Revellers lap up Splendour sunshine 12 months on from waterlogged nightmare

Fans have lapped up the sunshine at this year’s Splendour in the Grass, with bright outfits and big smiles a common sight in Byron Bay.

Memories of last year’s waterlogged nightmare didn’t stop tens of thousands from soaking up Splendour in the Grass.

While tickets didn’t sell out in a matter of seconds like they usually do, festival-goers were in high spirits on Sunday.

British folk rock band Mumford & Sons were scheduled to close out proceedings with a headline performance on Sunday evening.

Thousands kept the party going on Sunday as Splendour in the Grass 2023 came to an end. Picture: Supplied

Crowds heaved as fans geared up for another day of music and frivolity. Picture: NCA Newswire/Danielle Smith.

Two women chose a mermaid inspired look for the weekend. Picture: NCA Newswire/Danielle Smith

It follows on from performances by pop superstar Lizzo and Australian DJ and producer Flume over the weekend.

Bright outfits and big smiles were a common sight as the NSW North Coast delivered perfect weather.

Revellers were seen in sequins, fairy wings and cowboy hats as they soaked up the sun.

Revellers at the 2023 festival were seen partying at the Smirnoff tent. Picture: Supplied

Fans had a great time despite the event not selling out, with friends donning matching outfits for the event. Picture: Supplied

One group appeared to be in high spirits, laughing as they passed by a camera. Picture: NCA Newswire/Danielle Smith

Last year’s aptly nicknamed ‘Splendour in the Mud’ oversaw a disease outbreak, flooding of campsites, transport mayhem, and the cancellation of an entire day of music.

Concertgoers seemingly held a grudge this year, with ticket sales down 30 per cent.

Days before the event around 35,000 tickets had been sold — compared to 50,000 last year.

The festival was scheduled to wrap up on Sunday evening. Picture: Supplied

Partygoers were seen in all manner of wild and colourful outfits Picture: NCA Newswire/Danielle Smith

The three-day festival kicked off with a surprising sight, after Lizzo paused her Friday night set to sign a fan’s bottom.

The singer spotted the sign in the crowd which read ‘Lizzo, can you sign my arse and I’ll get it tattooed’.

“All right, it’s time to sign your arse,” the superstar said, and promptly obliged.

Originally published as Revellers lap up Splendour sunshine 12 months on from waterlogged nightmare