If you were looking forward to attending Splendour in the Grass this year, we have some disappointing news for you.
The popular Aussie music festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row.
The organisers made the announcement on Instagram, stating that the festival needs a little more time to “recharge” and will not be returning to the NSW North Byron Parklands in 2025.
What Happened?
In 2024, tickets for the festival went on sale, and the lineup was announced before the event was cancelled.
This year, the organisers took a different approach, announcing the cancellation before any tickets were released. The news has left music fans worried that the festival might be gone for good.
A Break or a Goodbye?
The organisers’ statement hinted that the festival will return “when the time is right,” but didn’t specify whether that would be next year or sometime in the future.
This ambiguity has sparked concern among fans, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment and fears that Splendour in the Grass might be cancelled permanently. Some even bid farewell to the festival, thanking it for the memories.
Not the Only Music Festival to Face Challenges
Splendour in the Grass is not the only music festival to face difficulties in recent years. Many Aussie music festivals, including Spilt Milk, NYE in the Park, and Return to Rio, have struggled with low sales and high costs, ultimately leading to their cancellation.
Despite being offered financial support by the Minns Government last year, Splendour in the Grass still didn’t go ahead.
What’s Next?
While the cancellation of Splendour in the Grass is a blow to music fans, the organisers’ promise to return “when the time is right” offers a glimmer of hope.
We’ll have to wait and see whether the festival will make a comeback in the future. In the meantime, fans will have to find alternative music events to attend.