Rhythm and Alps line up announced

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Posted 12 August, 2025

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Rudim3ntal, Santigold, and Dizzee Rascal are all confirmed for Rhythm and Alps.

The Cardrona Valley festival returns for its 15th anniversary this December with its biggest event yet - featuring a stacked first lineup featuring international acts and homegrown faves.

UK heavyweights Rudim3ntal, genre-defying powerhouse Santigold, and grime pioneer Dizzee Rascal are all on the bill, along with a big headliner yet to be announced.

You can also expect epic sets from Badger, Chaos In The CBD, Catching Cairo, Corrella, Dombresky (Disco Dom), Fish56Octagon, Gentlemens Club, KANINE, Kurupt FM, Swimming Paul, and The Black Seeds.

Beccie B, Dick Johnson, Fiona & The Glow, Halfqueen, Lady Shaka, Natty Lou, Nice Girl, Pages Layn, SUUNE, and Th' Goodside are also performing.

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend this year's festival on December 29, 30 & 31. The fan-favourite Campers’ Night returns to 29 December, fully reimagined with an upgraded premium camping zone and exclusive performances. Only 1,000 tickets are available for the 29th.

All tickets are on sale now from the R&A website.

Photo: Michael Trillo

Author: QMG Media

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