{
  "id": 513660,
  "title": "Limp Bizkit return to headline loud and proud Aussie festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/limp-bizkit-return-to-headline-loud-and-proud-aussie-festival",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T23:56:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-11/good-things-festival-2026-line-up-limp-bizkit-spiritbox/107018298"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Good Things festival, known for its annual summer lineup of metal, punk, emo, and rock bands, is making a return this December. The seventh edition of the festival spans a variety of genres and eras, featuring both local and international acts across multiple stages. Among the headline acts are metalcore group Polaris, Canadian metal band Spiritbox, pop-punk band Simple Plan, and Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire. Other notable acts include Swedish punk group Millencolin, Swedish progressive rock band Millencolin, American industrial metal group Ministry, and Welsh pop-punk band Neck Deep. Tickets are available for purchase starting August 20.",
  "summary": "Good Things has rallied another big selection of metal, punk, emo and more for the east coast this December.",
  "key_points": [
    "Good Things festival returns in December",
    "Headliners include Polaris, Spiritbox, Simple Plan",
    "Tickets go on sale August 20"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The inclusion of Limp Bizkit as headliners at Good Things festival marks a significant shift in the event's lineup, pairing an iconic rap-rock band with traditionally heavier acts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Limp Bizkit to Headline Australia’s Good Things Festival 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/limp-bizkit-to-headline-australias-good-things-festival-2026",
        "published": "2026-08-11T01:42:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}