Now in its 12th year, Port Macquarie’s Festival of the Sun is still going strong and still commands a reputation as one of Australia’s best boutique music festivals. Organisers have now unveiled the lineup for FOTSUN 2016.

Up the top are none other than Gang of Youths, hot on the heels of their new EP, followed by hip-hop favourite Seth Sentry, The Smith Street Band, Urthboy, Dune Rats, Montaigne, Boo Seeka, Luca BRasi, Tash Sultana, and many more.

“As one of Australia’s longest standing festivals, we understand the core values of what our punters​ want,” director Simon Luke said. “Th​is year marks many exciting things for FOTSUN, continuing to bring in new elements to keep things fun and fresh without compromising the ethos of what brings people back year after year.”

“2016’s lineup is pumping with a welcome mix of Australia’s most exciting young acts, along with ​ some of the country’s established favourites.” Tickets are set to hit sale 10am Thursday, 1st September. Check below for more details.

Festival of the Sun 2016

Gang Of Youths
Seth Sentry
The Smith Street Band
Urthboy
Dune Rats
Montaigne
Boo Seeka
Luca Brasi
Tash Sultana
L-­Fresh The Lion
Sahara Beck
The Lulu Raes
Patrick James
Middle Kids
Bec Sandridge
Good Boy
West Thebarton Brothel Party
Dumb Punts
Gold Member
Planet
triple j Unearthed winner

Tickets on sale 10am Thursday, 1st September

Thursday, 8th December — Saturday, 10th December 2016
Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Tickets: Festival Of The Sun

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