NSW
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Defqon.1 - winner
Appearing on our shores for the first time in 2009, this Dutch export never fails to bring the lights, pyrotechnics, trance and hardstyle which is why we're not the slightest bit surprised they've taken out the top spot year again. With only a matter of days before we see Noiseecontrollers, Technoboy and Zany take to the decks we can't wait to see what they'll bring to the table this year.
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Stereosonic - runner up
To everyone that was there Stereosonic 2010 seems like it was only yesterday, drawing big crowds and even bigger names like Tiësto, Wiley, Calvin Harris and Ricardo Villalobos. With too many to mention, 2011 is bringing Armin Van Buren, Carl Cox, Afrojack, Mr Oizo and Empire of the Sun. It only gets better from here.
VIC
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Stereosonic - winner
The massive 2010 line-up shared the love across the states, spending headliners like Tiësto, Calvin Harris, Wiley and Ricardo Villalobos around the country. But the surprisingly sunny Melbourne loved it more, crowning it the best festival of Melbourne.
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Summadayze - runner up
"Amidst the Stereosonic hype, Summadayze stands out as a Melbourne favourite. The New Years Day celebrations touted crowd favourites David Guetta, N.E.R.D and Justice. And they’re pushing ahead, with 2012 featuring acts from across the spectrum: Pendulum, Snoop Dogg, Grandmaster Flash and Flying Lotus, for a start."
ACT
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Foreshore - winner
Canberra made sure Foreshore sold out fast in 2010, and it’s no surprise when they were given a line-up of Pharoahe Monch, Tiësto, Cut Copy and Major Lazer. The big summer continues in 2011 with Armin Van Buuren, PNAU and even Salt ‘N Pepa leading the charge.
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Groovin The Moo - runner up
The nation’s capital embraced local talent at Groovin’ The Moo. Taking a break from the big city bustle, Architecture in Helsinki, Art Vs Science and Cut Copy took to the stage alongside giants UNKLE and House of Pain for a line-up that rivals even the biggest urban festivals.
QLD
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Future Music Festival - winner
Every year Future explodes across the country, claiming ITM’s charts along the way. It was this year Future took the top prize. With a sprawling roster led by The Chemical Brothers, Dizzee Rascal, Mark Ronson and Ke$ha, fans from everywhere flocked to Brisbane.
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Stereosonic - runner up
Stereosonic certainly made its mark on QLD in 2010 with Tiesto's closing set (which saw the music cut out after mates Calvin Harris and Sebastian Ingrosso sprayed Champagne on the decks) coming out on top as your Favourite Festival Moment of the last 12 months.
SA
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Stereosonic - winner
Adelaide embraces every festival that heads it's way, but none more so than Stereosonic. With names such as Tiesto, Calvin Harris and Ingrosso on the bill it's little surprise that the festival state crowned Stereosonic its fav this year!
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Future Music Festival - runner up
Set in one of the prettiest locations of the whole Future Music tour, Adelaide's event remains one of the must-attend festivals of the season. Add Steve Aoki, Mark Ronson and Chemical Brothers to the mix and you get one of the most memorable days of the year!
WA
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Stereosonic - winner
It's been a very successful year for Stereosonic, with fans out west also naming it their favourite of the season. With a off-shoots from Splendour and Falls Festival also taking place in Perth it's a pretty competitive state to top, making this victory especially sweet!
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Future Music Festival - runner up
Not quite able to knock Stereosonic off its perch for the 2nd year in a row, Future Music still stands as one of the countries most popular national festivals. With the line-up for the 2012 edition just around the corner we can't wait to see what names and surprises they've got in store for us next year.