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One of Australia's biggest NYE parties is so back – and if last year's lightning-fast sell-out is anything to go by, you'll need to move fast if you want to score tix. Beyond the Valley (BTV) has just unveiled the line-up for its 11th edition, with global dance titan John Summit, noughties icons Black Eyed Peas and rave superstar KI/KI leading the charge.
Presented by Untitled Group and Triple J, the four-day camping festival has become a summer rite of passage for Victoria’s dance fans, drawing tens of thousands of people to Barunah Plains every year. To kick off its second decade in action, BTV is going big.
Topping the bill is John Summit, one of the biggest names in dance music right now. Fresh from headlining Tomorrowland, selling out London's O2 Arena and Los Angeles' Kia Forum, and racking up more than one billion global streams, the Chicago-born DJ and producer will take on BTV’s hottest slot: the New Year's Eve countdown into 2027.
Joining him for an Australian-exclusive performance is Black Eyed Peas. The six-time Grammy-winning group behind beloved poppy hits like 'Where Is the Love?', 'Boom Boom Pow' and 'I Gotta Feeling' will serve up their signature singalong anthems that are so perfectly primed for festival crowds.
Electronic music fans will be looked after too. Dutch DJ KI/KI – a megastar in the global dance music scene right now – will return for an extended three-hour set. British grime pioneer Skepta is also back for his first BTV appearance since 2019/20.
The line-up keeps going. Australian faves Ocean Alley will make their BTV debut after the release of their chart-topping album Love Balloon, and The Veronicas will return to the festival for the first time since their 2019 performance. Also joining are Jayda G, Nia Archives, Vince Staples, Armand Van Helden, Overmono, Disco Lines, Odd Mob, Dean Turnley and Frost Children, alongside heaps of other artists spanning house, techno, indie, pop and hip hop.
As you’d expect, music isn't the only drawcard. BTV's much-loved Lounge Room program is making a return, bringing podcasts, comedy, talks, interactive workshops and quirky experiences to the campground. Expect everything from live dating shows and line dancing to comedy wine tastings and conversations with some of Australia's most interesting creatives.
Beond the Valley will pop up at Barunah Plains from December 28, 2026 to January 1, 2027. You can check out the full line-up and register for presale tix over here.
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