There were no New Year’s hangovers in sight as glamorous revelers flocked to the annual Field Day dance music festival.
Up to 20,000 dance music fans were expected at the traditional New Year’s event at Sydney’s The Domain.
The revelers arrived mid-morning in a good mood and many of them eager to show the effort put into their outfits.
Dressed in colorful, bold and, in some cases, extravagant clothing, this year’s revelers did not disappoint.
The festival started at noon and continues until 11 p.m.
But for many the fun had already begun with the extravagant outfits, or for some, the lack of clothes.
On stage, British electronic duo Chase & Status headline an impressive line-up that also includes Perth electronic band Pendulum horsegiirL and BUNT. from Germany.
Adding to the European flavor are Italian hitmakers MEDUZA, JYOTY from Amsterdam and French duo Jersey.
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Similar sunglasses? Check. Matching shoes? Check. These two women are ready to party.
If you’re not entirely sure what to wear, then you can’t go wrong with white mini skirts, white socks, and white sneakers.
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There are also a host of UK and US artists including Wilkinson, Joy (Anonymous), Ben Hemsley, Hannah Laing, DOD and Issey Cross, RL Grime, Avalon Emerson and Cassö.
There’s plenty of local talent too, with Adelaide-born, London-based Sonny Fodera bringing the house beats, while Sam Alfred brings his signature ’90s house and techno sound.
Police and sniffer dogs were present and authorities urged people to “keep the party going” and do so safely.
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of Field Day and organizers Fuzzy Australia have been running the event since 2002, although it has missed a few years, most recently 2021, which was rescheduled and ultimately canceled thanks to the Delta Covid wave.
The event bills itself as “Sydney’s most popular boutique music festival, known for a super friendly atmosphere and a quality line-up mixing hip-hop, house, indie and electronic artists from around the world.”
Fuzzy was born from a partnership between nightclub lighting operator Ming Gan, DJ John Wall and “assertive” bouncer Adelle Robinson, who joined forces and began hosting events at the famous Home nightclub in Sydney in the late 1990s. in 1990, and in a short time they expanded to open-air festivals. after.
There was a heavy police presence at the Field Day event at Sydney’s Domain.
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This reveler made sure to stay hydrated as temperatures soared into the 20s during the all-day festival.
Cowboy hat, heart-shaped sunglasses and hair up – this woman is ready for the picnic
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This couple seems very interested in entering the Domain and getting the party started.
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