Alongside the anticipated set times, the festival has also revealed its newly introduced New Year’s Day Recovery on January 1.
As the countdown to the largest multi-day New Year’s party in Australia, Beyond The Valley, ticks away, festival-goers can finally feast their eyes on the highly anticipated set times.
Not only that, but Beyond The Valley has just dropped the deets on their first-ever New Year’s Day Recovery event on January 1, along with the lowdown on their tantalising food, beverage, and wellness sanctuary programme.
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The festival will kick off on 28 December as the iconic Dance Dome is set to burst into life, bigger and louder than ever before. The freshest addition to the lineup, jamesjamesjames, alongside Jennifer Loveless, Tseba, PARIS, Airwolf Paradise (in a b2b with Torren Foot), and more will be gracing the stage, promising a night of sonic bliss.
December 29 is shaping up to be an unforgettable day with Jayda G, The Jungle Giants, G Flip, Mall Grab, and King Stingray taking the spotlight. RÜFÜS DU SOL will be wrapping up the evening on the Valley Stage, and don’t forget to catch the Welcome to Country ceremony at the Dance Dome at 2 pm – attendance is a must.
Prepare for a musical onslaught on December 30 with Luude, DMA’S, FERG, Lady Shaka, and more. Central Cee and Ewan McVicar are set to bring the house down in the evening. Plus, the Dance Dome will host two mysterious sets, leaving fans guessing about the surprises in store.
New Year’s Eve promises to be the highlight of the fest, with club culture and fashion maven Peggy Gou leading the countdown set. Overmono, Flight Facilities (Decade DJ Set), DJ Heartstring, and BIG WETT will also grace the stage, with STÜM closing out the festival in the Dance Dome.
Breaking tradition, this year’s Beyond The Valley introduces the ‘New Year’s Day Recovery.’ The festival will keep the good vibes flowing until 6 pm on January 1, offering punters a chance to recharge before heading home. Activities include yoga, pilates, massages, communal art sessions, and a refreshing dip in the pools at The Better Beer Beach Club.
Beyond The Valley Set Times 2023/24
While camping tickets are as rare as a unicorn, festival entry passes for off-site enthusiasts are still up for grabs. NYE-only tickets are available for those wanting a taste of the festivities without the full commitment.
Beyond The Valley is also bringing the heat with its Wellness Sanctuary programme, featuring speed dating, yoga, pilates, dance classes, mindset coaching, live mural painting, talent shows, breathwork, massages, meditation, and trivia.
As for the food, Beyond The Valley boasts a mouthwatering lineup of vendors, including Boost Juice, The Arancini Guy, Melbourne Paella Company, Nem N’ Nem, Smashville, Two Fat Indians, The Lil Dumpling Van, Little Mylk Bar, and many more.
While you’re there, quench your thirst with Ugly Vodka’s new seltzers, Better Beer’s Ginger Beer, and an array of options at the Red Bull bar, including the ‘Summer Crush’ cocktail. Diageo is also joining the party with margaritas at The Casamigos Tequila Bar.
For the first time, the festival introduces the Podcast Stage, dedicated to live and interactive recordings of your favourite podcasts. Get ready for Where’s Your Head At, Yarning Up First Nations Stories, Flopstars, The Mason Cox Show, In Bed With Georgia Grace, Scheananigans With Scheana Shay, and more.
In a nod to sustainability, Beyond The Valley is ditching single-use plastic water bottles, embracing compostable services, and offsetting 100% of patron transport. This year, get ready for reusable cups with TURN.
Beyond The Valley 2023 takes place at Barunah Plains, Wentworths Road, Hesse, VIC. When: December 28 2023 – January 1 2024. Tickets to Beyond The Valley can be found here.
