A rainy morning blissfully subsides in time for Canberra's stacked edition of Spilt Milk.
Kendrick Lamar and Doechii will take the late spots, but there's plenty of action to be seen before then (13 December).
The Rions are a perfect way to kick off the day, their smooth tunes going down as easily as your first drink. The massive crowd sing every word and vibes are already high. "I wouldn't change a thing if I could," frontman Noah Blockley sings and that's how you feel about being at Spilt Milk right now.
The Dreggs keep the indie vibe high while an exploration around the festival shows dozens of food and drink options to satisfy every desire. Rebecca Black takes to the Basquiat Stage, turning the tent into a giant party. Her dancers give 110 per cent and the crowd respond in kind. She proves she is more than just the 'Friday' singer; it's a full-blown rave.
Sofia Isella - image © Cassidy Morris
It's over to the Derbyshire Stage where Rum Jungle are about to unleash some juicy tunes. The Jim Beam area features an elevated platform that offers a great view. The stage itself is surrounded by coloured plastic sheets that will look amazing under lights.
"We're from Newcastle," the band announce and the crowd erupt. Their surf-rock tunes get the crowd's feet moving and faces smiling. Fashion is on full display too, from embroidered floral jeans to sky-high boots. Canberra came to party.
Rum Jungle's final track builds into a wall of sound, releasing energy into the crowd. Back at Baquiat, Club Angel has the whole tent dancing, as the temperature outside generously drops. The stage's light poles are a visual feast.
Sofia Isella brings massive stage energy, throwing herself to the ground and dancing with vigour. She lives every word. Picking up a violin, tremolo resounds, and it's entertainment of a high degree, especially for a one-woman show.
Dominic Fike - image © Cassidy Morris
American artist sombr mixes sad and dancey well, hitting high notes and bashing his piano. Chance Pena hits a softer note for his large crowd, while many seek solace from the gentle rain under ScHoolboy Q's tent.
Dominic Fike thrashes his Fender with vigour at the main stage, his tunes proving particularly festive. The rain has started pouring, and the crowd are growing a little restless, but fear not, Doechii enters, immediately sending energy levels into outer space.
Dancing on a raised platform, the backdrops lush and green, she gets the crowd immediately dancing. This is what they came for. Her flow is impressive, as the crowd scream along to their favourite parts.
Doechii seems to explode the crowd so effortlessly, it's seriously impressive. Ninajirachi and Sara Landy are electronic offerings on the other stages, but most of the crowd waits for the main man.
Doechii - image © Cassidy Morris
Kendrick Lamar brings his all, featuring dancers and rapping like breathing. The crowd remains strong right to the end, where fireworks break out into the night sky.
As the crowd leaves wet but happy, Spilt Milk can say cheers to another year of spilling the joy in regional Australia.
