Melbourne producer Luke Alessi has a unique melodic sound that marries the eerie darkness of underground techno with an enchanting storytelling nature. His two-track EP ‘Ara’ left a substantial mark on dancefloors down under and with a number of original tracks due to land over the coming months, he already has plenty in store for 2020. upsidedownhead is a product of wonky, dark and beautiful electronica with tracks ‘to give’ and ‘get low’ that straddle introspective and haunting. His live show pleased crowds at Bigsound and EMC late 2019, evoking emotion at every turn.

Pulsing drums, full-bodied basslines and melodies that ooze with groove are the hallmarks of Sunshine Coast production duo SEVADER. Since playing Arcadia in 2019, they released official remixes for Cassian and Poolclvb and have 2 definitive EPs slated for release in the months leading up to their hotly anticipated return to the main stage. After a 2-year hiatus, producer and vocalist squidgenini made a splash with ‘Trigger Me’, exploring the liminal space between Pop, R&B, Hip Hop and Techno. Her unique set is bound to inspire and uplift as the sun begins to set on day 1 of Arcadia.

Alone is a new identity in electronic music, his debut track ‘Dawn’ was premiered by Arcadia alum Willaris. K during his 2019 triple j mix up residency. While his alias suggests otherwise, the depth achieved in the evocative synthesized waveforms of his productions make the listener feel anything but. Hailing from the golden beaches of the Sunshine Coast, self-labelled bedroom producer Borderland State is set to deliver a live set laden with thick synth melodies and layered percussive textures. His productions have been released on homegrown labels Exist Recordings and Here to Hell with plenty waiting to be heard in the flesh.

Brisbane sibling duo Ministry of Mars’ infectious tracks ‘Recognise’, ‘Breaking Me’ and ‘Breaking Me’ will provide a soothing soundtrack to your long weekend. Their exploration of indie pop and electronica promises a number of new tracks in early 2020.

Exciting Brisbane export Tokyo Twilight won the Queensland Music Awards Schools category in 2019 with ‘Little Things’ which was co-written and performed by Arcadia alum DVNA. Warping vocals and lush synths that wrap warmly around entrancing drums and bass tones will stay with you long after his set concludes.

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As per previous years, the live line up will be complemented by DJs handpicked from across the Great Southeast. The brains behind The Space Between Us collective Hannah D will be joined by Jaime Forson for a special back to back set, Respect Guy will deliver his unique brand of genre-spanning curation and the dynamic duo behind Brisbane’s newest warehouse brand, Pleasuredome DJs will round out the first announcement.

At the close of the Main Stage the Pans stage comes alive for what is best described as a ‘forest disco’. Byron Bay event collective Well Spent have been handed the reigns for an audio visual takeover on the Saturday night. To close out day 2, newcomers Southbound Sessions will be making their Arcadia takeover debut with 4 hours of power. Stay tuned for the second line up announcement to discover who will be playing under their respective banners.

A number of visual artists have been invited to showcase their talents, to captivate punters and complement the natural setting. Since her first time painting live at Arcadia 2019, Owlet has toured Australia by road and produced a number of large scale murals celebrating Australia’s unique landscapes and fauna. Visual curators Satan’s Rainbow will return to provide visual delights to the main stage across both nights. Rounding out the first announcement is Taneal Teresa, a Brisbane-based abstract mixed media artist who will be painting a unique piece across the weekend.

Tickets go on sale at 8am AEDT Friday 31st January via Eventbrite. Presale registration closes at 9pm AEDT Thursday 30th January.

*Presale allows first priority access to tickets on Friday 31st January.