Parklife Music Festival

This article is about the music festival in Australia. For the music festival in the United Kingdom, see Parklife (festival).
Parklife Music Festival
GenreElectronic, indie, hip hop
LocationVarious cities across Australia
Years active2000–2013
FoundersFuzzy
AttendanceVaries by year
WebsiteArchived Parklife site

The Parklife Music Festival was an annual Australian music festival held from 2000 to 2013, organized by Fuzzy, a Sydney-based event promoter.[1] The festival featured a diverse and eclectic mix of electronic, indie, and hip-hop artists. It took place in city parks across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, during September and October.

History & Evolution

The festival began in 2000 as a one-day event in Sydney and quickly gained popularity, expanding to multiple cities. By 2007, Parklife had established itself as a major fixture in the Australian festival scene, attracting large audiences and featuring prominent international and local acts.[2]

In 2013, Fuzzy announced the retirement of the Parklife brand, citing a desire to explore new opportunities. The following year, they launched the Listen Out festival, focusing on electronic music and targeting a similar demographic.[3]

Touring Cities & Events

Parklife Festival Events by Year
Year Cities Visited Artists (confirmed sources)
2000 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane The Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, Sneaker Pimps[4]
2001 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, The Avalanches[5]
2002 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx[6]
2003 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Archived programme[7]
2004 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Ajax; Felix da Housecat; J.T. Donaldson; Mark Farina; Mr. Scruff; Shapeshifter[8]
2005 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane The Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, The Prodigy[9]
2006 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane The Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, The Prodigy[10]
2007 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide Justice, Adam Freeland, Derrick Carter, Digitalism, Muscles, Shapeshifter, The Herd, Yelle, Ajax, Scratch Perverts[11]
2008 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide Justice, M.I.A., Digitalism, MSTRKRFT, The Herd, The Sounds, Yelle, Muscles, Scratch Perverts, Shapeshifter, Kid Kenobi, Lyrics Born, Ajax, Busy P, Derrick Carter, Craze, Freq Nasty Soundsystem, Goose, Greenskeepers, DJ Delicious, K.I.M.[12]
2009 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide Tiga, A-Trak, Claude VonStroke, Junior Boys, Aeroplane, Erol Alkan, Little Boots, La Roux, Empire of the Sun, Beni, Shazam[13]
2010 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide Cut Copy, The Dandy Warhols, Soulwax, Uffie, Brodinski, Busy P, Classixx, Jack Beats, Delorean[14]
2011 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide Digitalism, Magnetic Man, Tensnake, Santigold, The Gossip, Lykke Li, The Naked & Famous, Crystal Fighters, Death From Above 1979, Duck Sauce, Katy B[15]
2012 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth The Presets, Passion Pit, Plan B, Nero, Justice (DJ Set), Tame Impala, Robyn, Chairlift, Chiddy Bang, DJ Fresh (Live), Jack Beats (Live), Modestep, Jacques Lu Cont, Benga (Live), Citizens!, Wiley, Parachute Youth, Flume, Alison Wonderland[16]
2013 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth Disclosure, AlunaGeorge, The Presets, Knife Party[17]

References

  1. ^ "About". Fuzzy. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  2. ^ Resident Advisor – Parklife Festival review
  3. ^ Music Feeds – Parklife 2013 retirement
  4. ^ Setlist.fm – Parklife Festival archives
  5. ^ Setlist.fm – Parklife Festival archives
  6. ^ Setlist.fm – Parklife Festival archives
  7. ^ Archive.org – Parklife Festival 2003 programme
  8. ^ Setlist.fm 2004
  9. ^ Setlist.fm – Parklife Festival archives
  10. ^ Setlist.fm – Parklife Festival archives
  11. ^ Resident Advisor 2007
  12. ^ Resident Advisor 2008
  13. ^ Resident Advisor 2009
  14. ^ Resident Advisor 2010
  15. ^ Resident Advisor 2011
  16. ^ Resident Advisor 2012
  17. ^ Music Feeds 2013
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