Courteeners, Manchester’s iconic indie-Britpop torchbearers, are gearing up for their first-ever Australian festival performance at Wollongong’s Yours and Owls this March. With seven studio albums to their name—most recently Pink Cactus Café (2024)—the band has secured their place among UK rock royalty. Known for festival anthems like Not Nineteen Forever, Are You In Love With a Notion?, and Bide Your Time, their global festival resume spans Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Fuji Rock, and Lollapalooza. Now, it’s time for Aussie fans to catch the Britpop heavyweights up close.
South London post-punk disruptors Shame are set to deliver their adrenaline-fueled shouty anthems, bringing their blend of wit, chaos, and catharsis to the Gong. Schoolmates-turned-saviours of the UK guitar band scene, they’ve carved their place as one of the most thrilling acts to emerge in recent memory. Expect sweat, shouting, and sonic euphoria.
But the Brit invasion is only part of the magic. The lineup weaves together some of Australia’s most exciting talents, including introspective alt duo Armlock, Gomeroi rap powerhouse Kobie Dee, and Unearthed High-winning RnB dynamo Becca Hatch. Not to mention Berlin-based DJ Sugar Free, the indie-jazz-funk fusion of Autumn Sunset, and rising alt-rockers Cheeky Leash. Homegrown acts like psychedelic explorers Lemonise, hardcore outfit L.O.W, and punk-alt three-piece Sevilles will also be setting the tone for a weekend of sonic adventure.
Orville Peck and Wunderhorse may be out due to scheduling conflicts, but Yours & Owls 2025 is still locked and loaded. With heavyweights like Fontaines D.C., Denzel Curry, The Kooks, and Goo Goo Dolls and many others leading the charge, the festival’s firepower remains undeniable.
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