Nothing says summer like a blockbuster festival in a rolling green park – which is why it's surprising that blockbuster festivals in rolling green parks don't happen more often in Sydney.
That's set to change with the arrival of Sydney City Limits, which is being organised by Secret Sounds – the people behind long-term successes Falls Festival and Splendour in the Grass.
Sydney City Limit's inaugural line-up is a doozy: a mix of international heavy-hitters (Justice, Beck) and local heroes (Vance Joy).
Here's the first announcement:
Justice
Beck
Vance Joy
Phoenix
Tash Sultana
Grace Jones
Gang Of Youths
Dune Rats
The Libertines
The Avalanches
Allday
Oh Wonder
Car Seat Headrest
Bad//dreems
The Head And The Heart
Ocean Alley
Winston Surfshirt
The Staves
Alex Lahey
Sigrid
Thundercat
Ziggy Ramo
There'll also be a food fare from the team at Mary's and the Unicorn, plus a maker's market, and children's programming – aptly named 'Sydney Kiddie Limits'.
More line-up announcements are forthcoming, so watch this space.