Good Life Festival Not Going Ahead in 2025
The festival organisers have named “rising operational costs associated with event production and stringent festival regulations” as the reason for the festival’s hiatus.
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Good Life Festival is the latest Aussie music festival to be put on ice.
First launched in 2010, Good Life was aimed at the youth, specifically those aged 13 to 17. Creating a safe space for young music lovers to enjoy their favourite bands and artists, organisers have revealed the festival won’t be returning in 2025, with “rising operational costs associated with event production and stringent festival regulations” blamed for the festival’s hiatus.
“The decision to pause Good Life this year was not made lightly,” explained Good Life Presents Event Director Paul Barbaro. “The rising operational costs associated with event production and stringent festival regulations, particularly in states like New South Wales, have posed significant challenges.
“These factors have made it unfeasible to deliver the worldclass line-up and experience our attendees have come to expect.
“Good Life is more than just a music festival—it’s a rite of passage for Australian teens. Our mission is to create an affordable, drug and alcohol-free event where young people can safely immerse themselves in live music and entertainment, creating a much-needed safe space for teens to connect offline.”
Despite the festival not going ahead this year, Barbaro is bullish about 2026, saying he is “optimistic about the future” and is “actively seeking government support.”
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Since its inception 15 years ago, Good Life has helped shape the listening tastes of hundreds of thousands of Aussie kids.
The festival played host to some of the world’s biggest acts, including Avicii, Lil Uzi Vert, Skrillex, A$AP Rocky, Rudimental and Deadmau5, along with a heap of great local artists such as The Kid Laroi, Timmy Trumpet, Will Sparks, and Havana Brown.
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