Newcastle’s own Maple’s Pet Dinosaur has officially joined the colossal lineup for Good Things Festival 2025, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of TOOL, Weezer, Garbage and Refused.
The announcement marks a huge leap for the 15-year-old frontwoman and her teenage bandmates, who have become one of the country’s fastest-rising alternative acts.
The break came after the group’s debut single lego, and its DIY, fish-eye video shot entirely on a neighbour’s Ring doorbell, went nuclear online.
Within days, it became the most-viewed Instagram reel ever by an Australian-born artist, clocking over 54 million views and spreading like wildfire across TikTok, YouTube, Reddit and beyond.
With streams climbing into the millions, radio support flooding in from triple j Unearthed and stations across North and South America, Europe and beyond, Maple’s Pet Dinosaur found themselves ranked among the Top 100 metalcore artists in the world according to Chartmetric.
Their viral debut single is as uncompromising as their rise. At just over two minutes long, lego packs a punch with its thunderous riffs and driving vocals, delivering a raw reflection on teen bullying.
Festival organisers took notice, impressed not only by the band’s online traction but also by their high-energy all-ages live shows that have already caught the eye of industry veterans.
Good Things Festival promoter Chris O’Brien said the festival prides itself on spotlighting emerging talent, with Maple tipped as a future force in the scene.
For Maple, the opportunity is a dream come true, especially since she had planned to sneak in with a fake ID to see Refused.
Good Things Festival 2025 will hit Sydney Showground on Saturday, 6 December. Tickets are on sale now via goodthingsfestival.com.au, but be quick, this is one lineup you don’t want to miss.
