Festival 23 has unveiled its first announcement for the upcoming Urban Gathering, set to take place on 25 January 2025.
This indoor/outdoor event promises a mix of daytime and nighttime activities, offering a unique and immersive experience for attendees.
Breaking away from tradition, the festival is spotlighting its lead visual artist, Benjamin Knock as the first reveal. Known for awe-inspiring installations, the artist’s previous explorations at Festival 23 have taken attendees to the centre of the earth (2020) and Iceland (2023). For this edition, the artist will delve into the beauty of volcanoes he has visited around the globe. Venue details and the full lineup, including DJs, will be announced next week. Festival 23 invites fans to share the news and stay tuned for further updates.
What was Festival 23?
Osunlade, Madmotormiquel, Henry Saiz, Seth Schwarz, Ben Balance, and more delivered a stunning lineup at Festival 23, combining exceptional music with a picturesque locale for an unforgettable experience.
Described as a playful gathering of artists and like-minded individuals, the event unfolded in Victoria’s beautiful Macedon Ranges over three days and nights from January 27–29, 2023.
The festival’s motto, “Leave better than you came,” set the tone for an event that proved unique in the world of electronic festivals. Taking place during the height of summer, Festival 23 stood out as an intimately sized, community-built, immersive celebration of electronic music, arts, and camping. It featured a carefully curated lineup of innovative international acts alongside a broad domestic offering.
The real highlight was the music. Festival 23 showcased a mature, beautifully assembled lineup of internationally renowned producers and selectors, demonstrating a deep understanding of the electronic music scene.
Festival 23 in Macedon
- A three-day electronic camping festival held in the Macedon Ranges
- Featuring acts like Osunlade, Madmotormiquel, Henry Saiz, Seth Schwarz, and Ben Balance
- Took place from January 27–29, 2023
Festival 23 was hosted just an hour from Melbourne on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung, and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People, in the rolling hills of the Macedon Ranges. The stunning venue offered breathtaking vistas and amenities like a pool and freshwater dam, where attendees enjoyed music and swimming throughout the day.
For more info, head to the Festival 23 website here.
