First day out music festival 2022

A new boutique music festival is returning to tropical North Queensland!

Day Trip Music Festival is bringing a lineup of world-class artists to Townsville this August!

Taking place on Saturday 20th August 2022, Day Trip’s lineup features some of the most exciting artists in Australia, as well as a host of local talent.

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We’ve chosen an intimate space among the beautiful surrounds of Central Park. Tickets are limited so you can fully enjoy the music in a truly unique setting under the North Queensland sun.

Only 5000 tickets are available - purchase yours now and secure your spot at North Queensland’s finest boutique music festival.

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By Rhianna Dews · Last updated Monday, 12 December 2022 · 9 min read

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Whip out that glitter and have your best festi-fits at the ready. Festival season’s here!

Yup. After two long years without music festivals (thanks to the pandemic that shall not be named), the Aussie music industry is finally coming back with a vengeance.

Not only are many of our old faves making their valiant return this year, but loads of new festivals are coming up on the scene too.

So, if lockdown sent you a little stir-crazy and you’re itchin’ to have a boogie – then get ready to send it at some of the hottest music festivals of the season:

(Information correct at the time of writing. Concert dates, artist lineups, ticket pricing and availability are subject to change).

Falls Festival: (18+)

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When & where:

  • Birregurra, VIC: Thursday 29 December 2022 – Sunday 31 December 2022
  • Byron Bay, NSW: Sunday 31 December 2022 – 2 January 2023
  • Fremantle WA, Downtown: 7 January – 8 January 2023

What better way to ring in the new year than at an epic 3-day music festival with all your mates? While Byron Bay will always be Falls Festival’s original home – this year, Falls will be taking the party to two new locations: Birregurra, Victoria and Fremantle, Western Australia. 

The line-up? Arctic Monkeys, Lil Nas X, Aminé, Ocean Alley, Spacey Jane, DMA’s, G-Flip, Rico Nasty, Peach PRC – and that’s only scratching the surface. And if that’s not enough, The OG Wiggles are set to make a special guest appearance! Take. My. Money.

Where to buy Falls Festival tickets:

There are a few different types of Falls Festival tickets available at Moshtix (including VIP tickets). Let’s take a look at some of the general admission ticket options:

Single day ticket: 2-day ticket: (Falls Fremantle) 3-day ticket:
$203.37
($189.00 + $14.37 fees)
$369.09
($349.00 + $20.09 fees)
$399.67
($379.00 + $20.67 fees)

You can buy Falls Festival tickets at Moshtix.

NYE In The Park: (18+)

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NYE In The Park 2022 dates:

  • When: 4pm, Saturday 31 December 2022
  • Where: Victoria Park, City Rd, Sydney (Gadigal Land)

Sydney party people, where you at?! If you’re looking for somewhere local to party on New Year’s Eve, then defs check out NYE In The Park!

This Sydney-based music festival takes place at Camperdown’s very own Victoria Park (just a 10 min walk from both Central and Redfern train station, FYI). 

With 3 epic stages, this year’s lineup features a mix of both Aussie and international artists, including Flight Facilities, Lime Cordiale, Cut Copy, Rico Nasty, San Cisco, Crazy P Sound system, Late Night Tuff Guy, Graace, Vacations, Grentperez, Discovery, Becca Hatch, Tori Levett and more!

Where to buy NYE In The Park tickets:

Here are some of the different NYE In The Park ticket options on offer:

Ticket: Price & availability:
2nd Release – General Admission Ticket: $128.73 ($119.90 + $8.83 fees) – allocation exhausted
3rd Release – General Admission Ticket: $149.18 ($139.90 + $9.28 fees) – allocation exhausted
Final Release – General Admission Ticket: $169.90 ($169.90 + $0 fees)
VIP Ticket: Express Lane Entry, exclusive access to the VIP Garden Lounge with private viewing area & VIP toilets, access to the beauty bar + VIP food, bar & cocktail offering. $219.90 ($219.90 + $0 fees)

You can buy NYE In The Park tickets here.

Field Day 2023: (18+)

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Field Day 2023 dates:

  • When: Sunday 1 January 2023
  • Where: The Domain, Sydney

Sydney-siders! Looking to start the new year off with a bang? How does a boogie with your besties at a killer music festie in the Domain sound? Not bad, hey? Well, grab yourself a Field Day ticket, and this could be you!

First starting in 2002, Field Day is known for delivering an epic line-up of musical acts across a wide range of genres, including house, hip-hop, indie and electronica. This Sydney-based festival is brought to you by Triple J, Fuzzy and The Domain – so you know it’s a goodie.

The 2023 lineup has some seriously good acts, including Dom Dolla, Diplo, Benee, Denzel Curry, Remi Wolf, SG Lewis, Kaytranada, Aitch, Bicep (live), Charlotte De Witte, Cloonee, Glaive & Ericdoa, Holy Goof, Honey Dijon, Jnr Choi, Kanine, Partiboi69, Patrick Topping, Pretty Girl, Shygirl, Sofia Kourtesis, Tkay Maidza, Yung Lean – and loads more!

Where to buy Field Day 2023 tickets:

You can buy general admission, VIP and Fast Forward Field Day 2023 tickets at Moshtix. Here’s a breakdown of the Field Day 2023 ticket prices:

*FYI: Ticket sales close at 9:00pm, Sun 1 Jan 2023

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:

Ticket: Price & availability:
General Admission – 1st Release: $167.00 ($160.00 + $7.00 fees) – Allocation Exhausted
General Admission – 2nd Release: $177.00 ($170.00 + $7.00 fees) – Allocation Exhausted
General Admission – 3rd Release: $187.00 ($180.00 + $7.00 fees)
General Admission – 4th Release: $195.00 ($188.00 + $7.00 fees)

VIP TICKETS: 

Dedicated VIP entrance, VIP area with bar & heaps of toilets, VIP viewing platform, complimentary concierge & phone charging station.

Ticket: Price & availability:
VIP – 1st Release: $257.00 ($250.00 + $7.00 fees)
VIP – 2nd Release: $287.50 ($280.00 + $7.50 fees)

FAST FORWARD - ADD $40 TO YOUR TICKET:

Dedicated Fast Forward entry lane, exclusive use of multiple express bar lanes, dedicated Fast Forward toilets.

Ticket: Price & availability:
Fast Forward - General Admission: 1st Release $207.00 ($200.00 + $7.00 fees) – Allocation Exhausted
Fast Forward - General Admission: 2nd Release $217.00 ($210.00 + $7.00 fees) – Allocation Exhausted
Fast Forward - General Admission: 3rd Release $227.00 ($220.00 + $7.00 fees)
Fast Forward - VIP: 1st Release $298.00 ($290.00 + $8.00 fees)
Fast Forward - VIP: 2nd Release $329.00 ($320.00 + $9.00 fees)

You can buy Field Day 2023 tickets at Moshtix.

Festival X (18+): Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Festival X - (PAST EVENT)

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— Festival X (@FestivalXworld) November 22, 2022

Festival X 2022 dates:

  • Melbourne: Saturday 26 November 2022 – Flemington Racecourse, VIC
  • Gold Coast: Sunday 27 November 2022 – Alabaster Fields, QLD
  • Adelaide: Friday 2 December 2022 – Bonython Park
  • Sydney: Saturday 3 December 2022 – Sydney Showgrounds
  • Perth: Sunday 4 December 2022 – Burswood Parklands

After a hugely successful debut in 2019, Festival X finally returned in late 2022 with an unbeatable lineup of award-winning hip-hop, dance, EDM and electronic music acts.

Think of Festival X as a hybrid between (the now discontinued) Stereosonic and Superfest. In other words, it’s always sure to be a cracker of a day.

This year we saw artists like Calvin Harris, Megan Thee Stallion, Don Toliver, Boys Noize, Green Velvet, John Summit, Luude, Marlo and loads more!

EVENT UPDATE (23/11/2022): Megan Thee Stallion drops out of Festival X 2022

Festival X organisers announced (at 9am on Wednesday, the 23rd of November 2022) in an Instagram post and email to ticket-holders that "due to unforeseen circumstances, Megan Thee Stallion will not be able to travel to Australia to perform at Festival X".

Unfortunately the festival's organisers were unable to secure a fill-in for the headline act, "it has not been possible to find a replacement at such short notice."

In the announcement post, Festival X organisers said that "If you have any concerns, please visit Moshtix Customer Service and register your enquiry before 5PM on Friday 25th November."

Where to buy Festival X tickets:

Tickets to Festival X 2022 are no longer available as this event has already passed. However, this year’s Festival X tickets were available via Moshtix. We’ll let you know when Festival X 2023 tickets go on sale – stay tuned!

Splendour In The Grass (18+ unless accompanied by a parent): (PAST EVENT)

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Splendour In The Grass 2022 dates:

  • When: Friday 22 July 2022 – Sunday 24 July 2022
    Where:
    North Byron Parklands, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia

Ah, Splendour. The quintessential Australian music festival. First starting in 2001, Splendour In The Grass is one of Australia’s biggest annual music festivals, which takes place every July at North Byron Parklands in Byron Bay (A.K.A. Aussie music festival mecca). 

This three-day extravaganza is a helluva time and is famous for serving up killer acts across a wide range of different genres.

This year’s lineup featured the Gorillaz, The Strokes, Tyler The Creator, The Avalanches, Glass Animals, Liam Gallagher, Kacey Musgraves, Duke Dumont, Violent Soho ∙ DMA's, Yungblud, Jack Harlow, Sofi Tukker, Dillon Francis – plus so much more!

Where to buy Splendour In The Grass tickets:

Tickets to Splendour In The Grass 2022 are no longer available as this event has already passed. This year, however, there were loads of different types of Splendour In The Grass tickets available at Moshtix (including on-site camping and bus tickets).

You can buy Splendour In The Grass tickets via Moshtix.

Listen Out (18+): (PAST EVENT)

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Listen Out 2022 dates:

  • Melbourne: Friday 23 September 2022 – Catani Gardens, St Kilda, VIC
  • Perth: Sunday 25 September 2022 –  HBF Arena, Joondalup, WA
  • Sydney: Saturday 1 October 2022 – Centennial Parklands, NSW
  • Brisbane: Sunday 2 October 2022 – Brisbane Showground, QLD

Dance music junkie’s, this one’s for you! After a 2-year hiatus, Listen Out returned in 2022. First launched in 2013, Listen Out is known for its always epic hip-hop and electronic music lineup which it takes to major cities like Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane.

This year’s lineup featured mega artists like Tove Lo, The Jungle Giants, Disclosure, Doechii, Stace Cadet, KLP, Roddy Ricch and Trippie Redd.

Where to buy Listen Out tickets:

Tickets to Listen Out 2022 are no longer available as this event has already passed. However, this year, Listen Out tickets were via Moshtix. We'll let you know where you can buy tickets to Listen Out 2023 as soon as they go on sale!

Looking for more events to attend? Here are some of the hottest concerts coming up in Australia.

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The Grass is Greener (18+): (PAST EVENT)

The Grass is Greener 2022 dates:

  • Gold Coast: Saturday 22 October 2022 – Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach, Australia
  • Canberra: Sunday 23 October 2022 – Patrick White Lawns, Parkes, Australia
  • Cairns: Saturday 29 October 2022 – Cairns Showgrounds, Parramatta Park, Australia
  • Geelong: Sunday 30 October 2022 – Geelong Racecourse, Breakwater, Australia

First conceived in Cairns back in 2016, The Grass is Greener festival has already built up a reputation for dishing some of the best in the biz electronic and indie music acts. In 2022, the festival will made its way around the grounds, with tour dates in Canberra, Geelong and on the Gold Coast.

This year at The Grass is Greener, punters got to see artists like Alok, OneFour, PNAU, Sticky Fingers, Ty Dolla $ign, YG, ZHU, Boo Seeka, Mashd N Kutcher and more.

Where to buy The Grass is Greener tickets:

The Grass is Greener 2022 has already passed, so tickets are no longer available. This year, The Grass is Greener tickets were available via Festicket. Check back here next year to find out where you can buy tickets to The Grass is Greener 2023!

Where is the 6 music festival 2022?

Cardiff will host this year's BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, which will take place from 1 - 3 April 2022 in the Welsh capital. Alongside this event, Creative Wales has teamed up with local venues and musicians to create the 6 Music Festival Fringe, which will run from 28 March until 3 April.

Is Splendour 2022 sold out?

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How many people attend Splendour 2022?

Drawing up to 50 000 people a day to its picture-perfect home in Byron Bay each July, Splendour has become a rite-of-passage and a must attend event for any discerning music lover.

Is listen out 2022 18?

Listen Out (18+): (PAST EVENT) Melbourne: Friday 23 September 2022 – Catani Gardens, St Kilda, VIC. Perth: Sunday 25 September 2022 – HBF Arena, Joondalup, WA.