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HAVE WE GONE MAD?... GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK! ALEX LAHEY JOINS GOOD THINGS 2024 LINEUP

Prepare yourselves, the madcap chaos of Australia's largest travelling music festival is nearly upon us; yes, Good Things Festival season will officially kick off next week, with three East Coast festival dates, a horde of headline sideshows and a stacked bill of international heavyweights, old favourites, hungry up-and-comers, and Aussie staples all ready to make 2024's Good Things Festival one for the ages.

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PARTY IN THE PADDOCK UNVEILS MASSIVE SECOND LINE-UP

Following last week's huge announcement that British indie rock legends The Kooks will join Party In The Paddock (PITP) 2025 as the secret headliner, the festival is thrilled to reveal the full ‘Second Announcement’ of artists that will be joining the already stacked line-up.

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 BEYOND THE VALLEY UNVEILS 2024 LINEUP

After weeks of suspense, Beyond The Valley, Australia's largest and most anticipated music and camping festival has finally revealed their 2024 lineup! 

Soundtracked by their most expansive collection of artists to date, their ninth edition is looking to be something special, featuring artists such as FISHER, Ice Spice, Chase & Status, Marlon Hoffstadt, Tinashe, Royel Otis, Sammy Virji, Sugababes, Natasha Bedingfield, AJ Tracey, Denis Sulta & much more.

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GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT…GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS RETURN IN DECEMBER 2022

We’re late to the party here BUT; It’s a good thing that festivals and live music are back on the menu this year because you’ll be able to bring 2022 to a close this December in sensational fashion; Good Things Festival, is officially returning to ignite mosh pits and more along the east coast.

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ANNOUNCING NEW ADDITIONS TO THE 2021 MEADOW LINEUP INCLUDING PRIVATE FUNCTION, PREQUEL, KING STINGRAY, AND MORE + FINAL TICKET RELEASE + LOCAL FOOD AND DRINK VENDORS + GLAMPING NOW AVAILABLE

If you thought the initial Meadow lineup looked good, wait until you see what’s landed in this next announcement! Introducing the 2021 Meadow lineup additions: Private Function, Prequel, King Stingray, C.Frim, Kult Kyss, Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 x Tim Shiel, The Seven Ups, Bones and Jones, ctrl + me, Matt Bourke and the Delusional Drunks and Birdsnake, plus DJs: Dr. Condiments, Joey Lightbulb, Annaliese Redlich, Emerald and Ramdaddy. These acts will join an already stacked lineup of King Gizz, Angie McMahon, HTRK, Surprise Chef and a whole heap more for three days and two nights of music, camping and real-life hangs at the iconic Bambra Bowl this April.

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BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL DROPS EPIC PROGRAM

In a shorter 10-day format spanning March 5-14 (taking in the Labour Day long weekend), Brunswick will be abuzz for Brunswick Music Festival 2021, with a bursting program that sets the stage for people to gather and connect IRL after the year that was, all across the expansive suburb, in beloved parks, music venues, bars and pizza parlours.

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ILLYRIA RETURN WITH A NEW LINE UP AND A BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘FROSTBITE’

Perth's post-black metal quintet Illyria are back with a new line up and a brand new single "Frostbite". The new single marks a new direction for the band since last year's sophomore album release 'The Carpathian Summit', and to celebrate, Illyria will launch the single live at Perth's Amplifier Bar!

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MEADOW WELCOMES MORE ACTS TO ITS MASSIVE LINEUP FOR THE FESTIVAL'S SEVENTH INSTALMENT WITH DONNY BENÉT, MR. TEENAGE, POOKIE AND MORE ADDED TO THE BILL

The seventh annual Meadow festival lineup just got even tastier. Festival organisers, The Locals are proud to announce the final pickings for the smorgasbord of aural delights set to take over the iconic Bambra Bowl this March.

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GROOVIN THE MOO 2020 LINE UP IS AS HOT AS A FRIED EGG!

It’s time to get egg-cited! We’ll once again be jivin’ into our six regions around Australia this April and May – enjoying incredible tunes, seriously good times, and that good ol’ country hospitality!  It’s the perfect way to make memories with your old mates, and mates you’re yet to meet.

Speaking of meeting new mates, allow us to introduce you to your GTM2020 touring line up.

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