Byron Bay Festival replaced by Sunset in Brisbane

With heavy heart, the Byron Bay Arts Crew have announced that the Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival will not be happening this summer, however a new festival in Brisbane, Sunset Sounds, will soften the blow.

A statement from the organisers reads: “The [Byron Bay] festival, which originally ran from ’94 to ’96 and was organised by a collective of local arts & music enthusiasts, was due to be resurrected next January but hit regulatory hurdles. Despite securing a fantastic line-up; overwhelming support amongst the Byron Bay community; and positive early indications from the local council, the organiser’s self-imposed deadline for obtaining final approvals for the venue expired last week.”

That amazing line-up, however, is not going to waste. Presented by the Falls Festival, Sunset Sounds is a two-day extravaganza at Brisbane Botanical Gardens and Riverstage. Over back-to-back balmy nights (Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th January), The Hives, The Cat Empire, The Kooks, Franz Ferdinand, Santogold and a whole host more will bring the summer vibes.

Wednesday 7 January
THE HIVES
THE CAT EMPIRE
THE KOOKS
TEGAN AND SARA
SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS
GOMEZ
SOKO
YVES KLEIN BLUE

Thursday 8 January
FRANZ FERDINAND
THE GRATES
SANTOGOLD
DONAVON FRANKENREITER
ASH GRUNWALD
CW STONEKING
I HEART HIROSHIMA

First release tickets are onsale now.

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