Spilt Milk

Rikki Thomson
Dec 7, 2025
4 min read

Spilt Milk Festival live at Claremont Showground, Perth | 07 December 2025

Travelling music festival Spilt Milk returns to Perth's Claremount Showgrounds with one of their biggest lineups to date. Mixing global icons, like Kendrick Lamar and Doechii, with the next wave of breakout stars, like Dominic Fike, sombr, and many more.

Perth locals Late 90s had the enviable honour of opening the Main (Angove) stage with their contemporary take on post-grunge alt-rock sounds. Their playful stage presence and infectious energy quickly won over the early crowd.

If Late 90s were one of the heavier rock bands on the line-up; Esha Tewari was definitely the quietest, as the only solo acoustic performance of the day. Tewari captivated the growing audience with her raw and heartfelt lyricism, with her breakthrough track ‘you were mine’ providing a sing along moment.

The crowd was already starting to build as keen punters staked their claim on the barrier for the huge line-up of acts to come- 8 hours to Kendrick.

An early surprise was Sydney’s Don West, with their timeless R&B/soul sounds beneath the big top of the Basquiat Stage. They provided the perfect soundtrack to kick back in one the supplied hammocks and contemplate the day to come. One last moment of calm before the storm.

Ennaria unleashed a chaotic, high-octane set that injected fresh energy to the line up. Her Harajuku-core unique style was a fun supercharged mix of metal, electronic and pop punk that had the crowd hooked from start to finish.

From the second Sofia Isella launched onto the stage in a swirl of water, the crowd was transfixed on her every move. Her dark and moody blend of alt-pop felt perfectly at home in the gritty industrial setting of the Derbyshire stage’s warehouse. It felt as much like a performance art piece as it did a musical recital, delivered with a level of intimacy rarely experienced on a festival stage.

sombr’s was a bright, feel good highlight of the day blending emotional pop tracks with crowd-pleasers. Songs like Back to Friends and 12 to 12 landing especially well, drawing a lively response from the younger crowd. His glam, expressive stage presence matched the sunny festival vibe. He delivered an engaging and energetic set that connected well with the crowd and stood out among the earlier performances.

The big top of the Basquiat Stage was at capacity as scHoolboy Q burst onto the stage with ‘Man of the year’. Q showcased an impressive collection of hits as he seamlessly transitioned from one crowd favorite to another, with the audience contributing vocals from the outset. His lyrical dexterity and charisma was on full display as he bounded about the stage engaging the audience at every turn.

With the sun setting behind the main stage, Dominic Fike's set felt like a warm, laid back pause in the middle of the festival hype. With favourites like “Baby Doll” and “Phone Numbers,” he created an easy sense of connection as the crowd swayed and sang every word back to him. Even when he restarted a song or casually lay down on stage during the final track, the audience only leaned in more, turning those unpolished moments into something genuine and fun. His performance was less about perfection, and more about sharing the relaxed, honest vibes that made the whole set feel effortlessly welcoming.

Riding high from the recent success of her debut album, I love my computer, Ninajirachi blew the roof off of the Derbyshire stage with a hard hitting set of your signature Girl EDM sound; mixing classic hard dance/electro house beats with modern glitchy texture. Her enthusiasm was unmatched, with barely a second of the set spent with both feet on the ground.

With staging fit for a swamp themed theatrical production, Doechii stole the day with a set full of her trademark humour and intensity. What made her set stand out wasn’t just energy, it was her commanding stage presence with choreographed precision one moment and raw, unfiltered charisma the next. Her massive tracks like “Anxiety”, “Alter Ego” and “Denial Is a River” landed with extra punch live and had the crowd waving, jumping, and responding to every call-out. The performance was further proof the hype is very much justified and solidified Doechii as a formidable live artist.

Kendrick Lamar delivered a headline set that was methodical, commanding, and electric. Taking the stage with the confidence of an artist who knows exactly what he wants to communicate, Kendrick opened with “Wacced Out Murals,” and immediately locked the crowd in. As he cycled through a mix of recent material and era-defining tracks like "Alright", "Humble"and taking us back to day one with “Swimming Pools (Drank)”.

The packed out crowd moved as a single organism, shouting lyrics, bouncing on every drop, and responding to every shift in tone. Behind him, massive screens exploded with sharp, contrast-heavy visuals that matched the intensity of each track. The troupe of dancers complemented Kendrick’s delivery with precise choreography amplifying every beat visually. The finale was a showstopper, Kendrick closed with “Not Like Us”, delivering a raw, uncompromising performance as fireworks lit the night sky, leaving the crowd roaring and wanting for more.

Kendrick delivered a visually spectacular and emotionally resonant show that reinforced his status as one of the greats.

Spilt Milk delivered another flawless lineup, and they have set the bar almost impossibly high for the upcoming festival season and beyond.