Laneway Line-up ‘Marinating’

Laneway has today dropped its 2023 dates and venues, but still no word on artists, despite promising a line-up reveal last week.

Fans were hoping today’s news would be accompanied by some artists, after last Wednesday’s line-up announcement was scrapped last minute.

Commenting yesterday on a Facebook post teasing today’s ‘save the date’, one user shared a screenshot of the now-deleted post about last week’s axed reveal.

Last Thursday, Laneway was quizzed on Instagram as to what happened to the line-up drop, to which the festival responded: “It’s marinating.”

At this stage, it’s expected that the 2023 artists will be revealed this Wednesday, September 21, at 7:40am via triple j.

Today’s announcement confirmed dates and venues for next year's run, with the festival returning for the first time since 2020.

The Melbourne leg of the festival is moving from its home in Footscray (due to redevelopment) to a new home at The Park, Flemington. Featuring state-of-the-art facilities and loads of green space and shade, the newly-minted site at Epsom Road, Flemington is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the CBD, with plenty of parking, and a train station onsite. Stay tuned for more exciting developments regarding this new site soon.

South Australians will be treated to a new site at Bonython Park. Residents will be familiar with the city park and its bountiful green spaces and access from the CBD - the perfect place to party with your favourite bands this summer.

The Sydney event will be held at the Sydney Showground for the first time. The all-weather venue will provide a comfortable experience for punters with its purpose-built facilities, dedicated public transport options, and the ability to accommodate next-level production for the show.

In a significant move, the Laneway Festival will take place in the Perth CBD in 2023 in the recently revamped Wellington Square. A veritable summer wonderland, the new location features endless greenery, plenty of trees for shelter and brand new facilities. The site is a virtual breeze to get to and incredibly accessible to residents of the capital and beyond.

The 2023 Laneway Festival will return to its long-term homes in Auckland (Albert Park) and Brisbane (Brisbane Showgrounds).

Danny Rogers, Laneway Festival co-founder, says: “The Laneway Festival team is constantly looking for ways to improve and enhance the patron and artist experience and each of the sites will allow us to bring in A+ production and facilities. We are absolutely pumped to host music fans and our favourite ever line-up on these new sites."

The previous instalment of the festival was headlined by Charlie XCX and The 1975. 

Laneway Festival 2023 

Auckland / Tamaki Makaurau (18+)
Monday 30 January, Albert Park

Brisbane / Turrbal (16+)
Saturday 4 February, Brisbane Showgrounds

Sydney / Burramattagal And Wangal (16+),
Sunday 5 February, Sydney Showground

Adelaide / Kaurna (16+)
Friday 10 February, Bonython Park

Melbourne / Wurundjeri (16+)
Saturday 11 February, The Park, Flemington

Perth / Whadjuk (16+)
Sunday 12 February, Wellington Square