Hilltop Hoods to Headline Handpicked Festival 2025
Hilltop Hoods headline Handpicked Festival 2025 at Lake Breeze Wines with Xavier Rudd, Meg Mac & more. Tickets on sale now for Nov 8!
Iconic Adelaide hip hop group Hilltop Hoods are set to take center stage at the 2025 Handpicked Festival, joined by an all-star lineup featuring Xavier Rudd, The Rubens, Meg Mac, and more.
This year’s Handpicked Festival is shaping up to be its most exciting yet. Returning for its 11th year, the boutique music event will once again be held at the picturesque Lake Breeze Wines in Langhorne Creek on Saturday, November 8. For the first time ever, local legends Hilltop Hoods will be headlining the event, performing crowd favourites like Nosebleed Section, 1955, and I Love It, along with new hits such as Don’t Happy, Be Worry and The Gift, as they prepare for the release of their highly anticipated eighth album.
“Expect an explosive, high-energy performance that’ll have everyone on their feet,” said festival founder Kate Cooper.
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Joining the Hoods is a stellar lineup of Australian talent, including roots musician and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd, beloved indie rock outfit The Rubens, powerhouse vocalist Meg Mac, and party favourite Hot Dub Time Machine — the genre-hopping project of Sydney DJ Tom Lowndes.
Also taking the stage are rising star Mia Wray, fresh from the release of her debut album Hi, It’s Nice To Meet Me, emotional balladeer Marlon, and 18-year-old singer-songwriter Lotte Gallagher.
“Handpicked brings together the best of a premium music and wine experience — think amazing live acts, top-tier food and wine, and a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by natural beauty,” Cooper said. “It’s a refreshing change from the usual festival chaos — more relaxed, more personal.”
Tickets for the 2025 festival are available now at handpickedfestival.com, with early bird pricing offering $10 off for a limited time.
