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The Presets Launch Foreverafter Festival, Reuniting 2000s Australian Electronic Icons
In a bold revival of the 2000s club scene, The Presets have announced Foreverafter, a three‑city festival that will bring together a roster of Australia’s electronic pioneers. The dates are set for January 2027, with Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane each hosting a full‑night event that promises to feel like a time‑machine set to bass.
The first night falls on Sunday 17 January at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, followed by Saturday 23 January at Sydney’s Carriageworks, and Saturday 30 January at Brisbane’s Riverstage. Tickets open to the public on Tuesday 7 July at 2 p.m. local time, while Frontier Touring members receive a presale beginning Monday 6 July at 1 p.m.
Curated by the duo behind Apocalypso, Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes, the festival grew from long‑standing conversations with colleagues who have shared stages for years. “We’ve made a racket alongside most of these artists for years, onstage and off. This is our idea of the ultimate party. We’ve all talked about it forever, so it’s about time,” the pair said.
Cut Copy frontman Dan Whitford welcomed the reunion, describing it as a chance to revisit a defining chapter of Australian music. “We came up playing shows with most of these artists. And looking back it was a pretty unique scene, so it will be great to celebrate the spirit of that era with some killer shows!” he added.
Ladyhawke, who has been working on new music slated for release in 2026, echoed the sentiment. “Getting the crew back together with some fresh faces too. It’s gonna be awesome, don’t miss this one.”
The lineup spans multiple generations of electronic music. The Presets, winners of seven ARIA Awards and triple‑platinum holders of Apocalypso, remain one of the country’s most decorated acts. Cut Copy, formed in Melbourne in 2001, achieved international acclaim with In Ghost Colours (No. 1 in Australia). Their latest album, Moments, is their first full‑length release since 2020’s Freeze, Melt.
Bag Raiders, known for the global hit “Shooting Stars,” add worldwide recognition to the bill, while Bang Gang DJs, a collective that helped define Australia’s electroclash movement in the early 2000s, bring the early‑2000s edge. FUKED, a Brisbane‑born, Sydney‑based producer, represents the newer generation, with festival appearances at Beyond The Valley and Subsonic and a series of techno‑driven releases.
Frontier Touring, the festival’s promoter, highlighted the camaraderie that underpins the concept. Sahara Herald, a tour director at Frontier, said, “I loved this concept and the intrinsic sense of camaraderie from the moment Kim and Jules first floated their ideal lineup to us. These artists all create sounds which have made and continue to make waves that will last forever.”
Foreverafter arrives at a time when nostalgia‑driven events focused on specific eras continue to attract audiences. By pairing long‑time collaborators with emerging talent, the festival aims to honor the lasting influence of Australia’s electronic scene while pointing toward its next chapter.
In short, Foreverafter will unite a core group of Australian electronic pioneers for a three‑date run in January 2027. The Presets, Cut Copy, Ladyhawke, Bag Raiders, Bang Gang DJs, and FUKED will headline shows in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, with tickets available from July 7. The event underscores the enduring legacy of the 2000s Australian electronic boom and the continued relevance of its key artists.
The first night falls on Sunday 17 January at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, followed by Saturday 23 January at Sydney’s Carriageworks, and Saturday 30 January at Brisbane’s Riverstage. Tickets open to the public on Tuesday 7 July at 2 p.m. local time, while Frontier Touring members receive a presale beginning Monday 6 July at 1 p.m.
Curated by the duo behind Apocalypso, Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes, the festival grew from long‑standing conversations with colleagues who have shared stages for years. “We’ve made a racket alongside most of these artists for years, onstage and off. This is our idea of the ultimate party. We’ve all talked about it forever, so it’s about time,” the pair said.
Cut Copy frontman Dan Whitford welcomed the reunion, describing it as a chance to revisit a defining chapter of Australian music. “We came up playing shows with most of these artists. And looking back it was a pretty unique scene, so it will be great to celebrate the spirit of that era with some killer shows!” he added.
Ladyhawke, who has been working on new music slated for release in 2026, echoed the sentiment. “Getting the crew back together with some fresh faces too. It’s gonna be awesome, don’t miss this one.”
The lineup spans multiple generations of electronic music. The Presets, winners of seven ARIA Awards and triple‑platinum holders of Apocalypso, remain one of the country’s most decorated acts. Cut Copy, formed in Melbourne in 2001, achieved international acclaim with In Ghost Colours (No. 1 in Australia). Their latest album, Moments, is their first full‑length release since 2020’s Freeze, Melt.
Bag Raiders, known for the global hit “Shooting Stars,” add worldwide recognition to the bill, while Bang Gang DJs, a collective that helped define Australia’s electroclash movement in the early 2000s, bring the early‑2000s edge. FUKED, a Brisbane‑born, Sydney‑based producer, represents the newer generation, with festival appearances at Beyond The Valley and Subsonic and a series of techno‑driven releases.
Frontier Touring, the festival’s promoter, highlighted the camaraderie that underpins the concept. Sahara Herald, a tour director at Frontier, said, “I loved this concept and the intrinsic sense of camaraderie from the moment Kim and Jules first floated their ideal lineup to us. These artists all create sounds which have made and continue to make waves that will last forever.”
Foreverafter arrives at a time when nostalgia‑driven events focused on specific eras continue to attract audiences. By pairing long‑time collaborators with emerging talent, the festival aims to honor the lasting influence of Australia’s electronic scene while pointing toward its next chapter.
In short, Foreverafter will unite a core group of Australian electronic pioneers for a three‑date run in January 2027. The Presets, Cut Copy, Ladyhawke, Bag Raiders, Bang Gang DJs, and FUKED will headline shows in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, with tickets available from July 7. The event underscores the enduring legacy of the 2000s Australian electronic boom and the continued relevance of its key artists.