GOOD LIFE UNDER 18 MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES HIATUS FOR 2025

 

Good Life Presents, Australia’s leading festival tailored exclusively for 13 to 17-year-olds, will not be returning in 2025.

The decision comes after careful consideration of the escalating operational costs and the current regulatory landscape affecting music festivals.

Since its inception in 2010, Good Life Presents has been instrumental in introducing teenagers to live music, creating a sense of community in a safe and engaging environment – while supporting emerging Australian artists.

The festival has successfully run more than one hundred events across Australia, featuring a diverse array of attractions beyond music such as rides, sports, outdoor cinemas, and more.

Over the years, Good Life has introduced hundreds of thousands of teenagers to some of Australia’s and the world’s biggest artists, including Avicii, The Kid Laroi, Lil Uzi Vert,Marshmello, Skrillex, A$AP Rocky, Lil Tecca, Macklemore, Rudimental, Deadmau5,Martin Garrix, Lil Pump, Timmy Trumpet, Will Sparks, and Havana Brown.

Good Life Presents Event Director Paul Barbaro said: “The decision to pause Good Life this year was not made lightly. The rising operational costs associated with event production and stringent festival regulations, particularly in states like New South Wales, have posed significant challenges.

These factors have made it unfeasible to deliver the worldclass line-up and experience our attendees have come to expect.

Good Life is more than just a music festival—it’s a rite of passage for Australian teens. Our mission is to create an affordable, drug and alcohol-free event where young people can safely immerse themselves in live music and entertainment, creating a much-needed safe space for teens to connect offline.

We’re optimistic about the future and are actively seeking government support, advocating for the reform of overbearing festival regulations.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the fans, artists, partners, and the broader community for their unwavering support over the years and look forward to returning stronger in 2026.”