BRAND NEW AUSSIE FESTIVAL FEATURING HILLTOP HOODS / DMA’S / MEG MAC AND MORE SET TO STORM TOWNSVILLE FOR JULY 26 – ONE STREET ONE DAY
ONE STREET ONE DAY has today announced the first of many planned street-style music events set to thrill towns across Australia, and 2025 sees the inaugural event kick off in Townsville next month on Saturday 26 July. Australian Hip Hop royalty, Hilltop Hoods will headline the event in the heart of Townsville with an exciting and diverse line up including DMA’s, Meg Mac, In Hearts Wake, Coterie, Brad Cox, Mia Wray, while also spotlighting local Townsville superstars.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday 3 June at 7am from www.onestreetoneday.com.au.
Set to take over Rooney Street (Central Park), Townsville, ONE STREET ONE DAY is proud to present world class music to this far north Queensland hub. ONE STREET ONE DAY is anticipated to bring up to 10,000 music lovers together in this vibrant town to celebrate an energetic bill of home grown music talent.
“It’s been way too long since we last played in Townsville. We can’t wait to get back to your friendly and warm town and be part of ONE STREET ONE DAY festival,” said DJ Debris from Hilltop Hoods.
“Thrilled to be rolling out these exciting new music events to the country’s outer regions and seeing locals get the opportunity to experience the best of Australian music in their very own township,” TEG’s Head of Global Touring – Tim McGregor said.
Speaking on Townsville snagging the inaugural festival location, Acting Townsville Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said, “Council couldn’t be more proud to be supporting this brand new festival. Hosting ONE STREET ONE DAY in the heart of Townsville is a real boon for our city.”
“Townsville has a long history of championing the arts – our residents certainly know how to throw their support behind musicians from far and wide, as well as our burgeoning local talent,” Cr Greaney said.
Excited about the hype around Townsville, Townsville Enterprise CEO Claudia Brumme-Smith said, “We’re thrilled for what’s shaping up to be a blockbuster weekend in Townsville — from the Cowboys kicking off on Friday night, to Hilltop Hoods headlining Saturday, and chamber music echoing through the city. There’s truly something for everyone.”
ONE STREET ONE DAY is supported by the Australian and Queensland governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
ONE STREET ONE DAY | ROONEY STREET, TOWNSVILLE | SATURDAY JULY 26 |12PM-10PM | 16+ | TICKETS
CHUCK SICS SHARES DYNAMIC DEBUT SINGLE + VIDEO ‘REDO’
Wavering between floaty psychedelia and punchy indie rock, today multi-instrumentalist and sonic shaman CHUCK SICSarrives armed with his track REDO, with the talented artist traversing unrequited love alongside helming the entire creative process from start to finish for his debut single.
Setting the scene with hazy sonic warmth and lyrical rumination, REDO kicks off with CHUCK SICS musing: “As the sun falls down onto my face I keep walking / And as the breeze flows through my open wound I keep talking”, driven by a charismatic nod to influences that span Radiohead, Tame Impala and Pixies. And alongside the dreamlike wonderland woven throughout, REDO also centres around a poignant yet inspiring narrative, as CHUCK SICS explains, “The song is about the aftermath of confessing love for a friend who doesn’t share those feelings, and wishing everyone could forget it happened. Wishing you could disappear, or do it over again. The shame of rejection surely drives this need to forget it ever happened, but in the song I also tried to address that the way I dealt with the rejection at that time had not been fair. So the song is also about the pitfalls of self-victimising. Wallowing in sorrow and feeling as though everyone is out to get you – you manufacture this reality to justify your attitude, when really it’s your attitude that’s the problem. It’s a pretty high school problem, and I wish I’d been mature enough to handle the situation differently.”
Writing, performing, recording, producing and mixing REDO entirely on his own, CHUCK SICS recorded the track in his home studio, and also sampled a friend’s drum kit to bring the crisp beats to life. An extremely gifted multi-instrumentalist, REDO sparkles with CHUCK SICS’ vibrant delivery throughout, from its percolating bassline through to its woozy synths and breezy vocals. “Everything on the song is all recorded in my house, rather haphazardly,” shares CHUCK SICS. “But I’m happy with how it turned out.”
Picking up the trumpet in primary school, CHUCK SICS soon moved on (because it hurt my face,” he reveals) to piano at the age of seven. Following in the footsteps of his older sister who also played piano, CHUCK SICS attributes the piano as his first official instrument, ultimately opening the floodgates to guitar at the age of 12, followed by bass, singing and, as he explains, the occasional foray into drums. “Before I picked up a guitar I wanted to be a concert pianist,” he says, “and overnight I abandoned that dream and wanted to be a rock god guitar virtuoso from the 70s. I remember thinking I was too old to start learning a whole new instrument, so I didn’t even bother for the longest time until eventually I caved. Bass was a natural evolution of that – as soon as I was friends with someone who owned a bass, I gave it a try and it was pretty much like guitar, provided I played with a pick. I did eventually get relatively comfortable with fingerstyle playing but that was tough. Throughout all of this I had played drums at friends’ houses occasionally, basically whenever I got the chance, but unfortunately I’ve never really had the time to develop that skill. It’s a shame because that’s my favourite instrument of them all. As for singing, I had done a bit in choirs through school but never seriously considered myself a singer until I realised I would have to sing the songs I was writing. In my first band I thought I could be the guitarist who secretly wrote the whole song. I was so terrified of singing by myself in front of people I’m amazed I willingly do it these days. Never thought that would happen.”
Surrounded by a love of music and creativity growing up, music would soon become a way of life for CHUCK SICS, culminating in 2025 with his new track, REDO, with plenty more tunes set to land before the year is out.
“It feels good, and a little surreal,” says CHUCK SICS of finally releasing REDO into the world. “This song has been kicking around for quite a while, so it felt good hearing it mastered for the first time.”
REDO is out today.
FISHER’S OUT 2 LUNCH FESTIVAL WITH VODAFONE BREATHES NEW LIFE BACK INTO THE GOLD COAST + INJECTS $54 MILLION INTO LOCAL ECONOMY
Gold Coast, Queensland – Monday May 5 – After a sensational debut in 2024, the OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone, presented by TEG LIVE and global superstar, FISHER, made a triumphant return on the weekend, transforming Broadwater Parklands into a vibrant celebration of music and community. More than 30,000 fans from across the country flocked to the Gold Coast for the ultimate long weekend of festival fun, offering a much-needed energy and economic boost to the region as it continues to recover from Cyclone Alfred.
The two-day sell-out event not only delivered electrifying performances but also had a sensational impact on the local economy:
- $54 million injected into the region
- 1,500 jobs created
- Over 200 local businesses engaged
- Accommodation sold out across the city
Additionally, spearheaded by the Fishers, OUT 2 LUNCH is making a name for itself as a philanthropic event, once again donating $1 from each ticket sold to charity and $20 donated from each guest list/comp ticket, this year raising over $30,000 for Make A Wish Foundation.
The economic injection has been just what the Gold Coast needed, with Southport Chamber of Commerce President Trevor Bruger saying, “Major events like the Out 2 Lunch Festival deliver real and measurable value to Southport’s business community. They drive foot traffic, increase local spending and provide exposure that money can’t buy.”
With all-new production and an unprecedented double headline slot from FISHER, backed by a fully stacked lineup of international heavyweights Chris Lake, Patrick Topping, DJ Boring, and Noizu, along with local legends Hayden James, Little Fritter, Shimmy, Jake Smith, Out 2 Lunch 2025 delivered one of the biggest dance events the Gold Coast has ever seen, despite the cyclone damage requiring the festival to relocate from Surfers Paradise Beach to Broadwater Parklands.
“We were determined to keep Out to Lunch on the Gold Coast despite the challenges posed by the recent cyclone, and relocating to Broadwater Parklands has proven to be an inspired choice,” said TEG’s Head of Global Touring – Tim McGregor. “After the incredible response last year, we took a bold step and expanded to two days – a big move, but it clearly paid off, with tens of thousands pouring in over the weekend. Bringing some of the world’s biggest acts to this stunning spot has made for an unforgettable weekend – we couldn’t be prouder.”
A perfect amalgamation of all things sun, surf, music, and Aussie good vibes, OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone proved why it is the hottest ticket in town, with FISHER and his mates raising the bar for 2025.
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About FISHER
Known for his wild sense of humor and energetic DJing style, FISHER has become one of dance music’s most in-demand talents. Sending him into the spotlight, his breakout track ‘Losing It’ earned him his first Grammy nomination in 2019, now sitting at half a billion streams, cementing itself as one of the biggest dance records of the decade.
FISHER has cemented his iconic status in dance music, throwing some of the most iconic parties around the world. FISHER’s instantly recognizable brand and laughter are synonymous with an amazing time, and he continues to bring his iconic energy to whatever he turns to.
In 2023, FISHER released multiple hit records including ‘Take It Off’, the mega dance hit in collaboration with Aatig that achieved placement on BBC Radio 1 ‘B List’ Playlist and gained over 100 million streams on Spotify. FISHER’s following single ‘Atmosphere’ ft. Kita Alexander was one of the dance anthems of the summer after its explosion on TikTok, and was nominated for both ‘Song Of The Year’ and ‘Best Dance/Electronic Release’ at the 2024 AIRA Awards. FISHER also delivered a show-stealing headline performance at Coachella, alongside Chris Lake as part of their shared Under Construction moniker. This was followed by the pair’s viral three-hour show in October, on LA’s iconic Hollywood Blvd to 15,000 fans.
A huge year for them both, in 2024, FISHER and his wife Chloe Fisher welcomed the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Bobbi Fisher. All the while, Fish kept the party popping, releasing ‘Somebody (2024)’ (143M streams) with Gotye, Kimbra, Chris Lake and Sante Sansone, a revamped take on the iconic 2011 Gotye hit ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’. In August, he teamed up with fellow Grammy-nominee, UK rapper Flowdan for the energising track, ‘Boost Up’ (15M streams), and then with indie dance duo AR/CO in November for their uplifting single, ‘Ocean’, a sun-soaked single just in time for Aussie summer.
2024 saw FISHER continue to captivate audiences, bringing his groundbreaking shows and contagious energy to the world, making major headline club and festival appearances in London, Manchester, New York, Miami, San Francisco and Mumbai, to name a few. He debuted his new project OUT 2 LUNCH Festival in his hometown of the Gold Coast (Clip HERE), selling 30,000 tickets, sold out San Francisco’s Cow Palace in March (Clip HERE) and packed out Brooklyn Navy Yard for three nights over the 4th of July. FISHER also held down two DJ residencies in 2024, at globally renowned nightclubs Hï in Ibiza and TAO in Las Vegas.
In 2025, Fisher will launch two exciting new residencies in Ibiza and Las Vegas, with details to be revealed soon. Additionally, he will bring back the highly anticipated OUT 2 LUNCH Festival for its second edition, building on the success of its debut in 2024. Fans can also look forward to another instalment of his Malta-based festival, TRIIP.
Stay tuned for more announcements on these upcoming events, a sign that there’s absolutely no slowing down for modern dance icon FISHER.
About TEG Live
TEG Live is one of Australia’s largest presenters of live music and entertainment events. Past Tours & Events include Fisher’s OUT 2 LUNCH Festival, Palm Tree Music Festival, The Kid LAROI, KISS, Knotfest, Keith Urban, Guy Sebastian, AIR, Niall Horan, Hilltop Hoods, Cirque Du Soleil, Crystal, Snoop Dogg, and more.
TEG Live is owned by TEG, a leading global live entertainment, ticketing and technology business which operates worldwide out of seven country offices and includes Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Ticketek UK, Ticketek New Zealand, Ticketek Malaysia, Ticketek Philippines, Ticketek Singapore, Eventopia, Softix, TEG Dainty, TEG Sport, TEG Van Egmond, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, SXSW Sydney, TEG Theatrical, MJR Presents, TEG Life Like Touring, Brickman, TEG Rockefeller, Rugby Live, TEG Europe, Propaganda, TEG Live USA, Qudos Bank Arena, FAN+, VIP NOW, and Ovation.