The full lineup has been revealed for St Kilda Festival’s annual two-day celebration of Australian music
Returning to the stunning St Kilda Foreshore and surrounds, St Kilda Festival, the annual two-day celebration of Australian music will take place 17 – 18 February. Presented by City of Port Phillip, the free Festival has announced an amazing line-up of home-grown talent and fun for all ages, for its 43rd year.
The Saturday will again showcase a huge line-up of First Peoples’ talent, followed by the traditional Big Festival Sunday.
The program features live Australian music, dance performances, workshops, sports demonstrations, community group activities, food and market stalls, extended business trading, roving entertainment and a dedicated family entertainment zone.
St Kilda Festival
- Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 February 2024
- FREE – no tickets required
- St Kilda Foreshore and surrounds, St Kilda
- stkildafestival.com.au
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First Peoples First – 17 February, 10am – 9pm
An incredible line-up of First Nations artists will present a jam-packed day and night of music for First Peoples First. The Main Stage and the O’Donnell Gardens Stage will feature Mo’Ju, Birren, Charlie Needs Braces, Pirritu, The Merindas, Ziggy Ramo, and many more.
Big Festival Sunday – 18 February, 10am – 10pm
The much-loved Big Festival Sunday will see thousands flock to the foreshore and beyond for the best in live music, market stalls, community groups and more. The Main Stage overlooking the St Kilda Foreshore will feature Bag Raiders, Budjerah, Mallrat, Thandi Phoenix, Mark Seymour & the Undertow, 1300, and last year’s New Music Competition Winner, Julian Munyard.
Also returning to both Saturday and Sunday of the Festival is Singing Our Futures, presented by the Archie Roach Foundation.
Other Sunday programming includes:
The Cointreau Summer Stage (18+) at Catani Gardens will feature performances from Northeast Party House, Gut Health, J-MILLA, Forest Claudette and more.
The Triangle Stage features RVG, Platonic Sex, Cool Sounds, Chikchika, The Slingers, and Big Words.
The Locals Stage at Acland Plaza will showcase performances from JHM, Bailey Judd, Tanya George, The Miffs and more.
The O’Donnell Gardens Stage will feature family programming in the first half of the day, with the likes of Riot Baby, Team Dream, Woody’s World and more. From 3pm the lineup shifts gear to an older audience, with performances from The Heights, Adam Noviello, Telenova and more.
The New Music Stage presented by JBL will see the 10 finalists of the New Music Competition each perform a 40-minute set, with the winner walking away with $5000 as well as a coveted invitation to perform on the St Kilda Festival Main Stage in 2025.
In total, more than 60 acts will take to multiple stages for Australia’s biggest free music festival, plus roving performers and buskers will entertain throughout the precinct, from 10am – 10pm.
Mayor of Port Phillip, Cr Heather Cunsolo says: “We’re delighted to be bringing back the St Kilda Festival for its 43rd year, with a two-day community celebration of Australian live music. This highly anticipated event showcases everything from the biggest names in Australian music to family-friendly activities and entertainment, set against the scenic backdrop of St Kilda’s foreshore, and nearby vibrant Fitzroy and Acland Streets.”
The full program is available at stkildafestival.com.au
