Five Acts You CAN'T Miss at Lost Paradise 2025
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The countdown to New Year's is officially on, and as always, Lost Paradise is promising a four-day escape into music, community, and pure, unadulterated revelry. Taking over the lush Glenworth Valley on Darkinjung Country from December 28th to January 1st, the 2025 lineup is a heavy hitter, leaning hard into the euphoric sounds of house, techno, and global dance music.
We've trawled the bill and singled out the five artists who are absolutely essential viewing to send off the year in style. Get your glitter readyhere are our must-see picks.
1. Underworld (UK) - The Electronic Legends
It’s hard to overstate the influence of UK electronic titans Underworld. For nearly three decades, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith have delivered tracks that are as critically revered as they are essential dancefloor anthems. This is more than just a DJ set; it's a journey through the history of rave, delivered by the masters. Expect a transcendental, spine-tingling experience, blending hypnotic techno with their iconic, era-defining hits like 'Born Slippy .NUXX'. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a curious newcomer, witnessing their live show in the Valley is a moment of festival folklore you need to tick off.
2. Confidence Man (AU) - Hometown Chaos
Our very own Confidence Man are returning to the Valley, and frankly, we wouldn't have it any other way. The Brisbane-born, genre-defying electro-pop outfit, fronted by the magnificent Janet Planet and Sugar Bones are certified festival disrupters. Their shows are a whirlwind of strut, synchronised choreography, sequinned chaos, and killer synth hooks. They’ve conquered Glastonbury and Primavera, but nothing beats seeing them bring their unhinged, joyous party energy back to a New South Wales crowd. If you need a guaranteed surge of energy, a Confidence Man set is where you’ll find it.
3. FCUKERS (US) - The Unmissable Upstarts
Straight out of New York, Fcukers are one of the most talked-about international acts on the bill this year, and for good reason. Blending ferocious, high-BPM techno with a gritty, hyper-charged punk attitude, they’ve carved out a cult following based on their unpredictable and hedonistic live sets. Often described as a fever dream in a dimly lit club, their sound is pure, unbridled catharsis. For those looking to dive headfirst into the darker, faster side of the electronic spectrum, this is your moment. Be warned: it's going to be loud, it’s going to be aggressive, and it will be one of the most vital sets of the weekend.
4. Marc Rebillet (US) - The Loop Daddy
The genius of Marc Rebillet is his sheer, brilliant unpredictability. Known affectionately as 'Loop Daddy', the American electronic musician and viral sensation creates entire tracks from scratch using a loop station, a keyboard, and his utterly bizarre, often hilarious, vocal improvisations all while usually wearing nothing but a silk robe. Every show is a one-of-a-kind spectacle that blends funk, techno, soul, and comedy into a feel-good performance. It's electronic music driven by pure human instinct, and it’s mandatory viewing for anyone needing a dose of eccentric joy.
5. Anna Lunoe (AU) - The Local Club Icon
Sydney-born, LA-based producer, vocalist, and DJ Anna Lunoe is club culture royalty. With an immaculate track record of killer tracks and high-energy sets, Lunoe embodies the global reach and local talent of the Australian electronic scene. Running house culture deep through her veins, she effortlessly shifts the energy of a room, weaving together tech-house bangers with her own iconic vocal tracks. A true dancefloor shapeshifter, Lunoe's return is a welcome homecoming set that promises to be a masterclass in igniting the Lost Disco.