PLUS
18+ Only
Saturday 7 September, 2024
Gates open: 12pm AEST
Ballymore Stadium, 91 Clyde Rd, Herston QLD 4006
Discounted Group Tickets Sweet AF! VIP Bundle Sweet Relief Getaway Package
Discounts for First Nations peoples with MobTix
General Admission (18+)
$49.5
General Admission (18+) - Group Discount
$39.5
Sweet AF! VIP Bundle
$89.5
Sweet AF! VIP Bundle - Group Discount
$84.5
Tickets from just $50...
Indulge in a blissful moment of Sweet Relief! as the iconic festival of music, art and performance returns for its sensational second year!
Sweet Relief! is here to satisfy party lovers with a nostalgia-fuelled celebration of dance floor hits, led by the icons behind them.
Headlining is Kelis, the pioneer and provocateur of Y2K R&B pop, famed for her unforgettable anthem “Milkshake”. Making her long-awaited return to Australian shores after five years, this 2024 Australian-exclusive performance is a momentous occasion not to be missed!
Joining her are acclaimed Aussie party starters The Presets, who will perform their electrifying live show, fresh from the Eurovision stage the ever-vibrant duo Electric Fields, bold electro-pop-icons Haiku Hands, genre-bending DJ dameeeela and pop mavens JUNO!
Taking centre stage is also a host of local and QLD-wide talent including Aunty Stan, Medhanit, Baby Paws, Ixaras, Miles Nautu, Luke Brazier. We've also recruited Australia’s biggest and most fabulous queer party POOF DOOF, returning to the Sweet Relief! lineup, ready to blow your mind with even more outrageous fun!
Our host with the most for the day is none other that Aus Music royalty, Faustina "Fuzzy" Agolley! With over 15 years across BroadcastTelevision, Music, Djing, Writing, and Theatre including her iconic spot interviewing icons like Adele, Brunno Mars and Lady Gaga on Video Hits, Fuzzy is sure to keep the vibes high!
Festival-goers are invited to unleash their creativity in Australia's biggest dress-up competition returning for its second sweet year. Strut your stuff and dazzle us in 3 fabulous categories, judged by POOF DOOF and the POOF DOOF Catwalk with winners announced on the Main Stage before The Presets! Keep scrolling to find out the categories and prizes.
As always, at the beating heart of Sweet Relief! is a commitment to inclusivity and access, ensuring everyone is welcome on the dance floor. No matter who you are, get ready for a free-flowing party, destined to treat you to a moment of Sweet Relief! and leave you craving more.
Score a sweet deal with our discounted group tickets and exclusive VIP packages.
For General Admission tickets, book with your crew and enjoy up to $10 off each ticket!
And for those planning to indulge in an exclusive Sweet AF! VIP bundle, be sure to book with your crew to score $5 off each ticket.
There are many ways to get to Ballymore Stadium in Herston, but we recommend public transport, especially for the sweet deal of 50-cent flat rate fares!
🚊 Travel by Train: You can take the train to Wilston Station on the Ferny Grove line, followed by a 2km walk to the stadium.
🚌 Catch the Bus: Various bus routes also serve the Herston area; the nearest bus stop is on Butterfield Street, Herston or a short walk from the RBWH Platform, Herston.
ℹ️ For detailed public transport information, we suggest planning your trip on the Translink website by hitting the button below. Simply enter your departure location and Ballymore Stadium as your destination to discover the most convenient route.
🚗 Driving: Be aware there is NO parking provided and street parking near the festival is super limited, so skip the stress and leave the whip in the garage. Hop on the bus instead!
Join Australia’s Biggest Dress Up Competition at Sweet Relief! and slay the runway. Strut your stuff and dazzle us in 3 fabulous categories for your chance to win big! The competition will be judged by Poof Doof and the Poof Doof Catwalk with winners announced on the Main Stage before The Presets!
Dazzle us in three different categories:
👗 Best Dressed Be the sweetest cherry in the box! Win 2 nights at Hotel X, 2 x tickets to Travis Scott at Suncorp Stadium and $1,000 cash!!!
👠 Fashion Freak Show us your freakiest, most fashionable look and score 4 VIP tickets to Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show, presented by Brisbane Festival.
💥 Pizzazz Bring the energy and wow us with your vibe or hidden talents to win a carton of Felons Brewing Co. beers delivered straight to your door!
Thanks to POOF DOOF, Vignette Hotles and Moshtix for their support and love of a good time!
T&C's Apply.
We’ve got a day packed with excitement! Here's a little taste of what's on offer.
🍹 Felons Brewing Co. will be serving up drinks, complete with DJs and epic giveaways!
🍺 Western Queensland Spirit is bringing the outback to the big smoke with their hand-crafted QLD drinks available at the bars.
🍷 City Winery will offer the perfect pour with their exclusive VIP pop-up, featuring wine tastings and their finest drops available throughout the festival.
✨ Glitoris Cosmetics will glam you up with dazzling, exclusive looks designed just for Sweet Relief!
🎶 Red Bull and their DJs will keep the energy pumping all day long!
👚 Official Sweet Relief! 2024 merch will be available at the merch tent—come say hey and grab your exclusive festival gear!
🛍 Browse the market stalls from local makers.
🎧 Hit the dance floor at the silent disco.
Our wonderful friends at Ignite Travel & My QLD Holiday are offering an amazing accommodation package with over $750 in bonus value! The package includes:
How sweet is that? Click below to secure your booking! T&C's Apply.
Everyone deserves a moment of Sweet Relief! Our team have worked hard to ensure access needs are taken into account from the moment we dream up an event to the moment you leave the site.
🚙 Accessible patrons can be dropped off in the designated accessible drop-off area along Clyde Road closest to the Stadium walkway at the main gates.
🤘 Auslan interpreters will be stationed at the main stage throughout the show, allowing those with hearing impairments to enjoy the music and lyrics fully.
👀 There is an accessible viewing platform at the main stage for wheelchair users and their companions, ensuring optimal visibility. Additionally, the Ballymore Stadium Grandstand offers a secondary accessible viewing area.
🚽 Accessible toilets are available throughout the venue.
🎧 The Silent Disco provides an alternative musical experience through headphones, catering to those with sensory sensitivities and ensuring everyone can enjoy the event.
👬 Crowd Care (Red Frogs) will be present, providing services including:
🤝 An Accessible Concierge at the front gate is available to help with navigating the site, locating accessible facilities and offering any additional support.
If you have any access requirements (e.g. accessible seating/parking, assistance animals, companion tickets), please let our team know by submitting an Access Request below.
We're committed to working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to celebrate and elevate First Nations culture. The MobTix program provides enhanced access to our events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as Māori, Pasifika, and other Global First Nations communities, through discounted or complimentary tickets.
Sweet Relief! is included in the MobTix program. To sign up for MobTix and learn more, click the button below.
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QMF respectfully acknowledges the Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, waters and skies where Sweet Relief! unfolds. We extend our respects for their enduring connection to the remarkable terrain, where creative works take place, performances resonate, and celebrations come to life. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of all communities who also work and live on this land. We recognise the importance of First Nations leadership and collaboration, and QMF commits to walking together on a journey of shared learning and culture.