floor on Friday night.
It doesn’t stop there, and over the weekend, Armlock, Big Yawn, Empress, ProtoMoro, Pop Filter, and Npcede will also bring their local magic to the Bambra Bowl, plus announcing the ‘The Retreat Creek Hotel’ an opportunity for rural artists to apply to perform at the 2025 Festival with applications opening on the Meadow website on Wednesday 11 December.
Empress Of (US)
The Retreat Creek Hotel will cleverly capitalise upon the gathering of locals that annually congregate in front of the festival bar at Meadow; taking a demand for more performance spaces for regional musicians and offering a platform solely showcasing talent from rural areas surrounding the festival. Named after the waterway that winds through the valley below the event, the new stage adjacent to the bar is an opportunity for 10 local acts to perform in the pre-existing nurturing festival environment including offering one lucky act a feature spot on the main stage as part of the “Retreat Creek Hotel Presents” program.
Every vehicle attending the festival will require a car pass. All proceeds support replanting native trees and shrubs across the festival site and surrounding areas (via East Otway Landcare). Hundreds of baby trees from past plantings will be starting to mature by the time punters arrive in Autumn!
The “Bambra Express” bus passes are available for the 2025 event. A $62 + BF return pass will get you from Melbourne Southern Cross Station to Bambra and back again.
General Release tickets are now on sale for $298+ BF, teenagers accompanied by adults can join the festivities but require a full ticket, while children under 12 enter for free.
Whether you’re getting your blanket ready to park on the hill and enjoy the serene sundown, or packing your dancing shoes one final time, don’t miss the opportunity to experience this last all-mighty party in the Bambra Hills.
Triple R and Forte Presents MEADOW 2025 Dates – March 21-23, 2025 Music, Camping, BYO Location – Bambra
Lineup:
Hiatus Kaiyote
Pond
Mj Lenderman & The Wind (US)
Empress Of (US)
Kaiit
Floodlights
Marcellus Pittman (US)
ORB
Dameeeela
Osmosis Jones
Chee Shimizu (Japan)
Armlock
Eggy
Big Yawn
Empress
Miles Nautu
Proto Moro
Pop Filter
Annie-Rose Maloney
Npcede
GLAMPING
Glamping starts at $400 – $580
Glamping for 2 with queen bed
Glamping for 2 with single beds
Glamping for 4 with two queen beds
Glamping for 4 with single beds
‘The Retreat Creek Hotel’ Applications open on the Meadow website on Wednesday 11 December
