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New York Post
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Nightlife-hating Gen Z now planning morning raves with espresso shots — and no tequila
From the moment you turn 18, your one desire is supposed to be going out and partying. Getting ready to go out with your friends, spending a day's wages on vodka, lemon, lime and bitters, and dancing to your heart's content until it's time to get the last train home is a fond – if distorted – memory for those who've left that phase of their lives in the past. But, it seems Gen Z-ers have entered their 'grandma' phase a little early, swapping late nights for early mornings and alcohol for coffee in a shocking twist that's left millennials calling them (i.e. us) boring. Morning raves, it's a thing! If you haven't seen the reports of a decline in alcohol consumption among Gen Z-ers, you may have noticed an increase in non-alcoholic drinks at your local bottlo or pub. Gen Z is now hosting raves in the early hours of the morning. TikTok/@nikitadunne6 There's also been a steady decrease in the number of music festivals happening, with some of the most iconic events, like Splendour in the Grass, Groovin the Moo and Spilt Milk cancelling in recent years due to low ticket sales, or an inability to score those big acts on an already stretched budget. Blame it on the pandemic or the cost of living crisis. Regardless, it's become very clear – Gen Z just doesn't want to party. Well, unless it's in the morning, apparently. The popularity of morning raves is officially on the rise – fueled by coffee and matcha instead of Cruisers and tequila shots. Morning raves are pretty much exactly what you're probably picturing them to be. You can go and get your morning coffee, except there will also be a DJ. Think, a louder and, in my opinion, way more fun, version of the morning run club or swim at the beach that every Sydneysider seems to be into these days. These morning raves are being held all over the world, and are now taking Australia by storm. Caffeine Club is one company running morning raves across Queensland, with events starting from 7am. Mix and Matcha is another group holding events out of cafes in Melbourne. Is it cool, or a total snoozefest? All the fun without the hangover sounds like a solid day out to me. And, it seems young people agree, with events selling out and garnering rave reviews. 'Hahah this is iconicccc!!' said one commenter on TikTok. 'Like having your morning dance party with a bunch of other crazy humans. Keep it uppp guys!' 'Hahah this is iconicccc!!' said one commenter on TikTok. TikTok/@nikitadunne6 'This is sick!!!!' said another. 'This is my kind of club!' a third agreed. But, it's clear not everyone agrees. One Caffeine Club video went viral earlier this year, and garnered a few millennial hate comments. 'And the crowd goes mild,' one person said. 'Nice, but this is not a rave,' said another.
Time Out
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Five beloved music festivals in NSW are scoring a huge $2.25 million in funding
Splendour In The Grass? Cancelled. Falls Festival? Did not happen. Groovin the Moo? RIP. Music lovers across NSW mourned the day the music died for these fab festivals – but if you've packed away your gumboots and glitter, there's good news. The NSW Government has just stepped in to help five music festivals avoid the fate suffered by many others forced to fold in recent years – and the revival of Spilt Milk is proof that things are on the up. The first round of the Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund, established in September 2024, has allocated a combined $2.25 million of emergency funding to five music fests. The lucky winners are Bluesfest in Byron Bay, Lost Paradise on the Central Coast, Yours and Owls in Wollongong, plus Listen Out and Field Day (both held in Sydney). Missed out on scoring funding for your favourite fest? Applications for the next round of funding open from May 1. Even before the pandemic, music festivals have felt the impact of rising costs, inflation, insurance nightmares, and changes in ticket buying, so this financial support has hit the right note in helping festivals manage costs while keeping the vibe alive. After all, music festivals aren't just fun – they're big business, too. NSW's festival scene supports over 14,000 jobs and pumps big bucks into local economies. Bluesfest, which was supposed to be in its final year this Easter long weekend, is proof of how ticket sales and financial help make such a big difference. Music lovers bought tickets thinking it would be their last chance to attend Bluesfest; this resulted in over 109,000 attendees – the third largest crowd in the event's 35-year history. For the promoters, it was proof enough that people want music festivals – and contrary to their 'last ever Bluesfest' marketing strategy for 2025, they're already planning for 2026. The Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, John Graham who attended Bluesfest, explained: 'The post-Covid era has been a financial nightmare for music festivals in NSW… the feedback is that this fund has helped some of these festivals survive. People of all ages love the outdoor music festival experience and the artists they discover. The festival circuit is a vital part of the live music industry which employs almost 15,000 people. It's too important to lose, that's why we're backing festivals with emergency funding and reforms that bring down their costs.'
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic Australian music festival set to return in 2025 after last year's shock cancellation
Australia's biggest single-day festival, Spilt Milk, is set to make a triumphant comeback in 2025 after a hiatus last year left music fans heartbroken. The exciting announcement was made on social media on Thursday, revealing dates and locations that promise an electrifying lineup and unforgettable experiences. Festival organisers shared a clip which captured Spilt Milk's highlights from previous years and captioned it with some exciting words. 'Spilt Milk summer confirmed. See you in Ballarat, Perth, Canberra and Gold Coast this December,' they began. 'Lineup droppin' crazy soon, sign up in link in bio to get it to your inbox.' The festival will kick off in Ballarat on December 6, setting the stage for a series of epic performances. Australia's biggest single-day touring festival, Spilt Milk, is set to make a triumphant comeback in 2025, after a hiatus last year left music fans heartbroken Perth's Claremont Showground will host the festivities on December 7, followed by Canberra on December 13 and the Gold Coast on December 14. These dates mark a return to some of the festival's favourite destinations, promising to bring music lovers together once again. Speculation about the lineup is rife, with fans eagerly anticipating the reveal in the coming days. Past festivals have seen a stellar cast of performers, including Post Malone, FISHER, Khalid, Lorde, Flume and Latto ensuring each year delivers top-tier entertainment. In 2024, the festival took an unexpected break, leaving many wondering about its future. In July, it was cancelled in a major blow to Australian music lovers. It was the latest in a series of festivals to be cancelled as the industry endured a tough year. The organisers broke the sad news on Instagram. The festival will kick off in Ballarat on December 6, setting the stage for a series of epic performances 'Sorry pookies, we couldn't get you the Spilt Milk you deserve this year. Sooo imma dip for a bit and come back when I can make all ur dreams come true. i miss u xx SPILT MILK,' the statement said. Spilt Milk 2023 was headlined by Post Malone and Dom Dolla. It was unclear why the festival was called off, however others struggled to sell enough tickets. Splendour in the Grass, Groovin the Moo and Falls Festival were all cancelled last year, as were Sunshine Coast's Caloundra Music Festival, Victoria's Coastal Jam and Adelaide 's Vintage Vibes Festival. Fans were upset to see Spilt Milk cancelled, but were relieved by early signs suggesting it would be back next year. 'I think I'd rather see you guys take a year off than drop a lineup people would be disappointed with. Hopefully you'll come back with a bang next year,' one said. Another was shocked that 'a festival that sells out every year, can't even go ahead'.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Afternoon Update: black box recovered after US plane crash; email stuff-up mocks doctors; and David Beckham's underwear shoot
The cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder have been recovered from the plane involved in a fatal mid-air collision with a US military helicopter in Washington DC. All 67 people onboard both aircraft died, with as many as 14 skaters and coaches, including two 16-year-olds and a married pair of world champions, believed to be on the American Airlines plane. Authorities said it was too soon to determine the causes of the disaster, despite earlier claims that the staffing levels in the air traffic control tower at the time of the fatal collision were 'not normal'. The National Transportation Safety Board has pledged to release a preliminary report within 30 days. Australian music festival Groovin the Moo cancelled for second year in a row 'Doing this to ourselves': misinformation threat is local, Australian Electoral Commission warns Human Rights Commission considers discrimination complaint against Peter Dutton over Gaza comments Police charge man allegedly behind famous 'Pam the Bird' graffiti on Melbourne landmarks UN chief urges evacuation of 2,500 children from Gaza as doctors warn of 'imminent risk' of death Four years after the coup, chaos reigns as Myanmar's military struggles We look at some of the most striking images from January – including this photograph of Lisa Ashdown cutting kangaroo paw to sell from her property in rural Victoria, which was razed in bushfires last year. *** 'God help us in the future. We are going to have a workforce of clinical marshmellows!' An email calling resident doctors 'a workforce of clinical marshmellows [sic]' has been sent in error by a medical administration manager at a New South Wales hospital. The local health district apologised for the stuff-up, as the doctors' union called the message 'tone-deaf' and 'unacceptable'. Authorities have texted thousands of potential victims targeted by online scammers, who used dating apps to trick them into fake relationships, and deceive them into transferring money. David Beckham is modelling in his underwear again, this time at 50. Tim Dowling believes the move will cause 'a shift in the acceptable minimum standards for the male physique', just when he thought that maybe the dad bod was back in style. Today's starter word is: RAKE. You have five goes to get the longest word including the starter word. Play Wordiply. If you would like to receive this Afternoon Update to your email inbox every weekday, sign up here, or start your day with a curated breakdown of the key stories you need to know with our Morning Mail newsletter.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Australian music festival Groovin the Moo cancelled for second year in a row
Regional music festival Groovin the Moo has cancelled for the second year in a row, just a week after Splendour in the Grass cancelled its 2025 edition, also for the second year running. 'Groovin the Moo won't be happening in 2025, while we work on finding the most sustainable model for Australia's most loved regional touring festival,' the organisers wrote in a statement posted to Instagram on Friday afternoon. 'We will really miss seeing the smiling faces of all our beloved Moo Crew … In the meantime, which artist would you most like to see on a GTM lineup?' In February 2024, Groovin the Moo cancelled all six of its dates two months before the festival was due to kick off, saying ticket sales had 'not been sufficient to deliver a regional festival of this kind'.In August, the founder of Bluesfest, Peter Noble, announced that the long-running Byron Bay music festival would be winding up after its 2025 edition, due to take place in April. Speaking to Guardian after the cancellation of Splendour last week, the managing director of the Australian Festival Association, Olly Arkins, warned about the sector's poor state, saying: 'It just shows we're not out of the difficult period for festivals yet.' On Friday, Arkins called the cancellation of Groovin the Moo 'disappointing'. 'Regional festivals like Groovin the Moo play a vital role in connecting audiences with live music outside of major cities, providing opportunities for artists, local businesses, and festival workers. But like many events across the country, the rising costs of production and ongoing challenges in the industry have made it increasingly difficult to operate,' he said. 'This cancellation highlights the urgent need for the federal government to extend Revive Live funding to ensure festivals of all sizes can continue to thrive,' he added. In 2024, a federal parliamentary inquiry into the beleaguered live music sector heard how rising operational costs and increasing incidences of extreme weather – with knock-on effects for event cancellations and insurance premiums – were the biggest issues facing festivals. Industry insiders also last year blamed a scarcity of willing and available headline artists and a preference among punters for more boutique festivals that catered to niche tastes. A Senate report is due to be handed down later this year.
