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24 August 2026 – Castaway Festival Puts Australian Music Front and Centre
By Editorial Team - August 24, 2026
Summary
Castaway Festival unveils its 2026/27 Australian lineup led by Hilltop Hoods, Violent Soho, and Amy Shark across Hillarys, Mornington, and Wollongong.
Key Facts
- Castaway Festival reveals 2026/27 Australian-focused lineup led by Hilltop Hoods, Violent Soho, and Amy Shark.
- Stops confirmed for Hillarys (21 Nov), Mornington (12 Dec), and Wollongong (20 March 2027).
- Pairs established national headliners with rising grassroots acts Playlunch, Trials, Lyric, and Birdland.
- Entities: Castaway Festival, Hilltop Hoods, Violent Soho, Amy Shark, Hillarys, Mornington, Wollongong, Australia
- Tags: castaway-festival, hilltop-hoods, violent-soho, amy-shark, australian-music, festivals
Castaway Festival has announced its 2026/27 programme, with Hilltop Hoods, Violent Soho and Amy Shark leading a seven-act Australian lineup completed by Playlunch, Trials, Lyric and Birdland.
Dates are 21 November in Hillarys, 12 December in Mornington and 20 March 2027 in Wollongong.
The inclusion of smaller artists alongside established headliners is particularly welcome at a moment when festival economics often encourage extremely conservative booking.