In 2025, the BEATS program was stacked with genre-defying artists, local legends and international trailblazers.
Expect everything from hardstyle and hip hop to punk, jazz, Afrobeats and experimental sound. Whether you were chasing a headline act, discovering something underground or dancing between sets, the music never stopped.
Each site had its own vibe, curated to surprise and move you. People followed the rhythm and let Parramatta show what it sounds like after dark.
Local Legends & Collectives
Punk royalty hits Parramatta.
Bringing raw energy and decades of attitude to Lanes, this legendary band from Punchbowl is set to shake the streets with a set that’s loud, fast, and unapologetically iconic.
Andy Golledge and his band deliver legendary genre-hopping to Parramatta Lanes. Expect world-class musicianship with a set that takes you from tender country to rock & roll riffs. It’s a wild ride of raw emotion and dancefloor energy.
Blends Afro-Australian heritage with psych-rock, soul and highlife to create a sound that’s both rooted and radical. His music channels ancestral rhythms through a modern lens, offering a powerful, genre-defying experience.
This explosive duo of saxophonist Kirsty Tickle and percussionist Jonathan Boulet delivers raw, improvised chaos with a sound that’s loud and unapologetically wild.
Without exaggeration – Vv Pete is the future. Known for her genre-bending sound that fuses rap with global club music, Vv Pete has swiftly become a vital force in the Australian music scene.
International Acts
Hailing from the US, WhoAllGonBeThere brings together the sharpest minds in jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, channeling the spirit of Quincy, Dilla, and Miles for a set that’s pure Black Music, rooted and revolutionary.
UK-based, globally made, and all bandleaders in their own right. Virtuosos, electric, and “absolutely crazy good” they blend UK, Italian, and New Zealand influences into a debut performance that’s set to shake up the scene.
花溪 Flowerstream twist tradition and chaos into dreamy, psychedelic noise, melding electric guzheng, drums, and distortion for a sound that’s equal parts ancient, experimental, and electrifying.
Club & Dancefloor Energy
A Western Sydney favourite and social media sensation, Colin’s electrifying sets rework popular tracks into pure dancefloor energy. Expect big beats, bold drops and party vibes that go all night.
Feel the heat rise at ALTURA. Carolina Gasolina brings a night of Latin club energy, dembow, perreo and global club sounds to the heart of Parramatta Lanes. With DJ Foxy Fuzz, DJ Bebecito, and live act Dayani lighting up the stage, this is where the beats hit different and the dancefloor never cools down.
Bringing high-energy Afrobeats to the dancefloor with a sound that’s vibrant, rhythmic and deeply rooted in global club culture. Her sets are bold, bass-heavy and built to move you.
Epic Lineups
The one-night-only line-up will feature headline performances from five of Western Sydney’s most exciting and influential voices.
After six weeks of fierce competition, the grand final lands in Parramatta for one unmissable night of raw talent, street energy, and next-level lyricism.
An Australia-wide creative collective of South Asian musicians, designers and broadcasters (together, artists) who use art as a vehicle to explore, reimagine, share and celebrate the cultures and stories that are shaped by the uniquely Australian South Asian diaspora experience.
Locate Our Beats Focused Sites
Ngurra Gunya stage brings bold beats to Town Hall while Terrazza Aperol transforms the forecourt into a golden hour oasis of spritzes and good vibes.
Celebrating 30 years of Beatdisc Records with a stacked lineup of punk and metal with international bands and local legends.
Bold street food meets boundary-pushing sound in the heart of the city, where flavour, rhythm and festival energy come together after dark.
Think artisan burgers, slow-cooked BBQ, and a soundtrack that jumps from alt-country to indie, punk, metal and hardcore.
Bringing the best of Sydney's hip-hop, rap and R&B scene including the grand finale of Bodega’s national Pass the Mic competition.
Big flavours and bold sounds come to Horwood Place, transforming the street into a celebration of Western Sydney’s vibrant food and music scene.
Where viral eats, immersive art and high-energy music collide. This multi-level hotspot is a must-stop for big flavours and late-night energy.
Wherever you find live music at Parramatta Lanes you'll find your flavour - thanks to our official Hydration Partner Hydralyte.
Whether you are moving between stages, lining up for Insta-famous eats or soaking in a thought-provoking art installation Hydralyte will be there with hydration samples and prizes!
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Thanks to our 2025 partners
Powerhouse Lane is an initiative of Lanes Collective and proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Parramatta Council and Powerhouse.
Official Spritz Partner of Parramatta Lanes.
Official hotel partner of Parramatta Lanes.
Official Safety Partner of Parramatta Lanes.
