Big Day Out took place from January 19 through to February 2, headlined by Pearl Jam and Arcade Fire. Original co-headliners Blur, as well as DIIV, withdrew from the lineup. As of 2020, this year's festival is the most recent that has been held.
Soundwave took place in mid-February and early March. Its components included more than 50 musical acts which featured the genres of rock, metal and punk.[4]