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Anyone else from NSW always wanted to go to Meredith but never made it happen?

It honestly feels like one of the hardest Australian festivals to get to from interstate, flights or driving, camping gear, organising transport from Melbourne, ticket ballot stress etc. But every year everyone comes back saying it’s one of the best festival experiences in Australia.

The whole BYO setup, one stage, no sponsors everywhere and the no dickhead policy makes it feel completely different to most festivals now.

Never been before but really want to finally make the trip this year.

Who do you reckon plays Meredith this year? Keen to hear people’s predictions/mock lineups.

Write in the comments your top 5 sets so far. It can encompass everything from headliners to support acts.

Mine so far:

1. Ferrari Party with Cinta and Haztet — Oxford Art Factory
2. GoldFord with WILSN — Metro Theatre
3. Cut Copy with Harvey Sutherland and Drifting Clouds — Enmore Theatre
4. Mel Blue with Dink — The Vanguard
5. Genesis Owusu with Devaura — Enmore Theatre

Honourable mentions: Velvet Trip, Liquid Zoo, Mad Professor, Surf Hat, Alexander Flood, Water From Your Eyes

It's that time again; rumours that are circulating include the following:

• Newcastle Jets trio Natta, L. Bayliss & Taylor all tipped to leave
• Natta is linked with a move to Serie B
• Bayliss & Taylor reportedly on Macarthur FC’s radar
• Lachlan Rose (Newcastle Jets), Josh Rawlins (Melbourne Victory FC), and Jesse Randall (Auckland FC) are all reported to have agreed to pre-contract deals with Dundee United
• Scicluna rumoured to be leaving the Jets for Perth Glory FC
• J. Bayliss from the NPL/OFC Pro League is linked with a move to the Jets
• C. Hollman tipped to swap Sydney FC for Wellington Phoenix FC
• J. Hollman is linked with an A-League return after leaving Walsall
• Ferraya is expected to head back overseas
• Ifeanyi Eze tipped for another overseas move
• Sawyer rumoured to be leaving Macarthur FC for Melbourne Victory FC
• Fraser is linked with a move from Wanderers FC to Sydney FC
• Di Pizio tipped to leave Central Coast Mariners FC for the Wanderers
• May is linked with a move from Auckland FC to the Jets

Drop any rumours you have not listed here that you have heard down below. Excited for another transfer season.

Hey everyone,

As I have mentioned previously I’m currently putting together a small live music event at the The Lord Gladstone this July.

The idea is to create a solid night for emerging and local artists in from Aus/Sydney. The venue is locked in already (around 100–150 cap), and I’m currently looking for a headline act plus a couple of supports — around 3 acts total.

I’m really interested in getting into live events and music promotion long term, so this is something I’m taking seriously and hoping to keep building into future events as well.

If you’re in a band, know artists that might fit, or have experience running local gigs, feel free to comment or send me a message. Mainly looking in the indie/alternative/post-punk/psych space but open to different sounds especially if your jazz/funk.

Would love to connect with people in the Sydney scene.

Seeing Groovin the Moo, even in a reduced format, come back swinging in Lismore this year was so good to see.

This would be my dream lineup for a full-scale 2027 edition, something a little closer to what we were used to in previous years.

Thoughts?

EMPIRE OF THE SUN • TEDDY SWIMS (US)
ISAIAH RASHAD (US) • GROOVE ARMADA (UK)
FOSTER THE PEOPLE (US) • KNEECAP (IRE) • TASH SULTANA
THE RIONS • BELLA KAY (US) • PLAYLUNCH • DIZZEE RASCAL (UK)
VANESSA CARLTON (US) • 2CHARM • GLASS BEAMS
WINSTON SURFSHIRT • DEAN TURNLEY • LANE PITTMAN
LOGIC1000 • DUST. • LEISURE (NZ)
KEO (UK) • DRIFTING CLOUDS • MEL BLUE • PAWPAW ROD (US)
MULGA BORE HARD ROCK • MARIAE CASSANDRA
BARLEY PASSABLE • LIQUID ZOO • MEDIA PUZZLE
DISCOVERY: DAFT PUNK TRIBUTE

+ A homegrown local act in every city

Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Who would you want to see on a future Groovin the Moo lineup?

If you’re going to VIVID this year, don’t sleep on this one.

White Bay Power Station is getting taken over on Friday, June 12, for Art After Dark: Last Light — basically a full-on late-night street party inside one of Sydney’s most iconic industrial buildings.

They’re closing the road and turning the whole place into a mix of:

• live music
• DJs
• contemporary art (final night of the Biennale of Sydney exhibition)
• food trucks + bars
• two stages inside the power station

Lineup:

Mastané (CAN), Mei Semones (US/JPN), RONA., Acopia, NEW YORK (US), Way Dynamic, Kidskin, The Nikodimos Orchestra

It’s free entry, but you need a ticket, and spots are limited.

Feels like one of those “this will be insane in hindsight” kind of nights.

Vivid Sydney runs from May 22 – June 13 in Sydney.

Tumbalong is a park located within Darling Harbour, next to the International Convention Centre Sydney. Across the season, 13 nights of free live music will take place.

The lineup includes:

Matt Corby, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Boy Soda, Mallrat, Shaun (KOR), Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 (NGR), Coterie, Hugen (JPN), The Congos (JAM), Gut Health, Skeleten, Billionhappy (CHN), Dept (KOR), Gretta Ray, Lyric, Mulga Bore Hard Rock, Clair (CHN) Niko Niko Tan Tan (JPN), Tjaka, Keanu Nelson, Sebii (CHN), Chikchika (AUS/ETH), That Gurl Bella, KimJ (KOR), Velvet Bloom, Ashkan Shafei (AUS/IRN)

DJ's: Munasib, Peewee Ferris, Souled Out, Vivid Fiesta Party, Charlie Villas, Rennie, Pat P

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and which shows you’re planning to attend.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently putting together my first live music event in Sydney this July at the Oxford Art Factory (Gallery Bar). The idea is to showcase three emerging acts on the brink, this first event is all within a similar alt/indie/rock/shoegaze space.

I’m looking for bands who would be keen to jump on the lineup, whether that’s headline or support.

If your act: Plays alt-rock, indie-rock, or shoegaze Is Sydney-based (or able to come and play in Sydney) Is available sometime in July

I’d love to hear from you.

The night will run as a ticket-split event, focused on building a strong crowd and a great atmosphere for both artists and punters.

Drop a comment, DM me, or link your music/socials if you’re interested.

Comment below who you think will perform at this year's event?

Alot of rumours but is their anything really concrete. Post Malone rumoured to headline both Strummingbird and Harvest Rock this year? But who else could perform.

Drop your opinions down below.

These acts can be local or international; it doesn't matter.

Locally acts such as Karate Boogaloo, Ferrari Party, Public Figures and Barley Passable are some of my favourites.

Overseas, I love YHWH Nailgun, KEO, Hannah Cohen & Sam Evian and Midnight Generation.

Let me know your favs down below.