Harbourlife kicks off as thousands of partygoers let loose under the sun at major music festival
Sydneysiders soaked up the spring sunshine on the harbor and turned out in droves to dance at one of Australia’s most picturesque music events.
Habourlife attracted thousands of partygoers to Mrs Macquaries Point on Sydney Harbour, just around the corner from the Sydney Opera House, on Saturday.
Dutch DJ Chris Stussy headlined the event, along with English house producer Hannah Wants and French DJ Hugel.
Dance and house tracks skipped over the water and could be heard from up close in the city.
American artist It’s Murph appeared with his bass-heavy songs and Dublin dance duo Belters Only followed suit.
The hypnotic tracks saw the horde of partygoers squeeze between the waterfront and the botanical gardens to get close to the stage.
The Saturday sun dipped behind the bridge and the party continued into the night, with the stage lights visible from buildings in the CBD.
The festival sold out early and partygoers seemed keen to make the most of their tickets, with the crowd staying strong until the end.
Thousands of partygoers came to the music stage at Harbourlife harbor on Saturday
Revelers dressed up for the occasion, many braving Saturday’s heat with light ensembles
Men went to the dance very casually, some even bringing hand fans to beat the heat
An eagle-eyed police officer was blown away by a woman’s refined eye for matching colors
Music lovers came in throughout the afternoon and enjoyed a great evening of dancing in the idyllic setting
Those lucky enough to have boats were seen pulling their ships up close to the action and enjoying the music
Shorts and singlets helped the boys dance without overheating, while bodysuits kept the women cool
Customers diligently carried hand fans and waved them desperately on the dance floor to keep cool
Groups were seen rushing to the stage to ensure they didn’t miss any of the exciting dance music action
Revelers felt a strong police presence throughout the afternoon and saw uniformed and plainclothes officers with sniffer dogs in the area.
Many were pulled aside by the police.
There are no indications that the detainees have committed a criminal offense.
Police were also seen next to boats that had stopped in the harbor to anchor close to the action.
Although there were many smiling faces as attendees continued to dance.
Cowboy boots were a popular choice and many partygoers brought them back into style
Festival goers also reported seeing many police lining the entrance, many in uniform
The crowd of regular officers was assisted by plainclothes officers and sniffer dogs in the gardens
Police patrolled the walkways along the harbor in Mrs. Macquaries Point, on the edge of the gardens
The revelers didn’t let it spoil them as they breezed through the lines on their way to the stage
There were smiles on many faces as the smooth dance tunes played into the evening
Many drank summer brews to beat the heat, and light clothing was the flavor of the day.
Lots of guys showed up in linen and Hawaiian shirts and lost buttons by the hour as the sun set.
Ladies also opted for lightweight materials to stay cool among the heaving crowds.
Hand fans are in for summer, the crowd decided, as experts suggest Australia is in for an ‘unusually hot’ sunny season.
Many chose to go light on the fabric in the heat, men were spotted topless in front of the stage
This group of music fans at the harbor were all smiles as they joined thousands of like-minded dancers
One reveler was decked out in an outlaw-inspired outfit, spotted with a sheriff not far behind
Police were seen en masse around the edge of the festival keeping an eye on Sydneysiders
In the harbor, bucket hats kept the men in the shade, while on the dance floor many women opted to wear retro sunglasses to keep the sun out of their eyes.
White was undisputedly the color of the day, with light-colored shorts and skirts crowding the stage.
The most casual men were bare-chested and some ladies went for nothing more than bikini tops and in the sunshine the mercury in Sydney was approaching 30 degrees Celsius.