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Fontaines D.C., The Hayley Williams Show Headline 2027 Laneway Festival

The trans-Tasman fest is entering its 22nd edition.

Fontaines D.C. and The Hayley Williams Show are set to headline the 2027 Laneway Festival, which will tour four Australian and New Zealand cities during the southern summer. This is the 22nd edition of the festival, known for its carefully curated lineup of alternative, hip hop, punk, and indie acts. Other artists joining the bill include Slayyyter, ADÉLA, Kim Petras, MUNA, Ninajirachi, and Rico Nasty.

Fontaines D.C. and Jane Remover will headline both the Perth and Adelaide shows, which have been scaled down. Tiffany Day will perform at the Perth leg. Pre-sales for the festival opened on October 7 and will go on sale for the general public on October 8. The 2027 festival will feature locations in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland.

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