Australia’s most iconic shoreline will take centre stage next year with the arrival of Golden Hour… Sydney’s newest Summer ritual. The event will turn Bondi Beach into a sunset celebration of live music. Headlining the inaugural edition are Crowded House, joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Thelma Plum, for a landmark evening honouring Australian music in a setting unlike any other.

Crowded House are among Australia and New Zealand’s most acclaimed and enduring bands, with more than 15 million albums sold worldwide and a legacy defined by eight APRA Awards, 13 ARIA Awards, a BRIT Award and induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Their 2024 album Gravity Stairs marked a bold new chapter for the group, reaffirming their creative evolution and leading into an extensive global tour that has continued through 2025. Their headline performance at Golden Hour will give fans the rare chance to experience the band as the sun sets over Bondi, with a setlist spanning decades of songs that have shaped the soundtrack of Australian life.

Award-winning Gamilaraay artist Thelma Plum will also take the stage. Known for her honest lyricism and unmistakable voice, Thelma has become one of Australia’s most compelling storytellers. Her 2023 album I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back reaffirmed her standing as a singular talent in Australian music, weaving personal reflection with emotional depth. The record built on the success of her acclaimed debut and years of touring across the country, marking Thelma as a vital, enduring voice in the nation’s contemporary soundscape.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and select Concession Card holders are able to enter for a chance to purchase one General Admission ticket for $99.90 plus booking fees.

Successful entrants will receive a code to purchase one (1) General Admission ticket in December 2025 and will have up until the day of the event to purchase tickets.

MobTix entry form

Affordability tickets entry form

Key dates:

• Entries open: 6 November 2025
• Entries close: 31 December 2025
• Successful entrants notified: Early January 2026
• Codes distributed: January 2026
• Purchase your ticket by: 20 February 2026

Golden Hour visual identity was created by Warumungu/Wombaya artist Jessica Johnson. Jessica is a designer, artist and owner of Nungala Creative.

Nungala Creative is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated creative communications agency. Established with a community facing focus the agency prioritises contemporary design, originality and collaboration, producing innovative content with a distinct Aboriginal  voice.

Jessica attributes her creative practice to her late father who was a contemporary Aboriginal artist and a political activist. As an artist, Jessica works across mediums and methodologies. Renowned for her experimental aesthetic, Jessica uses her work to address issues of injustice and celebrate culture and people through her recognisably bright positive aesthetic.