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Pitch Music & Arts has officially kicked off its campaign for 2027, teasing what promises to be a landmark edition of the beloved Victorian festival. Returning to the rolling countryside of Moyston, VIC from the 5th to the 9th March, 2027, the upcoming event marks the festival's 10th anniversary, a milestone the organisers are clearly building anticipation around with the release of their first teaser creative under the "Pitch 10" banner.

While lineup and ticket details are yet to be announced, registration for tickets is now open, giving fans the opportunity to get ahead of what is expected to be one of the most in-demand releases in the Australian electronic music calendar. The festival, which first launched in 2017, has grown into one of the Southern Hemisphere's most respected destination events, celebrated for its immersive programming and forward-thinking curation across electronic music and arts.

The 2027 edition follows a strong 2026 programme that featured artists including Âme, Djrum, Eris Drew & Octo Octa, Special Request, and Yu Su, alongside a broad roster of local and international talent spanning techno, house, and beyond. With the 10th anniversary on the horizon, expectations for the 2027 lineup are understandably high.

For a festival that has consistently pushed boundaries in both bookings and atmosphere, Pitch Music & Arts 2027 represents a genuinely exciting chapter. Fans eager to secure their place at this milestone event are encouraged to register their interest now ahead of the full announcement to come.

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Pitch Music & Arts has released its first teaser for the 2027 edition, confirming dates of 5th - 9th March at Moyston, VIC, with ticket registration now open.

Less than 24 hours after HTID Australia unveiled the lineup for KLASSIC 2027, a scheduling conflict has forced a notable change to the bill. HSU Events confirmed today, 8th October, 2026, that Brennan Heart will no longer appear at the Sydney Showground event on 23rd January, 2027, following a miscommunication between his management team and HSU that revealed he is already committed to a separate performance in Germany on the same date.

In place of Brennan Heart, HSU has announced two additions that will reshape one of the evening's most anticipated sets. Noisecontrollers steps in to join Wildstylez, with the pairing now billed as "The World of Klassic Madness," while Warface joins the lineup independently under the "Raw Klassics" banner. Both artists bring strong credentials in harder styles, and the additions maintain the event's focus on celebrating genre-defining music across multiple eras and subgenres.

The updated KLASSIC 2027 lineup now features Technoboy x Tuneboy, D-Block and S-Te-Fan x DJ Isaac, Wildstylez x Noisecontrollers, Gammer x Hixxy x Stonebank, and Warface, with Villain returning as host. The overall structure of the event remains unchanged, with the one-night celebration still running at Sydney Showground on 23rd January, 2027.

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For those yet to secure their spot, HSU presale tickets go on sale tomorrow, 9th October, 2026, at 12:00pm, with general public tickets following on 10th October, 2026, at 12:00pm, subject to availability. Given the demand that has accompanied every previous HSU Events production, acting quickly on presale access is strongly advised. KLASSIC 2027 has been positioned as a singular, non-repeating event, making it one of the most compelling harder styles occasions Australia has seen in years.

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Brennan Heart Replaced at HTID Presents KLASSIC 2027 as Noisecontrollers and Warface Join January 2027 Sydney Lineup.

HTID Australia has announced the full lineup for KLASSIC 2027, a one-off harder styles celebration set to take place at Sydney Showground on Saturday, 23rd January, 2027. Running from 4:00pm to midnight, the event promises an uninterrupted journey through the most iconic anthems and legacy tracks the genre has produced, featuring nine artists across four back-to-back sets and hosted by Villain.

The lineup is nothing short of extraordinary for fans of classic hardstyle and hardcore. Technoboy and Tuneboy unite for "OMG 20 Years of Klassics," while D-Block and S-Te-Fan join DJ Isaac for "Klassic Shivers." Wildstylez and Brennan Heart bring their set "Let Me Lose My Klassic Minds," and the HTID Crew of Gammer, Hixxy, and Stonebank close things out with "Best Tunes Ever," a trio collaboration celebrating the organisation's roots.

Tickets are available via HSU presale from 12:00pm on Friday, 9th October, 2026, with general public sales opening 12:00pm Saturday, 10th October, 2026, subject to availability. Pricing begins at $189.00 plus booking fee for HSU presale access. Given that every previous HSU festival has sold out, often within hours, registering for presale access is strongly recommended.

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KLASSIC 2027 is positioned as a truly singular event, with HTID emphasising it will not be repeated. For harder styles fans across Australia and beyond, this is a rare opportunity to witness genre legends share the stage in a format built entirely around the music that defined a generation. If history is any guide, tickets will not last long.

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Technoboy, Tuneboy, Brennan Heart, DJ Isaac and more will perform classic hardstyle and hardcore tracks in a night dedicated entirely to the genre's history.

St Jerome's Laneway Festival has revealed its 2027 lineup, and it is a genuinely exciting one. Fontaines D.C. and The Hayley Williams Show top the bill alongside pop provocateur Slayyyter, with the three headliners representing strikingly different corners of contemporary music. The announcement arrived on Wednesday, 30th September 2026, confirming four festival dates across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland throughout February next year.

The supporting cast is equally compelling, with MUNA, Kim Petras, Ninajirachi, DIIV, Rico Nasty, Rachel Chinouriri, horsegiirL, Jane Remover and Ecca Vandal all confirmed. Lower on the bill, names like Danny L Harle, Gurriers, Tiffany Day, Violet Grohl and Balu Brigada round out a lineup that spans indie rock, hyperpop, dream pop, club music and beyond. Auckland gets additional local acts including GreatSouth, MOKOMOKAI, O & The Mo, Office Dog, Public Figures, Swapmeet and Trials.

Hayley Williams performs under The Hayley Williams Show banner rather than as part of Paramore, placing her solo catalogue in a fresh festival context and offering another chance to catch her for fans who missed her already sold-out Enmore Theatre and Melbourne Forum sideshows. Following a 2026 edition led by Chappell Roan, Laneway continues its tradition of pairing genuinely distinct headliners to widen its audience appeal.

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Laneway Festival 2027 runs on 12th February at Centennial Park in Sydney, 13th February at Brisbane Showgrounds, 19th February at Flemington Park in Melbourne, and 21st February at Western Springs in Auckland. Presale tickets open on Wednesday, 7th October 2026, with general sale following on Thursday, 8th October, both through Ticketek. Sydney presale opens at 10am AEDT, while Brisbane opens at 11am AEST, Melbourne at 11am AEDT and Auckland at 11am NZDT.

Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams Lead Laneway 2027 Lineup

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St Jerome's Laneway Festival 2027 brings Fontaines D.C., The Hayley Williams Show and Slayyyter to four cities across Australia and New Zealand in February.

Electric Avenue has unveiled its 2027 lineup, and it is an absolute statement of intent. Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon will headline the two-day Christchurch festival when it returns to Hagley Park on 26th–27th February, 2027, marking the event's twelfth year as one of New Zealand's premier outdoor music experiences. Festival director Callam Mitchell described the pairing as a reflection of Electric Avenue's growth, noting that having two global stadium-level headliners alongside such a diverse supporting cast has become the event's defining hallmark.

Calvin Harris will perform his only New Zealand show of the trip, making it his first appearance in the country since 2019, while Kings of Leon's set will mark their first Christchurch performance in 19 years. The US rock outfit are also gearing up to release their new album, O My Beloved, in November. Beyond the headliners, the bill is stacked with exclusive New Zealand performances from Jungle, Tove Lo, Kehlani and Underworld, alongside Major Lazer, Bebe Rexha, Kasabian, Gorgon City, Wilkinson, Lime Cordiale and drum and bass heavyweights Hybrid Minds and K Motionz.

Local talent features prominently across both days, with Fat Freddy's Drop, Th' Dudes, Savage, Daily J and Louis Baker among the Friday acts, and Ladyhawke, Home Brew, SACHI and Coterie joining Saturday's bill. Demand has been extraordinary, with an initial 32,000-ticket allocation selling out in under an hour back in April, leaving around 15,000 tickets still available across the festival. Final general admission weekend passes, single-day tickets and VIP options go on sale at 12pm on 24th September, 2026.

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Electric Avenue 2027 is shaping up to be the festival's most ambitious edition to date, blending rock, pop, R&B, electronic and homegrown New Zealand music across two nights at one of Christchurch's most iconic outdoor venues. With exclusive performances, a genuine cross-generational lineup and tickets moving fast, this is one summer festival that deserves to be on every music lover's radar well before doors open in February.

Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon Headline Electric Avenue 2027

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The two-day Christchurch festival returns to Hagley Park on 26th - 27th February, 2027, with Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon confirmed as headliners.