Souled Out Festival Cancels for 2025

This news follows the recent cancellations of Splendour in the Grass and Groovin the Moo.

While the official statement didn’t specifically cite low ticket sales, it’s likely it was low sales performance that led to this outcome.

The rising cost of living, coupled with a weak Australian dollar, has made it increasingly difficult for festivals (minus a few exceptions) to attract large crowds these days.

The cancellation of Souled Out is a upsetting development for the Australian music scene given it was mostly praised for the linieup. Let’s hope we see a resurgence of new festivals emerge into our scene soon.

From the organisers:

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce Souled Out will not be going ahead this year. This was an incredibly difficult decision, and we share in your disappointment. Despite our best efforts, the event did not reach the level of support needed to remain financially viable. Like many festivals in Australia, we have faced ongoing challenges in the current market. After exploring every possible option, we’ve had to make the tough call to cancel this year’s edition of Souled Out. All ticket holders will receive automatic refunds via Oztix to their original payment method. If you have not received your refund within 14 days, please reach out to Oztix at info@oztix.com.au for assistance. We encourage you to use these funds to continue supporting live music and festivals across Australia. Your passion and commitment help keep the culture alive. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey. The love and energy you’ve brought to Souled Out over the years have meant the world to us, and we are deeply grateful for your support. With love and appreciation, The Souled Out Team