It is a precarious time for music festivals here in Australia. There is a dismal number of examples to point to: the festival site of the beloved Splendour In The Grass has just been sold, Good Life Festival recently announced a necessary 2025 hiatus, A Festival Called Panama has also announced a hiatus, Esoteric Music Festival was cancelled mere days after receiving its council permit, Heavy Congress, originally slated to kick off this month, has been postponed to November… the list goes on.
Further, a research report conducted by Creative Australia in 2024 demonstrated that more than one third of festivals surveyed reported losses with a median deficit of $470,000 - definitely a bleak discovery.
But perhaps there is hope.
A brand new music festival is here to brighten your days.
The stellar events collective Platform Touring and Events presents: Rock The Park. This new outdoor concert series - set to feature some of “your favourite Aussie legends” - will take place at Ellis Park in Adelaide on Saturday, November 1, and Bendigo Jockey Club in Bendigo on Saturday, December 6.
Rock The Park promises to bring together “a diverse lineup of rock, indie, and alternative bands. Set in a picturesque park setting, this annual event offers a day of high-energy performances, food trucks, and a lively atmosphere for music lovers of all ages.”
The line-up has not yet been announced, but if you are desperate to stay tuned, you can sign up to Rock The Park’s mailing list to receive all important details as they come here.
This piece of content has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body
