Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse transformed into a haven for metalheads as Knotfest Australia 2025 roared into town, bringing a lineup of heavyweights from across the globe.

Hardcore was back in full force at The Tote as Frankston’s own Fever Shack tore through a blistering headline set, backed by a stacked lineup of Victoria’s best heavy acts.

This year’s Laneway Festival at Flemington Racecourse was no exception with blistering sets, guest duos, and an 8 PM downpour that sent half the festival scrambling while the other endured through for one of the best headlining acts in years.

The Sidney Myer Music Bowl hosted a celebration of punk, community, and unfiltered energy as Amyl and the Sniffers brought their Cartoon Darkness tour to Melbourne.

The Sidney Myer Music Bowl came alive for Leon Bridges' stop in Melbourne as part of The Leon Tour. Despite an overcast sky and a light touch of rain, a massive crowd packed into the venue, armed with warm jackets and picnic blankets, ready to soak in a night of soulful music.