Wildlands music festival sold-out as revellers dance in 30C heat in Brisbane

Thousands of glamorous revelers flocked to Queensland’s Wildlands music festival in hot weather to celebrate the first summer in three years without Covid restrictions.

The smiling guests arrived at the Brisbane Showgrounds around 11am on Saturday dressed in a wide range of party outfits including glitter, tassels, neon, Mardi Gras-style angel wings and showing plenty of skin.

To the tunes of Diplo, Bicep, Charlotte De Witte, Cloonee, Remi Wolf, Tkay Maidza and Willo, barely-there shorts, crop tops and bikinis made a spectacular comeback on the dance floor.

Thousands of glamorous revelers flocked to Queensland’s Wildlands music festival in hot weather to celebrate the first summer in three years without Covid restrictions

The term ‘mesh skirt’ had a wide range of interpretations at the Brisbane Showgrounds on Saturday as punters expressed their wild side at the organizer’s invitation.

The amount of mesh used in the skirts on display varied wildly, but it was clearly a popular outfit choice for a hot day in Brisbane.

More than 25,000 exuberant revelers, mostly in their 20s, packed three stages for the 18+ event, dancing for 12 hours straight with the music ending around 11 p.m.

Vibrant photos from the day show festival-goers arriving in costume and having fun with their friends before heading to the arena.

Organizers had urged punters in Brisbane to “unleash your wild side” before the gates opened. Many indulged in expressing themselves through their daring outfits.

Punters were ready to party all day in Brisbane and their smiles made it clear.

Partygoers were excited to enjoy their freedom at the Wildlands music festival at Brisbane Showgrounds

Punters were clearly in the mood to celebrate the return of music festivals.

Several revelers opted for angel wings and Mardi Gras-style headpieces.

Popular ensembles included bikini tops with short skirts or shorts, bra tops with cheeky briefs, and thong bikinis and fishnet dresses.

Some revelers opted for more old-school looks consisting of crop tops and cargo pants, camo and boots, shorts or baggy dresses and even denim, despite the intense Brisbane heat.

Fortunately, many wore headgear to protect themselves from the sun, from bucket hats to wide-brimmed hats, headscarves, and the ubiquitous baseball cap.

One of the most popular outfits for the girls that day was a bikini bottom and mesh skirt combo.

Many girls’ outfits showed off their summer bodies as the dance went on for 12 hours for some.

Brisbane was the final leg of the three-date Wildlands tour, after Perth on December 30 and Adelaide on January 2.

The organizers billed it as “a vibrant oasis filled with the biggest and most exciting dance, electronic and hip-hop acts from Australia and around the world.”

Although the event was sold out, some people who bought tickets were unable to attend after contracting Covid, so a constant exchange of tickets was taking place online beforehand.

Some revelers opted for an older style that consisted of crop tops and cargo pants, camo and boots, shorts or baggy dresses, and even denim.

Camouflage has long been a popular and comfortable outfit for a music festival.

Music festivals were one of the main victims of an entertainment scene decimated by the pandemic, although most are outdoors.

That’s due to the difficulties faced by artists on the road, playing support shows and getting around the restrictions of their equipment.

With so much uncertainty surrounding performances, crowds, and revenue, the obvious response was to call off the much-loved scene.