The Red Hot Summer Tour has unveiled its 2025 lineup, featuring an all-Australian roster of iconic acts.
The festival will hit Mornington, Coffs Harbour, Southport, Lake Macquarie, Berry, Swan Valley, and Wodonga from January 4th to March 20th.
This year’s tour brings a powerhouse lineup, including Icehouse, Noiseworks, Wolfmother, Eskimo Joe, Baby Animals, and more. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, September 19th, at 10am AEST via Ticketmaster.
Here’s a quick look at the headliners:
Icehouse: With over 45 years in the industry, Icehouse is a major Australian band known for hits like “Great Southern Land.” They’ve sold over 30 Platinum albums and continue to perform to sell-out crowds in Australia and New Zealand. Their classic track “Great Southern Land” was even used to name a Qantas Dreamliner.
Noiseworks: Noiseworks, famous for 80s rock anthems like “No Lies” and “Take Me Back,” have a strong live presence. Original members Jon Stevens, Steve Balbi, and Kevin Nicol are known for their energetic performances and recent success with their 2022 album ‘Evolution.’
Wolfmother: Led by Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother have played major global festivals and shared stages with rock legends like AC/DC. Their debut album was a huge success, and Stockdale has since released multiple records, including solo projects and collaborations.
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Eskimo Joe: Eskimo Joe have sold over 750,000 albums in Australia, with three ARIA number-one albums and numerous awards. Their 2004 album Black Fingernails, Red Wine was a major hit and they continue to captivate audiences with their live performances.
Baby Animals: Celebrating 30 years, Baby Animals’ debut album went 8x Platinum in Australia and kept Nirvana’s Nevermind from the top spot. They’re known for hits like “Rush You” and have received multiple ARIA Awards.
Killing Heidi: Killing Heidi’s 2000 debut album Reflector went 4x Platinum and earned them four ARIA Awards. They’re celebrating 25 years since their debut with continued acclaim and recognition.
Bachelor Girl: Formed in 1992, Bachelor Girl had major hits like “Buses and Trains.” Their debut album was a huge success, and they’ve recently reunited for new music and live performances, including festival gigs with acts like Icehouse.
Red Hot Summer Tour 2025
Saturday, January 4th
Mornington Racecourse, Mornington VIC
This is an 18+ show
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Saturday, January 11th
Mary Anne Reserve, Manum SA
***THIS IS A ‘SOUNDS BY THE RIVER’ EVENT***
All ages show – Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
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Saturday, February 1st
Park Beach Reserve, Coffs Harbour NSW
This is an 18+ show
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Saturday, February 8th
Broadwater Parklands, Southport QLD
This is an 18+ show
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Saturday 15th February 15th
Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie NSW
This is an 18+ show
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Saturday, February 22nd
Berry Showground, Berry NSW
All ages show – Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
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Saturday, March 22nd
Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley WA
This is an 18+ show
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Saturday, March 29th
Gateway Lakes, Wodonga VIC
All ages show – Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
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