The Finocchiaro CLP Government has today announced the line-up for the Northern Territory's largest music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS.
Held at Mindil Beach on Saturday 17 May, BASSINTHEGRASS will feature 18 Australian and international artists across three stages, with 12 artists making their BASSINTHEGRASS debut.
Hip-hop royalty Hilltop Hoods, fresh off their new single The Gift (featuring Darwin's own Marlon), will be joined by a diverse range of artists, including international acts Jax Jones and house duo Jaded, both from the United Kingdom, as well as Nigeria's Kah-Lo.
The Territory's own DJ/Producer Cyril will take the stage after a standout year in 2024, where his single Stumblin' In became the most-played song on Australian radio.
Other artists announced include Hot Dub Time Machine, Meg Mac, The Jungle Giants, The Amity Affliction, and folk-pop duo The Dreggs.
With 12 artists appearing at BASSINTHEGRASS for the first time, this year's festival promises fresh talent and exciting performances.
Minister for Major Events Marie-Clare Boothby said: "Music festivals such as BASSINTHEGRASS draw in thousands of festivalgoers both from the Territory and interstate, which is fantastic for our economy."
"This is great news for our tourism and hospitality sectors, as visitors get out and about to experience everything the Territory has to offer," said Ms Boothby.
"In the past few weeks, our government has delivered a trifecta of new flight routes - Darwin-Gold Coast, Darwin-Denpasar and Alice Springs-Cairns routes - so we can get more people to enjoy the Territory.
"In 2024, BASSINTHEGRASS provided a $13.12 million boost to the Territory economy, of which $6.9 million was new money to the Territory.
"While many of Australia's large music festivals have faltered and are no longer running, BASSINTHEGRASS continues to thrive, building a loyal fanbase who look forward to returning every year and cementing its reptation as one of Australia's premier and most enduring music festivals."
2025 BASSINTHEGRASS line-up (in alphabetic order)
Hilltop Hoods(A-Z) The Amity AfflictionBaby JCyrilThe DreggsHope DHot Dub Time MachineJaded (UK)Jax Jones (UK)Jazmine NikittaThe Jungle GiantsKah-LO (NG)Latifa TeeLUUDEMeg MacOld MervsThe Rions3%
Additional local artists and acts will be announced closer to the event.
The BASSment stage is returning for electronic dance music fans, featuring a stellar line-up of electronic artists headlined by Australian electronic dance music producer, LUUDE.
A silent disco will offer a fun twist.
Premium ticketing options will offer priority access, exclusive areas, VIP-only bars and amenities, and a new addition, BASS Camp, will offer a variety of activities for parents and young ones.
Hilltop Hoods' DJ, Debris, said: "We haven't been to Darwin for 3 years and our whole team are excited and looking forward to performing at BASSINTHEGRASS with such a great lineup."
"The festival is one of our favourite places to play."
Darwin-based DJ, Cyril, said: "Being a local from Darwin, it's a dream come true to come back home and play at BASSINTHEGRASS!"
"It's such an incredible festival that brings some of the world's best talent to the Northern Territory and I can't wait."
BASSINTHEGRASS is delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company and is an all-ages music festival. Children aged 13 and under are admitted free in General Admission areas with a paying adult (up to three per adult).
General Admission tickets start at $135. Once sold out, Final Release tickets will be available for $155. Prices vary for premium packages.
