Superstars galore at Beyond the Valley

AUSTRALIA’S largest multi-day music festival Beyond the Valley has locked in a star-studded lineup for its 10th anniversary celebration.

The four-day spectacular will return to Barunah Plains, west of Geelong, from December 28 to January 1.

This year’s milestone edition promises to be the biggest celebration in its history with global dance music powerhouse Dom Dolla, pop culture phenomenon Addison Rae, and pioneering hip-hop visionary Kid Cudi on headlining duties.

Dolla storms onto the stage following a breakout year that has seen him headline two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden and ignite crowds all over the world.

His New Year’s Eve countdown performance is slated to be one of the most anticipated moments in the festival’s history.

Addison Rae will be making her Australian festival debut and is set to deliver some of her viral hits including Diet Pepsi, Headphones On, Fame is a Gun and Aquamarine.

 

Kid Cudi is sure to get hips moving in his first Australian appearance in over a decade.

The artist first broke through with 2008’s A Kid Named Cudi, and multiple global hits including Day n Nite and Pursuit of Happiness.

His Man on the Moon album became a modern classic, blending introspection with genre-bending innovation.

Joining them on a stacked event bill are Turnstile, Spacey Jane, I Hate Models, KETTAMA, Chris Stussy, Ben Böhmer, The Temper Trap, Luude, JoJo (Australian exclusive), 070 Shake, DJ HEARTSTRING, VTSS, SWIM, Pegassi, Channel Tres, Balu Brigada, Fcukers, Jane Remover, Miss Kaninna, and much more.

Co-founder of event organisers Untitled Group, Nicholas Greco, said it was an exciting lineup.

“Ten years ago, what BTV is now, we’d never have thought possible,” he said.

 

“It’s become a rite of passage for so many, and we’re proud to create a space where people can discover new artists, share unforgettable moments, and ring in the new year with friends.

“This year’s lineup is our biggest yet, bringing back familiar faces while welcoming first-time performances.”

This year’s new space The Lounge Room will be hosted by one of Australia’s leading presenters, Kat Sasso, alongside podcasters and conversationalists.

Attendees can expect bold hilarity from Undiagnosed Anthony, insightful footy talk from Tom Mitchell’s Ball Magnets, kinky history lessons from Dr Esme Louise James, a dose of humour from Sez, and much more.

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos welcomed the State Government’s investment in the festival.

“We are proud to back Beyond the Valley, with thousands of festival goers from interstate and overseas expected to flock to the region boosting our local businesses and jobs,” he said. General tickets go on sale today (Friday August 29) at beyondthevalley.com.au