The Kooks Announced On NYE Festival Beyond The Valley 2018 Line-up

16 August 2018 | 12:37 pm | Staff Writer

What a start!

Victoria's Beyond The Valley festival has ensured its 2018 event will be one for the ages, today announcing a huge first act for the event in UK heavyweights, The Kooks.

The Brighton-founded outfit will head Down Under for the NYE festival, taking place at Lardner Park from 28 December — 1 January in support of their new album, Let's Go Sunshine, due out on 31 August.

Beyond The Valley 2018 will be made even more special by the fact that the festival is celebrating its fifth anniversary.

"Beyond The Valley has really found its place within the market and punters hearts over the last 5 years," festival director, Michael Christidis, said.

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"We've been continually refining the festival, particularly the line-ups over the years and it’s safe to say 2018's is definitely the one we're proudest of. It really does provide some amazing artists for lovers of all our catered genres."

The full 2018 line-up is expected to be revealed soon. For more details, check out the Beyond The Valley website.