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Fridayz Live announced its 2025 return with dates and cities after last year’s cancellation, and the full lineup drops later this week
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Fridayz Live is set to return in 2025, following the cancellation of last year’s edition.
Organisers have shared the festival dates and locations ahead of the full lineup announcement across social media, which is scheduled for Thursday morning (May 22nd).
The 2025 edition of Fridayz Live (at this stage) will kick off in Brisbane on Friday, October 17th at the Brisbane Showgrounds, before heading to Sydney’s EDGIE Stadium on Saturday, October 18th. The following weekend, the festival moves west to Perth’s Langley Park on Friday, October 24th, wrapping up in Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, October 25th.
At this stage, the 2025 routing skips both Adelaide and New Zealand – cities that have typically been included in previous runs and were part of the original 2024 schedule.
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Fans have already voiced their disappointment at the festival’s shorter run in the Instagram comments. “You’re coming to New Zealand right??” wrote one person. “RnB Friday literally started in Adelaide, and it isn’t even on the list,” commented another.
Last year’s festival was cancelled after organisers were unable to secure a lineup they felt was strong enough for fans.
“Hey Fridayz Fam… it’s gonna burn for us to say this – Fridayz Live won’t be happening this year,” they wrote at the time. “We’re hitting the pause button – for now.”
The message also noted plans for a return in 2025 — which now looks to be going ahead.
With Spilt Milk also returning after cancelling its 2024 edition — and doing so with a huge lineup led by rap icon Kendrick Lamar and rising star Doechii — expectations for Fridayz Live’s comeback will be high.
Fridayz Live has made a name for itself on the local festival calendar, combining throwback and contemporary R&B and hip-hop acts. Previous lineups have featured Jason Derulo, Boyz II Men, and Kelly Rowland, with Abbie Chatfield and the late Fatman Scoop on hosting duties.
Friday, October 17th
Brisbane Showgrounds
Saturday, October 18th
Sydney, EDGIE Stadium
Friday, October 24th
Perth, Langley Park
Saturday, October 25th
Melbourne, Marvel Stadium
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