New Sydney LGBTQ+ Music Festival RAYDIA Announces Their Full 2025 Lineup

RAYDIA Festival have announced their brand spanking new, final lineup, including Cascada, Marina Summers, DJs Manuel Coby, Ana Julieta, local drag talent, and many more.

The new LGBTQIA+ music event will be taking over The Domain in Sydney on Saturday, 15 November.

The festival aims to be the largest LGBTQIA+ music event and is both LGBTQIA+ owned and managed. It was founded by Alex Daoust, the former Executive Producer of Sydney WorldPride 2023, who created the Domain Dance Party.

“Australia has been missing a major moment for the LGBTQIA+ community at the start of summer and RAYDIA is here to change that,” said Daoust in a statement. “We’re creating a world-class production party packed with surprises in The Domain – an iconic open-air venue in the heart of Sydney. This is the next evolution of LGBTQIA+ festivals in Australia and everyone is welcome.”

The RAYDIA Festival 2025 lineup

Music producer and German artist Cascada is returning to Australia after a hiatus of more than seven years. She’s headlining the event, performing her well-known works like Everytime We Touch, What Hurts The Most, and Evacuate The Dancefloor.

Cascada is one of the best-selling German artists of all time, with over 30 million albums sold worldwide, two Billboard Dance #1s, and a World Music Award to her name.

“I’m so excited to be returning to Australia after so many years!” said Cascada. “The energy from Aussie crowds has always been incredible, and I can’t wait to perform all the songs that people know and love at RAYDIA. It’s going to be one huge celebration – I’ll see you on the dancefloor!”

Joining her is Filipino drag superstar Marina Summers, who was runner-up from season 1 of Drag Race Philippines. She’s scheduled to perform an eight-minute production.

“I am so happy to be performing at RAYDIA! Sydney always brings the heat, and I can’t wait to give everyone my full production show with Filipino pride on the incredible arena stage,” said Summers.

RAYDIA’s lineup also includes many Sydney drag icons like Coco Jumbo, Space Horse, Jackel Doll, and many more.

The full, final line up for RAYDIA’s first festival is: Cascada, Marina Summers, DJ Ana Julieta, DJ BRYANT, DJ Dan Slater, DJ Manuel Coby, Billy Wilson, Bladon Moriarty, Camp Minister, Cherry Suphatya, Chris Haines, Coco Fernandez, Coco Jumbo, Cooper Cossettini, Cristiano Bhering, Damon Wilson, Eli Crawford, Emma Macpherson, Faith Ajaye, Francesco Petrone, Ivy Leaguee, Jackel Doll, James Vidigal, Karlee Misi, King Kael, Lana Borisova, Meg Biddle, Mick Stone, Raf Bittencourt, Rhodes Hippman, and Soraya Zapata.

This festival will feature the first arena-style stage in The Domain, where performers will be surrounded by attendees. This innovative 360-degree view promises to “transform The Domain into an immersive dancefloor experience”.

After the event, RAYDIA is collaborating with TEAMM8 to host an official afterparty that will showcase RAYDIA’s underground tech house rave.

Tickets are available now