The birthplace of the modern Australian music festival is set to come alive again as the all-new Sunbury Music Festival takes over The Nook on Saturday 18 April, gates open at 1pm.
Continuing the legacy created with the run of the Sunbury Pop Festival from 1972 to 1975 - which featured the likes of AC/DC, Billy Thorpe, Queen and Skyhooks - Sunbury Music Festival is a day of festival entertainment the north can call its own.
Sunbury Music Festival comes on the back of Sunbury '24, which saw the resurrection of the iconic music festival 50 years after it took Australian audiences by storm and cemented itself in rock music history.
This year's festival will see in a new era for the event that celebrates Sunbury's rich music history and brings together music lovers of all styles and ages.
Headlined by Australia's Queen of Soul Marcia Hines, much-loved pop-rock outfit Rogue Traders featuring Natalie Bassingthwaighte, and triple j favourites Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers, Sunbury Music Festival truly is a live music event for every generation.
With a full eight hours of live entertainment on the bill, the Sunbury Music Festival is a feast of music genres with Aussie R&B legends The Badloves, Indie Country Singer Songwriter Ruby Mae, and Jazz/Rock fusion eight-piece JAZZPARTY all on board to make this a festival for all.
Hume City Council thanks the Sunbury community for their support in keeping the spirit of the Sunbury Pop Festival alive and embracing this new generation of affordable, all-ages entertainment.
Tickets on sale now. For festival details and updates visit hume.vic.gov.au/Sunbury-Music-Festival.
Quotes attributable to Hume City Mayor, Cr Carly Moore:
"We are proud to see the Sunbury Music Festival emerge as an exciting new event for Melbourne's north, celebrating our music festival legacy while offering something fresh for audiences of all ages."
"With artists ranging from the legendary Marcia Hines to much‑loved acts like The Rogue Traders and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, this festival really is an experience for every generation."
"Sunbury's proud music heritage is well‑known to locals, and we're excited for visitors to enjoy the line‑up and experience our vibrant city for themselves. It's a great opportunity to support the local businesses that keep our community thriving."
