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G Flip / Photo – Ruby Boland

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Great Southern Nights has added even more artists to its stellar line up for 2025. Offering something for music lovers across all generations and genres, Australia’s finest talent will be performing over 17 nights in 120 venues throughout New South Wales, tallying up over 300 live shows.

Get your calendar out to add even more shows to your gig planner, as these incredible artists are joining the program, including;

ALISON WONDERLAND | BUDJERAH | CARAVÃNA SUN | DJANABA
FANNING DEMPSEY NATIONAL PARK | HOLLY HEBE | KILLING HEIDI
LYRIC | MALLRAT | MARCIA HINES | MISS KANINNA | MO’JU | NOISEWORKS
OFFBEAT COLLECTIVE SHOWCASE | SATIN CALI | SESAME GIRL | SHOCKONE
SLOWLY SLOWLY | SONS OF THE EAST | SOUTH EAST BLOCK PARTY | TEENAGE JOANS | THE GROGANS
THE PAPER KITES | THE PRESETS | THE SCREAMING JETS | THIRSTY MERC | YOU AM I

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Mallrat said: “I am so excited to be partnering with Great Southern Nights for a headline show in Sydney! Such an important event, and I am very appreciative of all the great work they do for Australian music.”

The Screaming Jets said: “We’re pumped to be heading back to Broken Hill for a special show as part of Great Southern Nights. The last time we played there was in 1992 so it’s been a long time between Broken Hill beers!”

With some shows selling out within weeks of initial announce, including Bec Sandridge, Boo Seeka and Missy Higgins and shows like Lime Cordiale, Boy & Bear, SAFIA, The Beths and The Cat Empire selling fast, now is the time to get your hands on some tickets to New South Wales’ most sought after music event.

The beloved live music celebration will deliver more than 300 live gigs to areas including Sydney, Western Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and the Central Coast region, along with Bathurst, Broken Hill, Byron Bay, the Hunter Valley, Orange, Tamworth and Tilba.

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Bliss N Esso / Photo – @marishashantikelly

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Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, and Minister for Jobs and Tourism John Graham said: “This Great Southern Nights line-up keeps on getting better and better. This is part of the government’s push to bring back live music across NSW.

“Music fans, venues and artists have been doing it tough during the cost-of-living crisis. Great Southern Nights is about firing up the live music scene – getting bands back on stage, filling up venues and bringing communities together for great nights out.”

CEO of ARIA Annabelle Herd said: “As the excitement builds, we’re proud to unveil the latest lineup for Great Southern Nights, featuring an incredible array of talent – from the high-energy vibes of South East Block Party and Alison Wonderland to iconic Australian acts like You Am I, The Screaming Jets and Killing Heidi.

Through Great Southern Nights, ARIA is proud to support artists, venues, and the broader music industry in partnership with the NSW Government. Our shared goal is one where music venues across NSW are pumping and Aussie artists are having a blast performing to crowds of excited fans, new and old.”

Taking place from 21 March – 6 April 2025, Great Southern Nights will bring some of Australia’s finest acts to all corners of the state, supercharging arts and cultural events in NSW. The eclectic line up of artists coupled with the best live music venues across the state create the perfect occasion for visitors to turn a gig into an unforgettable weekend in Greater Sydney and NSW, exploring the state’s glittering coastline, thriving regional towns and stunning natural landscapes.

Tickets to all shows are on sale now, available from greatsouthernnights.com.au

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Great Southern Nights is a NSW Government initiative delivered via its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW in partnership with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

About Destination NSW

Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW is responsible for leading the delivery of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2030 in partnership with government and industry. Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.

About ARIA

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a national industry association with more than 175 members representing major and independent record producers, manufacturers, and distributors. ARIA acts as an advocate for the Australian music industry, administers the labelling code of practice, and compiles industry information and research. It also produces the ARIA Charts every week and the annual ARIA Awards. Most importantly, ARIA supports Australian music and creates opportunities for it to be heard.

About Great Southern Nights

The inaugural Great Southern Nights was launched in November 2020 by the NSW Government, through Destination NSW and in partnership with ARIA. Returning in March 2022, the event played a vital role in supporting the live music, entertainment, and hospitality sectors as they recovered from pandemic impacts.

Great Southern Nights continues to build on its success, providing a strong platform to collaborate with venues, artists, and music organisations. Together, we’re championing the importance of live performances as a key driver of the creative industries. As noted in A New State of Night, the NSW 24-Hour Economy Strategy, “live music, venues and events make communities more creative and connected, providing valuable employment opportunities and a more diverse night-time offering.”

We acknowledge First Nations People as the Traditional Owners and sovereign custodians of the lands on which we work, live and where our event takes place. We recognise their continued connection to Country and their respective nations across this continent and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We also celebrate the unique and inspiring creativity and Songlines of the world’s oldest living culture and give thanks for the immeasurable influence First Nations People continue to have over the music and art we enjoy.

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Pacific Avenue / Photo – Tom Wilkinson

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