Overview
As we inch closer and closer to Christmas, it not only means that work is nearly out for the year, but also that the summer festival season is about to begin.
After a short hiatus in 2024, Spilt Milk is back and better than ever this year. The lineup is positively jam-packed and there's a whole lot of fun pop-ups, giveaways and bars setting up for each leg of the festival.
The festival has a legacy of kicking off Australia's summer with huge lineups, large-scale art exhibitions, and a slick lineup of food and boutique bar experiences.
As usual, Jim Beam will be back at Spilt Milk helping to make sure you and your mates have this year's best festival experience. To make sure you don't miss a second of fun, we've teamed up with Jim Beam to pull together absolutely everything you need to know about Spilt Milk 2025.
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Who's Headlining Spilt Milk 2025?
This year's lineup is one for the ages. On the bill, you've got Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Sara Landry, and Dominic Fike headlining. You can also catch ScHoolboy Q, Nessa Barrett, Skin on Skin, Sombr, Rebecca Black, The Dreggs and more.
Kendrick's last tour of Australia was in 2022, and, if his now iconic Super Bowl performance is anything to go by, his set simply can't be missed. Expect bell-bottoms and a bunch of shade thrown Drake's way.
Fresh off her Grammy win for Best Rap Album this year, Doechii is another headliner we can't wait to see live. If her hit 'Anxiety' hasn't been in your head all year, it will be now.
ARIA Award-winning Aussie Genesis Owusu has also just been added to the lineup. Owusu brings his unique blend of hip hop, funk, punk, and soul to the already stacked event. His track 'PIRATE RADIO' took over our playlists at the top of the year and even earned triple j's most played for back-to-back days.
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What Are the Set Times for Spilt Milk 2025?
With a lineup this good, you can't just show up and hope for the best. You really need to map out your plan for the day.
We've done the hard work and collated all of the set times for you so you can plan when to drop by the Jim Beam Container Bar to slip into their Confessional Booth, snag some prizes, and still have enough time to make it to Kendrick.
Of the headliners, Kendrick will take the stage at 9:35pm, Sara Landry at 8:35pm, Doechii at 8:05pm, Dominic Fike at 6:50pm all on the Angove Stage. You can catch the full list of set times in the Spilt Milk app.
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Where's the Best Place to Hang Out Between Sets?
Alongside one of the best festival lineups, the on-ground experiences at Spilt Milk are shaping up to be this summer's moment. Expect the kind of music, vibes, and memories that will define the year for you and your mates.
Head to the Jim Beam Container Bar between sets or to kick off your day at Spilt Milk Ballarat and Canberra. Of course, you'll find a bar stocked with ice-cold Jim Beam drinks, like Ginger Beer, limited edition Vanilla Cola, and the classic Jim Beam & Cola.
But, beyond just icy drinks, you'll find the best place to hang out and seek shade during the festival.
This year, the Jim Beam setup will feature a container bar area, plenty of shade, and huge loungers to cool off on with your mates. Plus, there's a rooftop bar section atop the container with a view out across the whole festival.
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To free you from the guilt of past flaky friend discretion, you can step into the confession booth hosted by Will Gibb. Simply drop the lore of the most diabolical reason you have ever flaked on your mates, Will will hear you out and then determine what prize you're up for. It could be VIP upgrades for you and your mates' tickets, Jim Beam merch like a slick new cap, or even a disposable film camera to capture your day. The Jim Beam Mates Confessional will be open from 2–5pm in Canberra and Ballarat. That means you'll have plenty of time to confess your sins, nab a prize, and still catch the headliners.
But, it's not just partying, you'll also find art exhibitions curated in collaboration with socially conscious art studios. This year, Spilt Milk has collaborated with Studio A, an art studio focused on empowering artists with disability, and Victoria Park Art's initiative that supports the same cause, for outdoor exhibitions you can peruse between sets.
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