Frankston’s Waterfront Festival is set to light up the foreshore on 6 and 7 February, with a strong Australian music line-up and new accessibility features headlining the much-loved summer event.
Now in its 27th year, the free festival is backed by a new partnership between Frankston City Council and Revive Live, an Australian Government initiative. The collaboration includes a $95,000 federal investment on top of Council’s major events funding, aimed at boosting attendance while supporting local artists and businesses.
The funding will go directly towards performance fees for original Australian musicians, delivering a diverse mix of established names and emerging talent across the two-day program. It also supports the addition of large LED screens at the main stage, improving sightlines and providing real-time accessibility information, safety messaging and program updates for festivalgoers.
This year’s headline acts include indie favourites Hockey Dad, joined by Jack Botts and Gordi, bringing easygoing summer energy to the Frankston Foreshore. The broader line-up features Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir, John Course, The Gnomes, Cool Out Sun, Sunday Lemonade, Ruby Mae, DJ Cooper Smith and Sundance, offering a blend of live bands and DJs from daytime through to night.
Mayor Sue Baker says: “The Waterfront Festival is a highlight of Frankston’s summer, and this collaboration ensures it continues to grow as a free, family-friendly celebration of music and culture.
“I am particularly proud that we can make the event more accessible this year, which complements the launch of Australia’s Most Accessible Beach pilot here on Frankston Beach this summer. This is just the start of more to come.”
Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea adds: “Revive Live is about keeping live music thriving and supporting Australian artists. We are thrilled to be able to support Frankston City Council to deliver one of Victoria’s most loved summer festivals, creating opportunities for performers and unforgettable experiences for audiences.”
The Waterfront Festival attracts more than 40,000 people each year and offers more than music, with food stalls, family activities, markets and beachside fun. For full details, visit waterfrontfestival.com.au.
