Sydneysiders soaked up the spring sun on the harbor and flocked to dance at one of Australia’s most picturesque music events.
Habourlife attracted thousands of revelers to Mrs Macquaries Point on Sydney Harbor on Saturday, just around the corner from the Sydney Opera House.
Dutch DJ Chris Stussy headlined the event, accompanied by English house producer Hannah Wants and French DJ Hugel.
Dance and house songs jumped over the water and could be heard from the outskirts of the city.
American artist It’s Murph made an appearance releasing his bass tracks and Dublin dance duo Belters Only did the same.
The hypnotic tracks saw the crowd of partygoers squeezing between the water’s edge and the botanical gardens to get closer to the stage.
Saturday’s sun set behind the bridge and the party continued into the night with the stage lights visible from the CBD buildings.
The festival had sold out early and partygoers seemed keen to make the most of their tickets as the crowd stayed strong until the end.
Thousands of party-goers flocked to Harbourlife Harbor’s music stage on Saturday.
Revelers dressed for the occasion, many braving the Saturday heat in light ensembles.
The men were super casual for the dance party, some even bringing fans to beat the heat.
An eagle-eyed police officer was impressed by a woman’s sophisticated eye for color matching
Music fans arrived during the afternoon and prepared for a great evening of dancing in an idyllic setting.
Those lucky enough to have boats were seen bringing their boat closer to the action and enjoying the music.
Shorts and tank tops helped boys dance without overheating, jumpsuits kept women cool.
Patrons diligently carried fans and waved them desperately on the dance floor to keep cool.
Groups were seen rushing towards the stage making sure not to miss any of the electrifying musical dance action.
Revelers felt a heavy police presence throughout the afternoon and saw uniformed and plainclothes officers with sniffer dogs in the surrounding area.
Many were seen being pulled away by the police.
There is no indication that the detainees had committed any crime.
Police were also seen alongside boats that had stopped in the harbor to anchor near the action.
Although there were many smiling faces as attendees continued dancing.
Cowboy boots were a popular choice and many revelers were seen making them back in style.
Festival goers also reported seeing many police officers lined up at the entrance, many of them in uniform.
The crowd of rank-and-file officers was helped by plainclothes police and sniffer dogs in the gardens.
Police patrolled the harbor corridors at Mrs Macquarie Point, at the edge of the gardens.
The revelers didn’t let this dampen their spirits as they made their way through the queues on their way to the stage.
There were smiles on many faces as the soft dance tunes played into the night.
Many were seen drinking summer concoctions to beat the heat, and light clothing was the flavor of the day.
Many guys showed up in linen and Hawaiian shirts, losing buttons every hour as the sun went down.
Women also opted for lightweight materials to stay cool in the crowd.
Fans are in for summer, the crowd has decided, as experts suggest Australia is in for an “unusually hot” sunny season.
Many opted to wear light clothing in the heat, men were seen topless in front of the stage.
All smiles for this group of music fans on the harbour, as they joined thousands of like-minded dancers.
One reveler was dressed in an outlaw-inspired outfit, seen with a sheriff not far away.
Police were seen en masse on the perimeter of the festival, keeping an eye on Sydneysiders.
At the port, bucket hats kept the men in the shade, while many of the women opted to wear retro sunglasses on the dance floor to protect themselves from the sun.
White was unquestionably the tone of the day, with light-toned shorts and skirts filling the stage.
More casual men went bare-chested and some women opted for nothing more than bikinis and Sydney’s mercury tilting towards 30°C in the sun.