Goat Island Sounds

Overview

We thought an island entirely dominated by wine would be the peak of Sydney Harbour's water-girt events. But there's a brand new event coming to another of Sydney's islands, Goat Island, and it's set to be a certifiable humdinger on Australia Day.

Presented by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (go team), Goat Island Sounds is Sydney's newest music festival, taking over its namesake island on January 26. Centred around the countdown to rule them all, the triple j Hottest 100, this shiny new party is all about the live local beats. Expect the likes of Kilter, LUEN, Just A Gent, Kule and Ok Sure cranking out a set each. Plus, the Hottest 100 will be playing on the day, so you won't miss out on joining the rest of Australia in wailing "awwwww too early" when your voted tunes pipe up on the radio.

But this is Australia Day right? Where the brews and nosh at? Sydney's favourite, constantly-teaming-up foodies Mary's and Young Henrys will be boating out to Goat Island with their burgs, beer and cider — and there's no BYO FYI.

Tickets are wildly affordable at $65 a pop for GA, with your ferry ride included. What a bloody steal. If you're keen to shell out, two VIP tickets will cost $250 all up, and this comes with a luxury picnic hamper containing fine cheeses, cured meats, fruits and accompaniments, a picnic rug and cushions to sit on, a bottle of wine and access to VIP toilet facilities. Noice.

Goat Island Sounds is happening on January 26 from 11am. For more info, head to the Facebook page. Tickets are available via Moshtix.

Check out Concrete Playground's Guide to Sydney's Islands.