Popular Australian music festival Good Life axed over 'rising operational and talent costs'
Another Australian music festival has become the latest victim in a string of cancelled live events.
Good Life Festival, an annual multi-day festival for teenagers aged between 13 and 17, won't be going ahead in 2025, organisers have confirmed.
Event organisers blamed "rising operational and talent costs" for the decision to put the festival on hiatus this year.
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Good Life Festival, an annual festival for teenagers aged between 13 and 17, won't take place this year. Instagram/@goodlife.presents
"These challenges have made it unfeasible to deliver the world-class lineup and experience that Australian teens have come to expect," a statement shared to Good Life Festival's official Instagram page reads.
"Since its inception in 2010, Good Life has been more than just a music festival – it's been a rite of passage for Australian teens.
"Our mission has always been to provide an affordable, drug- and alcohol-free event where young people can safely immerse themselves in live music and entertainment, fostering real connections in an increasingly digital world."
Good Life has played host to various local and international acts over the past 15 years, including Macklemore, A$AP Rocky, Avicii, The Kid Laroi and DJ Havana Brown.
Organisers promised the event will return in 2026.
"This isn't goodbye. We look forward to returning stronger in 2026," the statement added.
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This latest blow to Australia's live music scene follows a wave of festival cancellations over the past year.
High-profile events Groovin the Moo and Splendour in the Grass were both recently axed for the second year in a row.
Spilt Milk, Return to Rio and Souled Out have all also been canned in the past year, while the iconic Bluesfest announced this year's festival held in April will be its last.
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