PJ Harvey, Fontaines D.C. & 2 Many DJs Headline Golden Plains 2025 Lineup

Also appearing at Golden Plains Festival are jazz ensemble Sun Ra Arkestra, Irish rappers Kneecap and soulful R&B act Durand Jones & the Indications.

Image by Chip Mooney

Those still smarting after missing out on Meridith Music Festival tickets can wipe their tears away after sister festival Golden Plains XVII revealed its stacked 2025 lineup.

Held over the Victorian Labour Day weekend (Saturday, March 8 to Monday, March 10) at Supernatural Amphitheatre in Meredith on Wadawurrung Land, there are few festivals as inviting and homely as Golden Plains.

PJ Harvey, who is also playing WOMADelaide, tops this year’s Golden Plains bill alongside Ireland rock act Fontaines D.C. – who were originally meant to play Splendour in the Grass before it was canned – and dancefloor fillers 2manydjs, made up of brothers David and Stephen Dewaele.

Those lucky enough to score tickets can also catch sets by free jazz ensemble Sun Ra Arkestra, Irish rappers Kneecap, soulful R&B act Durand Jones & the Indications, Latin instrumental duo Hermanos Gutiérrez and Philly hip hop icon Bahamadia.

As for the Aussie contingent, singer-songwriter Thelma Plum, central Australian rockers Mulga Bore Hard Rock, indie songstress Grace Cummings, rising soul talent Jada Weazel and Sydney electronic artist Skeleten are all performing.

The ballot for Golden Plains XVII is open now until Monday, October 21. You can register your interest here. If you miss out on being selected, the remaining general admission tickets will be available online on Wednesday, October 30 at 10:30am. For full ticketing details visit the Golden Plains website.

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Like its sibling festival Meredith, Golden Plains has enforced a “No dickheads Policy” over the years, ensuring a safe and inclusive space for music lovers to gather together and enjoy tunes from the greatest acts in the world.

This year saw a smorgasbord of artists including The Streets, Yussef Dayes, King Stingray, Jeff Mills and more play to a sell out crowd over the three-day long weekend.

Golden Plains XVII takes place over the Victorian Labour Day weekend at Supernatural Amphitheatre in Meredith on Wadawurrung Land from Saturday, March 8 to Monday, March 10. Sign up to the ballot for tickets here.

Golden Plains XVII Date, Venue and Lineup

Supernatural Amphitheatre in Meredith on Wadawurrung Land from Saturday 8 to Monday 10 March.

PJ Harvey
Fontaines D.C.
2manydjs
Wet Kiss
Durand Jones & The Indications
Magdalena Bay
Osees
Kneecap
Thelma Plum
Grace Cummings
Bahamadia
Hermanos Gutiérrez
Ela Minus
Bonny Light Horseman
Adriana
Mulga Bore Hard Rock
CCL
Teether & Kuya Neil
Skeleten
Zjoso
Jada Weazel
Elliot & Vincent
Storytelling with Uncle Barry
Sun Ra Arkestra

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