Gidge Ridge 2025

Dreamt up by an enthusiastic dad and his daughter, Gidge Ridge is an overnight live music event held on Whadjuk Noongar land. For the third edition of this mini-fest, we’re so excited to bring you a stacked local lineup, serene bushland, good food, camping + an irrefutably great vibe! 

Tucked away in the north-eastern hills of the Darling Scarp, the name Gidgegannup comes from the Whadjuk Noongar word gidge meaning spear, translating to place where spears are made. We acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people as the custodians of this land and its rich bio-diverse ecology. Nearby to the north-east, following the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) as it turns into the so-called Avon River, is Ballardong country stretching out inland. We acknowledge elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across this continent. This event takes place on stolen land, and we ask that everyone practices mindful acknowledgement of this as we gather.

Gidge Ridge brings together some of the finest and funnest live acts in the west for a weekend. Think: Fairbridge Festival meets Camp Doogs meets low-key camping retreat in the hills. We’re beyond excited to be hosting the inimitable Grievous Bodily Calm, Australiana mid-west emos Symmetrical Dogs, faff-rockers Didion’s Bible. Watch from the custom-built amphitheatre or descend to the front-of-stage dance floor and get down and dirty. After live music finishes, festivities kick on with relaxed boogie energy, hand-picked tune selections from festival curators, and late night heart2hearts in the true spirit of Hills house parties. 

On Sunday morning, wake up right with improvised saxophone floating over the glassy surface of the dam from Josten Myburgh, a morning serenade from the angelic Anna Schneider, and the best duo contemporary-folk you've ever heard (a nostalgic favourite) from Sprightly Heap!

More info about camping, location, packing, set times and more upon ticket purchase! Here's the basics:

Location

Gidgegannup, about 45 minutes drive away from Perth city.

Saturday 22 Nov

12pm gates open

6pm dinner

7pm music starts

12am music ends

Sunday 23 Nov

6am — all-acoustic morning music at the dam with Josten Myburgh

7am bush walk

8am breakfast

8:15am — Anna Schneider

9am — Sprightly Heap

2pm gates close

Plus...

Swims in the dam, merch from local artists, pre-loved clothing stall for mutual aid, games, maybe some custom Gidge Ridge badges? TBC!

Gidge Ridge is a not for profit event with all money going towards paying artists and covering production costs.