Festival goers around the country to kick-off the New Year in bright outfits and heavy shoes

Thousands descended upon festival grounds on Monday, showing off their bright and bold outfits and proving one 2023 trend is here to stay.

Thousands have swarmed festivals across the country, kicking off the New Year in style and jamming out to home grown and international acts.

Events have kicked off in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and the Gold Coast, with some getting luckier than others with the weather to start their 2024 celebrations.

Many were seen rocking bold outfits in bright colours, with bandeau tops, sequins and fun patterns a common appearance in the crowds.

Following the incredible popularity of the 2023 film, Barbie, starring Aussie actress Margot Robbie, splashes of pink featured in outfits as far as the eye can see.

The colour has been a mainstay of Australia’s summer, featuring heavily at other fashion-heavy events including the spring racing carnival, and appears to be going strong into the new year.

Crowds descended on the Field Day Music festival in Sydney, with bikini and bandeau tops a common sight. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Even those who opted for a darker look added a pop of colour. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele,

While many opted for the standard festival look of sequins and bright colours, enclosed shoes were a must for those looking to last on their feet into the evening. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele,

Fishnets were another popular look at Monday’s festivals. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Pink was a popular accent colour for many. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

The start of 2024 has seen another return of the bucket hat, and some have even donned big Russian-fur hats despite the warmer weather.

A strong showing of denim skirts and shorts, as well as fishnet tops and pants have dominated the festival fashion scene to start 2024.

Many are also showed strong dedication to their accessories, keeping their sunnies on whether they were outdoors or undercover.

And regardless of the look each festival-goer went for, most had one item in common, with sneakers or boots the footwear of choice.

One pair used black to make the more colourful elements of their outfits pop. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Men and women were seen rocking small sunglasses both inside tents and outdoors. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Festival goers were not perturbed by the grey and cloudy conditions, or heavy police presence, ahead of the Field Day event in The Domain park in Sydney’s CBD.

Those celebrating out in the park have cautioned for a chance or showers and winds as strong as 25km/h.

Security had began gearing up early on Monday morning to welcome the early bird guests hoping to party along to the sounds of Central Cee, G Flip and Sydney-based group, Rufus Du Sol.

Festival-goers in Sydney rocked bright and bold patterns. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Hats proved a practical way to accentuate an outfit for many. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Though one man had a more festive approach to sun safety. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

The drug detection dog squad was out in force ahead of the event start, with police members seen checking in on patrons as they made their way into the park.

While NSW Police said there had been no reports of trouble in the area ahead of the festival, at least one person was seen being detained by police in the park within the first few hours.

Field Day has been an annual festival staple in NSW since 2002, with the event attracting tens of thousands of people each year.

While small sunglasses were the more popular look, one woman opted for a much bolder look. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Field Day festival goers celebrate ahead of a stacked line up of Aussie and international artists. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Let Them Eat Cake revellers were lucky to get temperatures within the mid twenties and clear blue skies down in Werribee, with one woman choosing to shield herself from the sun with a feathered cowboy hat. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele,

Many chose sneakers as their footwear of choice, preparing to dance into the night. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele,

One woman at Let Them Eat Cake opted for a bright matching pant-shirt combo. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele,

The festival boasts a range of party music including a mix of house, hip-hop, indie and electronica artists.

For those looking to have a break, Field Day has established “Party Safe” rest and recovery tents just past the main stage within the event area.

Down in Melbourne, festival goers are soaking up the sun at the Let Them Eat Cake festival in Werribee, 35kms west of the CBD.

A packed line up of Aussie and international artists have graced the stage on Monday, with revellers privy to Barry Can’t Swim, BICEP, salute and ABSOLUTE.

A man was seen being detained by police at the Field Day Music festival in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Heavy security and police presence at Melbourne festival on New Year’s Day. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele,

One group of friends opted for matching shirts. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Security has ramped up for this year’s event with patrons warned all bags will be searched and any “bad attitudes” will not be condoned.

Victoria Police conducted an extensive campaign patrolling New Year’s Eve events across the state on Sunday.

Assistant commissioner Mick Grainger said only a small number of people had done the wrong thing during celebrations in the CBD, but warned against those thinking of driving with alcohol or drugs in their system on Monday.

“For those driving home today – remember we will be setting up random drug and alcohol testing sites across the state so if you think you’re over – please do not take the risk as chances are you’ll be caught,” assistant commissioner Grainger said.

Drug detection dogs were out in force on Monday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone