UNCAGED FESTIVAL // Announces New Artists And Rescheduled Dates

Uncaged Festival’s debut shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have been postponed due to the Omicron outbreak, with event organisers announcing new dates, venues and additions to the lineup.

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Now set to take place in March and April 2022, the event will feature appearances from Kiwi heavyweights, Shihad (in Sydney and Brisbane), marking their first Oz shows since the release of Old Gods. You Am I and Tex Perkins and the Fat Rubberband will also join the festival, appearing on all dates. Unfortunately, Kingswood & The Superjesus will no longer appear due to scheduling conflicts. 

Uncaged also marks the festival farewell of Twelve Foot Ninja frontman Nik “Kin Etik” Barker, who recently announced his departure from the group at the end of this year. They’ll be joined by the likes of Wolfmother, Magic Dirt, Killing Heidi, Bodyjar, 28 Days, Tumbleweed and punk royalty, The Hard Ons, who will now appear in all cities. 

Tickets for Uncaged are on sale now, with only 5,000 available. All existing tickets will remain valid. 

UNCAGED FESTIVAL  2022 Dates

MELBOURNE // Saturday, 12 March // Reunion Park
SYDNEY // Saturday, 23 April // Hordern Pavilion & Surrounds (Indoor & Outdoor)
BRISBANE // Sunday, 24 April // Eatons Hill (Outdoor & Ballroom) – Anzac Long Weekend