"This is a strong indication that events like this are welcomed and needed in the community."
If you wanted a festival line-up packed with Aussie icons, the brand new Anthems festival more than delivered. And it seems like the rest of Australia agreed, with the festival announcing today it has officially sold out.
Taking place at Canberra's National Arboretum on 17 Nov, Anthems will see the likes of John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano and The Black Sorrows with Linda & Vika Bull unite for the inaugural event.
"We are extremely excited to bring the Anthems Festival to Canberra," said Matt Clifton, Director of Complete Events Group.
"Ticket sales have exceeded our expectations and we are officially ‘sold out’! This is a strong indication that events like this are welcomed and needed in the community. We think this is the ultimate music experience for the old and new generation of fans in the ACT to enjoy”.