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Australian modern country festival Strummingbird has announced three replacement artists for its 2026 October run, following Post Malone's postponement of his upcoming Asia and Australian tour dates. Presented by Kicks Entertainment, the festival spans three locations across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, with Tyler Childers, Sam Barber and James Johnston stepping in to fill the headline gap across Ballarat (10th October), Newcastle (17th October) and the Sunshine Coast (18th October).

Tyler Childers joins Newcastle and the Sunshine Coast as an Australian exclusive, bringing his seventh studio album Snipe Hunter, produced by Rick Rubin, to Aussie audiences for the first time live. The Grammy-nominated Kentucky songwriter reached #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk Albums chart and #7 on the all-genre Billboard 200 with the record, which GQ labelled "the most visionary country album of the year." Sam Barber, a Southeast Missouri singer-songwriter with 3.3 billion streams to his name, lands exclusively in Ballarat off the back of his latest album Broken View, a 13-track record that swings from gritty country to full rock catharsis, co-created at Aaron Dessner's Long Pond studio.

Rounding out the additions is NSW Mid North Coast local James Johnston, who plays all three legs of the festival. The 8x Platinum artist behind "Raised Like That" and sophomore album Where You'll Find Me is fresh off UK and Canadian shows, joining a stacked lineup that already includes Bailey Zimmerman, Cooper Alan, Stella Lefty, Dexter & The Moonrocks and more than 20 acts across the three dates.

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Ticket holders disappointed by the Post Malone news can request a refund by logging into their Moshtix account before 5pm AEST on Thursday 3rd September, after which the refund window closes permanently. Camping is available at Ballarat and the Sunshine Coast for those wanting a full festival weekend, and MOTM Event Transport offers same-day return buses from metro and regional locations for all three events. Remaining tickets are on sale now through Moshtix and are selling fast, so fans are encouraged to secure their spot at strummingbird.com.au before it's too late.

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Tyler Childers, Sam Barber and James Johnston have been confirmed as replacements across all three Strummingbird 2026 dates in October.

St Jerome's Laneway Festival has announced its 2027 touring schedule, confirming four dates across Australia and New Zealand for February next year. In a notable shift from the event's established pattern, Sydney will open the run for the first time, with the festival setting up at Centennial Park on Friday, 12th February 2027. The city join Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland as the four stops on what shapes up to be one of the most anticipated editions in the festival's two-decade-plus history.

After Sydney kicks things off, the tour moves to Brisbane Showground on Saturday, 13th February, before heading south to Flemington Park in Melbourne on Friday, 19th February, honouring the city where Laneway Festival first took shape. Auckland then closes the tour on Sunday, 21st February at Western Springs, with the refurbished Western Springs Bowl and Western Springs Park hosting what will be the festival's New Zealand finale, supported by Auckland Council Events.

No artists have been confirmed yet for the 2027 festival, with the full lineup set to drop in late September 2026. Laneway has long championed a diverse mix of alternative, indie, electronic, hip-hop and pop talent, pairing emerging acts with more established names, and fans will be watching closely when that announcement arrives.

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For now, the confirmed dates give festival-goers plenty of time to plan ahead. St Jerome's Laneway Festival 2027 runs from 12th to 21st February, spanning Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland in what promises to be a landmark touring run for one of Australia's most beloved independent music events.

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St Jerome's Laneway Festival will open its 2027 tour at Sydney's Centennial Park on 12th February, marking the first time the city has hosted the opening date.

Hypersonic Festival has officially revealed its full 2026 lineup, and it is shaping up to be a landmark moment for Australian electronic music. Presented by Symbiotic and Hardware, the second-ever edition of the festival will span two massive outdoor events across Melbourne Showground on Friday, 20th November, 2026, and Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Saturday, 21st November, 2026, with MC Stretch, the legendary voice of Tomorrowland and Stereosonic, stepping in as host across both dates.

Headlining the 2026 edition is none other than trance icon Armin van Buuren, one of electronic music's most enduring and beloved performers, whose euphoric mainstage sets have captivated global audiences for decades. Joining him is Dutch powerhouse duo W&W, known for explosive high-energy performances and festival-defining anthems, alongside genre-spanning act Showtek, whose hard-hitting EDM and electro-house legacy stretches back to the early 2000s. Rounding out the top billing are Australian trumpet-wielding showman Timmy Trumpet and celebrated liquid drum and bass duo Hybrid Minds, bringing emotional depth and melodic power to the bill.

Spanning EDM, trance, techno, drum and bass, dubstep, hardstyle, tech-house and dance pop across multiple stages, Hypersonic 2026 promises next-level production, immersive environments and a carefully curated experience that spans everything from euphoric mainstage moments to deeper underground sounds. Organisers have described this as the most ambitious chapter in the festival's short but already impressive history.

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Tickets are expected to move fast, with presale registration already open ahead of the presale going live at 12pm AEST on Tuesday, 25th August, 2026, and general public tickets following at 12pm AEST on Wednesday, 26th August, 2026. With a world-class lineup, two iconic outdoor venues and a multi-genre program built for dance music lovers of every stripe, Hypersonic 2026 is firmly one of the must-attend events on Australia's summer festival calendar.

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Armin van Buuren, W&W and Timmy Trumpet Confirmed for Hypersonic Festival's Massive 2026 Edition.

Sydney's electronic music calendar is getting a thrilling new addition, with Casablanca Events officially announcing Electric Nation Festival's Halloween Edition, set to take over Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour on Friday, 30th October, 2026. The open air waterfront event promises a sunset to midnight experience in one of the city's most visually stunning locations, blending world class music with Sydney Harbour views and a vibrant Halloween atmosphere.

The lineup is a compelling mix of international names and local favourites, headlined by Topic alongside Bag Raiders, Yolanda Be Cool, KLP and Raffa FL. Spanning house, indie dance, Latin house and global grooves, the bill reflects Electric Nation's broad sonic vision and its commitment to bringing diverse, high quality electronic music to Sydney audiences in an outdoor festival setting.

Tickets are already on sale and moving quickly, with the event having progressed to its second release, signalling strong early demand from music lovers across the city. For anyone considering attending this Halloween celebration on Sydney's waterfront, acting sooner rather than later is strongly advised before remaining tickets are gone.

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Electric Nation Festival is shaping up to be a genuinely unique event on the 2026 Australian festival circuit, combining golden hour ambience, harbour city energy and a carefully curated electronic music experience. Whether you're drawn by the headline acts, the iconic Darling Harbour backdrop or simply the promise of a memorable Halloween night out, this is one Sydney event that deserves a spot on your calendar.

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Topic, Bag Raiders, Yolanda Be Cool, KLP and Raffa FL are all confirmed to perform across a sunset to midnight session on 30th October, 2026.

Rhythm and Alps has unveiled its full lineup for 2026, and it is shaping up to be the New Zealand festival's most exciting edition yet. Marking 16 years since its inception, the Cardrona Valley event returns to Wānaka across 30th–31st December, 2026, this time in a refreshed two-day format designed to deliver what organisers are calling "its biggest New Year's celebration yet." Headlining the bill are drum and bass powerhouse Dimension, Grey Lynn pop superstar BENEE, beloved Kiwi acts Fat Freddy's Drop and Shapeshifter, and rising producer MPH.

Rounding out the upper tier of the lineup are Belters Only, Flava D, Flowidus, Lee Mvtthews, and Wax Mustang, while local favourites Borderline and NO CIGAR represent the homegrown pop-rock and indie rock scenes respectively. The full bill also includes Fat Papi, Charli Brix, Ely Oaks, [IVY], Bari, Chris Keene, Deep Notion, and dozens more acts across the two days, with further names still to be announced. It is a lineup that balances international firepower with strong New Zealand talent throughout every tier.

Tickets are currently on sale, with fans able to choose between a full festival pass covering both days or a single-day ticket for either 30th or 31st December. That flexibility is a welcome addition for those looking to experience just one night of the New Year's celebrations in the Southern Alps. Rhythm and Alps 2025 drew large crowds to see acts including Rudimental, The Black Seeds, and Chaos in the CBD, following a 2024 edition featuring Lime Cordiale, Montell2099, and DJ Aroha.

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With Dimension and BENEE topping the bill and a deep supporting cast spanning drum and bass, indie, pop, and electronic music, Rhythm and Alps 2026 looks set to send New Zealand into the new year in serious style. Festival-goers chasing a stunning alpine backdrop, world-class sound, and a strong local identity will want to secure their tickets soon before the Wānaka celebration sells out.

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Rhythm and Alps 2026 Lineup Announced: Dimension, BENEE, Fat Freddy's Drop and More to Play Wānaka NYE Festival.