The Big Pineapple Festival is set to celebrate its 10th edition with a blockbuster event.
The festival, which champions homegrown music talent, will return to the iconic Pineapple Fields at Woombye with a bumper lineup.
Organisers have announced that it will be held on Saturday, November 1.
The festival, which made a triumphant return on October 19 in 2024 after a three-year hiatus, has built a reputation for supporting Australian artists across rock, indie, hip-hop and electronic genres.
Since its inaugural showing in 2013, the festival has hosted a who’s who of Aussie music – from established legends to rising stars.
Notable acts who have performed at the Big Pineapple include dance music royalty Rufus Du Sol, Hayden James, Example and Alison Wonderland, alternative rock icons Birds of Tokyo, Grinspoon and The Living End, roots favourites John Butler Trio and Ocean Alley as well as indie and pop powerhouses such as Vera Blue, The Veronicas, Ball Park Music, Illy, Dune Rats and Violent Soho.
The 2024 edition upheld this tradition, with a lineup boasting chart topping homegrown stars such as The Amity Affliction, Tones And I, Bliss n Eso and Peking Duk.
Festival founder and director Mark Pico said that dedication to Australian talent has been central to the festival’s identity and appeal.
“When we started this festival years ago, our goal was to put Australian artists front and centre and create an unforgettable experience for fans,” he said.
“To be here over a decade later with the festival stronger than ever and even earning industry awards again … is incredibly humbling.
“It’s a testament to the amazing community of artists, attendees and partners who have believed in the Big Pineapple Festival from the start.”
The festival’s success and impact have made it a staple of the Sunshine Coast cultural calendar.
It has clinched Queensland Music Awards titles for Festival of the Year (People’s Choice) four times, including in 2024.
Each year, the event draws thousands of attendees from around the country, delivering significant economic benefits to the region.
The 2024 event, held in October, brought in more than $10 million to the local economy.
The festival is supported by Sunshine Coast Council.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the festival was a highlight of the local events calendar.
“We are proud to support an occasion that brings our community together and boosts our local economy,” she said.
“This festival has showcased incredible local talent and put our region on the map as a music destination.”
In line with its commitment to the local music scene, this year’s festival will also shine a spotlight on emerging artists.
Organisers have announced that the event will feature a performance by the Rising Star winner of the newly established Sunshine Coast Music Awards.
This inaugural award program, launching in 2025, will see one up-and-coming Sunshine Coast artist earn a coveted slot on the festival stage.
The program of artists and ticket details are yet to be released.
