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FROM LITTLE RINGS, GOOD THINGS GROW: GOOD THINGS FEST WELCOMES MAPLE'S PET DINOSAUR

Beyond mere tales of fable and fantasy, Australia’s largest travelling music celebration, Good Things Festival, is thrilled to announce the addition of MAPLE'S PET DINOSAUR to it's alternative myth-making line-up alongside a stellar roster of international legends, local heroes, and budding dreamweavers. 

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ROLL UP, ROLL UP! THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN; PARK WAVES FESTIVAL IS SET TO TRAVEL AUSTRALIA-WIDE IN 2026

Roll up, roll up and prepare for the most ambitious undertaking by any band in Australian touring history in 2026! In an Australian first, the circus is coming to town next February and March when PARK WAVES, the curated travelling festival from Australian metal juggernauts PARKWAY DRIVE, arrives for its Australian debut.

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HAVE WE GONE MAD?... GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK! ALEX LAHEY JOINS GOOD THINGS 2024 LINEUP

Prepare yourselves, the madcap chaos of Australia's largest travelling music festival is nearly upon us; yes, Good Things Festival season will officially kick off next week, with three East Coast festival dates, a horde of headline sideshows and a stacked bill of international heavyweights, old favourites, hungry up-and-comers, and Aussie staples all ready to make 2024's Good Things Festival one for the ages.

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PARTY IN THE PADDOCK UNVEILS MASSIVE SECOND LINE-UP

Following last week's huge announcement that British indie rock legends The Kooks will join Party In The Paddock (PITP) 2025 as the secret headliner, the festival is thrilled to reveal the full ‘Second Announcement’ of artists that will be joining the already stacked line-up.

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DID YOU CATCH IT? OCEAN GROVE SHARE COMPELLING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO LAST DANCE

A stirring and textural sonic wonderland, the brand new single LAST DANCE from Melbourne Oddworld collective Ocean Grove takes an emotive and compelling turn ahead of the release of their upcoming new album ODDWORLD, due out on November 22 via ODDWORLD Records in Australia and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world.

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 BEYOND THE VALLEY UNVEILS 2024 LINEUP

After weeks of suspense, Beyond The Valley, Australia's largest and most anticipated music and camping festival has finally revealed their 2024 lineup! 

Soundtracked by their most expansive collection of artists to date, their ninth edition is looking to be something special, featuring artists such as FISHER, Ice Spice, Chase & Status, Marlon Hoffstadt, Tinashe, Royel Otis, Sammy Virji, Sugababes, Natasha Bedingfield, AJ Tracey, Denis Sulta & much more.

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SPIN OFF 2024 DATE AND LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

Adelaide, brace yourselves for a winter warmer like no other! The Adelaide Showgrounds are gearing up to welcome back South Australia’s most loved mid-year music moment, Spin Off for its seventh edition. Friday 19 July’s forecast predicts good times for music lovers, with a lineup that’s packed with top-tier talent, from international sensations to Aussie homegrown heroes. Spin Off 2024 isn’t one to miss.

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APEX ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS PANDEMONIUM FESTIVAL - NEWCASTLE ALL AGES SIDESHOWS ANNOUNCED

Pandemonium festival has been causing, well, pandemonium since it was announced last month! Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at the inauguralfestival as it sweeps across Australia’s east coast this April and fans can't get enough.

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KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES KNOTFEST INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION REVEALS PLAYING TIMES + OFFICIAL APP

If you're looking to lock in your KNOTFEST day plans ahead of time, good news! The official KNOTFEST playing times are here; but you can also take things to the next level and keep up to date with all KNOTFEST happenings via the official KNOTFEST Australia app. With artist profiles, set times, event maps and more, the KNOTFEST app is your ultimate festival companion.

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