Music festival season gets underway with sun-soaked start

Nathan SchmidtNewsWire
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Thousands of music fans descended on Sydney Showgrounds for Australia’s “largest outdoor music festival”.

Fans arrived under sunny skies for the 2pm kick-off on Saturday of the Knockout Outdoor music festival.

The festival, hosted by Harder Styles Unit, boasts being the largest of its kind in the country.

Camera IconFestival-goers at the Knockout Festival at Sydney Olympic Park. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia
Camera IconOne group of friends donned active wear for a big day of dancing. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia
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Camera IconSome brought large fans to stay cool in the heat. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia

More than 40 acts were scheduled to perform across three stages, including Dutch DJ duo Gunz for Hire and N-Vitral.

It comes as NSW’s festival season gets underway, with Listen Out, one of Sydney’s most prominent festivals, taking place Sunday.

Camera IconFairy wings were another winner among attendees. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia
Camera IconFestival-goers at the Knockout Festival at Sydney Olympic Park. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia
Camera IconOne couple sported matching lime green outfits. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia
Camera IconThe fashions took on a more ethereal look this year. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia
Camera IconOne woman went with a disco-inspired jumpsuit. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia

Thousands of attendees are expected to arrive at Sydney’s Centennial Park for the festival, featuring acts such as rapper 21 Savage and grime artist Skepta.

Other notable acts set to take to the stage on Sunday include Zambian singer and rapper Sampa The Great and Atlanta hip hop due EarthGang.

Camera IconFestival-goers at the Knockout Festival at Sydney Olympic Park. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia

Originally published as Music festival season gets underway with sun-soaked start

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