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The Meredith Music Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup, and it is shaping up to be one of the most eclectic editions yet of Australia's beloved annual gathering. Returning to the iconic Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in Meredith, Victoria across the 11th–13th December, 2026, the festival's 34th instalment brings together a remarkable spread of local and international talent spanning indie, electronic, punk, jazz, and experimental sounds.

Headlining the bill are Melbourne post-punk veterans Eddy Current Suppression Ring alongside acclaimed American artist Dijon, with further highlights including Hiatus Kaiyote, The Dandy Warhols, Show Me the Body, Suzanne Ciani, Killing Heidi, Fat Dog, and DJ Seinfeld. Rounding out the diverse card are Fcukers, Underscores, Tara Clerkin Trio, Spike Fuck, Ella Thompson, Docker River Band, Marcellus Pittman, Hana Stretton, Twisted Teens, Blue Communications, Miles Nautu, Sophia Stel, Jorg Kuning, Yikes, D Train and Mondo Freaks, DJ Love, Media Puzzle, and the City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band.

For those yet to secure a ticket, the second round of the Meredith 34 ballot is currently open and will close on Tuesday, 18th August, 2026 at 10:34pm local time. First introduced in 2007, the ballot system was designed to distribute tickets in a fair and stress-free way, and existing subscribers remain best placed to score a spot on the grass.

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Now in its fourth decade, Meredith Music Festival continues to champion its no-corporate, community-first ethos while delivering lineups that punch well above the festival's intimate scale. With such a broad and genuinely exciting roster confirmed for December, 2026 looks set to be a standout year for one of the Southern Hemisphere's most cherished live music events.

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Meredith Music Festival 2026 Lineup Announced, Featuring Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Dijon and Hiatus Kaiyote.

HSU Events has dropped the full lineup for EPIK 2026, and it is a statement of intent from one of Australia's most celebrated hard dance productions. Headlined by the iconic Dutch collaboration Project One, the bill features an extraordinary collection of international and local talent across a single massive night at Sydney Showground on Saturday, 12th December, 2026.

Joining Project One are Code Black, Mish, Mutilator performing a Rave Reactor Live set, Noxiouz bringing The Catalyst Live, Phuture Noize, and The Saints, alongside a Rebelion MWI Exclusive World Premiere that marks a significant moment for the global hard dance calendar. Rounding out the bill are two high-energy battle sets, Suae vs Kid Finley and Weaver vs JTS, with Villain confirmed as host for the evening.

Tickets go on presale at 12:00pm on Thursday, 13th August, 2026, with general public sales opening the following day at 12:00pm on Friday, 14th August, 2026. Given HSU's track record of rapid sellouts, early registration is strongly advised for anyone serious about securing a spot.

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EPIK has established itself since 2019 as the Southern Hemisphere's premier hard dance event, and this lineup suggests 2026 will be its most ambitious chapter yet. With a world premiere performance, multiple live productions, and an internationally stacked bill, Sydney's hard dance community has every reason to count down the days to December.

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EPIK 2026 Full Lineup Announced Featuring Project One, Code Black, Phuture Noize and a Rebelion World Premiere.

Rock the Bowl has unveiled its most exciting lineup yet, with the New Plymouth festival set to return to the iconic Bowl of Brooklands on 29th December, 2026. Now in its fourth year, the Taranaki summer staple will be headlined by Aotearoa dub-soul legends Fat Freddy's Drop, Australian psychedelic rock favourites Ocean Alley, and global electronic music icon Carl Cox, making this one of the most diverse and compelling lineups in the festival's short but impressive history.

Rounding out the bill are two of New Zealand's most exciting emerging acts: Auckland indie-rock five-piece NO CIGAR, who have steadily built a devoted following since forming in 2019, and fellow Kiwi outfit Coast Arcade. Together, the lineup spans dub, reggae, psychedelic rock, surf rock, indie and techno, offering something genuinely compelling for every kind of music fan making the trip to New Plymouth this summer.

Ocean Alley's inclusion carries a nostalgic edge for long-time fans, with the Australian six-piece returning to Rock the Bowl after performing at the inaugural 2023 edition. Carl Cox's appearance is a particular coup for the event, giving New Zealand audiences a rare chance to see one of dance music's most enduring and celebrated names perform in an outdoor setting as unique as the Bowl of Brooklands.

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Tickets go on presale from 19th August, 2026 at 7:00pm NZT, with general tickets available from 20th August, 2026 at 7:00pm NZT. Rock the Bowl is presented by Trademark Live and The Edge, with support from the New Plymouth Major Events Fund and Venture Taranaki, both of which have highlighted the event's growing economic and cultural impact on the Taranaki region.

Fat Freddy's Drop, Ocean Alley & More: Rock The Bowl 2026 Lineup Revealed

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Rock the Bowl returns to the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth on 29th December, 2026, with presale tickets available from 19th August.

One of electronic music's most celebrated institutions is heading to the West Coast for the very first time. Insomniac and Time Warp have officially announced Time Warp Los Angeles, a debut two-day event scheduled for Friday, 27th November and Saturday, 28th November, 2026. The inaugural edition will take place at Ace*Mission Studios in Los Angeles, marking the very first activation of the venue's Ace Warehouses as an event space, bringing the brand's signature underground energy to a raw, industrial setting purpose-built for the experience.

Across both days, three distinct stages will host continuous music from 2pm to 2am, delivering a total of 24 hours of cutting-edge techno and electronic music over the weekend. The Ace Warehouses have remained untouched as an event destination until now, and Time Warp LA will transform this blank canvas into something entirely its own. The Los Angeles edition follows earlier this year's Time Warp Miami at Factory Town, continuing the brand's growing international footprint beyond its Mannheim, Germany origins dating back to 1994.

Tickets are moving quickly into position ahead of the on-sale. Two-day General Admission and Stage Access passes will be available via presale on Friday, 14th August, 2026 at 12pm PT, with general tickets following at 1pm PT. Fans can register for presale access through Insomniac's dedicated sign-up portal, with purchases processed through Front Gate Tickets.

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With more than three decades of history behind it, Time Warp has built its reputation on immersive production, state-of-the-art sound systems, and a relentless commitment to both legendary and emerging artists. Its signature floor designs and high-calibre lineups have made it a cultural institution across cities including New York, São Paulo and Madrid. Los Angeles now joins that global circuit, and if the brand's track record is anything to go by, the debut edition promises to be an unmissable moment for the Southern California dance music community.

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Time Warp Los Angeles Debut Announced for November 2026

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Time Warp Los Angeles will take over Ace*Mission Studios across two days of underground techno on 27th and 28th November, 2026.

Snow Machine Japan has dropped its first artist lineup for 2027, and it is shaping up to be the alpine electronic music festival's most ambitious edition yet. Returning to the stunning Hakuba Valley from 2nd–7th March, 2027, the festival will celebrate its fifth year in Japan with five days of world-class skiing, snowboarding and non-stop electronic music across eight unique stages spanning seven mountains.

Leading the charge in this first announcement are Irish house and hard dance powerhouse KETTAMA, UK drum and bass icon Wilkinson, producer of the platinum-selling Afterglow, and Grammy-nominated LA Beat Scene pioneer TOKiMONSTA. They are joined by an impressive roster including Patrick Topping, Rebūke, Elderbrook (DJ set), Sneaky Sound System, Luude, Arielle Free, Lovebirds, Torren Foot, Sam Alfred, STÜM, William Kiss, MPH, Kanine, and Japanese artists Risa Taniguchi, Yuuki Yoshiyama and teenage scratching duo Kaiharubro, with more names still to come.

Festival Director Quentin Nolan promises new stages, fresh mountain activations and an even more immersive experience for 2027. Packages start from just $1,474 per person, with a $399 deposit available via flexible payment plans. Pre-sale registrations open today, 11th August, 2026, with first-release tickets and packages dropping at 5:00pm AEST on 17th August, 2026, ahead of general sale from 9:00am AEST on 18th August, 2026.

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Those who register for pre-sale will automatically enter the draw to win the Ultimate Hakuba Trip for Two, valued at $10,000, including accommodation, VIP festival passes, side-stage access, lift passes and official merchandise. With all-inclusive packages covering accommodation, lift passes and festival entry, Snow Machine Japan 2027 offers one of the most complete winter festival experiences on the planet, blending après culture, Japanese hospitality and headline electronic music in one extraordinary alpine destination.

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Snow Machine Japan's first 2027 lineup features over 20 artists across eight stages in Hakuba Valley from 2nd - 7th March, 2027.