It's a Sweet Relief!
QLD Music Trails has announced the dates and the lineup for Brisbane’s Sweet Relief! Festival. The dance-heavy music festival will take place on the 7th of September at the Ballymore Stadium with a super sweet lineup that includes the international Milkshake singer KELIS as well as homegrown electro stars The Presets and fresh off the back of their Eurovision appearance Electric Fields. Rounding out the first lineup announcement are Haiku Hands, Juno & Dameeeela.
Sweet Relief! which will take place across two stages providing the perfect beginning to the Spring festival season, is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Department of Tourism and Sport. With a lineup bursting with local Australian and international talent, Sweet Relief! promises an unparalleled journey through the heart and soul of music.
“events such as Sweet Relief! reinforce Queensland’s reputation as a vibrant contemporary music hub and deliver economic outcomes through cultural tourism and boosting jobs and audiences for local artists.”
QLD Music Trails and BIGSOUND have joined forces this year to bring multi-platinum, US artist KELIS to Australia this September, where the ‘Bossy’ singer will give a Keynote address at BIGSOUND on Thursday the 5th of September before performing an exclusive headline set at Sweet Relief! on the Saturday .
QMusic and BIGSOUND CEO, Kris Stewart, says of the partnership with QMF, “BIGSOUND lights up the heart of Fortitude Valley each year with a flurry of music lovers, brilliant minds and world class performers. It’s a pleasure to get to partner with QLD Music Trails to bring to the city someone who encompasses all these things and more, Kelis, for what will undoubtedly be an incredible Keynote speech and festival performance.”
Daryl Raven, CEO of QMF, said “QLD Music Trails is dedicated to enriching the cultural identity of Queensland. With the backing of the Queensland Government, we're proud to champion our diverse music community. Sweet Relief! provides a stage where homegrown talent can stand alongside global icons. We’re turning up the volume and proving that music is unstoppable. This is our moment to unite, celebrate, and let the music do the talking.”
SWEET RELIEF!
Saturday 7 September
Ballymore Stadium, 91 Clyde Rd, Herston, Brisbane
Sign up for Presale for first access at sweetrelief.au
TICKETS
Presale available from 11am local time Tuesday 4 June
Tickets on sale to the general public from 11am local time Friday 7 September
QLD Music Trails are proudly supported by the Queensland Government.