Back in October, we were given the huge news that Sydney is about to play host to one of the coolest music festivals going around, Sydney City Limits. The international cousin of the world-renowned Austin City Limits festival, the debut lineup already had a massive lineup, but now organisers have done the unthinkable and added even more acts to this already stacked bill.
The festival’s inaugural edition was announced to have an absolutely intense lineup that included some huge international names, such as Justice, Grace Jones, Beck, Phoenix, and The Libertines, as well as a raft of Aussie talent, including Vance Joy, Dune Rats, The Avalanches, Gang Of Youths, and Bad//Dreems, but now the festival has gotten even bigger thanks to a new list of local and international guests.
Joining the Sydney City Limits lineup for 2018 is international hip-hop legends Future and Young Thug, giving fans the chance to catch them after a series of misfortunes left fans wanting earlier in the year.
Young Thug had initially been set to visit Australia with Laneway Festival earlier this year but sadly cancelled, while Future was forced to pull out of Listen Out in Sydney due to the death of a close friend. Needless to say, hip-hop heads will be keen to scope out these huge acts.
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Sydney City Limits 2018 Lineup
Future Young Thug L D R U Mallrat Stella Donnelly
Joining…
Justice Beck Vance Joy Phoenix Tash Sultana Grace Jones Gang Of Youths Dune Rats The Libertines The Avalanches Allday Oh Wonder Car Seat Headrest Bad//Dreems The Head And The Heart Ocean Alley Winston Surfshirt The Staves Alex Lahey Sigrid Thundercat Ziggy Ramo
Saturday, February 24th, 2018 Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW Tickets: Sydney City Limits
In partnership with Grill Mates and Stubb’s BBQ Sauce.
As the final notes rang out across the Byron Events Farm on Easter Sunday, Bluesfest 2025 cemented itself as one of the most memorable editions in the festival’s rich 35-year history. Across four sun-drenched days from April 17 to 20, over 80 acts delivered pure magic to thousands of music lovers — but it wasn’t just the music that had tongues wagging.
This year, the sweet, smoky scent of southern BBQ became an unofficial stage, thanks to a crowd-pleasing activation from Grill Mates and Stubb’s BBQ Sauce. The sizzling pop-up was impossible to miss (or resist), with festival-goers lining up for smoked beef briskets and barbecued chicken flavoured with Stubb's sauces and Grill Mates seasonings. The combo of bold flavours and good vibes made the BBQ tent one of the most talked-about hangouts of the weekend — the unofficial meeting point for mates between sets and the perfect pairing for a cold one in hand.
Musically, Bluesfest 2025 delivered the goods in spades. From the legendary Chaka Khan’s soul-drenched set on Sunday night to the thunderous riffs of Tom Morello on Friday, there was no shortage of jaw-dropping moments. Crowded House returned home to a rapturous welcome, playing to a packed-out crowd who sang every lyric like gospel. Vance Joy, ever the crowd-pleaser, delivered a golden hour set that felt tailor-made for Byron’s balmy autumn air, while The Cat Empire brought their signature genre-blending energy to a sweaty, stomping dance floor.
Gary Clark Jr. was a standout, melting faces and hearts with a set that swung from blues to psychedelic rock to gospel, while local legends like CW Stoneking and King Stingray kept the Aussie roots strong and soulful.
The weather, too, came to the party — delivering that perfect Byron blend of warm days and cool, clear nights. It was gumboots-optional all weekend, with sunsets casting a golden glow over the hills and punters sprawled on picnic blankets, sipping local brews and soaking in the soundtrack.
But more than just a festival, Bluesfest has always been about community — and this year that spirit felt stronger than ever. Whether you were front row for your favourite artist, vibing in the dance tent, or swapping stories over pulled pork and coleslaw, there was an unmistakable feeling of connection and celebration.
And just as the last amps cooled down, organisers gave fans something else to cheer about: the announcement that Bluesfest will return in 2026. After a few turbulent years and whispers about the festival’s future, it’s official — the music (and BBQ) will play on.
In partnership with Grill Mates and Stubb’s BBQ Sauce.
As the final notes rang out across the Byron Events Farm on Easter Sunday, Bluesfest 2025 cemented itself as one of the most memorable editions in the festival’s rich 35-year history. Across four sun-drenched days from April 17 to 20, over 80 acts delivered pure magic to thousands of music lovers — but it wasn’t just the music that had tongues wagging.
This year, the sweet, smoky scent of southern BBQ became an unofficial stage, thanks to a crowd-pleasing activation from Grill Mates and Stubb’s BBQ Sauce. The sizzling pop-up was impossible to miss (or resist), with festival-goers lining up for smoked beef briskets and barbecued chicken flavoured with Stubb's sauces and Grill Mates seasonings. The combo of bold flavours and good vibes made the BBQ tent one of the most talked-about hangouts of the weekend — the unofficial meeting point for mates between sets and the perfect pairing for a cold one in hand.
Musically, Bluesfest 2025 delivered the goods in spades. From the legendary Chaka Khan’s soul-drenched set on Sunday night to the thunderous riffs of Tom Morello on Friday, there was no shortage of jaw-dropping moments. Crowded House returned home to a rapturous welcome, playing to a packed-out crowd who sang every lyric like gospel. Vance Joy, ever the crowd-pleaser, delivered a golden hour set that felt tailor-made for Byron’s balmy autumn air, while The Cat Empire brought their signature genre-blending energy to a sweaty, stomping dance floor.
Gary Clark Jr. was a standout, melting faces and hearts with a set that swung from blues to psychedelic rock to gospel, while local legends like CW Stoneking and King Stingray kept the Aussie roots strong and soulful.
The weather, too, came to the party — delivering that perfect Byron blend of warm days and cool, clear nights. It was gumboots-optional all weekend, with sunsets casting a golden glow over the hills and punters sprawled on picnic blankets, sipping local brews and soaking in the soundtrack.
But more than just a festival, Bluesfest has always been about community — and this year that spirit felt stronger than ever. Whether you were front row for your favourite artist, vibing in the dance tent, or swapping stories over pulled pork and coleslaw, there was an unmistakable feeling of connection and celebration.
And just as the last amps cooled down, organisers gave fans something else to cheer about: the announcement that Bluesfest will return in 2026. After a few turbulent years and whispers about the festival’s future, it’s official — the music (and BBQ) will play on.
