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2024 was the year of Brat Summer for our northern counterparts, and whilst delayed on our shores, Aussie festival-goers have taken the trend and spun it into something uniquely their own in 2025
From Charli XCX’s pop supremacy to Bicep’s euphoric beats, Australia’s biggest festival delivered unforgettable moments—fueled by music, energy, and ice-cold Lipton Ice Tea– proving the age of the festival is prime for rebirth.
Charli XCX and Clairo perform 'Sofia' from 'Immunity' at the Melbourne iteration of Australia's Laneway Festival 2025
Charli didn’t just headline: she blew the roof off it, set it on fire, and left an entire festival in the wake of her brat-powered reign
Laneway brought Olivia Dean, Remi Wolf, Charli XCX, and more to Auckland on Thursday
The indie-rock duo talk their third LP, Laneway, and staying inspired ahead of their highly anticipated slot at the festival
This summer, Rolling Stone and Lipton Ice Tea are bringing the beats, the buzz, and the Brat to your festival season, by giving away 8x double passes to the hottest event on the music calendar – Laneway
In a shake-up for the Sydney leg, the venue is shifting to Centennial Park
Joining Charli XCX on the Laneway bill are Eyedress, Skegss, Vera Ellen, and more
The iconic Trans-Tasman festival will hit Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth next year
