Hilltop Hoods get their own laneway in Adelaide CBD

A laneway in Adelaide's CBD has been renamed in honour of pioneering Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods. The laneway, which runs off Hindley Street, was officially renamed Hilltop Hoods Lane at a ceremony today.

The laneway features two large-scale murals created by Adelaide artist Vans the Omega, featuring the group and their associated iconography. The murals run down both sides of the laneway, adding a vibrant touch to the city.

The group, who still call Adelaide home, say it's an "incredible honour" to have their own laneway in the heart of the city they know and love. "We have great memories of gigging in that part of town," Pressure told Double J's Dylan Lewis. "When we were paying our dues and coming up there was heaps of old bars and clubs that we used to play. Some of them are still there, some are not."

Hilltop Hoods Lane is the sixth addition to City of Adelaide's City of Music Laneway trail, which recognises South Australian music legends. The growing collection includes landmarks recognising Cold Chisel, Sia, Paul Kelly, No Fixed Address, and The Angels.

The group even have some suggestions for the next honorary music landmark. "I reckon Funkoars need a lane! Surely Guy Sebastian should have one," they told Lewis. "Guy Lane? Does have a ring to it."

Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith said Hilltop Hoods's enduring impact on Australian music and culture made them a worthy addition to Adelaide's City of Music Laneways. "Once considered the Australian music industry's underdogs, the Hoods have harnessed their talent and determination to not only top the charts but build a multi-generational fan base in their mosh pits," Dr Lomax-Smith said. "Despite their global success, they have never forgotten their Adelaide roots. That's why it's fabulous to permanently recognise their achievements on the streets."

Hilltop Hoods have more than 1 million album sales and 2 billion streams to their name. The trio — Suffa (Matthew Lambert), Pressure (Dan Smith) and DJ Debris (Barry Francis) — have released a record-making seven ARIA number one albums, won 10 ARIA Awards, six APRA Awards, and sold out multiple national arena tours.

Vans the Omega, the artist behind the murals, said he wanted his artwork to honour the group's connection to devoted fans and the wider public alike. "This work aims to be both uplifting and historic, offering a place to reflect on our own lives and the journey we have shared alongside music that has shaped generations of fans of all ages. Like the Hoods, these walls stand as a lasting testament to what can be achieved through hard work and determination in our beautiful, humble city of Adelaide."