After a bit of a hectic run last year, Australia's biggest New Year's festival is back again and we're beyond keen for a boogie.
We've been waiting impatiently for a line-up, and finally the Beyond the Valley team have delivered the goods. This year's program is jam-packed with international and local artists who'll soundtrack a NYE to remember and we've got all the juicy deets so you can stop daydreaming and start planning. Here's everything you need to know about the festival.
When is Beyond the Valley?
Beyond the Valley (BTV) will take place once again at Barunah Plains (a 30 min drive from Geelong, 90 minutes from Melbourne) and will run from December 28 this year until January 1, 2025. We've got our fingers crossed for better weather this year.
Who is on the line-up for Beyond the Valley?
Finally, the line-up for Beyond the Valley has been released! There are too many hot local and international artists to include them all here, but these are some of our faves:
Barkaa, Chase and Status, Confidence Man, Fisher, Horsegirl, Ice Spice, Joy (Anonymous), Marlon Hoffstadt, Natasha Bedingfield, Neil Frances, Odd Mob, Royal Otis, Sammy Virji, SG Lewis, Sugababes, Tinashe.
We weren't expecting any noughties pop princesses on the line-up, but we're delightfully surprised! Jump on over to the BTV website to get a look at the full line-up.
What can you expect at Beyond the Valley?
In addition to the killer music line-up, the podcast stage will have hosts bringing their pods live and in the flesh, including a takeover presented by The Daily Aus. You can also relax in the Sanctuary, play Drag Bingo with Poof Doof or take a dip in the swiming pools in the Beach Club.
As was the case last year, festival and camping tickets will be purchased separately, and there will be options to buy pre-pitched tents on top of the usual Lux, Premium, and General camping choices. For the first time, this year car passes will be offered during presale. The festival is also introducing single day tickets for attendance on any main festival day, for the first time ever.
Where do you buy tickets for Beyond the Valley?
You can register for presale here until 3pm on Tuesday, August 27. The Testra members presale takes place for 48 hours from August 26 and the BTW official presale starts on August 28 from 6pm. General sales start from August 29 at 12pm and all times are in AEST.
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