Your Ultimate Guide To 2019's Australian Summer Music Festivals

  • Your Ultimate Guide To 2019's Australian Summer Music Festivals
    POSTED Nov 18 2019
    Falls Festival
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    There's a stack of summer festivals coming up, with new announcements coming thick and fast. To help you make the call as to where you'll be celebrating summer this year, we've put together a guide on what festivals are coming up, and why you should be heading along to them.

    Field Day

    Where is it: The Domain, Sydney

    When is it: January 1st, 2020

    Line-up:

    Antony & Cleopatra
    Chris Lake
    Claptone
    Dena Amy
    Disclosure
    Dom Dolla
    Eves Karydas
    Glades
    Green Velvet
    Gunna
    Hatchie
    Hayden James
    Iamddb
    Jauz
    Lastlings
    Nyxen
    PNAU
    RL Grime
    Running Touch
    Skepta
    Snakehips
    The Japanese House
    Tokimonsta
    Tyler, The Creator
    YBN Cordae

    + Many More

    Why you should go: Tyler, The Creator, RL Grime, Skepta, YBN Cordae and more, all on the one day. Need we say more? If you're looking for a way to start off your 2020 right, then you can't go wrong with Field Day. WIth some of the best international acts of the festival season (as well as a strong Australian contingent), you won't want to miss this.

    Website link: https://2020fieldday.in-tix.com/

    Beyond The Valley

    Where is it: Lardner Park, Victoria

    When is it: December 28th to January 1st, 2020

    Line-up: 

    RÜFÜS DU SOL
    Tyler, The Creator
    16BL 
    Bag Raiders  
    CC:DISCO! 
    Chris Lake  
    Claptone  
    Confidence Man
    Cub Sport
    Dena Amy  
    Denis Sulta 
    DJ Seinfeld  
    Dom Dolla 
    Floating Points(Live) 
    Green Velvet 
    Hayden James 
    Heidi 
    Hobo Johnson And The Lovemakers 
    Honey Dijon 
    I Know Leopard  
    Jordan Brando
    Kettama  
    Lastlings 
    Late Nite Tuff Guy  
    Lion Babe  
    London Topaz 
    Made in Paris 
    Mallrat 
    Matt Corby  
    Meg Mac  
    Methyl Ethel  
    Motez  
    Noir  
    Owl Eyes
    Patrice Bumel
    Rebuke
    sama’
    Set Mo  
    Shoreline Mafia 
    Skepta 
    Snakehips 
    The Veronicas
    Mickey Lion
    Lee Reynolds  
    Marbs  
    Porky

    Why you should go: 2019's line-up is just another example of the consistently excellent bills that the team behind BTV put together each year. Lardner Park is a great location, and it's one hell of a party - what more could you want out of a festival? Tyler, The Creator helping you ring in the new year sounds like a guaranteed good time to us.

    Website link: https://www.beyondthevalley.com.au/

     

    Wildlands

    Where is it: Brisbane Showgrounds

    When is it: December 28th

    Line-up:

    RÜFÜS DU SOL
    Tyler, The Creator
    Ella Mai
    Green Velvet
    Jauz
    Mallrat
    RL Grime
    Skepta
    What So Not
    16 Bit Lolitas
    Big Words
    Claptone
    Denis Sulta
    Dom Dolla
    Gunna
    Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers
    Jordan Brando
    Lastlings
    Lion Babe
    Made In Paris
    Shoreline Mafia
    Willaris. K

    Why you should go: If you're looking for a one-day festival to prepare you for the new year, then this is it. Taking place in Brisbane, this is a line-up that will have you running from stage to stage across the day, in the quest to catch some of the hottest acts on the planet. Why would you wanna miss this?

    Website link: https://www.wildlandsfestival.com.au/

    Festival X

    Where is it: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane

    When is it: November 29th to December 1st

    Line-up:

    Calvin Harris 
    Armin Van Buuren 
    Lil Pump
    Alison Wonderland 
    Anna Lunoe 
    Badrapper 
    Blueface 
    Camelphat 
    Cosmic Gate
    Futurecode (BEN Gold X Omnia)
    Generik
    Giuseppe Ottaviani Live 2.0
    Godlands 
    Kaz James
    Kölsch
    Marlo
    Mk (MARC Kinchen)
    Murda Beatz / Nic Fanciulli 
    Paul Kalkbrenner (LIVE)
    Ruben De Ronde
    Sophiegrophy
    Steve Aoki 
    Sunset Bros.
    Tchami
    Thandi Phoenix
    Trippie Redd
    Vini Vici

    Why you should go: Featuring the best of both hip-hop and EDM, the likes of Calvin Harris, Blueface, Alison Wonderland, Lil Pump, Anna Lunoe and more will be touring across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane as part of this start-of-summer festival. Why would you wanna miss it?

    Website link: https://onelove.com.au/festivalx

    Download Festival

    Where is it: Melbourne and Sydney

    When is it: March 20th and March 21st

    Line-up:

    My Chemical Romance (Australian Exclusive)
    Deftones
    Jimmy Eat World
    Clutch (Australian Exclusive)
    Ministry
    In Flames
    Testament
    Alestorm (Australian Exclusive)
    Carcass
    Lacuna Coil (Australian Exclusive)
    Hands Like Houses
    In Hearts Wake
    The HU
    Baroness
    Ne Obliviscaris
    Bodyjar
    New Years Day
    Clowns
    Venom Prison
    SKYND
    Thornhill
    Disentomb
    Stand Atlantic
    Plini
    RedHook
    Dregg

    Why you should go: After far too long, My Chemical Romance are back, and these will be their only Australian shows. Not only that, but the rest of the line-up is rock solid, so if you're a lover of heavy music, then this is one festival that you won't want to miss out on.

    Website link: https://www.downloadfestival.com.au/

    FOMO Festival

    Where is it: Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Perth

    When is it: January 4th to January 15th, 2020

    Line-up: 
    A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
    Brockhampton
    Kaytranada
    Lizzo
    Madeon
    Jax Jones
    Octavian
    Rico Nasty
    Meduza
    Chillinit
    Whipped Cream
    Dombresky
    Ninajirachi

    Why you should go: One stage, no clashes. When you go along to FOMO Festival, you're guaranteed to see every act on the bill, and when that includes the likes of BROCKHAMPTON, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lizzo, Rico Nasty and more, then you're in for a good time. It's the latter pair's first times to Australia after tearing it up overseas, too, so their shows are set to go off.

    Website link: https://fomofestival.com.au/

    Falls Festival

    Where is it: Lorne, Marion Bay, Byron Bay and Fremantle

    When is it: December 28th to January 5th, 2020 across various locations

    Line-up:

    Halsey (Only Aus Shows)
    Vampire Weekend
    Disclosure
    Peking Duk
    Of Monsters And Men
    Pnau
    Lewis Capaldi
    Milky Chance
    John Farnham
    Banks (Only Aus Shows)
    Dope Lemon
    Vera Blue
    Yungblud
    G Flip
    Crooked Colours
    Parcels
    Thelma Plum
    #1 Dads
    WAAX
    Baker Boy
    Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
    Amyl & The Sniffers
    The Japanese House
    Pink Sweat$
    Good Doogs
    Cxloe
    Totty
    Playboi Carti
    Bad//Dreems
    Montaigne
    Holy Holy
    Wave Racer
    B Wise
    A. Swayze & The Ghost
    Adrian Eagle
    Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

    Tash Sultana (Byron Bay only)
    Thundamentals (Byron Bay only)
    Cosmo’s Midnight (Byron Bay only)
    Concrete Surfers (Byron Bay only)
    Goons Of Doom (Byron Bay only)
    Mini Skirt (Byron Bay only)
    Israeli Chicks (Byron Bay only)

    What So Not (Lorne only)
    The Jungle Giants (Lorne only)
    Lime Cordiale (Lorne & Fremantle only)
    Kwame (Lorne only)
    Northeast Party House (Lorne only)
    Just A Gent (Lorne only)
    Luude (Lorne only)
    Benson (Lorne only)
    Jensen Interceptor (Lorne only)
    Mickey Kojak (Lorne only)
    Enschway (Lorne only)
    Muto (Lorne only)
    Jacknife (Lorne only)
    The Gooch Palms (Lorne only)
    Press Club (Lorne only)
    Rat!Hammock (Lorne only)
    Totally Unicorn (Lorne only)
    These New South Whales (Lorne only)
    Towns (Lorne only)
    Miiesha (Lorne only)
    Nerve (Lorne only)
    Mowgli May (Lorne only)
    Bakers Eddy (Lorne only)
    Private Function (Lorne only)
    Cheated Hearts DJs (Lorne only)

    Wolfmother (Marion Bay only)
    Illy (Marion Bay only)
    Luca Brasi (Marion Bay only)
    Kat Edwards (Marion Bay only)
    Alex Lahey (Marion Bay only)
    Dena Amy (Marion Bay only)
    Kinder (Marion Bay only)
    Bugs (Marion Bay only)
    Wombat (Marion Bay only)

    Matt Corby (Fremantle only)
    Lime Cordiale (Fremantle & Lorne only)
    Sampa The Great (Fremantle only)
    Sly Withers (Fremantle only)
    Butter (Fremantle only)
    Gazey (Fremantle only)
    Jack Davies And The Bush Chooks (Fremantle only)

    Why you should go: Falls Festival takes place at some of the best locations in the country, and has a history of consistently excellent line-ups. If you're looking for a party to celebrate the new year, you can't go wrong with Falls.

    Website link: https://fallsfestival.com/

    Origin Fields

    Where is it: Perth, exact location TBA

    When is it: December 31st to January 1st, 2020

    Line-up: 

    Tyler, The Creator
    Skepta
    RL Grime
    Ella Mai
    Golden Features
    Andy C
    Benny L
    Chris Lake
    Flux Pavilion
    Funtcase
    Gunna
    IAMDDB
    Kings Of The Rollers
    Noisia
    Skepsis & Bru-C
    Snakehips
    Sulivan King
    TOKiMONSTA
    RÜFÜS DU SOL
    Jauz
    What So Not
    Culture Shock
    Subfocus & Dimension
    Friction
    Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers
    Jordan Brando
    Lastlings
    Lion Babe
    Mallrat
    Shoreline Mafia
    Willaris. K
    YBN Cordae
    Playboi Carti
    Montaigne
    Holy Holy
    Wave Racer
    Bad//Dreems
    B Wise
    A Swayze & The Ghost
    Adrian Eagle
    Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers
    The Jungle Giants
    Lime Cordiale
    Kwame
    Illy
    Luca Brasi
    Kat Edwards
    Thundamentals
    Cosmo's Midnight
    Concrete Surfers
    Sampa The Great
    Sly Withers

    Why you should go: If you're from Perth, or ever wanted an excuse to go, then this is the time to make the trip. With Tyler, The Creator, YBN Cordae, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Skepta and more making their way over to WA, then you'd be kicking yourself if you miss this.

    Website link: https://originfields.com.au/

     

    Lost Paradise

    Where is it: Glenworth Valley, NSW

    When is it: December 28th to January 1st, 2020

    Line-up:

    -Arcadia-
    RÜfÜs Du Sol
    Hilltop Hoods 
    Golden Features
    Matt Corby 
    The Jungle Giants 
    Methyl Ethel 
    Cub Sport 
    The Veronicas 
    Lime Cordiale 
    Mallrat
    Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers 
    Mansionair 
    Confidence Man
    Furnace & The Fundamentals
    Dear Seattle 
    The Chats 
    Kwame
    The Vanns 
    Crocodylus 
    Fritz 
    Pacific Avenue
    Cry Club
    Seaside
    Eagle Eye Jones
    Chymes
    The Moving Stills
    Nelipot 
    Georgia June 
    The Buoys
    Stumps
    Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers
    The Zilzies
    Chase Zera
    Oka

    -Lost Disco & Paradise Club-
    Green Velvet
    Dom Dolla
    Honey Dijon
    Denis Sulta
    Michael Bibi
    Heidi
    Set Mo (Dj Set)
    Patrice Bumel
    Late Nite Tuff Guy
    16bl
    Motez
    Luke Million
    Human Movement
    Cassian (Dj Set)
    Skepsis
    Haai
    Made In Paris
    Sama’
    Kettama
    S.A.M
    Conspiracy Crew
    Black Loops
    Loods
    Flex Mami
    Shantan Wantan Ichiban
    Dena Amy
    James Pepper
    Luen
    Lex Deluxe
    Ebony Boadu
    Uncle Ru
    Dar
    Purple Sneakers Djs
    Cassettes For Kids
    Mincy
    Willo
    Sideboob

    Why you should go: If you're looking for an end-of-year party, with some of the biggest artists in Australia, as well as some killer international acts, then this is the festival for you. The bill reads as a who's who of the biggest bands in Australia right now, and given how strong Aussie music is at the moment, this is one hell of a line-up.

    Website: https://lostparadise.com.au/

    NYE In The Park

    Where is it: Victoria Park, Sydney

    When is it: December 31st (duh)

    Line-up:

    Hermitude
    Girl Talk (USA) – exclusive
    Crooked Colours
    Safia
    Client Liaison
    Bag Raiders
    Sneaky Sound System
    Touch Sensitive
    Young Franco
    GRAACE
    Owl Eyes
    Alice Ivy
    Chase Zera
    Jawbreakers
    Happiness Is Health
    All My Friends DJs
    Van She Tech

    Why you should go: If you're an Australian electronic music lover, then you won't want to miss this. Featuring Australia's best electronic acts (as well as an appearance by Girl Talk), then you'll want to check this out. It's also an excuse to get out of the CBD for New Year's Eve, if that's your thing.

    Website link: https://nyeinthepark.com/

    Laneway Festival

    Where is it: Brisbane, Sydney, Port Adelaide, Melbourne and Fremantle

    When is it: February 1st to February 9th

    Line-up:

    The 1975
    Charli XCX (Festival Exclusive, No Sideshows)
    Ruel
    Earl Sweatshirt (Festival Exclusive, No Sideshows)
    Ocean Alley
    DMA’s
    J.I.D
    Tones and I
    King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
    Hockey Dad
    Bbno$
    The Chats
    Mahalia (East Coast only)
    Kaiit
    Benee
    Stella Donnelly
    Fontaines D.C
    Oliver Tree
    Omar Apollo
    Col3trane
    Hatchie (East Coast only)
    Spacey Jane (Excl. Fremantle)
    Kucka (Excl. Adelaide)
    Pist Idiots
    JessB (East Coast only)
    George Alice (Adelaide only)
    The Lazy Eyes (Sydney only)
    Read more at https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/laneway-festival-announces-massive-2020-lineup/#PBGbbVqDoOArxAD7.99

    Why you should go: With Charli XCX and The 1975 headlining, it's a pop-lover's dream. Really, it's a music lover's dream, with all genres featured on the line-up. Why would you want to miss out?

    Website link: https://lanewayfestival.com/

    Good Things

    Where is it: Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane

    When is it: December 6th to December 8th

    Line-up:

    Parkway Drive
    A Day To Remember
    Violent Soho
    Simple Plan
    Bad Religion
    Trivium
    Skegss
    Simple Creatures
    Karnivool
    The Veronicas
    Coheed And Cambria
    Falling In Reverse
    Enter Shikari
    Dance Gavin Dance
    Reel Big Fish
    Poppy
    Thy Art Is Murder
    Ice Nine Kills
    The Damned Things
    Slowly Slowly
    Man With A Mission
    The Bennies
    Voyager
    Yours Truly
    Windwaker
    The Beautiful Monument
    Gravemind

    Why you should go: Featuring the likes of A Day To Remember, Parkway Drive and The Veronicas, this line-up hits the nostalgia factor just right, while also being contemporary as hell. Honestly, this is gonna be one of the most festivals of the summer.

    Website link: https://www.goodthingsfestival.com.au/

    Unify Festival

    Where is it: Tarwin Meadows, Victoria

    When is it: January 9th to January 12h, 2020

    Line-up:

    ARCHITECTS
    The Ghost Inside
    Northlane
    Polaris
    Silverstein
    Tonight Alive & Friends
    Make Them Suffer
    Stray From The Path
    Dear Seattle
    Void Of Vision
    Antagonist AD
    Knocked Loose
    Tired Lion
    Kublai Khan TX
    The Beautiful Monument
    Eat Your Heart Out
    Between You And Me
    The Brave
    Diamond Construct
    Columbus
    Tapestry
    Sleep Talk
    Caged Existence
    Something Something Explosion

    Why you should go: If you're a lover of heavy music, then this is the one for you. Featuring some of the best Australian and international bands that heavy music has to offer, it's a riff-heavy extravaganza.

    Website link: https://www.unifygathering.com/

    Ultra Music Festival Australia

    Where is it: Sydney and Melbourne

    When is it: March 7th to March 8th

    Line-up: 

    Afrojack
    Cirez D
    The Return Of Dash Berlin
    DJ Snake
    Eric Prydz
    Luciano
    Zedd
    Deborah De Luca
    Eats Everything
    UMEK

    Why you should go: If you're into electronic music, then this festival is for you. Featuring global superstar Zedd, as well as a cast of international DJs and producers, it'll be one of the biggest parties of 2020.

    Website link: https://ultraaustralia.com/

    RNB Fridays

    Where is it: Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney

    When is it: November 8th to November 16th

    Line-up:

    Hosted By Fatman Scoop

    Janet Jackson
    Black Eyed Peas
    50 Cent
    Jason Derulo
    Keri Hilson
    Sisqo
    J-Kwon
    Mystery Act TBA
    With Horizon + Yo! Mafia

    Why you should go: If you're a fan of RNB, or you just love a good party, then this line-up is for you. Names from years past dominate the bill, so if you're looking for a bit of nostalgia, as well as an excuse to let loose, then this is for you.

    Website link: https://www.frontiertouring.com/rnbfridayslive

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Falls Festival
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There's a stack of summer festivals coming up, with new announcements coming thick and fast. To help you make the call as to where you'll be celebrating summer this year, we've put together a guide on what festivals are coming up, and why you should be heading along to them.

Field Day

Where is it: The Domain, Sydney

When is it: January 1st, 2020

Line-up:

Antony & Cleopatra
Chris Lake
Claptone
Dena Amy
Disclosure
Dom Dolla
Eves Karydas
Glades
Green Velvet
Gunna
Hatchie
Hayden James
Iamddb
Jauz
Lastlings
Nyxen
PNAU
RL Grime
Running Touch
Skepta
Snakehips
The Japanese House
Tokimonsta
Tyler, The Creator
YBN Cordae

+ Many More

Why you should go: Tyler, The Creator, RL Grime, Skepta, YBN Cordae and more, all on the one day. Need we say more? If you're looking for a way to start off your 2020 right, then you can't go wrong with Field Day. WIth some of the best international acts of the festival season (as well as a strong Australian contingent), you won't want to miss this.

Website link: https://2020fieldday.in-tix.com/

Beyond The Valley

Where is it: Lardner Park, Victoria

When is it: December 28th to January 1st, 2020

Line-up: 

RÜFÜS DU SOL
Tyler, The Creator
16BL 
Bag Raiders  
CC:DISCO! 
Chris Lake  
Claptone  
Confidence Man
Cub Sport
Dena Amy  
Denis Sulta 
DJ Seinfeld  
Dom Dolla 
Floating Points(Live) 
Green Velvet 
Hayden James 
Heidi 
Hobo Johnson And The Lovemakers 
Honey Dijon 
I Know Leopard  
Jordan Brando
Kettama  
Lastlings 
Late Nite Tuff Guy  
Lion Babe  
London Topaz 
Made in Paris 
Mallrat 
Matt Corby  
Meg Mac  
Methyl Ethel  
Motez  
Noir  
Owl Eyes
Patrice Bumel
Rebuke
sama’
Set Mo  
Shoreline Mafia 
Skepta 
Snakehips 
The Veronicas
Mickey Lion
Lee Reynolds  
Marbs  
Porky

Why you should go: 2019's line-up is just another example of the consistently excellent bills that the team behind BTV put together each year. Lardner Park is a great location, and it's one hell of a party - what more could you want out of a festival? Tyler, The Creator helping you ring in the new year sounds like a guaranteed good time to us.

Website link: https://www.beyondthevalley.com.au/

 

Wildlands

Where is it: Brisbane Showgrounds

When is it: December 28th

Line-up:

RÜFÜS DU SOL
Tyler, The Creator
Ella Mai
Green Velvet
Jauz
Mallrat
RL Grime
Skepta
What So Not
16 Bit Lolitas
Big Words
Claptone
Denis Sulta
Dom Dolla
Gunna
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers
Jordan Brando
Lastlings
Lion Babe
Made In Paris
Shoreline Mafia
Willaris. K

Why you should go: If you're looking for a one-day festival to prepare you for the new year, then this is it. Taking place in Brisbane, this is a line-up that will have you running from stage to stage across the day, in the quest to catch some of the hottest acts on the planet. Why would you wanna miss this?

Website link: https://www.wildlandsfestival.com.au/

Festival X

Where is it: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane

When is it: November 29th to December 1st

Line-up:

Calvin Harris 
Armin Van Buuren 
Lil Pump
Alison Wonderland 
Anna Lunoe 
Badrapper 
Blueface 
Camelphat 
Cosmic Gate
Futurecode (BEN Gold X Omnia)
Generik
Giuseppe Ottaviani Live 2.0
Godlands 
Kaz James
Kölsch
Marlo
Mk (MARC Kinchen)
Murda Beatz / Nic Fanciulli 
Paul Kalkbrenner (LIVE)
Ruben De Ronde
Sophiegrophy
Steve Aoki 
Sunset Bros.
Tchami
Thandi Phoenix
Trippie Redd
Vini Vici

Why you should go: Featuring the best of both hip-hop and EDM, the likes of Calvin Harris, Blueface, Alison Wonderland, Lil Pump, Anna Lunoe and more will be touring across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane as part of this start-of-summer festival. Why would you wanna miss it?

Website link: https://onelove.com.au/festivalx

Download Festival

Where is it: Melbourne and Sydney

When is it: March 20th and March 21st

Line-up:

My Chemical Romance (Australian Exclusive)
Deftones
Jimmy Eat World
Clutch (Australian Exclusive)
Ministry
In Flames
Testament
Alestorm (Australian Exclusive)
Carcass
Lacuna Coil (Australian Exclusive)
Hands Like Houses
In Hearts Wake
The HU
Baroness
Ne Obliviscaris
Bodyjar
New Years Day
Clowns
Venom Prison
SKYND
Thornhill
Disentomb
Stand Atlantic
Plini
RedHook
Dregg

Why you should go: After far too long, My Chemical Romance are back, and these will be their only Australian shows. Not only that, but the rest of the line-up is rock solid, so if you're a lover of heavy music, then this is one festival that you won't want to miss out on.

Website link: https://www.downloadfestival.com.au/

FOMO Festival

Where is it: Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Perth

When is it: January 4th to January 15th, 2020

Line-up: 
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Brockhampton
Kaytranada
Lizzo
Madeon
Jax Jones
Octavian
Rico Nasty
Meduza
Chillinit
Whipped Cream
Dombresky
Ninajirachi

Why you should go: One stage, no clashes. When you go along to FOMO Festival, you're guaranteed to see every act on the bill, and when that includes the likes of BROCKHAMPTON, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lizzo, Rico Nasty and more, then you're in for a good time. It's the latter pair's first times to Australia after tearing it up overseas, too, so their shows are set to go off.

Website link: https://fomofestival.com.au/

Falls Festival

Where is it: Lorne, Marion Bay, Byron Bay and Fremantle

When is it: December 28th to January 5th, 2020 across various locations

Line-up:

Halsey (Only Aus Shows)
Vampire Weekend
Disclosure
Peking Duk
Of Monsters And Men
Pnau
Lewis Capaldi
Milky Chance
John Farnham
Banks (Only Aus Shows)
Dope Lemon
Vera Blue
Yungblud
G Flip
Crooked Colours
Parcels
Thelma Plum
#1 Dads
WAAX
Baker Boy
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Amyl & The Sniffers
The Japanese House
Pink Sweat$
Good Doogs
Cxloe
Totty
Playboi Carti
Bad//Dreems
Montaigne
Holy Holy
Wave Racer
B Wise
A. Swayze & The Ghost
Adrian Eagle
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

Tash Sultana (Byron Bay only)
Thundamentals (Byron Bay only)
Cosmo’s Midnight (Byron Bay only)
Concrete Surfers (Byron Bay only)
Goons Of Doom (Byron Bay only)
Mini Skirt (Byron Bay only)
Israeli Chicks (Byron Bay only)

What So Not (Lorne only)
The Jungle Giants (Lorne only)
Lime Cordiale (Lorne & Fremantle only)
Kwame (Lorne only)
Northeast Party House (Lorne only)
Just A Gent (Lorne only)
Luude (Lorne only)
Benson (Lorne only)
Jensen Interceptor (Lorne only)
Mickey Kojak (Lorne only)
Enschway (Lorne only)
Muto (Lorne only)
Jacknife (Lorne only)
The Gooch Palms (Lorne only)
Press Club (Lorne only)
Rat!Hammock (Lorne only)
Totally Unicorn (Lorne only)
These New South Whales (Lorne only)
Towns (Lorne only)
Miiesha (Lorne only)
Nerve (Lorne only)
Mowgli May (Lorne only)
Bakers Eddy (Lorne only)
Private Function (Lorne only)
Cheated Hearts DJs (Lorne only)

Wolfmother (Marion Bay only)
Illy (Marion Bay only)
Luca Brasi (Marion Bay only)
Kat Edwards (Marion Bay only)
Alex Lahey (Marion Bay only)
Dena Amy (Marion Bay only)
Kinder (Marion Bay only)
Bugs (Marion Bay only)
Wombat (Marion Bay only)

Matt Corby (Fremantle only)
Lime Cordiale (Fremantle & Lorne only)
Sampa The Great (Fremantle only)
Sly Withers (Fremantle only)
Butter (Fremantle only)
Gazey (Fremantle only)
Jack Davies And The Bush Chooks (Fremantle only)

Why you should go: Falls Festival takes place at some of the best locations in the country, and has a history of consistently excellent line-ups. If you're looking for a party to celebrate the new year, you can't go wrong with Falls.

Website link: https://fallsfestival.com/

Origin Fields

Where is it: Perth, exact location TBA

When is it: December 31st to January 1st, 2020

Line-up: 

Tyler, The Creator
Skepta
RL Grime
Ella Mai
Golden Features
Andy C
Benny L
Chris Lake
Flux Pavilion
Funtcase
Gunna
IAMDDB
Kings Of The Rollers
Noisia
Skepsis & Bru-C
Snakehips
Sulivan King
TOKiMONSTA
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Jauz
What So Not
Culture Shock
Subfocus & Dimension
Friction
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers
Jordan Brando
Lastlings
Lion Babe
Mallrat
Shoreline Mafia
Willaris. K
YBN Cordae
Playboi Carti
Montaigne
Holy Holy
Wave Racer
Bad//Dreems
B Wise
A Swayze & The Ghost
Adrian Eagle
Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers
The Jungle Giants
Lime Cordiale
Kwame
Illy
Luca Brasi
Kat Edwards
Thundamentals
Cosmo's Midnight
Concrete Surfers
Sampa The Great
Sly Withers

Why you should go: If you're from Perth, or ever wanted an excuse to go, then this is the time to make the trip. With Tyler, The Creator, YBN Cordae, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Skepta and more making their way over to WA, then you'd be kicking yourself if you miss this.

Website link: https://originfields.com.au/

 

Lost Paradise

Where is it: Glenworth Valley, NSW

When is it: December 28th to January 1st, 2020

Line-up:

-Arcadia-
RÜfÜs Du Sol
Hilltop Hoods 
Golden Features
Matt Corby 
The Jungle Giants 
Methyl Ethel 
Cub Sport 
The Veronicas 
Lime Cordiale 
Mallrat
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers 
Mansionair 
Confidence Man
Furnace & The Fundamentals
Dear Seattle 
The Chats 
Kwame
The Vanns 
Crocodylus 
Fritz 
Pacific Avenue
Cry Club
Seaside
Eagle Eye Jones
Chymes
The Moving Stills
Nelipot 
Georgia June 
The Buoys
Stumps
Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers
The Zilzies
Chase Zera
Oka

-Lost Disco & Paradise Club-
Green Velvet
Dom Dolla
Honey Dijon
Denis Sulta
Michael Bibi
Heidi
Set Mo (Dj Set)
Patrice Bumel
Late Nite Tuff Guy
16bl
Motez
Luke Million
Human Movement
Cassian (Dj Set)
Skepsis
Haai
Made In Paris
Sama’
Kettama
S.A.M
Conspiracy Crew
Black Loops
Loods
Flex Mami
Shantan Wantan Ichiban
Dena Amy
James Pepper
Luen
Lex Deluxe
Ebony Boadu
Uncle Ru
Dar
Purple Sneakers Djs
Cassettes For Kids
Mincy
Willo
Sideboob

Why you should go: If you're looking for an end-of-year party, with some of the biggest artists in Australia, as well as some killer international acts, then this is the festival for you. The bill reads as a who's who of the biggest bands in Australia right now, and given how strong Aussie music is at the moment, this is one hell of a line-up.

Website: https://lostparadise.com.au/

NYE In The Park

Where is it: Victoria Park, Sydney

When is it: December 31st (duh)

Line-up:

Hermitude
Girl Talk (USA) – exclusive
Crooked Colours
Safia
Client Liaison
Bag Raiders
Sneaky Sound System
Touch Sensitive
Young Franco
GRAACE
Owl Eyes
Alice Ivy
Chase Zera
Jawbreakers
Happiness Is Health
All My Friends DJs
Van She Tech

Why you should go: If you're an Australian electronic music lover, then you won't want to miss this. Featuring Australia's best electronic acts (as well as an appearance by Girl Talk), then you'll want to check this out. It's also an excuse to get out of the CBD for New Year's Eve, if that's your thing.

Website link: https://nyeinthepark.com/

Laneway Festival

Where is it: Brisbane, Sydney, Port Adelaide, Melbourne and Fremantle

When is it: February 1st to February 9th

Line-up:

The 1975
Charli XCX (Festival Exclusive, No Sideshows)
Ruel
Earl Sweatshirt (Festival Exclusive, No Sideshows)
Ocean Alley
DMA’s
J.I.D
Tones and I
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Hockey Dad
Bbno$
The Chats
Mahalia (East Coast only)
Kaiit
Benee
Stella Donnelly
Fontaines D.C
Oliver Tree
Omar Apollo
Col3trane
Hatchie (East Coast only)
Spacey Jane (Excl. Fremantle)
Kucka (Excl. Adelaide)
Pist Idiots
JessB (East Coast only)
George Alice (Adelaide only)
The Lazy Eyes (Sydney only)
Read more at https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/laneway-festival-announces-massive-2020-lineup/#PBGbbVqDoOArxAD7.99

Why you should go: With Charli XCX and The 1975 headlining, it's a pop-lover's dream. Really, it's a music lover's dream, with all genres featured on the line-up. Why would you want to miss out?

Website link: https://lanewayfestival.com/

Good Things

Where is it: Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane

When is it: December 6th to December 8th

Line-up:

Parkway Drive
A Day To Remember
Violent Soho
Simple Plan
Bad Religion
Trivium
Skegss
Simple Creatures
Karnivool
The Veronicas
Coheed And Cambria
Falling In Reverse
Enter Shikari
Dance Gavin Dance
Reel Big Fish
Poppy
Thy Art Is Murder
Ice Nine Kills
The Damned Things
Slowly Slowly
Man With A Mission
The Bennies
Voyager
Yours Truly
Windwaker
The Beautiful Monument
Gravemind

Why you should go: Featuring the likes of A Day To Remember, Parkway Drive and The Veronicas, this line-up hits the nostalgia factor just right, while also being contemporary as hell. Honestly, this is gonna be one of the most festivals of the summer.

Website link: https://www.goodthingsfestival.com.au/

Unify Festival

Where is it: Tarwin Meadows, Victoria

When is it: January 9th to January 12h, 2020

Line-up:

ARCHITECTS
The Ghost Inside
Northlane
Polaris
Silverstein
Tonight Alive & Friends
Make Them Suffer
Stray From The Path
Dear Seattle
Void Of Vision
Antagonist AD
Knocked Loose
Tired Lion
Kublai Khan TX
The Beautiful Monument
Eat Your Heart Out
Between You And Me
The Brave
Diamond Construct
Columbus
Tapestry
Sleep Talk
Caged Existence
Something Something Explosion

Why you should go: If you're a lover of heavy music, then this is the one for you. Featuring some of the best Australian and international bands that heavy music has to offer, it's a riff-heavy extravaganza.

Website link: https://www.unifygathering.com/

Ultra Music Festival Australia

Where is it: Sydney and Melbourne

When is it: March 7th to March 8th

Line-up: 

Afrojack
Cirez D
The Return Of Dash Berlin
DJ Snake
Eric Prydz
Luciano
Zedd
Deborah De Luca
Eats Everything
UMEK

Why you should go: If you're into electronic music, then this festival is for you. Featuring global superstar Zedd, as well as a cast of international DJs and producers, it'll be one of the biggest parties of 2020.

Website link: https://ultraaustralia.com/

RNB Fridays

Where is it: Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney

When is it: November 8th to November 16th

Line-up:

Hosted By Fatman Scoop

Janet Jackson
Black Eyed Peas
50 Cent
Jason Derulo
Keri Hilson
Sisqo
J-Kwon
Mystery Act TBA
With Horizon + Yo! Mafia

Why you should go: If you're a fan of RNB, or you just love a good party, then this line-up is for you. Names from years past dominate the bill, so if you're looking for a bit of nostalgia, as well as an excuse to let loose, then this is for you.

Website link: https://www.frontiertouring.com/rnbfridayslive

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