Spilt Milk 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest festival events of the year, not only thanks to its stacked headline roster—featuring Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Dominic Fike, and more—but also through its commitment to spotlighting homegrown talent. With each stop on the national run, the festival has announced a hand-picked selection of local artists who will take the stage alongside international and national heavyweights.

Ballarat will welcome six Victorian artists to its lineup, including Isgwan, Larissa Lambert, Lewis Love, Party McCarty, Ruby Lou, and Tom Nethersole. Over in Perth, WA locals Don Darkoe, Namesake, and Spici Water will represent their city’s vibrant music scene with genre-blending sounds and fresh energy. Canberra’s Exhibition Park show will showcase six ACT-based talents, including Eldest, Jeb b2b Dimsim, Smartcasual, Sonic Reducer, Sophie Edwards, and Zacattacq.

Gold Coast’s sold-out stop rounds out the festival with a strong selection of Queensland locals: Ixaras, JJ4K, Kessin, Sadboy., Shimmy, and Trance Mums. These artists span a wide mix of genres—hip hop, electronic, indie, and experimental—offering audiences a chance to discover rising stars before they break big.

The inclusion of local talent has become a hallmark of Spilt Milk’s ethos, offering a valuable platform to emerging artists while celebrating the unique sounds of each city. With tickets already sold out in Ballarat, Canberra, and the Gold Coast, fans lucky enough to secure their spot can expect a truly diverse and exciting musical experience.