Daring trends seen at sweltering Laneway Festival in Sydney

Thousands of revellers packed into the festival on Sunday, with many stepping out in some daring attire.

Festival goers arrive to the Laneway Festival at Homebush, Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Thousands of revellers braved the scorching temperatures as they flooded Sydney Olympic Park for St Jerome’s Laneway Festival.

Despite the mercury soaring to the mid-30s on Sunday, the crowd remained in high spirits as they flocked to watch the incredible line-up.

Many festival-goers took advantage of the high temperatures, with many bikinis dominating the fashion of the day.

A woman is seen in a bikini and sheer cover dress at the festival. Picture: Damian Shaw

Bikinis dominated at the Laneway Festival at Homebush in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

The “beachy” fashion was everywhere and a sense of freedom permeated the crowd.

In one daring choice, a festival-goer was snapped with a striking see-through dress revealing a black bikini and high black boots.

In another, a woman looked perfectly at ease ambling through the festival with a red bikini top and matching red pants.

A woman in red at the Laneway Festival at Homebush in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Even the men seemed to get in on the breezy summer theme, with some cheeky lads donning long flowing dresses, sport shoes and caps.

Cowboy boots were also a popular choice, with plenty of punters matching the boots with dresses or jeans and pants cut above the knees.

Some of the blokes took on unusual fashion choices at the festival. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

For the men, a daggy summer look seemed to be the theme of the day, with plenty of blokes sporting short jeans and long, flowing shirts with boots or sports shoes and a pair of sunnies.

Hats and caps to shield from the sun were also a popular choice, with fedoras, caps and floppy hats dominant.

Many of the attendees sported hats to shield them from the brutal sun and heat. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

The festival saw huge names perform, including Stormzy, Steve Lacey and Dominic Fike.

Singer and actor Suki Waterhouse was set to perform Down Under but pulled out in November as she is expecting her first child.

Cool and breezy was the theme of the day. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

There was a heavy police presence patrolling the venue, ensuring everyone was of their best behaviour.

The day looks to have been a hit, with some of the attendees taking to social media to express their happiness.

Police were on scene to keep things in order. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

“Another year of Laneway done and the best one I’ve been to yet,” one person wrote on X.

“Genuinely my fave festival at this point.”

Festival-goers arrive to the festival on Sunday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

HIGH TEMPERATURES

Revellers suffered through scorching temperatures to enjoy festivities.

Temperatures soared to the mid-30s on Sunday at Olympic Park, making it the hottest place in the city.

Temperatures reached 30 degrees celsius for the rest of the city.

There were four air-conditioned stages at the event, ensuring revellers were able to stay cool throughout the day.