Sold-out shows in every city. Record-breaking crowds. Mariah Carey eating Vegemite. Guy Sebastian crashing Jordin Sparks’ set. And a sea of bald caps for Mr Worldwide.
Monday 27 October, 2025 – This weekend, Fridayz Live 2025 wrapped up its seventh massive year in spectacular fashion, cementing its place as Australia’s biggest party. The nationwide tour lit up Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne with sold-out shows that brought high energy, and a sea of bald caps.
Headlining this year’s powerhouse lineup was global icon Mariah Carey, making her long-awaited return to Australian stages for the first time in over a decade. She was joined by Mr World Wide, Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Jon, Eve, Tinie Tempah, and Jordin Sparks.
Highlights from Fridayz Live 2025 included:
- Sold-out shows across the country, with record attendance of 160,000
- Mariah Carey bringing Christmas early, closing her Sydney set with All I Want For Christmas Is You
- Guy Sebastian joining Jordin Sparks for a surprise duet of Art Of Love (a special moment orchestrated by The Jimmy & Nath Show with Emma during a radio interview with Jordin Sparks back in May)
- Pitbull wearing a Bunnings hat and Mariah Carey eating Vegemite live on stage
- Thousands of bald caps donned by fans nationwide, proving Aussies are Pitbull’s number one fans
- 2DayFM’s Pitbull flash mob taking over World Square in Sydney
Head of Hit Metro Content Amanda Lee said, “Every year we say it can’t get any bigger – and then it does! From Mariah’s return, to record-breaking crowds, and the dedication to Pitbull costumes, Fridayz Live 2025 was a powerful reminder of how good it feels to come together and celebrate live music. With its powerhouse lineup and signature party energy, it’s firmly cemented as Australia’s must-see summer tour, and this year proved that all over again. We look forward to partnering with Mushroom again in the future to deliver another huge event on the Hit Network.”
Fridayz Live tour dates and venues:
Brisbane
Friday October 17th – Brisbane Showgrounds
Sydney
Saturday October 18th – ENGIE Stadium
Perth
Friday October 24th – Langley Park
Melbourne
Saturday October 25th – Marvel Stadium
About the Hit Network:
The Hit Network is Australia’s biggest radio network broadcasting across metro and regional markets with a unique collection of 50 FM and DAB+ stations. The Hit Network targets people aged 25 – 54, skews female and features a mood focused, ‘feel great’ pop music format alongside the most entertaining local breakfast and national drive shows. It is home to popular personalities including Carrie Bickmore, Tommy Little, Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola, Nick Cody, Abby Coleman, Matty Acton, Stav Davidson and many more.
The Hit Network entertains more than six million Aussie radio listeners across B105, 2Day, The Fox, SAFM, Mix94.5, Sea FM, 41 Hit stations plus DAB+ stations including Oldskool 90s Hits, Buddha Hits, Oldskool 80s Hits, RnB Fridays Radio and Dance Hits. All Hit Network’s content is also available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app