Laneway Festival 2025 bans under-18s after licensing committee decision

Laneway Festival 2025 has banned attendees under 18 after a licensing committee rejected a plan to allow 16 and 17-year-olds. This decision affects about 2,000 teenagers who had purchased tickets. Unlike the previous year, where special zones were created for younger attendees, the new plan was not accepted. The committee's decision contrasts with other local venues that host all-ages events with alcohol. The festival's lineup includes popular artists like Charli XCX and Beabadoobee, but the ban has raised questions about the inconsistency in policies for similar events in the area.