Get Hyped: Your Must-Listen-To Artists Performing at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Sydney
Footall excellence, free festivals and a massive music lineup — it's all happening in Darling Harbour.
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Football fans get all the fun, including the FIFA Fan Festival™️ held at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour from 20 July to 20 August. To support the women on the field, festival organisers are promoting Australian women's musical prowess with a lineup of excellent performers. From pop to folk and more, whatever your preferred style of music, there is sure to be an artist for you on the setlist. To give you a taste, we've picked out our favourites performing during the month-long football extravaganza.
The FIFA Fan Festival™ is free and non-ticketed, meaning anyone can go. But there are capacity limits, so make sure to arrive on time to secure your spot and enjoy the extraordinary talent — on the field and the stage.
JESSICA MAUBOY
Aussie music sensation Jessica Mauboy, known for her captivating performances and chart-topping success, will take the stage at the FIFA Fan Festival™ on Friday, July 21 at 8pm. With an impressive 30 ARIA nominations, multiple #1 records on the singles and album charts, and a loyal following on local radio, Jessica has solidified her status as one of the nation's most beloved entertainers. She has released six Top 10 albums, achieved 16 Top 20 singles and amassed over 200 million music streams worldwide.
As a trailblazing Indigenous Australian artist, Jessica made history by debuting at number one on the ARIA Album Chart. Her talent has been recognised with two ARIA Awards, 21 Platinum accreditations and nine Gold accreditations. Additionally, she has garnered accolades such as the AACTA Award, APRA Award, Australian of the Year Award, MTV Europe Music Award and the MTV Australia Music Award.
Add her to your playlist and check out her live performance on Friday, July 21 at Tumbalong Park.
JACK RIVER
Another ARIA nominee, Jack River, is set to captivate audiences on Saturday, August 19 at 8:30pm in Tumbalong Park. Known for her sugary pop style influenced by the late-90s and early 2000s, Jack River's latest album, Endless Summer, explores the delicate balance between escapism and pragmatism. Beyond her musical talents, Jack River is a writer, entrepreneur and advocate for change. She initiated the annual Grow Your Own Festival in her hometown of Forster, promoting local and sustainable culture. And she co-founded Electric Lady — a movement empowering female acts, and curating all-women stages and festivals. Her advocacy for local music led to the viral campaign Our Soundtrack Our Stories, uniting Australia's music community and encouraging everyone to discover and support more homegrown talent.
Add her to your playlist and see her perform in person on Saturday, 19 July at Tumbalong Park.
MIA WRAY
After stunning the crowds at Splendour in the Grass 2023, Mia Wray is set to grace the stage at the FIFA Fan Festival™ on Thursday, 20 August at 6.30pm. Known for her powerhouse vocals, compelling lyrics and infectious charisma, Mia Wray's star is rapidly rising. Her debut single 'Work For Me' gained immense traction, earning support from triple j, Spotify, Apple, and even Elton John. With five acclaimed singles, a debut EP, and notable performances, Mia Wray has become one of Australia's most exciting emerging artists.
Add her to your playlist and see her at the FIFA Fan Festival™️ at 6.30pm on Thursday, 20 August at Tumbalong Park.
TIA GOSTELOW
Tia Gostelow is an Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter whose star burns brighter every day. Her debut album Thick Skin was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards. She first made waves when she won Triple J's Indigenous Initiate at 16 years old. Tia's music is characterised by her heartfelt introspective lyrics, melodic indie-pop sound with some country twang, and her distinctive and soulful voice. Her third studio album Head Noise is coming this August. Come see her at Tumbalong Park before she takes that album on tour this September and October.
Add her to your playlist and see her after the first quarter-final on Friday, 11 August.
MIKAYLA PASTERFIELD
Sydneysider Mikayla Pasterfield is performing on her home turf. Mikayla rose to prominence thanks to a little-known app called TikTok. One of her videos garnered over a million views, spearheading her onto the music scene and landing her recording contract offers from international record labels. She has since been signed by US-based Music Soup Entertainment. She describes her style as "music by a sad girl, for sad girls". Come feel your feelings before (or after) watching the Matildas in action.
Add her to your playlist and see her on Friday, July 28.
LITTLE GREEN
A Blue Mountains girlie, Little Green once dreamt of representing Australia at the Olympics as a swimmer. But she's put down the goggles and picked up a guitar to create ethereal soothing tracks that will put you in the perfect mood for cheering on your favourite teams at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Little Green is a self-taught musician on flute, sax, guitar, piano, bass and, of course, voice. Come see which instruments she's including in her set when she performs at the FIFA Fan Festival™️.
Add her to your playlist and see her at 3pm Saturday, July 29.
The FIFA Women's World Cup Fan Festival™ takes place from Thursday, July 20 till Sunday, August 20 at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour. Check out the website for the full schedule of events.
