Strawberry Fields officially opens its ballot for 2025
The iconic festival returns for another year after totally selling out its 15th edition.
One of Australia's most iconic and beloved festivals is back for another year, after totally selling out it 2024 edition.
Strawberry Fields returns to the banks of the Murray River for its 16th birthday this November, from the 21st till the 23rd. After selling out its early birds, which were released and snapped up immediately following last year's event, eager punters will today have the opportunity to sign up for a chance at tickets.
The ballot system has become a necessity for the fan-favourite festival, which has earned a reputation for selling out the majority of tickets even before any artists have been announced. Last year, amidst a growing conversation around Australia's 'festival crisis', Strawberry defied the odds and managed to sell 95% of its tickets before any artists were announced.
In an era of high-profile, trend-driven bookings, Strawberry has continued to defy trends and entice punters with an experience that's more than just big names.
Mixmag ANZ's own coverage of last year's event is an example of exactly why punters keep coming back:
"In a world defined by trends, by what’s cool and what is pushing the envelope, it can be hard to imagine what authenticity really feels like. What Strawberry has done, in its lifetime so far, is whatever it wants or feels is right. It’s not beholden to anything other than the environment it sits in..."
This year, Strawberry is also introducing a 'Pay The Rent' donation option on all purchases, with the intention of deepening its relationship with the land it calls home, Yorta Yorta Country. So too, the festival is continuing its applications for half-priced tickets through its Low Income and First Nations Ticket programs.
Strawberry's Ticket Ballot is open for registration until 12PM on June 30. Round 1 of the ballot will be drawn on July 1.
Register for Tickets at strawberry-fields.com.au.
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Jack Colquhoun is Mixmag ANZ's Managing Editor, find him on Instagram.
