It comes after Metro Boomin dropped out of Listen Out 2023.
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Now & Again Festival is set to return in 2024, promising to banish those post-holiday blues with a stellar lineup that includes an Australian-exclusive appearance by none other than US producer Metro Boomin.
Set to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, this year's festival has relocated to the spacious Melbourne Showgrounds, which will play host to some of the finest hip-hop, indie, and electronic acts across two stages.
One of the festival's biggest attractions will undoubtedly be the trailblazing producer and hitmaker Metro Boomin, whose unmatched production prowess has led to collaborations with industry giants such as Drake, The Weeknd, and Future.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the chance to experience to hear the Superhero hitmaker live, following his unforgettable set at this year's Coachella.
Adding to the festival's excitement is the Australian electronic music sensation, Golden Features.
With his latest album, Sisyphus, Golden Features has taken the music world by storm. The album, a sonic masterpiece that transcends genres, showcases his evolution as an artist. From captivating crowds at major international festivals to delivering epic headline performances, Golden Features' live shows are nothing short of a sensory experience.
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Golden Features will close out the festival on the main stage, making it a performance not to be missed.
They’ll be joined by a slew of other talented acts, including Milky Chance, Lastlings, Kölsch, Dusky, Casso, Chris Lorenzo, Kaiit, Laura King, Manda Moore, Ollie Lishman and more.
But Now & Again Festival is more than just music; it's a visual and sensory experience.
Along with the fantastic offering of worldwide tastemaker artists, expect captivating art installations including a graffiti wall by Buss Diss, a variety of food trucks, refreshing beverages including a slushy and hard fizz bar, and market stalls.
For festivalgoers in need of an adventure, there will be a hidden stage to discover on the day. Keep your eyes and ears peeled to see which artists will be performing on the day and get ready to explore the showgrounds.
It comes after Metro Boomin pulled out of Listen Out 2023, with Listen Out promoters saying on September 22: “We are sad to report that Metro Boomin has postponed his Australian tour for personal reasons.”
Metro Boomin added, “To my fans in Australia, I’m deeply sorry to tell you I have had to call off my Australia/NZ tour starting this weekend. If you’re one of my true fans & you’ve been following my socials I hope you will understand. Please accept my heartfelt apologies”.
Let’s hope this next festival stint goes a little better…
For more info, head to Now & Again’s website.