The OCEAN SOUNDS 2025 line-up
We're thrilled to announce that for the first time ever, we will have not one, not two, but three incredible festival headliners! Together, they have achieved:
🏆 30 ARIA nominations 🏆
🥁 36 triple j Hottest 100 entries 🥁
🎶 Over 700 million streams 🎶
Birds of tokyo
Birds of Tokyo have grown from independent roots to become one of Australia's most popular contemporary rock bands. Songs like "Plans", "Lanterns", "This Fire", "Anchor" and "I'd Go With You Anywhere" have all been top 10 airplay hits and have lead to appearances at every major festival in this country, as well as headlining slots at the AFL Grand Final and NRL's flagship State of Origin game.
More than seventy Birds of Tokyo songs have featured on triple j, making them one of the station's three most played artists of this millennium. The band are also the only artist in history to win "Rock Work Of The Year" on five separate occasions at the prestigious APRA Awards.
BOY & BEAR
Boy & Bear have attained a level of staying power that most artists could only dream of; and all whilst maintaining their authentic vision and driving love for their craft. Achieving early career support from triple j Boy & Bear swiftly catapulted onto the world stage releasing their double-platinum debut album Moonfire in 2011, which went on to snag five coveted ARIA award wins. 2013's Harlequin Dream and 2015's Limit of Love strengthened Boy & Bear's expansive presence, with both albums charting at #1, and Harlequin Dream marking the group's second studio album to go Platinum. From 2019's Suck on Light to 2023's self-titled full length (both top 10 albums), Boy & Bear have continued to evolve and grow, gaining more and more fans from across the globe.
In addition to their five consecutive top 10 albums and over 250 million streams, Boy & Bear's live show is a uniquely compelling experience and has earned the band the glowing reputation as one of Australia's most outstanding live acts.
the cat empire
Aussie icons The Cat Empire have had an illustrious career, spanning decades and genres. Illuminating stages across the globe, the band are a magnetic force that have captivated millions of adoring fans with their high energy performances and explosive sound and visuals!
With the band’s infectious groove and vibrancy, audiences are guaranteed to shimmy, shake, and sing their way through a Cat Empire set.
With a history of multiple platinum records, awards, sold out tours and over 250 million streams – The Cat Empire have officially entered their golden era.
sUNSHINE AND DISCO FAITH CHOIR
Born in Melbourne, with a dream to impact the world, the Disco Faith Choir was the blessing of Sunshine-one of the city’s renowned DJ and producers, who was raised on the dancefloor and found community on the dancefloor. With a desire to unite anthemic club tracks with uplifting gospel and soul vocals, Sunshine took to the streets endeavouring to bring her studio output to life with the grandiose affections of a choir.
Performing for the first time in 2016, Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir was an instant hit. Having fused her infectious club-ready house and techno vision with a 12 piece choir, Sunshine was afire, merging a dynamic club set she was known for, with live and infectious gospel voices- bringing an energy to the room unlike anything else.
A true ode to dancefloor salvation, Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir serve to share the gospel of Disco Faith with those whose enthusiasm lives in the hands of the music.
Jem Cassar-Daley
As the enchanting siren of Australia's indie-pop realm, Jem Cassar-Daley has been a radiant fixture on the music stage since her debut in 2021.
Jem has earned a constellation of nominations and awards, notably the prestigious title of NIMA New Talent of the Year in 2022 and the esteemed QMA Indigenous Artist of the Year also in 2022 along with being named as the star to watch in 2023 in the Queensland Sunday Mail.
Jem's music has resonated far and wide, propelling her into the spotlight as she took center stage during Thelma Plum's national tour in 2022, The Great Escape in the UK in May 2023. and provided support for Busby Marou's national tour in 2023.
Beyond her musical prowess, Jem stands as a proud Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung woman, inheriting a legacy of storytelling that informs her artistry.
cool out sun
Cool Out Sun are a unique cross-cultural project composed of the super powers that are N'fa Jones, Sensible J and Nui Moon. The beats provocative, the lyrics powerfully imaginative; the outfit were playing major festivals before the release of a single track...
Their debut LP displays the group's creative diversity and freedom featuring guest artist Lamine Sonko. The collective invite a range of artist's influences to collaborate during live shows, diversifying an ever changing, seasonal soundscape in world/roots music.
ozone street
Ozone Street are a 4 piece surfy-blues outfit from the Bass Coast. Their sound has been described as “a refreshing blend of vintage blues and surf-inspired melodies that transport audiences to sun-soaked shores and dimly lit blues bars.” But don’t be fooled, the electrifying sound coming from these fresh faces is a force to be reckoned with.
Gritty, swampy vocals, tight drums, thumping bass and soulful guitar, wrapped up in stank and shot out of a cannon - It’ll shake you to your bones.