LOOKOUT 2027 | THE FRAY
February 2027

The Fray headlines Lookout Festival in 2027, with special guests Bastille, Dashboard Confessional & more.

Following an incredible, massive 6-date sell-out tour across Australia in 2025, multi-platinum alternative rock band, The Fray, are making a triumphant return down under in February 2027 headlining Lookout Festival.

The Fray will be supported by one hell of a line-up which will include British indie pop favourites, Bastille, along with Dashboard Confessional, and local alternative rockers, Killing Heidi (*not performing in Perth) and Little Birdy.

2027 tour dates

GENERAL ADMISSION

$169.90 plus fees
Read more + get tickets

PREMIUM GENERAL ADMISSION

$229.90 plus fees
  • Early Entry before other ticketholders
  • Dedicated Entry Lane
  • Dedicated Bar Lane
Read more + get tickets

LOOKOUT GARDEN BAR PREMIUM EXPERIENCE

$449.90 plus fees
  • One (1)  Premium General Admission ticket to see The Fray, Bastille, Dashboard Confessional and more live!
  • Dedicated entry lane into the venue
  • Access to the VIP Bar** area with:
    - Exclusive premium cash bar
    - Occasional Furniture and shade
  • Welcome Cocktail on arrival
  • Access to dedicated toilets
  • Designated check-in and onsite staff


**VIP Bar may be situated away from the main stage area.

Lookout Garden Bar Premium Experience is only available at outdoor festival shows

Ts & Cs apply

Read more + get tickets

THE FRAY MEET & GREET PACKAGE

$400.00 plus fees
  • One Premium General Admission ticket
  • Early entry into the festival
  • Exclusive Meet & Greet with The Fray
  • Personal photograph with The Fray
  • Limited edition tour poster; autographed
  • Meet & Greet laminate
  • Priority merchandise shopping

*Limited availability
**M&G with The Fray only

Read more + get tickets
Image THE FRAY

THE FRAY

Following a triumphant return in 2024 after a decade-long hiatus, The Fray continue their next chapter with the release of their highly anticipated new album, A Light That Waits, arriving March 13. The album’s title track will be released January 23, marking the band’s first full-length body of new music in years and signaling a renewed creative era defined by emotional clarity and cinematic songwriting.  

The multi-Platinum-selling band, composed of lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Joe King, guitarist Dave Welsh, and drummer Ben Wysocki, rose to prominence in the early 2000s with a soul-searching alt-rock sound that was both expansive and intimate. Over the course of their career, The Fray have earned four GRAMMY Award nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, multiple Billboard Top 10 hits, and a devoted global fanbase. Their breakout single, “How to Save a Life,” is RIAA Diamond-certified, spent 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a defining anthem through its association with ABC’s Emmy-winning series Grey’s Anatomy.  

Praised by Rolling Stone for their “stick-in-your-head hooks and eloquent narratives” and by the Los Angeles Times for their “melodically rich” songwriting, the band’s 2005 debut album How to Save a Life is RIAA-certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. and remains one of the best-selling digital debuts of all time. In support of A Light That Waits, The Fray will launch their new North American run, the Summer of Light Tour, with special guest Dashboard Confessional, kicking off in Canada this May and continuing throughout the summer.  

 

Read more +
Image BASTILLE

BASTILLE

Over the course of over a decade together, Bastille’s unique sound – that cinematic, melancholic pop that masks the bleak realities reflected in their lyrics – has connected with audiences across the globe like no other British band in recent memory. In 2011 South Londoner, Dan Smith, started Bastille alone in his bedroom, releasing 300 copies of Bastille’s debut single. Relentless gigging, genuine word of mouth, some smartly curated mixtapes meant that within a few years — and with Chris Wood (drums), Will Farquarson (guitar) and Kyle Simmons (keyboards) added to the line-up – Bastille became a global phenomenon.

The band’s chart-conquering twice No.1 debut album ‘Bad Blood’, which featured the international hit, ‘Pompeii’ was the biggest-selling digital album of 2013. They became that year’s biggest-selling global breakthrough act, with over a billion Spotify streams earning them the British Breakthrough Act award at the 2014 Brits, along with two Grammy nominations. Since then ‘Bad Blood’ has gone triple platinum and sold over 1 million copies in the UK alone. 

With over 11 million records sold, 6 UK top 40 singles and 1.7 billion video views, Bastille continue to be one of the world’s most streamed bands.

Read more +
Image DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

Singer/songwriter Christopher Carrabba became the poster boy for a generation of emo fans in the early 2000s. Armed with an acoustic guitar and soul-baring song lyrics, he christened his new project Dashboard Confessional -- named after a lyric in "The Sharp Hint of New Tears" -- and began releasing material in 2000.

By 2001's The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most, Dashboard Confessional had evolved into a full-fledged band, but Carrabba nevertheless remained the focal point of both the group and the rejuvenated emo genre. The band hit its mainstream peak with mid-decade releases A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar (2003) and Dusk and Summer (2006), releasing two more studio albums before retreating from the spotlight for almost a decade. Their only 2010s effort, Crooked Shadows, was issued in 2018. By the time they released a greatest-hits retrospective in 2020, they had become respected scene veterans with decades of earnest, timeless tracks.

Read more +
Image KILLING HEIDI

KILLING HEIDI

Killing Heidi are officially forever. Twenty years ago, when the disarming folk-pop of Kettle launched Ella and Jesse Hooper into high radio rotation, it was something neither expected. But tour after tour, the Violet Town siblings are finding their explosive power pop more entrenched in the Oz rock pantheon.      

There's a whole generation that doesn't need reminding that the early '00s belonged to Killing Heidi. Weir hit #2 and Mascara #14 in Triple J’s Hottest 100. Debut album Reflector won four major ARIA awards and sold 4 times platinum as Ella and Jesse took out the prestigious APRA Songwriters of the Year award in 2001.  

Read more +
Image LITTLE BIRDY

LITTLE BIRDY

In 2025, Little Birdy returned from their 14 year hiatus for an illustrious sold-out tour celebrating the 21st anniversary of their iconic debut album, bigbiglove.

Since their inception in 2003, Little Birdy has captivated audiences with their live energy and a sound that blends indie rock with a unique vulnerability. Honing their iconic sound in the Perth music scene, the band quickly cemented themselves as one of Australia's most influential alternative pop acts, led by the unmistakable emotional singularity of frontwoman Katy Steele’s voice.

Their debut album bigbiglove became a defining release of the mid-2000s - anchored by unforgettable tracks like "Relapse" and "Beautiful To Me" which landed at #8 on Triple J’s Hottest 100. The album debuted at #5 on the ARIA charts, achieved platinum status, and spawned a sold-out national tour that saw fans singing every word in packed venues across Australia.

Read more +

PLAYING TIMES

1:30pm ✦ Early Entry
2:00pm ✦ Gates
3:00pm - 3:40pm ✦ Little Birdy
4:00pm - 4:45pm ✦ Killing Heidi
5:05pm - 6:05pm ✦ Dashboard Confessional
6:35pm - 7:50pm ✦ Bastille
8:20pm - 9:35pm ✦ The Fray


*Artist line-up and playing times are subject to change

ABOUT THE VENUE

Torquay Common is located on the corner of Bell Street and Surf Beach Drive, Torquay VIC. Get directions

This magnificent site is open-air, and patrons can bring a camp chair to the event. Please note that picnic rugs are not permitted.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

TRANSPORT / PARKING
There will be limited public parking available at Spring Creek Reserve. We suggest you use public transport, taxi, or rideshare services.


ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Limited parking for Accessible Permit Holders only, is located off Surf Beach Drive. Traffic management will be available to direct. Accessible Parking is not always assured, however, in the absence of parking close to the gates, alternatives will be provided.


RIDESHARE / TAXI pickup/dropoff
Located on Bell Street in between the two roundabouts (corner of Bell Street and Surf Beach Drive).

WHAT TO BRING

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Tickets. Print at home or download to your device before arrival
  • Credit card or debit card (for merch, bars & food)
  • ID (This event is strictly 18+)
  • Fully charged phone
  • Sealed plastic bottles of water (not carbonated / not glass/metal)
  • Can be refilled at drinking water stations
  • Weather protection - sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, rain poncho
  • Footwear must be worn at all times (thongs are ok)
     
    OPTIONAL PERMITTED ITEMS:
  • Small bag / backpack (no larger than A3)
  • Cooler bag (hard eskies not permitted)
  • Small Quantity of food/snacks
  • High back fold up chair (optional)
    A standard camp chair is suitable - No low beach chairs, reclining chairs, or moon chairs.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Aerosol cans
  • Alcohol - can not be brought in or out of the event
  • Beverages - Soft Drink & Non Alcoholic (apart from Still Sealed Water)
  • Beach Trolleys
  • Cameras - no professional standard or video cameras
  • Eskies (soft cooler bags are ok)
  • Glass/Flasks/Thermoses
  • Metal cutlery, scissors or knives of any sort (including cheese knives)
  • Picnic rugs / Picnic baskets
  • Pets
  • Scooters/Bicycles
  • Selfie sticks
  • Umbrellas, marquees or shade tents
  • Offensive Clothing / MC Club Attire
  • Weapons or items that are deemed unsafe
  • Any other objects considered by the Promoter and the Venue to be dangerous or capable of causing a public nuisance that could be used to distract, obstruct or interfere with any performer

FOOD & BEVERAGE

This event will have a large range of food and beverage outlets open for the duration of the day. A public Bar will operate offering a range of Beer, Wine, Cider, Spirits and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. All vendors will accept cash or card payments.

MERCHANDISE

The Merchandising Truck will be located adjacent to the main bar and will feature a large range of official Lookout Merchandise, as well as artist offerings.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

All Ages Event.

Under 18's must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by a Parent of Legal Guardian.

FIRST AID

First Aid is located on site for the duration of the event. If you are feeling unwell or need medical attention at any time, please visit the First Aid Marquee.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Our outdoor concert sites are predominantly flat grassland and at times, part of the venue can be soft and boggy. For patrons in a wheelchair, there will be an accessible viewing area. However, being accompanied by a carer is recommended.

PARKING: Limited parking for Accessible Permit Holders only, is located off Surf Beach Drive. Traffic management will be available to direct. Accessible Parking is not always assured, however, in the absence of parking close to the gates, alternatives will be provided.

ACCESSIBLE AREA: Once inside the venue an accessible viewing area is available approx. 50m from the stage. Accessible bathrooms are located in close proximity to this area. The area is reserved for accessible patrons and their immediate accredited carer.

Please note that this is an outdoor venue with uneven surfaces and is open to the elements.

For any accessibility enquiries ahead of the event, we encourage patrons to contact us in advance so we can provide the best possible support. If you require any assistance on the day, please ask one of our staff.


We have made a number of provisions to ensure our events are accessible to all. These include provision of a complimentary carer ticket, accessible entrance lanes and accessible toilet facilities.

To purchase accessible tickets or to book a ticket using a Companion Card, please CLICK HERE

BOX OFFICE

The Box Office is located at the concert entry point and will be open from 60 minutes prior to gates opening, and until the headline artist commences.

Please have your ticket downloaded and ready to scan at the gate, with your phone brightness turned up.

TICKETING POLICY

The official ticketing agency for this event is Ticketmaster. Lookout takes no responsibility for tickets purchased outside of the official agency. Tickets purchased through third parties such as Viagogo, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Ebay or other sites are done so at the customer’s own risk. Fraudulent tickets will not be honoured.

Once a ticket purchase is completed, there are no refunds or exchanges available. In purchasing a ticket to this event, the purchaser acknowledges that any government mandates, public health orders or inability to attend due to illness or other changed circumstances does not render the purchaser eligibility for a refund or exchange.

WEATHER POLICY

This event is an open-air concert that will proceed rain, hail or shine. In the very unlikely event of a cancellation, ticketholders will be advised by SMS, Email and social media.

The event will only be cancelled if the site is deemed unsafe to proceed/continue. This decision will be made by Event Management, Venue Management and Emergency Services. Patrons are advised to come prepared for the elements with appropriate attire, footwear, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and rain poncho.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

It is a condition of entry that all bags, chairs and personal belongings are presented to Security Staff for inspection.

Patrons detected with contraband items such as alcohol will be refused entry without refund.

Please also note that the event has a no Pass Out policy, so please come prepared for the full day.

GENERAL ADMISSION

$169.90 plus fees

Lawn General Admission ticket holders can bring picnic rugs or seats if desired. Low-to-the-ground beach style chairs are recommended in the Lawn General Admission area. High back (deck/camping) chairs are permitted, however will be positioned at the rear of the venue.

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GENERAL ADMISSION DECK

$229.90 plus fees
  • Early Entry before other ticketholders
  • Dedicated Entry Lane

The Deck is a standing only section. Chairs, picnics and eskies are not permitted in this area.

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LOOKOUT GARDEN BAR PREMIUM EXPERIENCE

$449.90 plus fees
  • One (1) General Admission Deck ticket to see The Fray, Bastille, Dashboard Confessional and more live!
  • Dedicated entry lane into the venue
  • Access to the VIP Bar area* with:
    - Exclusive premium cash bar
    - Occasional furniture and shade
  • Welcome Cocktail on arrival
  • Access to dedicated toilets
  • Designated check-in and onsite staff


*VIP Bar may be situated away from the main stage area.

Ts & Cs apply

Read more + get tickets

THE FRAY MEET & GREET PACKAGE

$400.00 plus fees
  • One General Admission Deck ticket
  • Early entry into the festival
  • Exclusive Meet & Greet with The Fray
  • Personal photograph with The Fray
  • Limited edition tour poster; autographed
  • Meet & Greet laminate
  • Priority merchandise shopping

*Limited availability
**M&G with The Fray only

Read more + get tickets
Image THE FRAY

THE FRAY

Following a triumphant return in 2024 after a decade-long hiatus, The Fray continue their next chapter with the release of their highly anticipated new album, A Light That Waits, arriving March 13. The album’s title track will be released January 23, marking the band’s first full-length body of new music in years and signaling a renewed creative era defined by emotional clarity and cinematic songwriting.  

The multi-Platinum-selling band, composed of lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Joe King, guitarist Dave Welsh, and drummer Ben Wysocki, rose to prominence in the early 2000s with a soul-searching alt-rock sound that was both expansive and intimate. Over the course of their career, The Fray have earned four GRAMMY Award nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, multiple Billboard Top 10 hits, and a devoted global fanbase. Their breakout single, “How to Save a Life,” is RIAA Diamond-certified, spent 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a defining anthem through its association with ABC’s Emmy-winning series Grey’s Anatomy.  

Praised by Rolling Stone for their “stick-in-your-head hooks and eloquent narratives” and by the Los Angeles Times for their “melodically rich” songwriting, the band’s 2005 debut album How to Save a Life is RIAA-certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. and remains one of the best-selling digital debuts of all time. In support of A Light That Waits, The Fray will launch their new North American run, the Summer of Light Tour, with special guest Dashboard Confessional, kicking off in Canada this May and continuing throughout the summer.  

 

Read more +
Image BASTILLE

BASTILLE

Over the course of over a decade together, Bastille’s unique sound – that cinematic, melancholic pop that masks the bleak realities reflected in their lyrics – has connected with audiences across the globe like no other British band in recent memory. In 2011 South Londoner, Dan Smith, started Bastille alone in his bedroom, releasing 300 copies of Bastille’s debut single. Relentless gigging, genuine word of mouth, some smartly curated mixtapes meant that within a few years — and with Chris Wood (drums), Will Farquarson (guitar) and Kyle Simmons (keyboards) added to the line-up – Bastille became a global phenomenon.

The band’s chart-conquering twice No.1 debut album ‘Bad Blood’, which featured the international hit, ‘Pompeii’ was the biggest-selling digital album of 2013. They became that year’s biggest-selling global breakthrough act, with over a billion Spotify streams earning them the British Breakthrough Act award at the 2014 Brits, along with two Grammy nominations. Since then ‘Bad Blood’ has gone triple platinum and sold over 1 million copies in the UK alone. 

With over 11 million records sold, 6 UK top 40 singles and 1.7 billion video views, Bastille continue to be one of the world’s most streamed bands.

Read more +
Image DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

Singer/songwriter Christopher Carrabba became the poster boy for a generation of emo fans in the early 2000s. Armed with an acoustic guitar and soul-baring song lyrics, he christened his new project Dashboard Confessional -- named after a lyric in "The Sharp Hint of New Tears" -- and began releasing material in 2000.

By 2001's The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most, Dashboard Confessional had evolved into a full-fledged band, but Carrabba nevertheless remained the focal point of both the group and the rejuvenated emo genre. The band hit its mainstream peak with mid-decade releases A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar (2003) and Dusk and Summer (2006), releasing two more studio albums before retreating from the spotlight for almost a decade. Their only 2010s effort, Crooked Shadows, was issued in 2018. By the time they released a greatest-hits retrospective in 2020, they had become respected scene veterans with decades of earnest, timeless tracks.

Read more +
Image LITTLE BIRDY

LITTLE BIRDY

In 2025, Little Birdy returned from their 14 year hiatus for an illustrious sold-out tour celebrating the 21st anniversary of their iconic debut album, bigbiglove.

Since their inception in 2003, Little Birdy has captivated audiences with their live energy and a sound that blends indie rock with a unique vulnerability. Honing their iconic sound in the Perth music scene, the band quickly cemented themselves as one of Australia's most influential alternative pop acts, led by the unmistakable emotional singularity of frontwoman Katy Steele’s voice.

Their debut album bigbiglove became a defining release of the mid-2000s - anchored by unforgettable tracks like "Relapse" and "Beautiful To Me" which landed at #8 on Triple J’s Hottest 100. The album debuted at #5 on the ARIA charts, achieved platinum status, and spawned a sold-out national tour that saw fans singing every word in packed venues across Australia.

Read more +

WHAT ARE THE PLAYING TIMES?

4:00pm ✦ Gates

4:40pm - 5:20pm ✦ Little Birdy
5:40pm - 6:40pm ✦ Dashboard Confessional
7:10pm - 8:25pm ✦ Bastille
8:55pm - 10:10pm ✦ The Fray

*Artist line-up and playing times are subject to change

HOW DO I GET THERE?

This event is located at Perth's spectacular Kings Park & Botanic Garden

Public Transport
There are a range of public transport options connecting you to Kings Park & Botanic Garden. Please refer to the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your journey.


Shuttle Bus Service
Shuttle buses run along May Drive from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with one service picking up patrons at the lighting towers and another service picking up from Jorang and Poolgarla carparks within Kings Park, both delivering to the main gate (Gate 1). Please note this is a ONE-WAY SERVICE ONLY to help inbound patrons enter the show — there are no return shuttle services. We kindly ask for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Perth.

WHAT TO BRING

Picnic rug and hamper, jacket, sun hat, sunscreen, sealed plastic bottled water/soft drink only (NO BYO Alcohol), comfy shoes and good vibes.

Empty aluminium or plastic water bottles are permitted to be brought into the venue for free filling at the water stations.

Low-to-the-ground beach style chairs are recommended in the General Admission area. High back (deck/camping) chairs are permitted, however will be positioned at the rear of the venue.

A seating area is provided for those with wheelchair requirements.

​My General Admission tickets say "GENADM" but have row and seat number on them - what does this mean? 

This is for ticket tracking purposes only. This information does not mean you have a reserved seat for the event.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items are prohibited from entering the venue:

  • Glass (Small perfume bottles are permitted).
  • Alcohol and Illicit Drugs.
  • Drones, professional audio or video recording or broadcasting equipment including SLR or Go Pro (mobile phones permitted), tripods and selfie sticks.
  • Trolleys, Wagons & Carts.
  • Umbrellas and shade structures including tents.
  • Free standing tables (including cheese tables)
  • Sporting equipment.
  • Metal cutlery, Wine Spikes & Knives
  • Unsealed drink containers (Sealed soft drink, 0% alcohol, juice, etc & soft reusable water bottles permitted. No Glass or Metal water bottles)
  • Gang related masks, headwear or helmets.
  • Weapons or dangerous goods such as aerosols, flares, fireworks, lasers or laser pointers.
  • Large Items – bean bags & air beds, tables, sun shelters, picnic tables (A3 sized cheeseboard tables up to 20cm tall permitted), reclining chairs
  • No large eskies (Bags and soft eskies NO LARGER than A3 are permitted)
  • Third party promotional material such as stickers, flyers, posters, wristbands or tickets.
  • Items that in the opinion of the Promoter and Venue could cause harm or public nuisance.

From time-to-time, shows will have different prohibited items due to specific requirements.

All bags, containers and items are subject to a full search at entry to ensure the safety of patrons. Certain confiscated items can be collected from the cloakroom via security. The Promoter does not take responsibility or liability for cloaked items or items you bring to the venue. Please see Kings Park Conditions of Entry for further information.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

A wide range of food options to suit all tastes and budgets will be available for purchase at the venue. Visit jdsfastfoods.com.au to view food vendors in attendance, menus and to pre-order grazing boxes. Patrons can also visit ticketmaster.com.au to pre-order grazing boxes. Alternatively, patrons may bring their own food/picnic. Please be aware of prohibited items listed under “Prohibited Items”.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

This event is strictly 18+

TICKETING POLICY

Tickets for this event are sold via Ticketmaster

This is a licensed event. All patrons, including minors & babies, must have a valid ticket for entry.

Companion cards are accepted for all Mellen Events / Face To Face Touring shows at Kings Park however there may be some restrictions on VIP tickets.

WEATHER POLICY

This event is an open-air concert that will proceed rain, hail or shine. In the very unlikely event of a cancellation, ticketholders will be advised by SMS, Email and social media.

Umbrellas are not permitted into the venue. 

GENERAL ADMISSION

$169.90 plus fees
Read more + get tickets

PREMIUM GENERAL ADMISSION

$229.90 plus fees
  • Early Entry before other ticketholders
  • Dedicated Entry Lane
  • Dedicated Bar Lane
Read more + get tickets

LOOKOUT GARDEN BAR PREMIUM EXPERIENCE

$449.90 plus fees
    • One (1)  Premium General Admission ticket to see The Fray, Bastille, Dashboard Confessional and more live!
    • Dedicated entry lane into the venue
    • Access to the VIP Bar** area with:
      - Exclusive premium cash bar
      - Occasional Furniture and shade
    • Welcome Cocktail on arrival
    • Access to dedicated toilets
    • Designated check-in and onsite staff


    **VIP Bar may be situated away from the main stage area.

    Lookout Garden Bar Premium Experience is only available at outdoor festival shows

    Ts & Cs apply

Read more + get tickets

THE FRAY MEET & GREET PACKAGE

$400.00 plus fees
  • One Premium General Admission ticket
  • Early entry into the festival
  • Exclusive Meet & Greet with The Fray
  • Personal photograph with The Fray
  • Limited edition tour poster; autographed
  • Meet & Greet laminate
  • Priority merchandise shopping

*Limited availability
**M&G with The Fray only

Read more + get tickets
Image THE FRAY

THE FRAY

Following a triumphant return in 2024 after a decade-long hiatus, The Fray continue their next chapter with the release of their highly anticipated new album, A Light That Waits, arriving March 13. The album’s title track will be released January 23, marking the band’s first full-length body of new music in years and signaling a renewed creative era defined by emotional clarity and cinematic songwriting.  

The multi-Platinum-selling band, composed of lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Joe King, guitarist Dave Welsh, and drummer Ben Wysocki, rose to prominence in the early 2000s with a soul-searching alt-rock sound that was both expansive and intimate. Over the course of their career, The Fray have earned four GRAMMY Award nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, multiple Billboard Top 10 hits, and a devoted global fanbase. Their breakout single, “How to Save a Life,” is RIAA Diamond-certified, spent 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a defining anthem through its association with ABC’s Emmy-winning series Grey’s Anatomy.  

Praised by Rolling Stone for their “stick-in-your-head hooks and eloquent narratives” and by the Los Angeles Times for their “melodically rich” songwriting, the band’s 2005 debut album How to Save a Life is RIAA-certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. and remains one of the best-selling digital debuts of all time. In support of A Light That Waits, The Fray will launch their new North American run, the Summer of Light Tour, with special guest Dashboard Confessional, kicking off in Canada this May and continuing throughout the summer.  

 

Read more +
Image BASTILLE

BASTILLE

Over the course of over a decade together, Bastille’s unique sound – that cinematic, melancholic pop that masks the bleak realities reflected in their lyrics – has connected with audiences across the globe like no other British band in recent memory. In 2011 South Londoner, Dan Smith, started Bastille alone in his bedroom, releasing 300 copies of Bastille’s debut single. Relentless gigging, genuine word of mouth, some smartly curated mixtapes meant that within a few years — and with Chris Wood (drums), Will Farquarson (guitar) and Kyle Simmons (keyboards) added to the line-up – Bastille became a global phenomenon.

The band’s chart-conquering twice No.1 debut album ‘Bad Blood’, which featured the international hit, ‘Pompeii’ was the biggest-selling digital album of 2013. They became that year’s biggest-selling global breakthrough act, with over a billion Spotify streams earning them the British Breakthrough Act award at the 2014 Brits, along with two Grammy nominations. Since then ‘Bad Blood’ has gone triple platinum and sold over 1 million copies in the UK alone. 

With over 11 million records sold, 6 UK top 40 singles and 1.7 billion video views, Bastille continue to be one of the world’s most streamed bands.

Read more +
Image DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

Singer/songwriter Christopher Carrabba became the poster boy for a generation of emo fans in the early 2000s. Armed with an acoustic guitar and soul-baring song lyrics, he christened his new project Dashboard Confessional -- named after a lyric in "The Sharp Hint of New Tears" -- and began releasing material in 2000.

By 2001's The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most, Dashboard Confessional had evolved into a full-fledged band, but Carrabba nevertheless remained the focal point of both the group and the rejuvenated emo genre. The band hit its mainstream peak with mid-decade releases A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar (2003) and Dusk and Summer (2006), releasing two more studio albums before retreating from the spotlight for almost a decade. Their only 2010s effort, Crooked Shadows, was issued in 2018. By the time they released a greatest-hits retrospective in 2020, they had become respected scene veterans with decades of earnest, timeless tracks.

Read more +
Image KILLING HEIDI

KILLING HEIDI

Killing Heidi are officially forever. Twenty years ago, when the disarming folk-pop of Kettle launched Ella and Jesse Hooper into high radio rotation, it was something neither expected. But tour after tour, the Violet Town siblings are finding their explosive power pop more entrenched in the Oz rock pantheon.      

There's a whole generation that doesn't need reminding that the early '00s belonged to Killing Heidi. Weir hit #2 and Mascara #14 in Triple J’s Hottest 100. Debut album Reflector won four major ARIA awards and sold 4 times platinum as Ella and Jesse took out the prestigious APRA Songwriters of the Year award in 2001.  

Read more +
Image LITTLE BIRDY

LITTLE BIRDY

In 2025, Little Birdy returned from their 14 year hiatus for an illustrious sold-out tour celebrating the 21st anniversary of their iconic debut album, bigbiglove.

Since their inception in 2003, Little Birdy has captivated audiences with their live energy and a sound that blends indie rock with a unique vulnerability. Honing their iconic sound in the Perth music scene, the band quickly cemented themselves as one of Australia's most influential alternative pop acts, led by the unmistakable emotional singularity of frontwoman Katy Steele’s voice.

Their debut album bigbiglove became a defining release of the mid-2000s - anchored by unforgettable tracks like "Relapse" and "Beautiful To Me" which landed at #8 on Triple J’s Hottest 100. The album debuted at #5 on the ARIA charts, achieved platinum status, and spawned a sold-out national tour that saw fans singing every word in packed venues across Australia.

Read more +

PLAYING TIMES

1:00pm ✦ Gates
2:00pm - 2:40pm ✦ Little Birdy
3:00pm - 3:45pm ✦ Killing Heidi
4:05pm - 5:05pm ✦ Dashboard Confessional
5:35pm - 6:50pm ✦ Bastille
7:20pm – 8:35pm ✦ The Fray


*Artist line-up and playing times are subject to change

ABOUT THE VENUE

Speers Point Park is located on Park Rd, Speers Point NSW 2284. 

Get directions to the venue here.

 

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Patron Parking is available at:
✦ Park Rd Carpark – turn into Park Rd off of The Esplanade
✦ Macquarie Fields Via Creek Reserve Rd | from 1:30pm only – Turn onto Creek Reserve Rd off of Five Islands Rd (The Esplanade) Roundabout, take the first left.

Ride Share Drop-off/Pick Up
Points are located within the boat ramp car park adjacent to the site.

Accessible Parking
Parking for Accessible Permit holders will be located at the Boat ramp car park, adjacent to the site and entrance gates close by. Traffic management will be there to assist.

LEAVING THE VENUE AFTER THE SHOW
Please be prepared and allow some time to leave the venue if you are driving. Expect delays. Your patience is appreciated. Also please respect our neighbours.

WHAT TO BRING

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Tickets. Print at home or download to your device before arrival
  • Credit card or debit card (for merch, bars & food)
  • ID (This event is strictly 18+)
  • Fully charged phone
  • Sealed plastic bottles of water (not carbonated / not glass/metal)
  • Can be refilled at drinking water stations
  • Weather protection - sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, rain poncho
  • Footwear must be worn at all times (thongs are ok)
     
    OPTIONAL PERMITTED ITEMS:
  • Small bag / backpack (no larger than A3)
  • Cooler bag (hard eskies not permitted)
  • Small Quantity of food/snacks
  • High back fold up chair (optional)
    A standard camp chair is suitable - No low beach chairs, reclining chairs, or moon chairs.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

PROHIBITED ITEMS 

  • Aerosol cans
  • Alcohol. You may not bring in or leave with any alcohol whatsoever.
  • Cameras - no professional standard or video cameras
  • Chairs
  • Glass
  • Flasks/Thermoses
  • Metal cutlery, scissors, or knives of any sort
  • Large prams (small prams or pusher is ok)
  • Hard Eskies (small cooler bags are ok)
  • Picnic blankets (small blanket for a baby or toddler is ok)
  • Selfie sticks
  • Umbrellas, marquees or shade tents
  • Weapons or items that are deemed unsafe
  • Any other objects considered by the Promoter and the Venue to be dangerous or capable of causing a public nuisance that could be used to distract, obstruct, or interfere with any performer

FOOD & BEVERAGE

This is a fully catered venue with a range of bar and food options.

You may bring SEALED plastic bottles of water. No glass. Free drinking water will be available in the venue and patrons may refill their bottles. You may bring a small quantity of your own food/snacks.

You can bring in a cooler bag or picnic basket.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

All Ages Event.

Under 18's must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by a Parent of Legal Guardian.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Our outdoor concert sites are predominantly flat grass parkland and in some cases beach areas, and at times, part of the venue can be soft and boggy. For patrons with accessibility needs, being accompanied by a carer is recommended.

There is an Accessible Viewing Area with an Accessible toilet. This can accommodate all registered wheelchair patrons and their companion. Only one carer per person unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Entry: An Accessible Entry Lane will be available for those in a wheelchair and accessibility requirements. Please look out for signage on arrival.

 If you require any assistance on the day, please ask one of our staff.

We have made a number of provisions to ensure our events are accessible to all. These include provision of a complimentary carer ticket, accessible entrance lanes and accessible toilet facilities.

To purchase accessible tickets or to book a ticket using a Companion Card, please CLICK HERE

BOX OFFICE

Tickets are to be purchased online prior to the event and tickets will be sent via email. One box office will be in operation and located near the main entrance where, if relevant, you can collect your ticket or speak to a Ticketmaster representative.

TICKETING POLICY

The official ticketing agency for this event is Ticketmaster. Lookout takes no responsibility for tickets purchased outside of the official agency. Tickets purchased through third parties such as Viagogo, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Ebay or other sites are done so at the customer’s own risk. Fraudulent tickets will not be honoured.

Once a ticket purchase is completed, there are no refunds or exchanges available. In purchasing a ticket to this event, the purchaser acknowledges that any government mandates, public health orders or inability to attend due to illness or other changed circumstances does not render the purchaser eligibility for a refund or exchange.

GENERAL ADMISSION

$169.90 plus fees
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PREMIUM GENERAL ADMISSION

$229.90 plus fees
  • Early Entry before other ticketholders
  • Dedicated Entry Lane
  • Dedicated Bar Lane
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WATERVIEW VIP

$249.90 plus fees
  • Inclusions:
    • Private viewing area at the rear of the site
    • Private bar and toilets
    • Express VIP entry
    • Light canapés served once at 4pm
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OASIS VIP

$249.90 plus fees

Inclusions:

  • Private viewing area at the rear of site
  • Private bar and toilets
  • Express VIP entry
  • Light canapes served once at 4pm
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THE DECK VIP

$269.90 plus fees

Inclusions:

  • Private viewing area at the rear of the site
  • Private bar and toilets
  • Express VIP entry
  • Light canapés served once at 4pm
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PLATINUM VIP

$399.90 plus fees

Inclusions:

  • Access to the Pumicestone Room upstairs with air con
  • Private bar and toilets
  • Light canapes served from 2pm
  • Gourmet Buffet
  • 4 hour beverage package (inc beer, wine, sparkling wine, soft drinks & water) from 2pm
  • Express VIP entry
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THE FRAY MEET & GREET PACKAGE

$400.00 plus fees
  • One Premium General Admission ticket
  • Early entry into the festival
  • Exclusive Meet & Greet with The Fray
  • Personal photograph with The Fray
  • Limited edition tour poster; autographed
  • Meet & Greet laminate
  • Priority merchandise shopping

*Limited availability
**M&G with The Fray only

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PLAYING TIMES

1:00pm ✦ Gates
2:00pm - 2:40pm✦ Little Birdy
3:00pm - 3:45pm ✦ Killing Heidi
4:05pm - 5:05pm ✦ Dashboard Confessional
5:35pm - 6:50pm ✦ Bastille
7:20pm – 8:35pm ✦ The Fray

*Artist line-up and playing times are subject to change

ABOUT THE VENUE

Sandstone Point Hotel is located at 1800 Bribie Island Road Sandstone Point. This magnificent site is open air, and patrons are encouraged to bring a low back camp chair (max 20cm leg height) to the event. Please note that picnic rugs are not permitted.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

PARKING
Parking is available on site which is a short distance to the main entry gates. Parking passes can be pre purchased for $10.00 + BF from the venue website or $15.00 on the day. Please note that as traffic will be at a premium there will be delays in entering and exiting the venue. Please prepare with this in mind.

BUSES
It is recommended that you utilise the venue’s bus service to arrive and leave the event. Pickup and drop off available from a variety of locations. More information & bookings can be found HERE.

DROP-OFF ZONE 
There is a dedicated concert drop-off zone, which will be signposted.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Unreserved accessible parking is available near the venue entrance.Please inform car parking attendants and security upon arrival, and follow all signage and directions provided by traffic staff to reach the designated area.

WHAT TO BRING

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Tickets. Print at home or download to your device before arrival
  • Credit card or debit card (for merch, bars & food)
  • ID (This event is strictly 18+)
  • Fully charged phone
  • Sealed plastic bottles of water (not carbonated / not glass/metal)
  • Can be refilled at drinking water stations
  • Weather protection - sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, rain poncho
  • Footwear must be worn at all times (thongs are ok)
     
    OPTIONAL PERMITTED ITEMS:
  • Small bag / backpack (no larger than A3)
  • Cooler bag (hard eskies not permitted)
  • Small Quantity of food/snacks
  • Low Back Camp Chair (max leg height 20cm)
  • Non-Professional Camera (No professional lenses or video cameras)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Items strictly prohibited from entry include:

  • Picnic Rugs
  • Alcohol
  • Food
  • Soft Drink & Non Alcoholic Beverages (apart from 1 Bottle Still Sealed Water)
  • Umbrellas
  • Cheese Knives
  • Glass
  • Glass Jars
  • Metal Cutlery
  • Shade Structures
  • Tents and Canopies
  • Offensive Clothing
  • MC Club Attire
  • Bicycles
  • Scooters
  • Trolleys
  • Pets

FOOD & BEVERAGE

This event will have a large range of food and beverage outlets open for the duration of the day. Please note, no outside food is allowed. A public Bar will operate offering a range of Beer, Wine, Cider, Spirits and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. All vendors will accept cash or card payments.

MERCHANDISE

The Merchandising Truck will be on site and will feature a large range of official Lookout Merchandise, as well as artist offerings.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

VIP Ticket areas are strictly 18+

General Admission and Premium General Admission is All Ages.
Under 18's must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by a Parent of Legal Guardian.

FIRST AID

First Aid is located on site for the duration of the event. If you are feeling unwell or need medical attention at any time, please visit the First Aid Marquee.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Unreserved accessible parking is available near the hotel entry. Please follow signage and directions of traffic staff to this area. Once inside the venue, an accessible viewing area is available approximately 50 metres from the stage front. The accessible viewing area is at ground level. The area is reserved for disabled patrons and their immediate accredited carer.

An accessible bathroom is located in the main hotel building or external toilet compounds.

Please note that this is an outdoor venue with uneven surfaces and is open to the elements.

If you require any assistance on the day, please ask one of our staff.

BOX OFFICE

The Box Office is located at the concert entry point and will be open from 60 minutes prior to gates opening, and until the headline artist commences.

Please have your ticket downloaded and ready to scan at the gate, with your phone brightness turned up.

TICKETING POLICY

The official ticketing agency for this event is Ticketmaster. Lookout takes no responsibility for tickets purchased outside of the official agency. Tickets purchased through third parties such as Viagogo, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Ebay or other sites are done so at the customer’s own risk. Fraudulent tickets will not be honoured.

Once a ticket purchase is completed, there are no refunds or exchanges available. In purchasing a ticket to this event, the purchaser acknowledges that any government mandates, public health orders or inability to attend due to illness or other changed circumstances does not render the purchaser eligibility for a refund or exchange.

WEATHER POLICY

This event is an open-air concert that will proceed rain, hail or shine. In the very unlikely event of a cancellation, ticketholders will be advised by SMS, Email and social media.

The event will only be cancelled if the site is deemed unsafe to proceed/continue. This decision will be made by Event Management, Venue Management and Emergency Services. Patrons are advised to come prepared for the elements with appropriate attire, footwear, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and rain poncho.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

It is a condition of entry that all bags, chairs and personal belongings are presented to Security Staff for inspection.

Patrons detected with contraband items such as alcohol will be refused entry without refund.

Please also note that the event has a no Pass Out policy, so please come prepared for the full day.

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