with special guest Bad Neighbour

Forming in college in New Jersey before establishing themselves in Philadelphia, emerging alt idols SWEET PILL satiate with their infectious, innovative and incessantly charming take on emo laced with pop and hardcore.

Brandishing crisp guitars, occasional math-rock hues, bouncy melodics and poignant vocals, SWEET PILL penned their debut album, 2022's Where the Heart Is in the early pandemic stages, with the end result praised for its charisma, nuanced dynamics and sharp production throughout. Their first ever album also earned a spin from Paramore's very own Hayley Williams, with the album's lush track High Hopesfeatured on Williams' BBS Radio podcast Everything Is Emo. 

From their debut EP Take Care through to their 2024 debut full length Millions, BAD NEIGHBOUR have wowed with their razor sharp take on the indie rock realms over the years, the band most recently toured nationally with Tiny Moving Parts, and have previously shared stages with Hot Mulligan and Spanish Love Songs, and performed at 2024's New Bloom Fest and Good Things Festival.

Following its hugely successful inaugural year in 2024, including a sold out Melbourne event, NEW BLOOM FEST is back with a sweltering round two for 2025 in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, bringing the golden age of DIY hardcore shows and all things alternative into a modern setting.