Hottest Aussie New Years Festivals and Gigs 2019! 🎉
Nationwide
Falls Festival
For many Australians, Falls Festival is more than 3 days of camping, music and mates. It’s a rite of passage. From its humble beginnings as a one day festival in Lorne in 1993, Falls has turned into a national touring festival across four incredible locations. Each year the festival is held at Lorne (Victoria) Marion Bay, (Tasmania) Byron Bay (New South Wales) and Fremantle (Western Australia). Headliners this year include US pop stars Halsey & Vampire Weekend alongside UK’s pop-infused garage brothers, Disclosure.
When: 28th — 5th Jan
Where: Lorne (Victoria) Marion Bay, (Tasmania) Byron Bay (New South Wales) and Fremantle (Western Australia)
Who: Disclosure, Halsey, Vampire Weekend, Of Monsters & Men, Peking Duk, PNAU, Milky Chance.
Resale: Lorne / Byron Bay / Freemantle / Marion Bay
Melbourne
Beyond the Valley
This year BTV is just it’s sixth installment, but at no surprise it still sold out within minutes. The 2019 edition boasts one if its largest line-ups to date with infamous US rapper Tyler the Creator headlining alongside Australia’s very own Rufus Du Sol.
When: Saturday, 28 Dec — Wednesday, 01 Jan 2020
Where: Lardner Park, 155 Burnt Store Rd, Lardner, Melbourne
Who: Rufus Du Sol, Tyler The Creator, Claptone, Chris lake, Dom Dolla, Hayden James, Snakehips, Floating Points, Bag Raiders
Let Them Eat Cake
This boutique festival is based in quite literally one of the oldest and grandest hotels in Australia. From the moment you arrive, you feel part of something special. There are loads of different stages and fun tucked away within all parts of the huge and beautiful estate. This year’s line-up welcomes back Jon Hopkins after three years, as well as Scotland’s party favourite Denis Sulta.
When: 1st Janurary
Where: Weribee Mansion, Weribee
Who: Denis Sulta, Jon Hopkins, Harvey Sutherland, Honey Dijon, Shigeto, TokiMonsta
Riva NYD
There really is no other place like it in Melbourne. A place where you can listen to your favourite DJs, whilst enjoying incredible views of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne city skyline. This year’s New Years Day includes beloved Aussie band Miami Horror alongside Riton after a string of hits in 2019.
When: 1st January
Where: Riva, St Kilda
Who: Miami Horror, Riton, Grant Smilie, Zoe Badwi, Chloe Wison, John Course
NYE on the hill
The hill is an oasis where dreams come true. The festival is located on what the locals call ‘The Farm’, near Loch Village South of Gippsland. The exact location remains a secret until you purchase a ticket, but expect a beautiful natural amphitheater with stunning views. This year's party boasts a stellar line up of Australian bands including The Living End, Odette, Trophy Eyes, Slowly Slowly, just to name a few.
When: 30th December — 1st January
Where: ‘The Farm’
Who: The Living End, Odette, Trophy Eyes, Slowly Slowly, Gretta Ray, Noah Slee.
Sydney
NYE in the Park
If you are a Sydneysider and prefer to close the city this year, then NYE in the Park just for you. The one-day festival is set on a natural amphitheater within Victoria Park and brings along with it a stellar line-up. This year’s edition welcomes back mash-up legend Girl Talk from the USA, as well as Australian’s very own Hermitude, The Jungle Giants and Crooked Colours. The festival will also be bringing Sydney locals Van She for a huge return after a long hiatus.
When: 31st December
Where: Victoria Park, Sydney
Who: Girl Talk, Crooked Colours, Hermitude, Sneaky Sound System, The Jungle Giants, Van She, Client Liaison, Bag Raiders.
Brisbane
Wildlands
Brisbanite, the wait is over. If you’ve ever felt left out from all of those amazing BTV and Origin Fields line-ups, you can now say goodbye to that FOMO. Both festivals have linked up to bring the best of both worlds to your home up north.
When: 28th December 2019
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds, QLD
Who: Rufus Du Sol, Tyler The Creator, Dom Dolla, Ella Mai, Green Velvet, Jauz, Mallrat, RL Grime, Skepta, What So Not
Perth
NYE Bar Pop
This New Year’s Eve, The Ice Cream Factory will be serving up all of your favourite DJs. Perthlings, scoop up all of your friends and soak up the vibe. Like always expect 6 huge stages including Outdoor Ice Cream Tower Stage and Factory Stage, a very large silent disco, 11 bars, as well as rides and loads of fun activities.
When: 31st December
Where: The Ice Cream Factory, Perth
Origin Fields
Since its inception, Origin Fields has now marked itself as one of Western Australia’s most important dates on the summer festival calendar. Once again, the festival will be hosted at Origin’s new home along Perth’s waterfront, Langley Park.
When: 31st December
Where: Langley Park, Perth
Who: Tyler, the Creator, Skepta, RL Grime, Ella Mai, Golden Features, Andy C, Snakehips, Tokimonsta, Noisia, Flux Pavilion, Chris Lake
